Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Tamil Director Mahendran made his directorial debut with 1978 film Mullum Malarum, featuring Rajinikanth.
Veteran director J Mahendran passed away at the age of 79.
He took his last breath at his residence in Chennai on Tuesday, news agency ANI reported.
Many actors including Rajinikanth, Kamal Hassan, Vairamuthu, Illayaraja and others paid homage to Mahendran at his Kovilampakam residence, as per the news agency.
He has directed several memorable films including Uthiri Pookal, Johnny, Mullum Malarum and Nenjathai Killadhey.
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