A biography for Y. G. Mahendranhasn’t been written yet.
“I've admired Sivaji Ganesan ever since he staged 'Veerapandiya Kattabomman.'”
“Expressing my adoration for 'Chitralaya' Gopu, the living legend of unadulterated humor, has been in my mind for a while now. What better way to do it than bringing back his hit on stage.”
“Generally, I travel with my own cast to stage plays in different countries.”
“I play important roles in Vijay Antony's 'Saithaan,' 'Kadamban' and 'Vijay 60.'”
“Rhythm was a very strong element in KVM's music. He used to be called Udukkadi Mannan, because of his wide use of percussion instruments, which included ghata sanjari.”