
Y. G. Mahendran
Biography
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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Acting History
2025
Red Flower
2024Jolly O Gymkhana
2024Aindham Vedham as Rudarapathy
2024The Greatest of All Time as RAW Officer
2024Thalaimai Seyalagam as Rangarajan
2024Rathnam as Priest
2024Varshangalkku Shesham as Swami's Lodge Owner
2023Chandramukhi 2 as Temple Priest
2023Mark Antony as Gowri
2023Kick as MJ's Father
2023Appatha as Azhagu Sundaram's manager
2023Pichaikkaran 2
2023Custody as Party President
2023Theerkadarishi as Dr. Iniyan
2023Tamilarasan
2022Jiivi 2
2021Ikk
2021Maanaadu as Paranthaaman
2021Rudra Thandavam
2021Navarasa as Krishna Iyer
2020Indha Nilai Maarum
2019Karoline Kamakshi as Chidambaram
2019Goko Mako
2019Petta as College Principal
2018Aaruthra
2017Velaikkaran as Narayanan
2017Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan as "Current" Murugan
2017Inayathalam as I.G. Sabapathy
2017Kadamban
2016Saithan as Dinesh's Boss
2016Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum as Guest Appearance
2016Aagam
2016Kanithan
2015Yatchan
20159 Thirudargal
2014Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe
2014Megha
2014Irukku Aana Illai as Dr. Mathruboodham
2014Ramanujan as S. Narayana Iyer
2014Vallinam
2013Thalaivaa as Lawyer Radhakrishnan
2013Masani
2012Graamam
2011Venghai as College Professor
2011Deiva Thirumagal as Ragunathan
2011Doubles as Piyari Sayipp
2011Yuddham Sei as Dr. Purushotaman
2011Ilaingan
2010Anandhapurathu Veedu
2009Kanthaswamy as Ganga
2008Seval
2007Sringaram
2007Adavadi as Bharath's father
2005Andha Naal Nyabagam
2000Hey Ram as Yagyam
1994Veera as Kesavan
1994Sakthivel
1993Muqabla as Police Constable Saajan
1990Mounam Sammadham as Shekar
1989Andru Peytha Mazhaiyil
1988Patti Sollai Thattathe
1988Thaimel Aanai
1987Oorkavalan
1987Anbulla Appa
1987Shankar Guru
1986Annai En Dheivam
1986Marumagal as Jagadish
1985Nalla Thambi
1985Raja Rishi as Agni Deva
1985Sri Raghavendrar as Guru Sri Sudeendrar's disciple
1985Uyarndha Ullam
1985Anthasthu
1985Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal
1985Andha Oru Nimidam as Balu
1985Thendrale Ennai Thodu as Ramu
1985Nermai as Govindan
1985Naan Sigappu Manithan as Police Inspector
1985Needhiyin Nizhal
1985Padikkatha Pannayar
1985Vellai Manasu
1985Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai
1984Kudumbam
1984Vamsa Vilakku
1984Nallavanukku Nallavan
1984Vai Pandhal
1984Vaai Sollil Veeranadi
1984Anbulla Rajinikanth
1984Pudhumai Penn
1984Alaya Deepam
1984Neengal Kettavai as James
1984Kai Kodukkum Kai
1984Ambigai Neril Vanthaal
1984Vaazhkai
1984Tharaasu
1984Nenjathai Allitha
1983Vellai Roja
1983Miruthanga Chakravarthi
1983Thandikkappatta Nyayangal as Director Sithan Banerjee
1983Oomakkuyil
1983Sumangali
1983Lady Tarzan
1983Sivappu Sooriyan
1983Thudikkum Karangal
1983Neethibathi
1983Paayum Puli as Mahi
1983Uruvangal Maralam
1982Adhisaya Piravigal
1982Pagadai Panirendu
1982Paritchaikku Neramaachu as Varadhukutty / Anand
1982Rani Theni
1982Thyagi
1982Sagalakala Vallavan
1982Simla Special
1982Sangili
1982Iniyavalae Vaa
1982Ayiram Muthangal as Raju
1982Moondram Pirai as Srinivas's friend
1982Vaa Kanna Vaa
1982Pokkiri Raja
1981Ellam Inbamayyam
1981Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
1981Savaal as Johnny
1981Raja Paarvai
1981Kazhugu as Gopi
1980Murattu Kaalai
1980Guru
1980Bhama Rukmani
1980Yamanukku Yaman
1980Avan Aval Adhu
1979Annai Oru Alayam
1979Mangala Vaathiyam
1979Dharma Yuddam as Caméo
1979Thaayillamal Naanillai as Drama artist
1979Neeya?
1978Oru Nadigai Nadagam Parkiral
1978Sadhurangam
1978Shankar Salim Simon
1977Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri
1977Pala Parikshai
1976Manmadha Leelai as Petition Kodandam
1976Dasavatharam
1976Perum Pugazhum as Gopi's Colleague
1975Uravukku Kayi Koduppam
1974Dikkatra Parvathi
1973Gauravam as Kannan's Driver
1971Nootrukku Nooru as Mahesh
1970Navagraham as Anumanthu
—Last Courier as Collector
—Root
—Puthran
—Charukesi as Charukesi
—Manjal Kudai
—Manithan Deivamagalam









