K. Balachander & Madhan Bob Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
K. Balachander and Madhan Bob appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 1992 and 2006. Their highest-rated collaboration was Idhaya Thirudan (2006 — 5.6/10). Films span Vaaname Ellai (1992) through Idhaya Thirudan (2006).
The K. Balachander & Madhan Bob partnership
After 13 years apart, they came back together for Idhaya Thirudan (2006). They didn't share a set between 1993 and 2006. From Vaaname Ellai (1992) to Idhaya Thirudan (2006).
It started with Vaaname Ellai (1992). The played out closed with Idhaya Thirudan in 2006.
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to Vaaname Ellai; the 2000s to Idhaya Thirudan. Never on the same side of the camera — K. Balachander director, Madhan Bob actor, across all 3 films. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 1990s accounted for 2 films, averaging 4.4/10.
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.6/10.
- Vaaname Ellai
- Jathi Malli
- Idhaya Thirudan
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 14 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
When they first worked together, K. Balachander had 54 films behind them; Madhan Bob had 1. After Idhaya Thirudan, Madhan Bob kept going for 27 more films; K. Balachander stepped back.
Before Vaaname Ellai, K. Balachander had directed 54 films, including Major Chandrakanth (1966) and Server Sundaram (1964).
After Idhaya Thirudan, K. Balachander went on to direct 2 more films, including Uttama Villain (2015) and Rettaisuzhi (2010).
Before Vaaname Ellai, Madhan Bob had starred in 1 film, including Neengal Kettavai (1984).
After Idhaya Thirudan, Madhan Bob went on to appear in 27 more films, including Kalasal (2019) and Ethir Neechal (2013).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of K. Balachander & Madhan Bob's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Charlie is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 3 films.
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