Started acting at age 3 — Mahendran made his debut in Nattamai (1994) and quickly became one of India’s most recognized child actors.

Appeared in over 100 films across six languages as a child actor, which is considered a record in Indian cinema.

Award-winning child star — He won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Child Artist twice (1995, 1998) and the Nandi Award for Best Child Actor twice (1999, 2001).

Reality show participant — In 2009, Mahendran appeared on the Sun TV dance show Masthana Masthana, showcasing his versatility beyond acting.

Adult breakthrough — His first major lead role as an adult came in Vizha (2013), which marked his transition from child star to serious actor.

Praised for villainous role — He played the younger version of Bhavani (Vijay Sethupathi’s character) in Master (2021), earning critical acclaim for his intense performance.

Balancing academics and cinema — Despite his busy film career as a child, Mahendran managed to pursue his education alongside acting.

Multi-lingual performer — He has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, and English films, making him one of the most versatile child actors in India