Y. G. Mahendran
Born
January 9, 1950 (75 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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.

Chandramukhi 2
Temple Priest
2023

Mark Antony
Gowri
2023

Appatha
Azhagu Sundaram's manager
2023

Pichaikkaran 2
2023

Custody
Party President
2023

Theerkadarishi
Dr. Iniyan
2023

Jiivi 2
2022

Ikk
2021

Rudra Thandavam
2021

Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe
2014
Irukku Aana Illai
Dr. Mathruboodham
2014

Ramanujan
S. Narayana Iyer
2014

Vallinam
2014

Graamam
2012

Venghai
College Professor
2011

Deiva Thirumagal
Ragunathan
2011

Yuddham Sei
Dr. Purushotaman
2011

Anandhapurathu Veedu
2010

Kanthaswamy
Ganga
2009

Seval
2008
Adavadi
Bharath's father
2007
Andha Naal Nyabagam
2005
Sakthivel
1994

Veera
Kesavan
1994
Thaimel Aanai
1988

Anbulla Appa
1987
Annai En Dheivam
1986

Marumagal
Jagadish
1986
Nalla Thambi
1985

Sri Raghavendrar
Guru Sri Sudeendrar's disciple
1985
Anthasthu
1985
Needhiyin Nizhal
1985

Naan Sigappu Manithan
Police Inspector
1985

Padikkatha Pannayar
1985
Vellai Manasu
1985
Kudumbam
1984
Vamsa Vilakku
1984

Nallavanukku Nallavan
1984

Vai Pandhal
1984
Vaai Sollil Veeranadi
1984

Anbulla Rajinikanth
1984

Kai Kodukkum Kai
1984

Vaazhkai
1984

Tharaasu
1984

Nenjathai Allitha
1984

Vellai Roja
1983
Miruthanga Chakravarthi
1983
Thandikkappatta Nyayangal
Director Sithan Banerjee
1983

Sumangali
1983

Sivappu Sooriyan
1983
Neethibathi
1983

Paayum Puli
Mahi
1983

Uruvangal Maralam
1983

Adhisaya Piravigal
1982

Paritchaikku Neramaachu
Varadhukutty / Anand
1982

Rani Theni
1982
Thyagi
1982

Sagalakala Vallavan
1982

Simla Special
1982
Sangili
1982

Iniyavalae Vaa
1982
Ayiram Muthangal
Raju
1982

Moondram Pirai
Srinivas's friend
1982
Vaa Kanna Vaa
1982

Ellam Inbamayyam
1981

Raja Paarvai
1981

Kazhugu
Gopi
1981

Murattu Kaalai
1980

Annai Oru Alayam
1979
Shankar Salim Simon
1978

Gauravam
Kannan's Driver
1973
Manjal Kudai
Uravukku Kayi Koduppam
1975
Puthran

Red Flower
2025

Jolly O Gymkhana
2024

Aindham Vedham
Rudarapathy · (8 episodes)
2024

The Greatest of All Time
RAW Officer
2024

Thalaimai Seyalagam
Rangarajan · (8 episodes)
2024

Rathnam
Priest
2024

Varshangalkku Shesham
Swami's Lodge Owner
2024

Kick
MJ's Father
2023

Tamilarasan
2023

Maanaadu
Paranthaaman
2021

Navarasa
Krishna Iyer · (1 episode)
2021

Indha Nilai Maarum
2020

Karoline Kamakshi
Chidambaram · (10 episodes)
2019

Goko Mako
2019

Petta
College Principal
2019

Aaruthra
2018

Velaikkaran
Narayanan
2017

Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan
"Current" Murugan
2017

Inayathalam
I.G. Sabapathy
2017

Kadamban
2017

Saithan
Dinesh's Boss
2016

Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum
Guest Appearance
2016
Aagam
2016

Kanithan
2016

Yatchan
2015
9 Thirudargal
2015
Megha
2014

Thalaivaa
Lawyer Radhakrishnan
2013

Masani
2013
Doubles
Piyari Sayipp
2011
Ilaingan
2011

Sringaram
2007

Hey Ram
Yagyam
2000

Muqabla
Police Constable Saajan
1993

Mounam Sammadham
Shekar
1990

Andru Peytha Mazhaiyil
1989

Patti Sollai Thattathe
1988
Oorkavalan
1987

Shankar Guru
1987

Raja Rishi
Agni Deva
1985

Uyarndha Ullam
1985

Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal
1985

Thendrale Ennai Thodu
Ramu
1985

Andha Oru Nimidam
Balu
1985

Nermai
Govindan
1985

Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai
1985

Pudhumai Penn
1984

Alaya Deepam
1984

Neengal Kettavai
James
1984

Ambigai Neril Vanthaal
1984

Oomakkuyil
1983

Lady Tarzan
1983

Thudikkum Karangal
1983

Pagadai Panirendu
1982

Pokkiri Raja
1982

Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
1981

Savaal
Johnny
1981

Guru
1980
Bhama Rukmani
1980

Yamanukku Yaman
1980
Avan Aval Adhu
1980

Mangala Vaathiyam
1979

Dharma Yuddam
Caméo
1979

Thaayillamal Naanillai
Drama artist
1979

Neeya?
1979
Oru Nadigai Nadagam Parkiral
1978
Sadhurangam
1978

Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri
1977
Pala Parikshai
1977

Manmadha Leelai
Petition Kodandam
1976

Dasavatharam
1976
Perum Pugazhum
Gopi's Colleague
1976
Dikkatra Parvathi
1974
Nootrukku Nooru
Mahesh
1971
Navagraham
Anumanthu
1970

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