"I knew him from the time of Thanga Pathakkam but then I was supposed to do Mullum Malarum with him. I remember making Balu Mahendra and Mahendran meet in my house, which is now Makkal Needhi Maiam office, and suggested them to make a movie and even worked as a production manager, towards the end, to bring out the great movie Mullum Malarum.”
 

“Needless to say that many youngsters came off to do films inspired by him, he is such an amazing person. Although he started out simple, he has achieved his best. I have only one feeling that Mahendran could have done more. Complete life, nice family, great works. Tamil Cinema will forever remember and uphold his legacy”