Mahendran

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J. Mahendran is an Indian film director in the Tamil film industry, who is best known for his true narration of screenplay and making. Though largely ignored during his times, Mahendran is regarded as one of the greatest film makers of Tamil cinema and has inspired many upcoming directors. Particularly he has been an inspiration for the legends of Tamil Cinema like Mani Ratnam and Rajinikanth.

Mahendran entered the film industry as a screenwriter, writing scripts for nearly 26 films. He made an immediate impact with his first directional venture Mullum Malarum (1978). Mahendran’s next film Uthiripookkal, based on a short story written by Pudumaipithan, firmly established him as an important film maker in Tamil cinema. His Nenjathai Killathe won three National Film Awards including the award for the best regional film.

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Name	Mahendran
Real Name	Alexander
DOB	25/07/1939
Place of Birth	Ilaiyangudi, Sivagangai
Complexion	Wheatish
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Nationality	Indian
Religion	Christian
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College	Alagappa Government Arts College - Karaikudi
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Occupation	Director, Screen writer, Actor
Active from	1966
Debut movie	Naam Moovar (Tamil)
Known For	Mullum Malarum ,Uthiripookkal,Nenjathai Killathe, Theri
Awards	Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Director - Uthiripookkal (1979)
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Home Town	Chennai
Parents	Joseph Chelliah - Manonmani
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Children	John
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