Y. G. Mahendran

Y. G. Mahendran, born Yecha Gunja Mahendran on 9 January 1950, is an Indian actor, dramatist, singer, playwright, and comedian from Tamil Nadu. He comes from a family with a strong background in the arts, being the son of Y. G. Parthasarathy, a pioneer of modern Tamil drama, and Rajalakshmi Parthasarathy, the founder of Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan group of schools. Mahendran has acted in numerous plays and films throughout his career. He is also the cousin of actress Vyjayanthimala and the co-brother of actors Rajinikanth and Mohanlal. With a rich artistic heritage, Y. G. Mahendran has made a notable impact on the Indian entertainment industry.