Madhan Bob
Born October 09, 1950 (Age: 75)
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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.
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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Filmography
Sweety Naughty Crazy
2026
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Age: 75
Ethir Neechal
2013
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as Office Manager
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Age: 62
Kaavalan
2011
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Age: 60
Kuselan
2008
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as Madhan Bob
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Age: 57
Thottal Poo Malarum
2007
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as Vandiyar's Henchman
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Age: 56
Manikanda
2007
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Age: 56
Periyar
2007
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Age: 56
Varalaru
2006
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as Coffee Shop Owner
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Age: 56
Parijatham
2006
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Age: 55
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Ambuttu Imbuttu Embuttu
2005
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as Krishnamoorthy
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Age: 55
ABCD
2005
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Age: 54
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6'2
2005
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Age: 54
Karka Kasadara
2005
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Age: 54
Vishwa Thulasi
2004
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Age: 54
Vasool Raja MBBS
2004
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as Mani Raja
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Age: 53
Aethiree
2004
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as Bike Store Owner
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Age: 53
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Kadhal Dot Com
2004
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Age: 53
Thendral
2004
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as Venkatrama Iyer
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Age: 53
Mutham
2002
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as Unnikrishnan
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Age: 52
Villain
2002
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as Sundaramoorthy's assistant
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Age: 52
Namma Veetu Kalyanam
2002
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Age: 51
Youth
2002
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as Interviewer
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Age: 51
Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke
2002
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Age: 51
Raja
2002
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Age: 51
Red
2002
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as Aaruchamy
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Age: 51
Varushamellam Vasantham
2002
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Age: 51
Gemini
2002
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Age: 51
Kamarasu
2002
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Age: 51
Punnagai Desam
2002
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Age: 51
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Super Kudumbam
2001
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Age: 50
Anbudan
2000
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Age: 50
Thenali
2000
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as "Diamond" Babu
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Age: 50
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Unnai Kann Theduthey
2000
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Age: 49
Pennin Manathai Thottu
2000
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Age: 49
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Sandhitha Velai
2000
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Age: 49
Kannukkul Nilavu
2000
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as Belgium
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Age: 49
Azhagarsamy
1999
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Age: 49
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Maanaseega Kadhal
1999
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Age: 49
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Aasai Thambi
1998
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Age: 47
Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen
1998
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as Radha's uncle
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Age: 47
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Jolly
1998
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Age: 47
Kadhala Kadhala
1998
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as Marriage Registrar
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Age: 47
Chachi 420
1997
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as Henchman
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Age: 47
Arasiyal
1997
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Age: 47
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Roja Malare
1997
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Age: 47
Ratchagan
1997
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as Priya's husband
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Age: 47
Nerrukku Ner
1997
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Age: 46
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Nandhini
1997
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Age: 46
Thaali Pudhusu
1997
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Age: 46
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Gopura Deepam
1997
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Age: 46
Mr. Romeo
1996
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as Sabapathy
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Age: 46
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Tamizh Selvan
1996
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Age: 45
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Pattukottai Periyappa
1994
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Age: 43
Thiruda Thiruda
1993
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as CBI Officer
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Age: 43
Udan Pirappu
1993
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Age: 42
Uzhaippali
1993
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Age: 42
Thevar Magan
1992
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as Lawyer
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Age: 42
Vaaname Ellai
1992
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as Paathi Pandiyan
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Age: 41