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J. Mahendran
Director · 2 films
Actor · 4 films

J. Mahendran

1978 to 1980 · 25 July 1939, d. 2019 · Ilaiyangudi, Madras Presidency, British India
2016 to 2019 · 25 July 1939, d. 2019 · Ilaiyangudi, Madras Presidency, British India

J. Alexander, known professionally as Mahendran, was an Indian film director, screenwriter and actor, known for his work in the Tamil film industry. Mahendran is regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of Tamil cinema and has influenced numerous filmmakers, writers and actors after him.

Career Signature

How J. Mahendran’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they directed.

bittersweet
heavy emotional
emotionally devastating
family dynamics
melancholy beauty

Tuned by the Perfery ranker. Aggregated equal-weight across every directed film.

Career Signature

How J. Mahendran’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they acted in.

crowd-pleaser
bittersweet
kinetic urgency
theatrical style
joyful exuberance

Tuned by the Perfery ranker. Aggregated equal-weight across every acted-in film.

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Johnny

1980

Mullum Malarum

1978

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Petta

2019

Seethakathi

2018

Katamarayudu

2017

Theri

2016