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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- 2026 · Manithan Deivamagalam as
- 2026 · Nee Forever as
- 2026 · Vengeance as
- 2026 · Anantha as
- 2021 · Ikk as
- 2020 · Indha Nilai Maarum as
- 2019 · Goko Mako as
- 2018 · Aaruthra as
- 2016 · Aagam as
- 2015 · 9 Thirudargal as
- 2014 · Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe as
- 2012 · Graamam as
- 2007 · Sringaram as
- 2007 · Adavadi as Bharath's father
- 1988 · Patti Sollai Thattathe as
- 1988 · Thaimel Aanai as
- 1987 · Anbulla Appa as
- 1986 · Viduthalai as Balu
- 1985 · Nalla Thambi as
- 1985 · Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal as
- 1985 · Andha Oru Nimidam as Balu
- 1985 · Needhiyin Nizhal as
- 1985 · Padikkatha Pannayar as
- 1984 · Kudumbam as
- 1984 · Vamsa Vilakku as
- 1984 · Vai Pandhal as
- 1984 · Alaya Deepam as
- 1984 · Neengal Kettavai as James
- 1984 · Kai Kodukkum Kai as
- 1984 · Nenjathai Allitha as
- 1983 · Miruthanga Chakravarthi as
- 1983 · Oomakkuyil as
- 1983 · Sivappu Sooriyan as
- 1982 · Paritchaikku Neramaachu as Varadhukutty / Anand
- 1982 · Rani Theni as
- 1982 · Sangili as
- 1981 · Ellam Inbamayyam as
- 1981 · Raja Paarvai as
- 1979 · Dharma Yuddam as Caméo
- 1978 · Oru Nadigai Nadagam Parkiral as
- 1973 · Gauravam as Kannan's Driver
- Future · Manjal Kudai as
- 2026 · Enna Vilai as
- 2026 · Aadharam as Judge
- 2026 · Draupathi 2 as
- 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 · Maanaadu as Paranthaaman
- 2021 · Rudra Thandavam as
- 2021 · Navarasa as Krishna Iyer
- 2019 · Karoline Kamakshi as Chidambaram
- 2019 · Petta as College Principal
- 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 · Kanithan as
- 2015 · Yatchan as
- 2014 · Megha as
- 2014 · Irukku Aana Illai as Dr. Mathruboodham
- 2014 · Ramanujan as S. Narayana Iyer
- 2014 · Vallinam as
- 2013 · Thalaivaa as Lawyer Radhakrishnan
- 2013 · Masani as
- 2011 · Venghai as College Professor
- 2011 · Deiva Thirumagal as Ragunathan
- 2011 · Doubles as Pierre Sayippu
- 2011 · Yuddham Sei as Dr. Purushotaman
- 2011 · Ilaingan as
- 2010 · Anandhapurathu Veedu as
- 2010 · Puthran as
- 2009 · Kanthaswamy as Ganga
- 2008 · Seval as
- 2005 · Andha Naal Nyabagam as
- 2000 · Hey Ram as Yagyam
- 1994 · Veera as Kesavan
- 1994 · Sakthivel as
- 1993 · Muqabla as Police Constable Saajan
- 1990 · Mounam Sammadham as Shekar
- 1989 · Andru Peytha Mazhaiyil as
- 1987 · Oorkavalan as
- 1987 · Shankar Guru as
- 1986 · Annai En Dheivam as
- 1986 · Marumagal as Jagadish
- 1985 · Raja Rishi as Agni Deva
- 1985 · Pachani Kapuram as Papa Rao "Pappu"
- 1985 · Sri Raghavendrar as Guru Sri Sudeendrar's disciple
- 1985 · Uyarndha Ullam as
- 1985 · Anthasthu as
- 1985 · Thendrale Ennai Thodu as Ramu
- 1985 · Nermai as Govindan
- 1985 · Naan Sigappu Manithan as Police Inspector
- 1985 · Vellai Manasu as
- 1985 · Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai as
- 1984 · Nallavanukku Nallavan as
- 1984 · Vaai Sollil Veeranadi as
- 1984 · Anbulla Rajinikanth as
- 1984 · Pudhumai Penn as
- 1984 · Ambigai Neril Vanthaal as
- 1984 · Vaazhkai as
- 1984 · Tharaasu as
- 1983 · Vellai Roja as
- 1983 · Thandikkappatta Nyayangal as Director Sithan Banerjee
- 1983 · Sumangali as
- 1983 · Lady Tarzan as
- 1983 · Thudikkum Karangal as
- 1983 · Neethibathi as
- 1983 · Paayum Puli as Mahi
- 1983 · Uruvangal Maralam as
- 1982 · Adhisaya Piravigal as
- 1982 · Pagadai Panirendu as
- 1982 · Thyagi as
- 1982 · Sagalakala Vallavan as
- 1982 · Simla Special as
- 1982 · Iniyavalae Vaa as
- 1982 · Ayiram Muthangal as Raju
- 1982 · Moondram Pirai as Srinivas's friend
- 1982 · Vaa Kanna Vaa as
- 1982 · Pokkiri Raja as
- 1981 · Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum as
- 1981 · Savaal as Johnny
- 1981 · Kazhugu as Gopi
- 1980 · Murattu Kaalai as
- 1980 · Guru as
- 1980 · Bhama Rukmani as
- 1980 · Yamanukku Yaman as
- 1980 · Avan Aval Adhu as
- 1979 · Annai Oru Alayam as
- 1979 · Mangala Vaathiyam as
- 1979 · Thaayillamal Naanillai as Drama artist
- 1979 · Neeya? 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
- 1971 · Nootrukku Nooru as Mahesh
- 1970 · Navagraham as Anumanthu
- Future · Charukesi as Charukesi
- Future · Root as
- Future · Last Courier as Collector