
Y. G. Mahendran
Yechan Gunja Mahendran popularly known as Y. G. Mahendran or Y. Gee. Mahendra, is an Indian dramatist, actor, singer playwright and comedian from the state of Tamil Nadu. He has acted in a number of plays and films. He is the son of Y. G. Parthasarathy, regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Tamil drama and Rajalakshmi Parthasarathy, founder and dean of Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan group of schools. In 1971, Mahendra was cast by veteran director K. Balachander in the latter's film Navagraham. The film was an average grosser. Mahendra was discovered to have a nasal accent which made him funny. He acted in a variety of roles in a number of movies- particularly as a dim witted fool of a cousin- generally eclipsing roles enjoyed by Cho Ramaswamy in the 1960s and 70's. Mahendra is also the cousin of Bollywood actress Vyjayanthimala and the co-brother of Rajinikanth and Mohanlal.
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Credits
- 2025 · Red Flower as
- 2024 · Jolly O Gymkhana as
- 2024 · Aindham Vedham as Rudarapathy
- 2024 · The Greatest of All Time as RAW Officer
- 2024 · Thalaimai Seyalagam as Rangarajan
- 2024 · Rathnam as Priest
- 2024 · Varshangalkku Shesham as Swami's Lodge Owner
- 2023 · Chandramukhi 2 as Temple Priest
- 2023 · Mark Antony as Gowri
- 2023 · Kick as MJ's Father
- 2023 · Appatha as Azhagu Sundaram's manager
- 2023 · Pichaikkaran 2 as
- 2023 · Custody as Party President
- 2023 · Theerkadarishi as Dr. Iniyan
- 2023 · Tamilarasan as
- 2022 · Jiivi 2 as
- 2021 · Ikk as
- 2021 · Maanaadu as Paranthaaman
- 2021 · Rudra Thandavam as
- 2021 · Navarasa as Krishna Iyer
- 2020 · Indha Nilai Maarum as
- 2019 · Karoline Kamakshi as Chidambaram
- 2019 · Goko Mako as
- 2019 · Petta as College Principal
- 2015 · 9 Thirudargal as
- 2014 · Megha as
- 2013 · Masani as
- 2011 · Doubles as Piyari Sayipp
- 2010 · Anandhapurathu Veedu as
- 2007 · Sringaram as
- 2005 · Andha Naal Nyabagam as
- 1993 · Muqabla as Police Constable Saajan
- 1989 · Andru Peytha Mazhaiyil as
- 1988 · Patti Sollai Thattathe as
- 1987 · Anbulla Appa as
- 1985 · Nalla Thambi as
- 1985 · Raja Rishi as Agni Deva
- 1985 · Anthasthu as
- 1985 · Andha Oru Nimidam as Balu
- 1985 · Needhiyin Nizhal as
- 1984 · Anbulla Rajinikanth as
- 1984 · Alaya Deepam as
- 1984 · Ambigai Neril Vanthaal as
- 1983 · Oomakkuyil as
- 1983 · Sumangali as
- 1982 · Adhisaya Piravigal as
- 1982 · Sagalakala Vallavan as
- 1982 · Iniyavalae Vaa as
- 1982 · Pokkiri Raja as
- 1980 · Bhama Rukmani as
- 1979 · Mangala Vaathiyam as
- 1979 · Dharma Yuddam as Caméo
- 1979 · Thaayillamal Naanillai as Drama artist
- Future · Manjal Kudai as
- 2018 · Aaruthra as
- 2017 · Velaikkaran as Narayanan
- 2017 · Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan as "Current" Murugan
- 2017 · Inayathalam as I.G. Sabapathy
- 2017 · Kadamban as
- 2016 · Saithan as Dinesh's Boss
- 2016 · Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum as Guest Appearance
- 2016 · Aagam as
- 2016 · Kanithan as
- 2015 · Yatchan as
- 2014 · Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe as
- 2014 · Irukku Aana Illai as Dr. Mathruboodham
- 2014 · Ramanujan as S. Narayana Iyer
- 2014 · Vallinam as
- 2013 · Thalaivaa as Lawyer Radhakrishnan
- 2012 · Graamam as
- 2011 · Venghai as College Professor
- 2011 · Deiva Thirumagal as Ragunathan
- 2011 · Yuddham Sei as Dr. Purushotaman
- 2011 · Ilaingan as
- 2009 · Kanthaswamy as Ganga
- 2008 · Seval as
- 2007 · Adavadi as Bharath's father
- 2000 · Hey Ram as Yagyam
- 1994 · Veera as Kesavan
- 1994 · Sakthivel as
- 1990 · Mounam Sammadham as Shekar
- 1988 · Thaimel Aanai as
- 1987 · Oorkavalan as
- 1987 · Shankar Guru as
- 1986 · Annai En Dheivam as
- 1986 · Marumagal as Jagadish
- 1985 · Sri Raghavendrar as Guru Sri Sudeendrar's disciple
- 1985 · Uyarndha Ullam as
- 1985 · Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal as
- 1985 · Thendrale Ennai Thodu as Ramu
- 1985 · Nermai as Govindan
- 1985 · Naan Sigappu Manithan as Police Inspector
- 1985 · Padikkatha Pannayar as
- 1985 · Vellai Manasu as
- 1985 · Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai as
- 1984 · Kudumbam as
- 1984 · Vamsa Vilakku as
- 1984 · Nallavanukku Nallavan as
- 1984 · Vaai Sollil Veeranadi as
- 1984 · Vai Pandhal as
- 1984 · Pudhumai Penn as
- 1984 · Neengal Kettavai as James
- 1984 · Kai Kodukkum Kai as
- 1984 · Vaazhkai as
- 1984 · Tharaasu as
- 1984 · Nenjathai Allitha as
- 1983 · Vellai Roja as
- 1983 · Miruthanga Chakravarthi as
- 1983 · Thandikkappatta Nyayangal as Director Sithan Banerjee
- 1983 · Lady Tarzan as
- 1983 · Sivappu Sooriyan as
- 1983 · Thudikkum Karangal as
- 1983 · Neethibathi as
- 1983 · Paayum Puli as Mahi
- 1983 · Uruvangal Maralam as
- 1982 · Pagadai Panirendu as
- 1982 · Paritchaikku Neramaachu as Varadhukutty / Anand
- 1982 · Rani Theni as
- 1982 · Thyagi as
- 1982 · Simla Special as
- 1982 · Sangili as
- 1982 · Ayiram Muthangal as Raju
- 1982 · Moondram Pirai as Srinivas's friend
- 1982 · Vaa Kanna Vaa as
- 1981 · Ellam Inbamayyam as
- 1981 · Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum as
- 1981 · Savaal as Johnny
- 1981 · Raja Paarvai as
- 1981 · Kazhugu as Gopi
- 1980 · Murattu Kaalai as
- 1980 · Guru as
- 1980 · Yamanukku Yaman as
- 1980 · Avan Aval Adhu as
- 1979 · Annai Oru Alayam as
- 1979 · Neeya? as
- 1978 · Oru Nadigai Nadagam Parkiral as
- 1978 · Sadhurangam as
- 1978 · Shankar Salim Simon as
- 1977 · Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri as
- 1977 · Pala Parikshai as
- 1976 · Manmadha Leelai as Petition Kodandam
- 1976 · Dasavatharam as
- 1976 · Perum Pugazhum as Gopi's Colleague
- 1975 · Uravukku Kayi Koduppam as
- 1974 · Dikkatra Parvathi as
- 1973 · Gauravam as Kannan's Driver
- 1971 · Nootrukku Nooru as Mahesh
- 1970 · Navagraham as Anumanthu
- Future · Puthran as
- Future · Last Courier as Collector
- Future · Charukesi as Charukesi