Overview

• Madhan Bob passed away on August 2 at his Adyar residence in Chennai after a prolonged battle with cancer.
• His four-decade film career encompassed more than 200 roles, often alongside Tamil superstars Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijay, Ajith Kumar and Suriya.
• Born S. Krishnamoorthy, he began as a trained musician composing jingles and performing before transitioning to movie roles in the early 1980s.
• He won television audiences as a judge on Sun TV’s comedy reality show Asatha Povathu Yaaru with his candid reactions and infectious laughter.
• Industry peers and fans have shared tributes recalling his expressive facial comedy, quirky timing and lasting influence on Tamil entertainment.