Writing
J. Mahendran
- Titles
- 40movies
- Career
Active from 1966 to 2022, with a break from 1993 to 2003, busiest in 1980 with 5 main titles.
- Directed
- 12titles as director
- Average score
62/100
- Highest rated
Mullum Malarum83/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 5 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Family Dynamics7.7average 4.7
- Contemporary Realism8.0average 5.2
- Politics4.6average 2.6
- Pathos7.1average 5.2
- Catharsis6.6average 5.1
- Class & Capitalism4.7average 3.3
- Crime5.1average 3.7
- Violence5.6average 4.3
Rarely in their work
- Uncanny0.9, average 2.5
- Absurdist Humor0.8, average 2.0
- Warfare0.0, average 1.2
- Cringe Humor1.0, average 2.2
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Indian Cinema 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Ashok KumarCinematographerMetti, Kaali, Kai Kodukkum Kai, Uthiripookkal, Johnny, +4 more
IlaiyaraajaComposerKamaraj, Mullum Malarum, Metti, Kaali, Uthiripookkal, +4 more
B. LeninEditorSasanam, Metti, Kai Kodukkum Kai, Uthiripookkal, Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu, +2 more
SamikannuActorMullum Malarum, Johnny, Poottaatha Poottukkal, Nandu
Suruli RajanActorKaali, Johnny, Pagalil Oru Iravu
RajinikanthActorMullum Malarum, Kaali, Johnny
Major SundarrajanActorKaali, Nirai Kudam, Pagalil Oru Iravu
VijayakumarActorKamaraj, Kaali, Pagalil Oru Iravu
V. K. RamasamyActorNirai Kudam, Pagalil Oru Iravu, Oor Panchayathu
Sarath BabuActorMullum Malarum, Uthiripookkal, Nenjathai Killathe
M. KarnanCinematographerSabash Thambi, Naam Moovar, Nirai Kudam
R. VittalEditorMogam Muppadhu Varusham, Aadu Puli Attam, Rishi Moolam
Movies and TV shows
392020s
1 title · average score 58
58
Kombu Vatcha Singamda (2022)
as Deivendran
2010s
8 titles · average score 60
50
Rustum (2019)
as Durga Prasad
71
Petta (2019)
as Rajapandi
46
Mr. Chandramouli (2018)
as Azhagar
62
Nimir (2018)
as National Shanmugam
71
Seethakathi (2018)
as Judge
53
Katamarayudu (2017)
as Yelasari Bhanu's Father
70
Theri (2016)
as Minister Vanamamalai
Ninaithathu Yaaro (2014)
as Special Appearance
2000s
2 titles
Sasanam (2006)
Writer, Director
Kamaraj (2004)
as K. Rajaram
1990s
3 titles
1980s
14 titles · average score 65
Kai Kodukkum Kai (1984)
Screenplay, Director
Seethamma Pelli (1984)
Original Story
Metti (1982)
Screenplay, Director
Azhagiya Kanne (1982)
Story, Screenplay
Farz Aur Kanoon (1982)
Original Story
Nandu (1981)
Director, Screenplay
Kondaveeti Simham (1981)
Original Story
65
Johnny (1980)
Dialogue, Screenplay
Kaali (1980)
Story, Screenplay
Poottaatha Poottukkal (1980)
Director, Screenplay
Rishi Moolam (1980)
Story
1970s
8 titles · average score 83
Pagalil Oru Iravu (1979)
Screenplay
Uthiripookkal (1979)
Screenplay, Director
Enippadigal (1979)
Dialogue
83
Mullum Malarum (1978)
Screenplay, Dialogue
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham (1976)
Screenplay
Thanga Padhakkam (1974)
Dialogue, Story
Thirudi (1974)
Story
