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Madhan Bob

Acting Born Oct 9, 1950 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 24 credits

Biography

S. Krishnamoorthy, better known by his screen name Madhan Bob, is a Tamil comedian and actor. He started his film career as a musician and then became an actor. Apart from appearing in supporting roles in Tamil films, he also appeared in the Sun TV comedy show Asathapovathu Yaaru as one of the judges. His debut film was Vaaname Ellai. He also taught music to M. M. Keeravani.

Bob was the eighth child in his family, so he was named Krishnamurthy, which also happened to be his uncle’s name. There was a lot of confusion in the house, so they changed his name to Madan. His's brother’s name is Padmanabhan aka Babu. Both started a music group called ‘Madan and Babu’. Soon, Babu became Bob, and that is how director K. Balachander introduced him in his first film.

During the shooting of Mappillai, Bob was injured in an accident. His assistant was also with him. When the car was nearing Vagaikulam, a dog crossed the road. In order to avoid hitting the dog, the driver applied a sudden brake. Because of this, the car capsized. Bob, his assistant, and the driver were seriously injured. However, Bob managed to break the glass door and save the driver and his assistant. The three were taken to a hospital for treatment. After the treatment, Bob participated in the shooting.

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Known for

Film

Jodi

as Music Store Owner
Film

Magalir Mattum

as Doctor
Film

Nerrukku Ner

as Ganeshan
Film

Sathi Leelavathi

as Leelavathi's brother
Film

Poove Unakkaga

as Director Kaada

Sklifosovsky

as Kamal Hassan's Fan (Uncredited Role)

Full filmography

  • Tea Kadai Raja (2016)
  • Gopura Deepam (1997)
  • Chinna Papa Periya Papa (2000) as Vasudevan
  • Jodi (1999) as Music Store Owner
  • Machan (2016)
  • Thulli Thirintha Kaalam (1998)
  • Magalir Mattum (1994) as Doctor
  • Nerrukku Ner (1997) as Ganeshan
  • Ethir Neechal (2013) as Office Manager
  • Sathi Leelavathi (1995) as Leelavathi's brother
  • Poove Unakkaga (1996) as Director Kaada
  • Thottal Poo Malarum (2007) as Vandiyar's Henchman
  • Priyamaana Thozhi (2003)
  • Thenali (2000) as "Diamond" Babu
  • Sweety Naughty Crazy (2026)
  • Nala Damayanthi (2003) as Ramji's Cousin
  • Ratchagan (1997) as Priya's husband
  • Mr. Romeo (1996) as Sabapathy
  • Star (2001) as Ramanathan Assistant
  • Kadhala Kadhala (1998) as Marriage Registrar
  • Paarthale Paravasam (2001) as Kamal Hassan's Fan (Uncredited Role)
  • Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani (2014)
  • Rendu (2006)
  • Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen (2017) as Curtain Sharma