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