Y. G. Mahendran
Born: 1950-01-09 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2025
2024
- The Greatest of All Time as RAW Officer
- Rathnam as Priest
- Varshangalkku Shesham as Swami's Lodge Owner
- Jolly O Gymkhana
- Aindham Vedham as Rudarapathy
- Thalaimai Seyalagam as Rangarajan
2023
- Mark Antony as Gowri
- Tamilarasan
- Theerkadarishi as Dr. Iniyan
- Pichaikkaran 2
- Kick as MJ's Father
- Appatha as Azhagu Sundaram's manager
- Chandramukhi 2 as Temple Priest
- Custody as Party President
2022
2021
- Maanaadu as Paranthaaman
- Rudra Thandavam
- Ikk
- Navarasa as Krishna Iyer
2020
2019
- Petta as College Principal
- Goko Mako
- Karoline Kamakshi as Chidambaram
2018
2017
- Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan as "Current" Murugan
- Velaikkaran as Narayanan
- Kadamban
- Inayathalam as I.G. Sabapathy
2016
- Kanithan
- Saithan as Dinesh's Boss
- Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum as Guest Appearance
- Aagam
2015
2014
- Ramanujan as S. Narayana Iyer
- Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe
- Vallinam
- Megha
- Irukku Aana Illai as Dr. Mathruboodham
2012
2011
- Deiva Thirumagal as Ragunathan
- Doubles as Piyari Sayipp
- Yuddham Sei as Dr. Purushotaman
- Venghai as College Professor
- Ilaingan
2010
2009
- Kanthaswamy as Ganga
2008
2005
2000
- Hey Ram as Yagyam
1993
- Muqabla as Police Constable Saajan
1990
- Mounam Sammadham as Shekar
1986
- Annai En Dheivam
- Marumagal as Jagadish
1985
- Uyarndha Ullam
- Nalla Thambi
- Raja Rishi as Agni Deva
- Naan Sigappu Manithan as Police Inspector
- Sri Raghavendrar as Guru Sri Sudeendrar's disciple
- Needhiyin Nizhal
- Andha Oru Nimidam as Balu
- Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal
- Padikkatha Pannayar
- Thendrale Ennai Thodu as Ramu
- Nermai as Govindan
- Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai
- Vellai Manasu
- Anthasthu
1984
1983
- Paayum Puli as Mahi
- Sivappu Sooriyan
- Vellai Roja
- Sumangali
- Oomakkuyil
- Thudikkum Karangal
- Lady Tarzan
- Uruvangal Maralam
- Miruthanga Chakravarthi
- Neethibathi
- Thandikkappatta Nyayangal as Director Sithan Banerjee
1982
- Ayiram Muthangal as Raju
- Adhisaya Piravigal
- Pokkiri Raja
- Moondram Pirai as Srinivas's friend
- Simla Special
- Rani Theni
- Vaa Kanna Vaa
- Iniyavalae Vaa
- Sagalakala Vallavan
- Sangili
- Paritchaikku Neramaachu as Varadhukutty / Anand
- Thyagi
- Pagadai Panirendu
1981
- Kazhugu as Gopi
- Raja Paarvai
- Savaal as Johnny
- Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
- Ellam Inbamayyam
1979
- Thaayillamal Naanillai as Drama artist
- Dharma Yuddam as Caméo
- Neeya?
- Mangala Vaathiyam
- Annai Oru Alayam
1976
- Manmadha Leelai as Petition Kodandam
- Dasavatharam
- Perum Pugazhum as Gopi's Colleague
1974
1973
- Gauravam as Kannan's Driver
1971
- Nootrukku Nooru as Mahesh
1970
- Navagraham as Anumanthu