Question: Which film has the director died earlier, Poottaatha Poottukkal or Palunkupaathram?
Sentence (from "J. Mahendran"): J. Alexander( 25 July 1939 – 2 April 2019), known professionally as Mahendran, was an Indian film director, screenwriter and actor, known for his work in the Tamil film industry.
Relevant evidence: Yes