Y. G. Mahendran

I have been whistling songs from childhood. I suppose it compensated for a lack of singing voice and satisfied my musical appetite.

— Y. G. Mahendran

'Kadamban' is a movie with a social message on deforestation. Along with my daughter Madhuvanthi, I am playing a significant role.

— Y. G. Mahendran

When it comes to Vijay Antony, he's very calculative and is ready to go to any extent for the success of the…

— Y. G. Mahendran

'Vietnam Veedu' is nothing if you compare Nagesh's other works. He is the definition of humor in India.

— Y. G. Mahendran

Expressing my adoration for 'Chitralaya' Gopu, the living legend of unadulterated humor, has been in my mind for a while now. What…

— Y. G. Mahendran

Generally, I travel with my own cast to stage plays in different countries.

— Y. G. Mahendran

There was a time when people were afraid that film music would totally displace classical music.

— Y. G. Mahendran

It feels nice to get back to television after a long gap.

— Y. G. Mahendran

The plays that I performed in the '70s are not the same plays that I perform today. However, what they have in…

— Y. G. Mahendran

My mom was a pillar of support to my father in his theatre endeavors.

— Y. G. Mahendran

I too once thought of producing a musical play on Tyagaraja. People fell at my feet, saying please don't commit such a…

— Y. G. Mahendran

I play important roles in Vijay Antony's 'Saithaan,' 'Kadamban' and 'Vijay 60.'

— Y. G. Mahendran

It is impossible to be miserable and depressed whilst whistling.

— Y. G. Mahendran

It is well-known that whistling is a great pick-me-up and promotes a feeling of happiness.

— Y. G. Mahendran

It is impossible to forget a great actor like Sivaji Ganesan.

— Y. G. Mahendran

Of course, there is no substitute for live performances.

— Y. G. Mahendran

I might have had my highs and lows in cinema and television but in theatre the response has always been positive.

— Y. G. Mahendran

People knew that I was a disciple of Sivaji Ganesan and wanted to honour his memory. In fact, I did a movie…

— Y. G. Mahendran

The applause from the audience gives me a high. Probably that's what has kept my love for theatre intact.

— Y. G. Mahendran

During dad's time, we didn't have many sabhas to nurture plays. Later soaps threatened to subdue theatre.

— Y. G. Mahendran