Balu Mahendra & Madhan Bob Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Balu Mahendra and Madhan Bob appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1984 and 1995. Their highest-rated collaboration was Sathi Leelavathi (1995 — 5.8/10). Films span Neengal Kettavai (1984) through Sathi Leelavathi (1995).
The Balu Mahendra & Madhan Bob partnership
After 11 years apart, they came back together for Sathi Leelavathi (1995). They didn't share a set between 1984 and 1995. From Neengal Kettavai (1984) to Sathi Leelavathi (1995).
It started with Neengal Kettavai (1984). The ran closed with Sathi Leelavathi in 1995.
The shape of the work
The 1980s belonged to Neengal Kettavai; the 1990s to Sathi Leelavathi. Balu Mahendra directed every film; Madhan Bob acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1980s accounted for 1 film, averaging 4.0/10.
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.8/10.
- Neengal Kettavai
- Sathi Leelavathi
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 11 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After Sathi Leelavathi, Madhan Bob kept going for 69 more films; Balu Mahendra stepped back.
Before Neengal Kettavai, Balu Mahendra had directed 6 films, including Azhiyadha Kolangal (1979) and Mullum Malarum (1978).
After Sathi Leelavathi, Balu Mahendra went on to direct 7 more films, including Thalaimuraigal (2013) and Thalaimuraigal (2013).
Neengal Kettavai was Madhan Bob's acting debut.
After Sathi Leelavathi, Madhan Bob went on to appear in 69 more films, including Kalasal (2019) and Ethir Neechal (2013).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Balu Mahendra & Madhan Bob's professional partnership
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Ilayaraja is the through-line — music on 2 of their 2 films.
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