J. Mahendran

J. Mahendran

J. Alexander, known professionally as Mahendran, was an Indian film director, screenwriter and actor, known for his work in the Tamil film industry. Mahendran is regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of Tamil cinema and has influenced numerous filmmakers, writers and actors after him. After entering the film industry as a screenwriter, writing scripts for nearly 26 films, including the widely influential Thangappathakkam (1974), he made an immediate impact with his first directional venture Mullum Malarum (1978), starring Rajinikanth. Uthiripookkal (1979), Mahendran's next film, was based on a short story written by Pudumaipithan, and firmly established him as an important filmmaker in Tamil cinema. His subsequent works, such as Johnny (1980) and Nenjathai Killathe (1980), were acclaimed, with the latter winning three National Film Awards including the award for the Best Regional Film.

  • Title: J. Mahendran
  • Popularity: 1.18
  • Known For: Writing
  • Birthday: 1939-07-25
  • Place of Birth: Ilaiyangudi, Madras Presidency, British India
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  • Also Known As: J. Mahendran, Mahendran J, J. Alexander, Alexander J, Alexander Mahendran, J Mahendiran, J Mahendhiran, Mahendhiran, Mahendiran, J.Mahendran, ஜே. மகேந்திரன்
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J. Mahendran Movies

  • 2016
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    Theri

    Theri

    6.747 2016 HD

    When an honest cop, Vijay Kumar's family is ruthlessly slaughtered by a politician and his aides, he decides to change his identity and commits his...

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  • 2018
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    Nimir

    Nimir

    6 2018 HD

    An amiable photographer in a small-town, who is nursing a breakup, unwittingly becomes embroiled in a street brawl that turns him into a man obsessed...

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  • 2017
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    Katamarayudu

    Katamarayudu

    5.9 2017 HD

    A violent man Rayudu tries to redeem himself to impress the love of his life, until he gets pushed into a situation that forces him to act.

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  • 2018
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    Seethakathi

    Seethakathi

    7.5 2018 HD

    A veteran theatre artist who lives for his art 'enters' the world of films. Can the film industry hold on to his inimitable artistry?

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  • 2018
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    Mr. Chandramouli

    Mr. Chandramouli

    4.8 2018 HD

    Raghav, a professional boxer, finds himself in a fix when an unexpected turn of events gets him tangled in a battle between his passion, family and...

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  • 2021
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    Pon Manickavel

    Pon Manickavel

    4 2021 HD

    A cop tasked with investigating the murder of a judge finds out that a businessman might be the key to cracking the case.

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  • 2014
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    Ninaithathu Yaaro

    Ninaithathu Yaaro

    3 2014 HD

    A director changes the perception of love for a group of youngsters by narrating how he reclaimed his life because of his now-married lover and her...

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  • 2019
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    Petta

    Petta

    7.1 2019 HD

    A hostel warden becomes the target of a dreaded politician and his gangster son, but little do they realise that it is they who should fear him.

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  • 2019
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    Boomerang

    Boomerang

    5.2 2019 HD

    A guy who gets a face transplant done, following a fire accident, realises many are after his life. He sets out to find the reason for the same.

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  • 2019
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    Rustum

    Rustum

    5 2019 HD

    The disappearance of an honest IAS officer leads to his family seeking help from police, but to no avail. To their assistance arrives Abhishek,...

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  • 2004
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    Kamaraj

    Kamaraj

    5 2004 HD

    The film is a biographical sketch of the former Chief Minister of the then Madras State and the All-India Congress Committee secretary and a...

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  • 2022
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    Kombu Vatcha Singamda

    Kombu Vatcha Singamda

    7 2022 HD

    Six friends, who follow Periyaar's ideologies, fall prey to the local caste politics that happens in their hometown. Who is the reason behind this...

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  • 1980
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    Kaali

    Kaali

    5.5 1980 HD

    After being released from jail, Kaali is in search of Raja Rao, a rich businessman who is responsible for the death of his family members.

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  • 1980
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    Kaali

    Kaali

    5.5 1980 HD

    After being released from jail, Kaali is in search of Raja Rao, a rich businessman who is responsible for the death of his family members.

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  • 1982
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    Hitler Umanath

    Hitler Umanath

    1 1982 HD

    A mild and timid man is made fun of for his resemblance to Hitler. However, the man soon starts growing in confidence and transforms himself into a...

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  • 1981
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    Kondaveeti Simham

    Kondaveeti Simham

    7.3 1981 HD

    A policeman attempts to discipline his rebellious son, but his efforts go in vain as his son starts resenting him.

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  • 1982
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    Azhagiya Kanne

    Azhagiya Kanne

    1 1982 HD

    Azhagiya Kanne is a 1982 Tamil-language film written and directed by J. Mahendran. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja.

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  • 1974
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    Thanga Padhakkam

    Thanga Padhakkam

    7.4 1974 HD

    S. P. Choudhry, a respected police officer, arrests his son after he becomes rebellious and indulges in unethical activities creating nuisance in the...

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  • 1980
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    Johnny

    Johnny

    5.2 1980 HD

    Johnny loves Archana, a singer, but their lives are disrupted when Johnny's lookalike kills his lover for infidelity and tries to pin the blame on...

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  • 1980
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    Johnny

    Johnny

    5.2 1980 HD

    Johnny loves Archana, a singer, but their lives are disrupted when Johnny's lookalike kills his lover for infidelity and tries to pin the blame on...

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  • 1974
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    Thanga Padhakkam

    Thanga Padhakkam

    7.4 1974 HD

    S. P. Choudhry, a respected police officer, arrests his son after he becomes rebellious and indulges in unethical activities creating nuisance in the...

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  • 1982
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    Farz Aur Kanoon

    Farz Aur Kanoon

    1 1982 HD

    Ranjit Kumar, a police officer, spends his entire life protecting and upholding the law honestly. His only son, however, indulges in unlawful...

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  • 1986
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    Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu

    Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu

    1 1986 HD

    Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu is a 1986 Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by J. Mahendran, starring Bhanumathi and Sujatha in lead roles.

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  • 1999
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    Kallazhagar

    Kallazhagar

    1 1999 HD

    Kallazhagar is a 1999 Tamil film directed by Bharathi featuring Vijaykanth and Laila in the lead roles.

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  • 1980
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    Rishi Moolam

    Rishi Moolam

    7 1980 HD

    Shivaji and Vijaya are husband and wife. Vijaya is a woman of principles and holds high moral values. One day, she comes to know that Shivaji is a...

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  • 1992
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    Oor Panchayathu

    Oor Panchayathu

    1 1992 HD

    Siva is the foster son of a respectable village elder. The village elder wishes to get his granddaughter married to Siva. But Siva incurs the wrath...

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  • 1978
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    Mullum Malarum

    Mullum Malarum

    8.9 1978 HD

    A young man, Kaali and his sister, Valli, who were orphaned as children, share a close bond. However, their relationship gets strained as Kaali butts...

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  • 1980
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    Nenjathai Killathe

    Nenjathai Killathe

    1 1980 HD

    Lovers Viji and Ram are separated when Viji is forced to marry her relative, Pratap. As she constantly ignores Pratap, he decides to leave her. Her...

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  • 1978
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    Mullum Malarum

    Mullum Malarum

    8.9 1978 HD

    A young man, Kaali and his sister, Valli, who were orphaned as children, share a close bond. However, their relationship gets strained as Kaali butts...

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  • 1978
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    Mullum Malarum

    Mullum Malarum

    8.9 1978 HD

    A young man, Kaali and his sister, Valli, who were orphaned as children, share a close bond. However, their relationship gets strained as Kaali butts...

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  • 1980
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    Johnny

    Johnny

    5.2 1980 HD

    Johnny loves Archana, a singer, but their lives are disrupted when Johnny's lookalike kills his lover for infidelity and tries to pin the blame on...

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  • 1984
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    Seethamma Pelli

    Seethamma Pelli

    1 1984 HD

    Kali, a locomotive trolley driver, and Murali, an engineer, are not in good terms. When Kali loses a hand in an accident, he unleashes his anger on...

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  • 1979
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    Uthiripookkal

    Uthiripookkal

    5 1979 HD

    Sundaravadivelu is a wealthy, sadistic and authoritative man who disregards and manipulates everyone within his reach. Through his ruthless deeds, he...

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  • 1979
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    Uthiripookkal

    Uthiripookkal

    5 1979 HD

    Sundaravadivelu is a wealthy, sadistic and authoritative man who disregards and manipulates everyone within his reach. Through his ruthless deeds, he...

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  • 1982
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    Metti

    Metti

    1 1982 HD

    A young man separated from his family during childhood tries to reconcile with them. He decides to get his sisters married off, despite the poverty.

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  • 1979
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    Uthiripookkal

    Uthiripookkal

    5 1979 HD

    Sundaravadivelu is a wealthy, sadistic and authoritative man who disregards and manipulates everyone within his reach. Through his ruthless deeds, he...

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  • 1982
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    Metti

    Metti

    1 1982 HD

    A young man separated from his family during childhood tries to reconcile with them. He decides to get his sisters married off, despite the poverty.

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  • 1979
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    Pagalil Oru Iravu

    Pagalil Oru Iravu

    1 1979 HD

    Rajee, a doctor, sacrifices her love for her cousin Vinod after she realizes that he is in love with Bindhu. When Bindhu has a miscarriage, Vinod...

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  • 1984
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    Kai Kodukkum Kai

    Kai Kodukkum Kai

    6.4 1984 HD

    Veer marries a blind girl and is disowned by his brother. He rents a room and takes care of his wife. He decides to share the room with a handicapped...

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  • 2006
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    Sasanam

    Sasanam

    1 2006 HD

    Muthiah and his wife Visalakshi are a loving couple, and they come across Saroji who with no one to go for, takes refuge in Muthiah's house. Muthiah...

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  • 2006
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    Sasanam

    Sasanam

    1 2006 HD

    Muthiah and his wife Visalakshi are a loving couple, and they come across Saroji who with no one to go for, takes refuge in Muthiah's house. Muthiah...

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  • 1969
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    Nirai Kudam

    Nirai Kudam

    1 1969 HD

    Nirai Kudam (Full Pitcher) is a 1969 Indian Tamil film, directed by Muktha Srinivasan and produced by V. Ramasamy under Muktha Films banner. The film...

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  • 1980
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    Nenjathai Killathe

    Nenjathai Killathe

    1 1980 HD

    Lovers Viji and Ram are separated when Viji is forced to marry her relative, Pratap. As she constantly ignores Pratap, he decides to leave her. Her...

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  • 1980
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    Nenjathai Killathe

    Nenjathai Killathe

    1 1980 HD

    Lovers Viji and Ram are separated when Viji is forced to marry her relative, Pratap. As she constantly ignores Pratap, he decides to leave her. Her...

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  • 1980
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    Nenjathai Killathe

    Nenjathai Killathe

    1 1980 HD

    Lovers Viji and Ram are separated when Viji is forced to marry her relative, Pratap. As she constantly ignores Pratap, he decides to leave her. Her...

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  • 1980
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    Poottaatha Poottukkal

    Poottaatha Poottukkal

    1 1980 HD

    Fissures occur in a married couple's relationship when they are unable to conceive a child. The wife is later enamoured by a young man who gives her...

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  • 1980
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    Poottaatha Poottukkal

    Poottaatha Poottukkal

    1 1980 HD

    Fissures occur in a married couple's relationship when they are unable to conceive a child. The wife is later enamoured by a young man who gives her...

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  • 1981
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    Nandu

    Nandu

    1 1981 HD

    Unable to get along with his father who compels him to marry a girl of his choice, Ramkumar Sharma leaves for Madras.

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  • 1981
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    Nandu

    Nandu

    1 1981 HD

    Unable to get along with his father who compels him to marry a girl of his choice, Ramkumar Sharma leaves for Madras.

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  • 1986
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    Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu

    Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu

    1 1986 HD

    Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu is a 1986 Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by J. Mahendran, starring Bhanumathi and Sujatha in lead roles.

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  • 1992
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    Naangal

    Naangal

    1 1992 HD

    Two competing police officers, Keerthi and Naveen, try to outdo each other while investigating a roadside murder. Things get complicated and the...

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  • 1992
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    Oor Panchayathu

    Oor Panchayathu

    1 1992 HD

    Siva is the foster son of a respectable village elder. The village elder wishes to get his granddaughter married to Siva. But Siva incurs the wrath...

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  • 1982
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    Azhagiya Kanne

    Azhagiya Kanne

    1 1982 HD

    Azhagiya Kanne is a 1982 Tamil-language film written and directed by J. Mahendran. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja.

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  • 1992
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    Oor Panchayathu

    Oor Panchayathu

    1 1992 HD

    Siva is the foster son of a respectable village elder. The village elder wishes to get his granddaughter married to Siva. But Siva incurs the wrath...

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  • 1982
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    Azhagiya Kanne

    Azhagiya Kanne

    1 1982 HD

    Azhagiya Kanne is a 1982 Tamil-language film written and directed by J. Mahendran. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja.

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  • 1984
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    Kai Kodukkum Kai

    Kai Kodukkum Kai

    6.4 1984 HD

    Veer marries a blind girl and is disowned by his brother. He rents a room and takes care of his wife. He decides to share the room with a handicapped...

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  • 1976
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    Mogam Muppadhu Varusham

    Mogam Muppadhu Varusham

    1 1976 HD

    A young man, Ramesh (Kamal Haasan), returns from overseas. He arranges a marriage with Kasthuri (Sumithra), and marries her. In a sub-plot, Ramesh's...

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  • 1977
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    Aadu Puli Attam

    Aadu Puli Attam

    4 1977 HD

    Madan dreams of joining the police force but falls into bad company with Rajni. Eventually, he realises that his associates need to be caught, so he...

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  • 1979
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    Enippadigal

    Enippadigal

    7 1979 HD

    Chella Kannu, a young sweeper becomes a popular movie star known as Kamala Devi. Her lover and fellow sweeper Manickam is the ladder of her success,...

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