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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- 2025 · Red Flower as
- 2024 · Jolly O Gymkhana as
- 2024 · The Greatest of All Time as RAW Officer
- 2024 · Rathnam as Priest
- 2023 · Mark Antony as Gowri
- 2023 · Tamilarasan as
- 2021 · Maanaadu as Paranthaaman
- 2021 · Navarasa as Krishna Iyer
- 2019 · Goko Mako as
- 2019 · Petta as College Principal
- 2017 · Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan as "Current" Murugan
- 2016 · Saithan as Dinesh's Boss
- 2011 · Venghai as College Professor
- Future · Root as
- 2023 · Custody as Party President
- 2016 · Aagam as
- 2014 · Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe as
- 2014 · Megha as
- 2014 · Vallinam as
- 2013 · Thalaivaa as Lawyer Radhakrishnan
- 2013 · Masani as
- 2011 · Deiva Thirumagal as Ragunathan
- 2011 · Yuddham Sei as Dr. Purushotaman
- 2009 · Kanthaswamy as Ganga
- 2000 · Hey Ram as Yagyam
- 1994 · Veera as Kesavan
- 1990 · Mounam Sammadham as Shekar
- 1985 · Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal as
- 1985 · Padikkatha Pannayar as
- 1984 · Anbulla Rajinikanth as
- 1983 · Vellai Roja as
- 1983 · Sumangali as
- 1982 · Simla Special as
- 1982 · Ayiram Muthangal as Raju
- 1981 · Kazhugu as Gopi
- 1980 · Murattu Kaalai as
- 1979 · Dharma Yuddam as Caméo
- 1978 · Sadhurangam as
- 1973 · Gauravam as Kannan's Driver
- Future · Puthran as
- 2024 · Aindham Vedham as Rudarapathy
- 2024 · Thalaimai Seyalagam as Rangarajan
- 2024 · Varshangalkku Shesham as Swami's Lodge Owner
- 2023 · Chandramukhi 2 as Temple Priest
- 2023 · Kick as MJ's Father
- 2023 · Appatha as Azhagu Sundaram's manager
- 2023 · Pichaikkaran 2 as
- 2023 · Theerkadarishi as Dr. Iniyan
- 2022 · Jiivi 2 as
- 2021 · Ikk as
- 2021 · Rudra Thandavam as
- 2020 · Indha Nilai Maarum as
- 2019 · Karoline Kamakshi as Chidambaram
- 2018 · Aaruthra as
- 2017 · Velaikkaran as Narayanan
- 2017 · Inayathalam as I.G. Sabapathy
- 2017 · Kadamban as
- 2016 · Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum as Guest Appearance
- 2016 · Kanithan as
- 2015 · Yatchan as
- 2015 · 9 Thirudargal as
- 2014 · Irukku Aana Illai as Dr. Mathruboodham
- 2014 · Ramanujan as S. Narayana Iyer
- 2012 · Graamam as
- 2011 · Doubles as Piyari Sayipp
- 2011 · Ilaingan as
- 2010 · Anandhapurathu Veedu as
- 2008 · Seval as
- 2007 · Sringaram as
- 2005 · Andha Naal Nyabagam as
- 1994 · Sakthivel as
- 1993 · Muqabla as Police Constable Saajan
- 1989 · Andru Peytha Mazhaiyil as
- 1987 · Shankar Guru as
- 1985 · Uyarndha Ullam as
- 1984 · Kudumbam as
- 1984 · Nallavanukku Nallavan as
- 1984 · Vai Pandhal as
- 1984 · Nenjathai Allitha as
- 1983 · Sivappu Sooriyan as
- 1983 · Paayum Puli as Mahi
- 1982 · Adhisaya Piravigal as
- 1982 · Rani Theni as
- 1982 · Iniyavalae Vaa as
- 1982 · Pokkiri Raja as
- 1981 · Raja Paarvai as
- 1980 · Bhama Rukmani as
- 1979 · Annai Oru Alayam as
- 1979 · Mangala Vaathiyam as
- 1977 · Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri as
- 1976 · Manmadha Leelai as Petition Kodandam
- Future · Last Courier as Collector
- 1975 · Uravukku Kayi Koduppam as
- Future · Manjal Kudai as
- 2007 · Adavadi as Bharath's father
- 1988 · Patti Sollai Thattathe as
- 1988 · Thaimel Aanai as
- 1987 · Oorkavalan as
- 1987 · Anbulla Appa as
- 1986 · Annai En Dheivam as
- 1986 · Marumagal as Jagadish
- 1985 · Nalla Thambi as
- 1985 · Raja Rishi as Agni Deva
- 1985 · Sri Raghavendrar as Guru Sri Sudeendrar's disciple
- 1985 · Anthasthu as
- 1985 · Andha Oru Nimidam as Balu
- 1985 · Thendrale Ennai Thodu as Ramu
- 1985 · Nermai as Govindan
- 1985 · Needhiyin Nizhal as
- 1985 · Naan Sigappu Manithan as Police Inspector
- 1985 · Vellai Manasu as
- 1985 · Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai as
- 1984 · Vamsa Vilakku as
- 1984 · Vaai Sollil Veeranadi as
- 1984 · Pudhumai Penn as
- 1984 · Alaya Deepam as
- 1984 · Neengal Kettavai as James
- 1984 · Kai Kodukkum Kai as
- 1984 · Ambigai Neril Vanthaal as
- 1984 · Vaazhkai as
- 1984 · Tharaasu as
- 1983 · Miruthanga Chakravarthi as
- 1983 · Thandikkappatta Nyayangal as Director Sithan Banerjee
- 1983 · Oomakkuyil as
- 1983 · Lady Tarzan as
- 1983 · Thudikkum Karangal as
- 1983 · Neethibathi as
- 1983 · Uruvangal Maralam as
- 1982 · Pagadai Panirendu as
- 1982 · Paritchaikku Neramaachu as Varadhukutty / Anand
- 1982 · Thyagi as
- 1982 · Sagalakala Vallavan as
- 1982 · Sangili as
- 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
- 1980 · Guru as
- 1980 · Yamanukku Yaman as
- 1980 · Avan Aval Adhu as
- 1979 · Thaayillamal Naanillai as Drama artist
- 1979 · Neeya? as
- 1978 · Oru Nadigai Nadagam Parkiral as
- 1978 · Shankar Salim Simon as
- 1977 · Pala Parikshai as
- 1976 · Dasavatharam as
- Future · Charukesi as Charukesi
- 1976 · Perum Pugazhum as Gopi's Colleague
- 1974 · Dikkatra Parvathi as
- 1971 · Nootrukku Nooru as Mahesh
- 1970 · Navagraham as Anumanthu
- Future · Manithan Deivamagalam as