Y. G. Mahendran
Born January 09, 1950 (Age: 76)
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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.
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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Filmography
Manithan Deivamagalam
2026
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Age: 76
Vengeance
2026
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Age: 76
Draupathi 2
2026
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Age: 76
Anantha
2026
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Age: 76
The Greatest of All Time
2024
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as RAW Officer
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Age: 74
Saithan
2016
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as Dinesh's Boss
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Age: 66
Sringaram
2007
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Age: 57
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Adavadi
2007
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as Bharath's father
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Age: 57
Andha Naal Nyabagam
2005
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Age: 55
Hey Ram
2000
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as Yagyam
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Age: 50
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Sakthivel
1994
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Age: 44
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Muqabla
1993
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as Police Constable Saajan
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Age: 43
Mounam Sammadham
1990
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as Shekar
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Age: 40
Andru Peytha Mazhaiyil
1989
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Age: 39
Patti Sollai Thattathe
1988
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Age: 38
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Thaimel Aanai
1988
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Age: 38
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Oorkavalan
1987
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Age: 37
Anbulla Appa
1987
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Age: 37
Shankar Guru
1987
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Age: 37
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Nalla Thambi
1985
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Age: 35
Raja Rishi
1985
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as Agni Deva
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Age: 35
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Pachani Kapuram
1985
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as Papa Rao "Pappu"
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Age: 35
Sri Raghavendrar
1985
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as Guru Sri Sudeendrar's disciple
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Age: 35
Uyarndha Ullam
1985
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Age: 35
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Anthasthu
1985
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Age: 35
Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal
1985
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Age: 35
Andha Oru Nimidam
1985
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as Balu
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Age: 35
Thendrale Ennai Thodu
1985
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as Ramu
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Age: 35
Nermai
1985
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as Govindan
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Age: 35
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Needhiyin Nizhal
1985
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Age: 35
Naan Sigappu Manithan
1985
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as Police Inspector
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Age: 35
Padikkatha Pannayar
1985
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Age: 35
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Vellai Manasu
1985
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Age: 35
Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai
1985
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Age: 35
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Ayiram Muthangal
1982
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as Raju
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Age: 32
Ellam Inbamayyam
1981
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Age: 31
Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
1981
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Age: 31
Savaal
1981
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as Johnny
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Age: 31
Raja Paarvai
1981
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Age: 31
Kazhugu
1981
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as Gopi
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Age: 31
Murattu Kaalai
1980
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Age: 30
Guru
1980
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Age: 30
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Bhama Rukmani
1980
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Age: 30
Yamanukku Yaman
1980
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Age: 30
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Avan Aval Adhu
1980
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Age: 30
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Sadhurangam
1978
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Age: 28
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Oru Nadigai Nadagam Parkiral
1978
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Age: 28
Shankar Salim Simon
1978
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Age: 28
Dasavatharam
1976
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Age: 26
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Perum Pugazhum
1976
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as Gopi's Colleague
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Age: 25
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Dikkatra Parvathi
1974
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Age: 24
Gauravam
1973
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as Kannan's Driver
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Age: 23