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New Delhi: Veteran actor and comedian Madhan Bob, who was also known as Krishnamurthy, died at the age of 71 in Chennai. The late actor left the world on August 2, 2025. The actor is known for his extraordinary work in Tamil cinema. The actor has been said to have been diagnosed with cancer a few years ago, and was battling it. The actor died at his residence in Adyar. Dive in to know how the fans are reacting and more about his acting career.
As soon as the news came, his fans and people from the industry went into shock and were deeply saddened by his demise. Many celebrities took to their social media to offer their condolences. Prabhudeva, who worked with him and has shared screen, wrote on his Instagram handle," We shared the screen, and his presence always brought joy to the set. Cheerful, kind, and full of humour, he made everyone feel happy around him. Heartfelt condolences to his family. He’ll always be remembered (sic)."
Other actors, such as Simran Bagga, also expressed their grief and wrote, "Deeply saddened by the passing of actor Madhan Bob. His humor and screen presence brought joy to many. Heartfelt condolences to his family and fans. Om shanti."
Madhan was not only an actor but also a household name. His performances were highly praised by his fans and critics. He has worked with several superstars such as Ajith Kumar, Suriya, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and Vijay, among others. His highly appreciated films during his career are as follows: Vaaname Ellai, Thevar Magan, and Poove Unakkaaga.
He also worked in television for some years and was a judge in the comedy show named Asathapovadhu Yaaru. Other than that, he has also worked in a Hindi film and two Malayalam films. He was a very versatile personality and also a good musician.
