Madhan Bob, the comedy king of Tamil cinema, dies of cancer at 71. Diamond Babu’s laughter will live on forever!
A laugh that has now gone silent
The sky of Tamil cinema has become a little empty today.
Veteran actor Madhan Bob (real name S Krishnamoorthy) passed away on August 2, 2025 at his home in Adyar, Chennai.
He breathed his last while battling cancer at the age of 71.
His laugh, which brought a smile to the faces of millions, is now lost forever.
The laugh that touched everyone
Madhan Bob was known for his smile and comedy timing. Whenever he came on screen, the audience could not stop laughing.
His facial expressions, his style, everything was so natural that it did not seem that he was acting.
His laugh was so contagious that you too could not stop laughing.
Working with big stars
In his career, Madhan Bob worked with big stars like Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Ajith, Suriya and Vijay.
Characters like Diamond Babu in the film ‘Thenali’ and Manager Sundaresan in ‘Friends’ are still in the hearts of the people.
He left his mark in every role.
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Not just an actor, but also a musician
Few people know that Madhan Bob was also a skilled musician.
Apart from acting, music was his second love. His versatility gave him a distinct identity in the film industry.
He was also popular on television
Apart from cinema, Madhan Bob also appeared as a judge in Sun TV’s famous comedy show ‘Asatha Povathu Yaaru’.
He had no dearth of fans on TV as well. His specialty was to enhance every scene with his unique style.
Legacy that will live forever
The magic of Madhan Bob’s comedy was such that even future generations will laugh after watching his scenes.
His spontaneity, his style, and the smile that brought a smile to everyone’s face – all these have become the priceless heritage of Tamil cinema.
Summary:
Tamil actor Madhan Bob died of cancer at the age of 71. Known for his infectious laugh and comedy timing, he worked with many big stars and left an indelible mark.
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