"Crazy" Mohan is a popular Tamil

Tamil language

Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...

 comedy actor, script writer and playwright.

He was a student at the College of Engineering, Guindy

College of Engineering, Guindy

College of Engineering, Guindy in Chennai, India, is India's oldest engineering and technical institution, having been established in 1794. Today it is one of the four constituent colleges of Anna University, Chennai....

, where he graduated as a Mechanical Engineer in 1973. He wrote his first drama at College of Engineering, Guindy, when he was in the 4th year in 1972. His guide was his classmate S. Ravi, who was the President of Tamil Manram. He founded the popular drama troupe 'Crazy Troupe' in 1973 and was its leader and president. Under Mohan, the Crazy Troupe performed over 200 plays across Tamil Nadu, most of the themes involving satire and witty dialogue. The troupe's name changed in 1976 to 'Crazy Creations' and in 1982 to 'Crazy Dreams'. In 1988, Mohan founded the prominent production company 'Crazy Productions'. However the Crazy troupe continued to perform until 1994, when they were finally disbanded. But even today are performiong Drama's the last one was Chocklate Krishna . Mohan's troupe often competed with S. V. Shekhar's Mylapore Boys Troupe.

In addition to dramas and teleserials, he has also worked in a number of comedies, like Michael Madana Kama Rajan, Apoorva Sagodharargal, Avvai Shanmughi and Panchathanthiram. He has played a small role in each of these films, and he has acted or written dialogue for over 70 films including Arunachalam

Arunachalam

Arunachalam is a 1997 Tamil language film starring Rajinikanth.-Plot:Rajnikanth finds himself to be an orphan. He travels from his village to Madras. There he meets Janakaraj, who gives him a job. By some magical situation, Rajni discovers himself to be a son of a dead millionaire—through Visu....

(starring Rajnikanth

Rajnikanth

Rajinikanth is an Indian film actor, media personality, and cultural icon. He made his debut as an actor in the National Film Award-winning motion picture Apoorva Raagangal , directed by K. Balachander, whom the actor considers his mentor....

).

His brother Maadhu Balaji

Maadhu Balaji

Maadhu Balaji, born as Balaji, is a famous theatre artist in Tamil theatre.Balaji has acted in a number of stage plays and films. He is the brother of the ace humorist and playwright Crazy Mohan....

 plays the hero in all his dramas.

His first play was Crazy Thieves in Paalavakkam, through this play the title Crazy fitted and he is called as Crazy Mohan.

Stage dramas

Some of his popular Tamil dramas as a dialogue writer and actor are listed below.

• Maadhu +2
• Maadhu-Cheenu
• Jurassic Baby
• Marriage Made in Saloon
• Meesai Aanaalum Manaivi
• Alaavudeenum 100 Watts Bulbum
• Crazy Kishkintha
• Return of Crazy Thieves
• Oru Babiyin Diary Kurippu
• Maadhu Mirandal
• Madhil Mel Maadhu
• Chocolate Krishna
• Satellite Saamiyaar
• Crazy Thieves in Paalavaakkam
• Oru Sontha Veedu Vaadagai Veedagirathu
• Ayya Amma Ammamma

As a script and dialogue writer

• Poi Kaal Kudhirai
• Aahaa
  Aahaa
  Aahaa is a Tamil film starring Rajiv Krishna in the lead role. The film was a decent hit.-Plot:Shriram is the son of 'Pepsi' Parasuram and the younger brother of Raghu . Raghu is married to Bhanupriya and has a son. While Raghu is a model son, Shriram is considered a wastrel...
  
  
• Sishya
• Kannodu Kanbathellam
  Kannodu Kanbathellam
  Kannodu Kaanbathellam is a 1999 Tamil film directed by Prabu Solomon. Arjun, Sonali Bendre, Suchindra and Ruchita play lead roles, whilst Manivannan, Crazy Mohan, Anu Mohan, Kovai Sarala and Nizhagal Ravi essay supporting roles...
  
  
• Sigaamani Ramamani
• Arunachalam
  Arunachalam
  Arunachalam is a 1997 Tamil language film starring Rajinikanth.-Plot:Rajnikanth finds himself to be an orphan. He travels from his village to Madras. There he meets Janakaraj, who gives him a job. By some magical situation, Rajni discovers himself to be a son of a dead millionaire—through Visu....
  
  
• Chinna Vathiyar
  Chinna Vathiyar
  Chinna Vathiyar is a 1995 Tamil film, directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The film stars Prabhu Ganesan in a dual role, Kushboo, Ranjitha, Goundamani, Senthil and Nizhalgal Ravi. Music is by Ilaiyaraaja-Plot:...
  
  
• Thedinean Vandhadhu
• Michael Madhana Kamarajan
  Michael Madhana Kamarajan
  Michael Madhana Kama Rajan is a 1990 Tamil comedy film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, written, produced by, and starring Kamal Haasan. With Crazy Mohan penning the dialogues. The film tells a story of quadruplets, Michael, Madhanagopal, Kameshwaran, and Raju, all played by Kamal Haasan...
  
  
• Apoorva Sagodharargal
• Kaathala Kaathala
• Avvai Shanmughi
• Mr. Romeo
  Mr. Romeo
  Mr. Romeo is a Tamil language film directed by noted director, Ravi who directed En Swasa Kaatre. The film had music by A. R. Rahman. The film starred Prabhu Deva in a double role and his love interests are portrayed by top bollywood actresses Shilpa Shetty and Madhoo with Vadivelu in key role.-...
  
  
• Idhayathirudan
• Ratchagan
  Ratchagan
  Ratchagan is a 1997 Tamil action film, directed by Praveen Gandhi, starring Nagarjuna and Sushmita Sen in the lead role. It also starred Raghuvaran, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vadivelu and Girish Karnad. The soundtrack was composed by A. R. Rahman...
  
  
• Sathi Leelavathi
  Sathi Leelavathi
  Sathi Leelavathi is a 1995 Tamil comedy film written and directed by Balu Mahendra. The film is produced by Kamal Haasan, with story by Ananthu and dialogues by Crazy Mohan with Ilaiyaraja as music composer...
  
  
• Thenali
  Thenali
  Thenali is a 2000 Tamil feature film directed and produced by K. S. Ravikumar and written by Crazy Mohan. The film featured Kamal Haasan playing the title role, and also starred Jayaram, Devayani and Jyothika. The film's music was composed by A. R. Rahman, whilst cinematography was handled by Priyan...
  
  (2000)
• Panchathanthiram (2002)
• Pammal K. Sambandam
  Pammal K. Sambandam
  Pammal K. Sambandam is a 2002 Tamil comedy film directed by Moulee and scripted by Crazy Mohan. The film features Kamal Haasan in the title role alongside Simran with Abbas and Sneha in primary supporting roles. The film was produced by P. L. Thenappan under Media Dreams, while Deva composed the...
  
  (2002)
• Vasool Raja MBBS
  Vasool Raja MBBS
  Vasool Raja MBBS is a Tamil film starring Kamal Haasan and directed by Saran. This film is a remake of Hindi film Munnabhai MBBS. The rest of the cast includes Sneha, Prakash Raj, Prabhu, Sneha, Jayasurya, Nagesh, Malavika and Karunas...
  
  (2004)
• Kathanayagan
• Jery
• Poovellam Kettuppar
  Poovellam Kettuppar
  Poovellam Kettuppar is a 1999 Tamil film written and directed by Vasanth, which stars Surya Sivakumar and Jyothika in leading roles. The film, starring Vijayakumar, Nassar, Vadivelu, Ambika, Manorama in pivotal roles, was released on 6 August 1999...
  
  
• Indiran Chandran (1990)
• Chinna Mappillai
• Little John
• Magalir Mattum
• Kola Kolaya Mundhirika
  Kola Kolaya Mundhirika
  Kola Kolaya Mundhirika is a 2010 Tamil comedy film written by Crazy Mohan and directed by Madhumitha. The film stars Karthik Kumar and Shikha in lead roles along with numerous popular Tamil comedy artists including Jayaram, M. S. Bhaskar, Pandiarajan, Anandaraj, Vasu Vikram and Vaiyapuri essaying...
  
  (2010)

As an actor

• Vasool Raja MBBS
  Vasool Raja MBBS
  Vasool Raja MBBS is a Tamil film starring Kamal Haasan and directed by Saran. This film is a remake of Hindi film Munnabhai MBBS. The rest of the cast includes Sneha, Prakash Raj, Prabhu, Sneha, Jayasurya, Nagesh, Malavika and Karunas...
  
  
• Thedinen Vandhadhu
• Apoorva Sagodharargal
• Michael Madhana Kamarajan
  Michael Madhana Kamarajan
  Michael Madhana Kama Rajan is a 1990 Tamil comedy film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, written, produced by, and starring Kamal Haasan. With Crazy Mohan penning the dialogues. The film tells a story of quadruplets, Michael, Madhanagopal, Kameshwaran, and Raju, all played by Kamal Haasan...
  
  
• Kaathala Kaathala
• Jerry
  Jerry (film)
  Jerry is a 2006 Tamil comedy film. The film was previously titled, Idhuthan Kadhal Enbathaa.-Plot:Jayaram alias Jerry is a man who always takes bet and he hates love. He is challenged by his friends that Jerry would make three women love him.He makes Meera, police inspector , Sruthi his classmate...
  
  
• Indian
• Kola Kolaya Mundhirika
  Kola Kolaya Mundhirika
  Kola Kolaya Mundhirika is a 2010 Tamil comedy film written by Crazy Mohan and directed by Madhumitha. The film stars Karthik Kumar and Shikha in lead roles along with numerous popular Tamil comedy artists including Jayaram, M. S. Bhaskar, Pandiarajan, Anandaraj, Vasu Vikram and Vaiyapuri essaying...
  
  
• Arunachalam
  Arunachalam
  Arunachalam is a 1997 Tamil language film starring Rajinikanth.-Plot:Rajnikanth finds himself to be an orphan. He travels from his village to Madras. There he meets Janakaraj, who gives him a job. By some magical situation, Rajni discovers himself to be a son of a dead millionaire—through Visu....
  
  
• Avvai Shanmughi
• Endrendrum Kadhal
  Endrendrum Kadhal
  Endrendrum Kadhal is a Tamil film which released in 1999 and directed by Manoj Bhatnagar. The film stars Vijay and Rambha.-Plot:Vijay is the managing director of a large shipping corporation. He lives in a joint family with his father , two brothers , their wives and children and a spinster sister...
  
  

External links

• http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2007/07/07/stories/2007070750050100.htm