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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.
Known For
Credits
- 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 · Pichaikkaran 2 as
- 2023 · Custody as Party President
- 2023 · Theerkadarishi as Dr. Iniyan
- 2023 · Tamilarasan 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
- 2017 · Velaikkaran as Narayanan
- 2017 · Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan as "Current" Murugan
- 2017 · Kadamban as
- 2016 · Saithan as Dinesh's Boss
- 2016 · Kanithan as
- 2015 · Yatchan as
- 2014 · Megha as
- 2014 · Ramanujan as S. Narayana Iyer
- 2013 · Thalaivaa as Lawyer Radhakrishnan
- 2013 · Masani as
- 2011 · Venghai as College Professor
- 2011 · Deiva Thirumagal as Ragunathan
- 2011 · Yuddham Sei as Dr.Purushottaman
- 2011 · Ilaingan as
- 2010 · Anandhapurathu Veedu as
- 2009 · Kanthaswamy as Ganga
- 2008 · Seval as
- 2005 · Andha Naal Nyabagam as
- 2000 · Hey Ram as Yagyam
- 1994 · Veera as
- 1993 · Muqabla as Police Constable Saajan
- 1990 · Mounam Sammadham as Shekar
- 1989 · Andru Peytha Mazhaiyil as
- 1987 · Oorkavalan as
- 1987 · Shankar Guru as
- 1985 · Nalla Thambi as
- 1985 · Sri Raghavendrar as Guru Sri Sudeendrar's disciple
- 1985 · Uyarndha Ullam as
- 1985 · Andha Oru Nimidam as Balu
- 1985 · Needhiyin Nizhal as
- 1985 · Naan Sigappu Manithan as Police Inspector
- 1985 · Padikkatha Pannayar as
- 1984 · Nallavanukku Nallavan as
- 1984 · Anbulla Rajinikanth as
- 1984 · Pudhumai Penn as
- 1984 · Alaya Deepam as
- 1984 · Neengal Kettavai as James
- 1984 · Kai Kodukkum Kai as
- 1983 · Thandikkappatta Nyayangal as Director Sithan Banerjee
- 1983 · Lady Tarzan as
- 1983 · Sivappu Sooriyan as
- 1983 · Paayum Puli as Mahi
- 1982 · Adhisaya Piravigal as
- 1982 · Sagalakala Vallavan as
- 1982 · Moondram Pirai as Srinivas's friend
- 1982 · Pokkiri Raja as
- 1981 · Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum as
- 1981 · Raja Paarvai as
- 1980 · Murattu Kaalai as
- 1978 · Sadhurangam as
- 1976 · Manmadha Leelai as Petition Kodandam
- 1976 · Dasavatharam as
- Future · Puthran as
- 2023 · Appatha as
- 2022 · Jiivi 2 as
- 2021 · Ikk as
- 2018 · Aaruthra as
- 2017 · Inayathalam as I.G. Sabapathy
- 2016 · Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum as Guest Appearance
- 2016 · Aagam as
- 2015 · 9 Thirudargal as
- 2014 · Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe as
- 2014 · Irukku Aana Illai as Dr. Mathruboodham
- 2014 · Vallinam as
- 2012 · Graamam as
- 2011 · Doubles as Piyari Sayipp
- 2007 · Sringaram as
- 2007 · Adavadi as Bharath's father
- 1994 · Sakthivel as
- 1988 · Patti Sollai Thattathe as
- 1988 · Thaimel Aanai as
- 1987 · Anbulla Appa as
- 1986 · Annai En Dheivam as
- 1986 · Marumagal as
- 1985 · Raja Rishi as Agni Deva
- 1985 · Anthasthu as
- 1985 · Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal as
- 1985 · Thendrale Ennai Thodu as Ramu
- 1985 · Vellai Manasu as
- 1985 · Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai as
- 1984 · Kudumbam as
- 1984 · Vamsa Vilakku as
- 1984 · Vaai Sollil Veeranadi as
- 1984 · Vai Pandhal as
- 1984 · Ambigai Neril Vanthaal as
- 1984 · Vaazhkai as
- 1984 · Tharaasu as
- 1984 · Nenjathai Allitha as
- 1983 · Vellai Roja as
- 1983 · Miruthanga Chakravarthi as
- 1983 · Oomakkuyil as
- 1983 · Sumangali as
- 1983 · Thudikkum Karangal as
- 1983 · Neethibathi as
- 1983 · Uruvangal Maralam as
- 1982 · Pagadai Panirendu as
- 1982 · Paritchaikku Neramaachu as
- 1982 · Rani Theni as
- 1982 · Thyagi as
- 1982 · Simla Special as
- 1982 · Sangili as
- 1982 · Iniyavalae Vaa as
- 1982 · Ayiram Muthangal as Raju
- 1982 · Vaa Kanna Vaa as
- 1981 · Ellam Inbamayyam as
- 1981 · Savaal as Johnny
- 1981 · Kazhugu as Gopi
- 1980 · Guru as
- 1980 · Bhama Rukmani as
- 1980 · Avan Aval Adhu as
- 1979 · Annai Oru Alayam as
- 1979 · Mangala Vaathiyam as
- 1979 · Dharma Yuddam as Caméo
- 1979 · Thaayillamal Naanillai as Drama artist
- 1979 · Neeya? as
- 1978 · Oru Nadigai Nadagam Parkiral as
- 1978 · Shankar Salim Simon as
- 1977 · Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri as
- 1977 · Pala Parikshai as
- 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 · Manjal Kudai as