Meet actor who did over a hundred films as a child artist, now all set to share screen space with Rajinikanth in Coolie, he is…

In an industry where stardom takes years or a miracle, Master Mahendran was a household name before he could spell it. A true child prodigy, he began acting at the age of 3, and by the time most actors land their first break, he had already worked in 100+ films across six Indian languages. That’s not just impressive—it’s a national record that still stands.

What was his breakout role?

Among his many childhood performances, Mahendran’s portrayal of ‘Master Babu’ in the 2001 Telugu film Simharasi remains one of his most celebrated. Despite the film starring big names like Dr. Rajasekhar and Sakshi Shivanand, it was Mahendran’s emotional flashback scenes that truly left an impact.

How did the transition to lead roles happen?

After collecting accolades as a child actor, including two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, Mahendran reintroduced himself in 2013 as a lead actor in Vizha, opposite Malavika Menon. From child charm to adult command, his growth as a performer has been gradual, grounded, and quietly consistent.

Mahendran all set for Coolie

Fresh off his powerful appearance as young Vijay Sethupathi in the Tamil hit Master, Mahendran is now gearing up to share screen space with none other than Rajinikanth in the much-awaited film Coolie. While his role remains under wraps, sources suggest it’s a significant character arc in the storyline.

Alongside Coolie, he’s also part of other upcoming films like Musashi and Pulse, marking a busy and exciting phase in his career.

From a scene-stealer at age three to a rising force in Tamil cinema again, Mahendran’s journey feels less like a comeback and more like a continuation of a legacy he quietly built, one frame at a time.

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