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