HBD to Mahendran the Trendsetter
- IndiaGlitz, [Monday,July 25 2016]
When Tamil Cinema was trapped in the stranglehold of melodrama and hero worship, Mahendran entered the arena with a new brand of realistic cinema that made him stand apart in a league of his own. Starting as a screenplay writer, he has Thangapadhakkam' and Aadupuli Attam among many others to his credit. His directorial debut was Mullum Malarum' which showcased Rajinikanth's prowess as an intense actor and is till today considered his best film.
Mahendran's Uthirupookal' is considered to be one of the best films in Tamil cinema history. He has inspired many younger generation directors, including Shankar. His acting debut alongside Vijay in Theri' has garnered much praise and, one hopes the septuagenarian will write and direct a new film for the current movie lovers to cherish. Happy 76th Birthday Mahendran sir, and we wish you many more glorious years to follow.