J. Mahendran

1939 - 2019

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. After entering the film industry as a screenwriter, writing scripts for nearly 26 films, including the widely influential Thangappathakkam (1974), he made an immediate impact with his first directional venture Mullum Malarum (1978), starring Rajinikanth. Uthiripookkal (1979), Mahendran's next film, was based on a short story written by Pudumaipithan, and firmly established him as an important filmmaker in Tamil cinema. His subsequent works, such as Johnny (1980) and Nenjathai Killathe (1980), were acclaimed, with the latter winning three National Film Awards including the award for the Best Regional Film.

Фильмы

முள்ளும் மலரும்

J. Mahendran

Rajinikanth, Shoba

A young man, Kali, and his sister, Valli, who were orphaned as children, share a close bond. However, their relationship gets strained when a beautiful woman enters their lives.

Mullum Malarum

8.2 ⚠️ 1978

Индия, драма

உதிரிப்பூக்கள்

J. Mahendran

Vijayan, Ashwini

Vadivelu is a sadist who never respects the feelings of his children and wife. When his plan to marry his wife's sister fails, he accuses his wife of having an affair with the health inspector.

Udhiri Pookkal

8.1 ⚠️ 1979

Индия, драма

காமராஜ்

A. Balakrishnan

Richard Madhuram, J. Mahendran

The film is a biographical sketch of the former Chief Minister of the then Madras State and the All-India Congress Committee secretary and a respected national figure. The film starts with the young age of Kamaraj and ends with the funeral procession of the leader.

Kamaraj

7.7 ⚠️ 2004

Индия, драма

Johnny

J. Mahendran

Rajinikanth, Sridevi

Johnny loves Archana, a singer, but their lives are disrupted when Johnny's lookalike kills his lover for infidelity and tries to pin the blame on Johnny. He also takes refuge in Archana's house.

Johnny

7.7 ⚠️ 1980

Индия, боевик

தெறி

Atlee

Джозеф Виджай Чандрасекхар, Samantha Akkineni

When an honest cop, Vijay Kumar's family is ruthlessly slaughtered by a politician and his aides, he decides to change his identity and commits his life to bring his daughter up in a serene atmosphere. But some freak events end up compromising his identity and what he does to save his daughter and avenge the death of his family unfurls as Theri.

Theri

7.4 2016

Индия, боевик

பேட்ட

Karthik Subbaraj

Rajinikanth, Nawazuddin Siddiqui

A hostel warden becomes the target of a dreaded politician and his gangster son, but little do they realise that it is they who should fear him.

Petta

7.2 2019

Индия, боевик

நண்டு

J. Mahendran

Suresh, Ashwini

Nandu is a 1981 Tamil-language film written and directed by J. Mahendran. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film is based on the 1975 novel of the same name by Sivasankari.

Nandu

7.1 ⚠️ 1981

Индия

சீதக்காதி

Balaji Tharaneetharan

Vijay Sethupathi, Remya Nambeesan

A veteran theatre artist who lives for his art 'enters' the world of films. Can the film industry hold on to his inimitable artistry?

Seethakathi

6.8 ⚠️ 2018

Индия, комедия

மெட்டி

J. Mahendran

Sarath Babu, Radhika Sarathkumar

A young man separated from his family during childhood tries to reconcile with them. He decides to get his sisters married off, despite the poverty.

Metti

6.6 ⚠️ 1982

Индия, драма

கை கொடுக்கும் கை

J. Mahendran

Rajinikanth, Revathi

Veer marries a blind girl and is disowned by his brother. He rents a room and takes care of his wife. He decides to share the room with a handicapped youth who has a secret agenda of his own.

Kai Kodukkum Kai

6.5 ⚠️ 1984

Индия, драма

சாசனம்

J. Mahendran

Arvind Swamy, Gautami Tadimalla

Muthiah and his wife Visalakshi are a loving couple, and they come across Saroji who with no one to go for, takes refuge in Muthiah's house. Muthiah and Saroji develop soft corner towards each other. The rest is what transpires between the trio, exploring the nuances of an extra-marital affair.

Sasanam

6.5 ⚠️ 2006

Индия, драма

நிமிர்

Priyadarshan

Udhayanidhi Stalin, Namitha Pramod

An amiable photographer in a small-town, who is nursing a breakup, unwittingly becomes embroiled in a street brawl that turns him into a man obsessed with revenge.

Nimir

6.1 ⚠️ 2018

Индия, комедия

பூட்டாத பூட்டுகள்

J. Mahendran

Jayan, Charulata

Fissures occur in a married couple's relationship when they are unable to conceive a child. The wife is later enamoured by a young man who gives her attention. What happens next forms the rest of the story.

Poottaatha Poottukkal

6.1 ⚠️ 1980

Индия, драма

நினைத்தது யாரோ

Vikraman

Rejith Menon, Nimisha Suresh

A director changes the perception of love for a group of youngsters by narrating how he reclaimed his life because of his now-married lover and her understanding husband.

Ninaithathu Yaaro

6.0 ⚠️ 2014