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	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	Prithveeraj is married to Beena ~~in 1994~~, and ~~has~~ a son ~~called~~ Ahed ~~born in 1995~~.		Prithveeraj is married to Beena, and they have a son named Ahed.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2006-10-05\|title=Is autism a threat at airport?\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/is-autism-a-threat-at-airport/story-zZJoqwrVyPcRWV2ziUFDoO.html\|access-date=2021-07-12\|website=Hindustan Times\|language=en}}</ref>

	==Filmography==		==Filmography==
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	\| 1987 \|\| ''[[Oru Thayin Sabhatham]]'' \|\| Madhu \|\| Tamil \|\|		\| 1987 \|\| ''[[Oru Thayin Sabhatham]]'' \|\| Madhu \|\| Tamil \|\|
	\|-		\|-
	\| 1989 \|\| ''[[Malayathippennu]]'' \|\| \|\| [[Malayalam]] \|\|		\| 1989 \|\| ''Malayathippennu'' \|\| \|\| [[Malayalam]] \|\|
	\|-		\|-
	\| 1989 \|\| ''[[Paandi Nattu Thangam]]'' \|\| Ravi \|\| Tamil \|\|		\| 1989 \|\| ''[[Paandi Nattu Thangam]]'' \|\| Ravi \|\| Tamil \|\|
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	\| 1991 \|\| ''[[Azhagan]]'' \|\| Kumarasan \|\| Tamil \|\|		\| 1991 \|\| ''[[Azhagan]]'' \|\| Kumarasan \|\| Tamil \|\|
	\|-		\|-
	\| 1991 \|\| ''[[Vasavadatta ~~(film)\|Vasavadatta]]~~'' \|\| \|\| Malayalam \|\|		\| 1991 \|\| ''Vasavadatta'' \|\| \|\| Malayalam \|\|
	\|-		\|-
	\| 1992 \|\| ''[[Vaaname Ellai]]'' \|\| \|\| Tamil \|\|		\| 1992 \|\| ''[[Vaaname Ellai]]'' \|\| \|\| Tamil \|\|
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	\| 2007 \|\| ''[[Godava]]'' \|\| \|\| Telugu \|\|		\| 2007 \|\| ''[[Godava]]'' \|\| \|\| Telugu \|\|
	\|-		\|-
	\| 2007 \|\| ''[[Best Friends ~~(2007 film)\|Best Friends]]~~'' \|\| Prithvi \|\| Malayalam \|\|		\| 2007 \|\| ''Best Friends'' \|\| Prithvi \|\| Malayalam \|\|
	\|-		\|-
	\| 2008 \|\| ''[[Vaaranam Aayiram]]'' \|\| Asad \|\| Tamil \|\|		\| 2008 \|\| ''[[Vaaranam Aayiram]]'' \|\| Asad \|\| Tamil \|\|
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	\| 2014 \|\| ''Kolagala'' \|\| \|\| Kannada \|\|		\| 2014 \|\| ''Kolagala'' \|\| \|\| Kannada \|\|
			\|-
			\|2015\|\|''[[Lailaa O Lailaa]]''\|\|Kuppuswamy\|\|Malayalam\|\|
	\|-		\|-
	\| 2017 \|\| ''[[Ticket (2017 film)\|Ticket]]'' \|\| \|\| Tamil \|\|		\| 2017 \|\| ''[[Ticket (2017 film)\|Ticket]]'' \|\| \|\| Tamil \|\|
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	\|1997 \|\| Premi \|\|		\|1997 \|\| Premi \|\|
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~1998-1999~~\|\|''Ramani vs Ramani''\|\| Ramani		\|1998–1999\|\|''Ramani vs Ramani''\|\| Ramani
	\|-		\|-
	\|2005–2006\|\|''Raja Rajeshwari''\|\| Rajan		\|2005–2006\|\|''Raja Rajeshwari''\|\| Rajan
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	\|2007–2008\|\|''Arasi''\|\|Ganga		\|2007–2008\|\|''Arasi''\|\|Ganga
	\|-		\|-
	\|2008 \|\| Alaipayuthey \|\| \|\| [[Jaya TV]]		\|2008 \|\| ''Alaipayuthey'' \|\| \|\| [[Jaya TV]]
	\|-		\|-
	\|2008–2009\|\|''[[Gokulathil Seethai (2008 TV series)\|Gokulathil Seethai]]''\|\|Gokul\|\|[[Kalaignar TV]]		\|2008–2009\|\|''[[Gokulathil Seethai (2008 TV series)\|Gokulathil Seethai]]''\|\|Gokul\|\|[[Kalaignar TV]]
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			! style="background:#ccc;"\| Role
	! style="background:#ccc;"\| Language		! style="background:#ccc;"\| Language
	! style="background:#ccc;"\| Channel		! style="background:#ccc;"\| Channel
	\|-		\|-
	\|2008–2009\|\|''[[Jodi Number One\|Jodi Number One (Season 2)]]''\|\|rowspan=4\|[[Tamil (language)\|Tamil]]\|\|[[Vijay TV]]		\|2008–2009\|\|''[[Jodi Number One\|Jodi Number One (Season 2)]]''\|\|Contestant\|\|rowspan=4\|[[Tamil (language)\|Tamil]]\|\|[[Vijay TV]]
	\|-		\|-
	\|2012\|\|''Savaal''\|\|[[Jaya TV]]		\|2012\|\|''Savaal''\|\|Host\|\|[[Jaya TV]]
	\|-		\|-
	\|2020\|\|rowspan=2\|''[[Vanakkam Tamizha]]''\|\|rowspan=2\|[[Sun TV (India)\|Sun TV]]		\|2020\|\|rowspan=2\|''[[Vanakkam Tamizha]]''\|\|rowspan=2\|Himself\|\|rowspan=2\|[[Sun TV (India)\|Sun TV]]
	\|-		\|-
	\|2020		\|2020
	\|-		\|-
	\|2020\|\|''Cash''\|\|[[Telugu language\|Telugu]]\|\|[[ETV (Telugu)\|ETV]]		\|2020\|\|''Cash''\|\|Contestant\|\|[[Telugu language\|Telugu]]\|\|[[ETV (Telugu)\|ETV]]
	\|-		\|-
	\|rowspan=3\|2021\|\|''Vada da''\|\|rowspan=3\|[[Tamil (language)\|Tamil]]\|\|[[Sun Music]]		\|rowspan=5\|2021\|\|''Vada da''\|\|Himself\|\|rowspan=5\|[[Tamil (language)\|Tamil]]\|\|[[Sun Music]]
	\|-		\|-
	\|''Poova Thalaya''\|\|rowspan=2\|[[Sun TV (India)\|Sun TV]]		\|''Poova Thalaya''\|\|Contestant\|\|rowspan=4\|[[Sun TV (India)\|Sun TV]]
	\|-		\|-
	\|''[[Vanakkam Tamizha]]''		\|''[[Vanakkam Tamizha]]''\|\|Himself
			\|-
			\|''Poova Thalaya''\|\|Contestant
			\|-
			\|''[[Vanakkam Tamizha]]''\|\|Himself
	\|}		\|}

			==Awards==
			* [[Nandi Award for Best Villain]] - [[Pelli (film)\|Pelli]] (1997) <ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf\|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)\|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)\|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)\|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]\|access-date=21 August 2020}}(in [[Telugu language\|Telugu]])</ref>

	==References==		==References==

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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2018}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Prithiveeraj
| image =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1965|11|29.}}
| birth_place =[[Bangalore]], [[India]]
| occupation = Actor, TV Anchor
| yearsactive = 1988–present
| spouse = Beena <br>(m.1994–present)
| children = Ahed (b.1995)
}}

'''Babloo Prithiveeraj''' (born 29 November 1965) is an Indian film actor, who has appeared in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language films. He has also featured extensively on Tamil television serials throughout the 1990s and 2000s.

==Career==
Prithveeraj made his acting debut as a child artiste and featured in films including ''[[Naan Vazhavaippen]]'' (1979), under the stage name of Babloo. He made a comeback as an actor in the 1980s by acting in some low budget Malayalam movies before starring in ''Vaaname Ellai'' directed by K.Balachander. He then started acting in negative roles in movies like ''Aval Varuvaala'' before entering tele serials. In the 2000s, he played crucial roles in the serials ''Ramani vs. Ramani'' and the supernatural thriller ''Marma Desam'', both directed by Naga. These serials gained him a breakthrough, while he also hosted the show ''Savaal'' in Jaya TV. He then appeared as transgender goon Ganga in [[Raadhika]]’s serial ''Arasi'', before continuing to act further in the serials ''Raja Rajeshwari'' and ''Vani Rani''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/supporting-actor/babloo-prithviraj|title=Tamil Supporting Actor Babloo Prithviraj - Nettv4u|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818004840/http://www.nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/supporting-actor/babloo-prithviraj|archive-date=2016-08-18}}</ref>

As film offers became less frequent, Prithveeraj spent a year competing as a part of the dance reality show, [[Jodi Number One (season 2)|Jodi Number One]] during its second season. During the show, he was involved in an on-air altercation with actor and show judge [[Silambarasan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/Simbus-fight-with-Babloo-on-TV-fixed/articleshow/44833918.cms|title=Simbu's fight with Babloo on TV fixed? - Times of India|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170919184037/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/Simbus-fight-with-Babloo-on-TV-fixed/articleshow/44833918.cms|archive-date=2017-09-19}}</ref> Since 2010, he has predominantly concentrated on television roles and has featured as a lead character in the soap, ''[[Vani Rani (TV series)|Vani Rani]]''. In 2014, he set up a bubble tea shop, Cha Republic, in [[Besant Nagar]], [[Chennai]] after being inspired to set up a store following a visit to Malaysia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/prithviraj-has-a-new-role-brewing/article5996239.ece|title=Prithviraj has a new role brewing|first=Srinivasa|last=Ramanujam|date=11 May 2014|via=www.thehindu.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129185755/http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/prithviraj-has-a-new-role-brewing/article5996239.ece|archive-date=29 November 2014}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Prithveeraj is married to Beena in 1994, and has a son called Ahed born in 1995.

==Filmography==
;Films
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="background:#f5f5f5;"
|- style="background:#B0C4DE;"
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Language
!class=unsortable| Notes
|-
| 1971 || ''Naangu Suvargal'' || || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] || Child artist
|-
| 1972 || ''[[Neethi (1972 film)|Needhi]]'' || || Tamil || Child artist
|-
| 1974 || ''Amma Manasu'' || || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || Child artist
|-
| 1975 || ''[[Dr. Siva]]'' || || Tamil || Child artist
|-
| 1975 || ''[[Naalai Namadhe]]'' || || Tamil || Child artist
|-
| 1976 || ''[[Bharatha Vilas]]'' || || Tamil || Child artist
|-
| 1979 || ''[[Naan Vazhavaippen]]'' || || Tamil || Child artist
|-
| 1985 || ''[[Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985 film)|Naan Sigappu Manithan]]'' || ||Tamil||
|-
| 1987 || ''[[Oru Thayin Sabhatham]]'' || Madhu || Tamil ||
|-
| 1989 || ''[[Malayathippennu]]'' || || [[Malayalam]] ||
|-
| 1989 || ''[[Paandi Nattu Thangam]]'' || Ravi || Tamil ||
|-
| 1990 || ''[[Sandhana Kaatru]]'' || || Tamil || Special appearance
|-
| 1990 || ''[[Manaivi Oru Manickam]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 1991 || ''[[Sigaram]]'' || || Tamil || Special appearance
|-
| 1991 || ''[[Kumbakarai Thangaiah]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 1991 || ''[[Azhagan]]'' || Kumarasan || Tamil ||
|-
| 1991 || ''[[Vasavadatta (film)|Vasavadatta]]'' || || Malayalam ||
|-
| 1992 || ''[[Vaaname Ellai]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 1993 || ''[[Naan Pesa Ninaipathellam]]'' || || Tamil || Guest appearance
|-
| 1994 || ''[[Priyanka (1994 film)|Priyanka]]'' || || Tamil || Special appearance
|-
| 1994 || ''Thaatboot Thanjavoor'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 1994 || ''[[Veeramani (film)|Veeramani]]'' || Gautham || Tamil ||
|-
| 1994 || ''[[Mani Rathnam (film)|Mani Rathnam]]'' || Nadarajan || Tamil ||
|-
| 1994 || ''[[Pudhiya Mannargal]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 1994 || ''[[Thaai Manasu]]'' || Periya Marudhu || Tamil ||
|-
| 1995 || ''[[Chellakannu]]'' || Rajavel || Tamil ||
|-
| 1996 || ''[[Musthaffaa]]'' || Lakshmanan || Tamil ||
|-
| 1997 || ''[[Pelli (film)|Pelli]]'' || Prithvi || Telugu || [[Nandi Award for Best Villain]]
|-
| 1997 || ''[[Pelli Pandiri]]'' || Prakash || Telugu ||
|-
| 1997 || ''[[Raman Abdullah]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 1998 || ''[[Aval Varuvala]]'' || Prithvi || Tamil ||
|-
| 1998 || ''Circle Inspector'' || || [[Kannada language|Kannada]] ||
|-
| 1998 || ''Pellaadi Choopista'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| 1998 || ''[[Deergha Sumangali Bhava]]'' || Prakash || Telugu ||
|-
| 1999 || ''[[Samarasimha Reddy]]'' || Vasu || Telugu ||
|-
| 1999 || ''Hello Yama'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| 1999 || ''[[Srimathi Vellostha]]'' || Rajendra || Telugu ||
|-
| 1999 || ''[[Rajasthan (film)|Rajasthan]]'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| 1999 || ''Panchadara Chilaka'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| 1999 || ''[[Preyasi Raave]]'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| 1999 || ''[[Time (1999 film)|Time]]'' || Dilip || Tamil ||
|-
| 2000 || ''[[Sudhandhiram]]'' || Charlie || Tamil ||
|-
| 2000 || ''Sammakka Sarakka'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| 2000 || ''Madhuri'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| 2000 || ''Nagulamma'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| 2000 || ''[[Nagalingam (film)|Nagalingam]]'' || Raja || Tamil ||
|-
| 2000 || ''[[Goppinti Alludu]]'' || Paramahamsa || Telugu ||
|-
| 2000 || ''Vyjayanti'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| 2000 || ''Bhavani'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| 2000 || ''[[Dada (2000 film)|Dada]]'' || || Hindi ||
|-
| 2000 || ''[[Devullu]]'' || Prashanth || Telugu ||
|-
| 2000 || ''[[Bachi (film)|Bachi]]'' || Bachi || Telugu ||
|-
| 2000 || ''[[Kante Koothurne Kanu]]'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| 2000 || ''Sanchalanam'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| 2001 || ''Naa Manasista Raa'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Nuvvu Naaku Nachav]]'' || Mohan || Telugu ||
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Nageswari]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 2002 || ''Lagna Patrika'' || Subhash || Telugu ||
|-
| 2002 || ''[[Santosham (2002 film)|Santosham]]'' || Shriram || Telugu ||
|-
| 2002 || ''[[Chennakesava Reddy]]'' || Chennakesava Reddy's brother-in-law || Telugu ||
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Naaga]]'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Annai Kaligambal|Annai Kaligambal / Shri Kalikamba]]'' || || Tamil / Kannada ||
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Palnati Brahmanayudu]]'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Thayumanavan]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 2003 || ''Vani Mahal'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Love Today (2004 film)|Love Today]]'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Swetha Naagu]]'' || || Telugu<br />Kannada || Special appearance
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Bhagawan (2004 film)|Bhagawan]]'' || || Kannada ||
|-
| 2005 || ''Keelu Gurram'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Gowtam SSC]]'' || Kondal Rao || Telugu ||
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Seethakoka Chiluka (2006 film)|Seethakoka Chiluka]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Chinnodu]]'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Godava]]'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Best Friends (2007 film)|Best Friends]]'' || Prithvi || Malayalam ||
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Vaaranam Aayiram]]'' || Asad || Tamil ||
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Payanam (2011 film)|Payanam / Gaganam]]'' || Chandrakanth || Tamil / Telugu ||
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Chandamama Kathalu]]'' || DK || Telugu ||
|-
| 2014 || ''Kolagala'' || || Kannada ||
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Ticket (2017 film)|Ticket]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Patel S. I. R.]]'' || Monti ||Telugu ||
|-
| 2018 || ''Parichayam'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Nannu Dochukunduvate]]'' || David || Telugu ||
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Neerthirai]]'' || Yoganand || Tamil ||
|-
| 2019 || ''[[N.T.R: Mahanayakudu]]'' || [[Jaipal Reddy]] || Telugu ||
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Kathanam]]'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Marshal (2019 film)|Marshal]]'' || G. M. Ravindar Reddy || Telugu
|-
|}

==Television==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="background:#ccc;"| Year
! style="background:#ccc;"| Title
! style="background:#ccc;"| Role
! style="background:#ccc;"| Language
! style="background:#ccc;"| Channel
|-
|1996–1997||''[[Marmadesam]]''||Prasad||rowspan=10|[[Tamil (language)|Tamil]] ||rowspan=5|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|-
|1997 || Premi ||
|-
|1998-1999||''Ramani vs Ramani''|| Ramani
|-
|2005–2006||''Raja Rajeshwari''|| Rajan
|-
|2007–2008||''Arasi''||Ganga
|-
|2008 || Alaipayuthey || || [[Jaya TV]]
|-
|2008–2009||''[[Gokulathil Seethai (2008 TV series)|Gokulathil Seethai]]''||Gokul||[[Kalaignar TV]]
|-
|2013–2018||''[[Vani Rani (TV series)|Vani Rani]]''||Swaminathan||rowspan=3|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|-
|2020–Present||[[Kannana Kanne (TV series)|Kannana Kanne]]|| Gautam Krishnan
|-
|2021||[[Anbe Vaa (2020 TV series)|Anbe Vaa]]|| Gautam Krishnan
|-
|2021–Present||[[Intinti Gruhalakshmi]]||Rohit||[[Telugu language|Telugu]]||[[Star Maa]]
|-
|}

;Shows
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="background:#ccc;"| Year
! style="background:#ccc;"| Title
! style="background:#ccc;"| Language
! style="background:#ccc;"| Channel
|-
|2008–2009||''[[Jodi Number One|Jodi Number One (Season 2)]]''||rowspan=4|[[Tamil (language)|Tamil]]||[[Vijay TV]]
|-
|2012||''Savaal''||[[Jaya TV]]
|-
|2020||rowspan=2|''[[Vanakkam Tamizha]]''||rowspan=2|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|-
|2020
|-
|2020||''Cash''||[[Telugu language|Telugu]]||[[ETV (Telugu)|ETV]]
|-
|rowspan=3|2021||''Vada da''||rowspan=3|[[Tamil (language)|Tamil]]||[[Sun Music]]
|-
|''Poova Thalaya''||rowspan=2|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|-
|''[[Vanakkam Tamizha]]''
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|5255039}}

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	Prithiveeraj is known for his negative roles, in the Telugu film such as ''[[Pelli (film)\|Pelli]]'' (1997), which earned him the [[Nandi Award for Best Villain]] as well as Tamil film, ''[[Aval Varuvala]]'' (1998).		Prithiveeraj is known for his negative roles, in the Telugu film such as ''[[Pelli (film)\|Pelli]]'' (1997), which earned him the [[Nandi Award for Best Villain]] as well as Tamil film, ''[[Aval Varuvala]]'' (1998).

	Despite starting in supporting roles, his on-screen charisma and versatility quickly garnered attention. This marked the beginning of his exploration of diverse characters and genres. As he progressed in his career, Babloo’s ability to effortlessly transition between comedic and dramatic roles became a defining trait.~~<~~ref~~>~~{{Cite news \|title=Babloo Prithiveeraj \|url=https://filmyfocus.com/celebs/babloo-prithiveeraj \|access-date=2023-08-28 \|work=Filmy Focus}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~		Despite starting in supporting roles, his on-screen charisma and versatility quickly garnered attention. This marked the beginning of his exploration of diverse characters and genres. As he progressed in his career, Babloo’s ability to effortlessly transition between comedic and dramatic roles became a defining trait.<ref>{{Cite news \|title=Babloo Prithiveeraj \|url=https://filmyfocus.com/celebs/babloo-prithiveeraj \|access-date=2023-08-28 \|work=Filmy Focus}}</ref>

	He then transitioned to negative roles in Tamil films before making his mark on television in the 2000s.		He then transitioned to negative roles in Tamil films before making his mark on television in the 2000s.

	In the 2000s, he played crucial roles in the serials supernatural thriller ''Marma Desam'' and ''[[Ramany vs Ramany]]'' both directed by [[Naga (director)\|Naga]]. These serials gained him a breakthrough, while he also hosted the show ''Savaal'' in [[Jaya TV]]. He then appeared as transgender goon Ganga in [[Radhika Sarathkumar\|Radhika]]’s serial ''Arasi'', before continuing to act further in the serial ''Vani Rani''.~~<~~ref~~>~~{{cite web \|title=Babloo Prithviraj \|url=http://www.nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/supporting-actor/babloo-prithviraj \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818004840/http://www.nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/supporting-actor/babloo-prithviraj \|archive-date=2016-08-18 \|website=Nettv4u}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~ His role in ''Vani Rani'' won him the Best Supporting Actor award at the [[Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal]].		In the 2000s, he played crucial roles in the serials supernatural thriller ''Marma Desam'' and ''[[Ramany vs Ramany]]'' both directed by [[Naga (director)\|Naga]]. These serials gained him a breakthrough, while he also hosted the show ''Savaal'' in [[Jaya TV]]. He then appeared as transgender goon Ganga in [[Radhika Sarathkumar\|Radhika]]’s serial ''Arasi'', before continuing to act further in the serial ''Vani Rani''.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Babloo Prithviraj \|url=http://www.nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/supporting-actor/babloo-prithviraj \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818004840/http://www.nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/supporting-actor/babloo-prithviraj \|archive-date=2016-08-18 \|website=Nettv4u}}</ref> His role in ''Vani Rani'' won him the Best Supporting Actor award at the [[Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal]].

	As film offers became less frequent, Prithveeraj spent a year competing as a part of the dance reality show, ''[[Jodi No.1 (TV series)\|Jodi No.1]]'' during its second season. During the show, he was involved in an on-air altercation with actor and show judge [[Silambarasan]].~~<~~ref~~>~~{{Cite news \|date=16 October 2014 \|title=Simbu’s fight with Babloo on TV fixed? \|work=[[The Times of India]] \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/Simbus-fight-with-Babloo-on-TV-fixed/articleshow/44833918.cms \|access-date=2023-08-31 \|archive-date=31 August 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230831081203/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/Simbus-fight-with-Babloo-on-TV-fixed/articleshow/44833918.cms \|url-status=live}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~		As film offers became less frequent, Prithveeraj spent a year competing as a part of the dance reality show, ''[[Jodi No.1 (TV series)\|Jodi No.1]]'' during its second season. During the show, he was involved in an on-air altercation with actor and show judge [[Silambarasan]].<ref>{{Cite news \|date=16 October 2014 \|title=Simbu’s fight with Babloo on TV fixed? \|work=[[The Times of India]] \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/Simbus-fight-with-Babloo-on-TV-fixed/articleshow/44833918.cms \|access-date=2023-08-31 \|archive-date=31 August 2023 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230831081203/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/Simbus-fight-with-Babloo-on-TV-fixed/articleshow/44833918.cms \|url-status=live}}</ref>

	In 2014, he set up a bubble tea shop, Cha Republic, in [[Besant Nagar]], [[Chennai]] after being inspired to set up a store following a visit to Malaysia.~~<~~ref~~>~~{{cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/prithviraj-has-a-new-role-brewing/article5996239.ece\|title=Prithviraj has a new role brewing\|first=Srinivasa\|last=Ramanujam\|newspaper=The Hindu \|date=11 May 2014\|via=www.thehindu.com\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129185755/http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/prithviraj-has-a-new-role-brewing/article5996239.ece\|archive-date=29 November 2014}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~		In 2014, he set up a bubble tea shop, Cha Republic, in [[Besant Nagar]], [[Chennai]] after being inspired to set up a store following a visit to Malaysia.<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/prithviraj-has-a-new-role-brewing/article5996239.ece\|title=Prithviraj has a new role brewing\|first=Srinivasa\|last=Ramanujam\|newspaper=The Hindu \|date=11 May 2014\|via=www.thehindu.com\|url-status=live\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129185755/http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/prithviraj-has-a-new-role-brewing/article5996239.ece\|archive-date=29 November 2014}}</ref>

	The actor made his Bollywood debut in [[Ranbir Kapoor]]'s blockbuster film ''[[Animal (2023 Indian film)\|Animal]]'' (2023).~~<~~ref~~>~~{{Cite news \|title=Bigg Boss Tamil 8 Contestant: Who Is Babloo Prithiveeraj? Lifestyle, Biography, Net worth, Photos & More \|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/photo-gallery/bigg-boss-tamil-8-contestant-who-is-babloo-prithiveeraj-lifestyle-biography-net-worth-photos-more-96554.html \|access-date=2024-10-04 \|work=Filmibeat}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~		The actor made his Bollywood debut in [[Ranbir Kapoor]]'s blockbuster film ''[[Animal (2023 Indian film)\|Animal]]'' (2023).<ref>{{Cite news \|title=Bigg Boss Tamil 8 Contestant: Who Is Babloo Prithiveeraj? Lifestyle, Biography, Net worth, Photos & More \|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/photo-gallery/bigg-boss-tamil-8-contestant-who-is-babloo-prithiveeraj-lifestyle-biography-net-worth-photos-more-96554.html \|access-date=2024-10-04 \|work=Filmibeat}}</ref>

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	Prithveeraj married Beena in 1994,~~<~~ref name=":0"~~>~~{{Cite web \|date=Nov 1, 2022 \|title=Babloo Prithiveeraj breaks silence on marrying girl 33 years younger than him, says 'she has wisdom of grandmother' \|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-babloo-prithiveeraj-breaks-silence-on-marrying-girl-33-years-younger-than-him-she-has-wisdom-of-grandmother-2997777 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230630101856/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-babloo-prithiveeraj-breaks-silence-on-marrying-girl-33-years-younger-than-him-she-has-wisdom-of-grandmother-2997777 \|archive-date=30 June 2023 \|access-date=2023-06-30 \|website=[[DNA India]]}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~ and they have a son who has autism.~~<~~ref~~>~~{{Cite web \|date=2006-10-05 \|title=Is autism a threat at airport? \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/is-autism-a-threat-at-airport/story-zZJoqwrVyPcRWV2ziUFDoO.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712130230/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/is-autism-a-threat-at-airport/story-zZJoqwrVyPcRWV2ziUFDoO.html \|archive-date=12 July 2021 \|access-date=2021-07-12 \|website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~ Prithveeraj and Beena divorced in 2022.~~<~~ref name=":0" /~~>~~		Prithveeraj married Beena in 1994,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|date=Nov 1, 2022 \|title=Babloo Prithiveeraj breaks silence on marrying girl 33 years younger than him, says 'she has wisdom of grandmother' \|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-babloo-prithiveeraj-breaks-silence-on-marrying-girl-33-years-younger-than-him-she-has-wisdom-of-grandmother-2997777 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230630101856/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-babloo-prithiveeraj-breaks-silence-on-marrying-girl-33-years-younger-than-him-she-has-wisdom-of-grandmother-2997777 \|archive-date=30 June 2023 \|access-date=2023-06-30 \|website=[[DNA India]]}}</ref> and they have a son who has autism.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2006-10-05 \|title=Is autism a threat at airport? \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/is-autism-a-threat-at-airport/story-zZJoqwrVyPcRWV2ziUFDoO.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712130230/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/is-autism-a-threat-at-airport/story-zZJoqwrVyPcRWV2ziUFDoO.html \|archive-date=12 July 2021 \|access-date=2021-07-12 \|website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> Prithveeraj and Beena divorced in 2022.<ref name=":0" />

	==Filmography==		==Filmography==
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	\| rowspan="8" \| 1999 \|\| ''[[Samarasimha Reddy]]'' \|\| Vasu \|\|		\| rowspan="8" \| 1999 \|\| ''[[Samarasimha Reddy]]'' \|\| Vasu \|\|
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	\| ''[[Velugu Needalu (1999 film)\|Velugu Needalu]]'' \|\| Avinash \|\| ~~<~~ref~~>~~{{Cite web\|url=http://www.zaminryot.com/pdf/1999/Mar/5-mar-1999.pdf\|title=వెలుగునీడల్లో 'మల్లెల' గుబాళింపు\|trans-title=Jasmine fragrance in ''Velugu Needalu''\|page=9,11\|first=Griddaluru\|last=Gopalrao\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913153353/http://www.zaminryot.com/pdf/1999/Mar/5-mar-1999.pdf\|archive-date=13 September 2016\|access-date=17 September 2025}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~		\| ''[[Velugu Needalu (1999 film)\|Velugu Needalu]]'' \|\| Avinash \|\| <ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.zaminryot.com/pdf/1999/Mar/5-mar-1999.pdf\|title=వెలుగునీడల్లో 'మల్లెల' గుబాళింపు\|trans-title=Jasmine fragrance in ''Velugu Needalu''\|page=9,11\|first=Griddaluru\|last=Gopalrao\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913153353/http://www.zaminryot.com/pdf/1999/Mar/5-mar-1999.pdf\|archive-date=13 September 2016\|access-date=17 September 2025}}</ref>
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	\| ''[[Rajasthan (film)\|Rajasthan]]'' \|\| \|\| Tamil \|\|		\| ''[[Rajasthan (film)\|Rajasthan]]'' \|\| \|\| Tamil \|\|
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	\| ''[[Annai Kaligambal\|Annai Kaligambal / Shri Kalikamba]]'' \|\| \|\| Tamil~~<~~br /~~>~~Kannada \|\| Special appearance		\| ''[[Annai Kaligambal\|Annai Kaligambal / Shri Kalikamba]]'' \|\| \|\| Tamil<br />Kannada \|\| Special appearance
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	\| ''[[Palnati Brahmanayudu]]'' \|\| \|\| Telugu \|\|		\| ''[[Palnati Brahmanayudu]]'' \|\| \|\| Telugu \|\|
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	\| rowspan="3" \| 2004 \|\| ''[[Love Today (2004 film)\|Love Today]]'' \|\| \|\| Telugu \|\|		\| rowspan="3" \| 2004 \|\| ''[[Love Today (2004 film)\|Love Today]]'' \|\| \|\| Telugu \|\|
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	\| ''[[Swetha Naagu]]'' \|\| Shapeshifting snake dancer \|\| Telugu~~<~~br /~~>~~Kannada \|\| Guest appearance		\| ''[[Swetha Naagu]]'' \|\| Shapeshifting snake dancer \|\| Telugu<br />Kannada \|\| Guest appearance
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	\| ''[[Bhagawan (2004 film)\|Bhagawan]]'' \|\| \|\| Kannada \|\|		\| ''[[Bhagawan (2004 film)\|Bhagawan]]'' \|\| \|\| Kannada \|\|
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	\| 2008 \|\| ''[[Vaaranam Aayiram]]'' \|\| Asad \|\| Tamil \|\|		\| 2008 \|\| ''[[Vaaranam Aayiram]]'' \|\| Asad \|\| Tamil \|\|
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	\| 2011 \|\| ''[[Payanam (2011 film)\|Payanam / Gaganam]]'' \|\| Chandrakanth \|\| Tamil~~<~~br /~~>~~Telugu \|\|		\| 2011 \|\| ''[[Payanam (2011 film)\|Payanam / Gaganam]]'' \|\| Chandrakanth \|\| Tamil<br />Telugu \|\|
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	\| rowspan="2" \| 2014 \|\| ''[[Chandamama Kathalu]]'' \|\| DK \|\| Telugu \|\|		\| rowspan="2" \| 2014 \|\| ''[[Chandamama Kathalu]]'' \|\| DK \|\| Telugu \|\|
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	\|''[[Ace (film)\|Ace]]'' \|\| Raja Durai \|\| Tamil \|\|		\|''[[Ace (film)\|Ace]]'' \|\| Raja Durai \|\| Tamil \|\|
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	\|''[[Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama]]'' \|\| Surya\|\| rowspan="4" \| Telugu \|\|~~<~~ref~~>~~{{cite news \|last1=Nadadhur \|first1=Srivathsan \|title=‘Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama’ movie review: Suhas’ romcom is wayward and pointless \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/oh-bhama-ayyo-rama-movie-review-suhas-telugu-romcom-is-wayward-and-pointless/article69799835.ece \|work=The Hindu \|date=11 July 2025 \|language=en-IN}}~~<~~/ref~~>~~		\|''[[Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama]]'' \|\| Surya\|\| rowspan="4" \| Telugu \|\|<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Nadadhur \|first1=Srivathsan \|title=‘Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama’ movie review: Suhas’ romcom is wayward and pointless \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/oh-bhama-ayyo-rama-movie-review-suhas-telugu-romcom-is-wayward-and-pointless/article69799835.ece \|work=The Hindu \|date=11 July 2025 \|language=en-IN}}</ref>
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	\|''[[Krishna Leela (2025 film)\|Krishna Leela]]''		\|''[[Krishna Leela (2025 film)\|Krishna Leela]]''
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	==Awards==		==Awards==
	* [[Nandi Award for Best Villain]] {{Ndash}} [[Pelli (film)\|''Pelli'']] (1997) ~~<~~ref~~>~~{{Cite web\|url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf\|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)\|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)\|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)\|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]\|access-date=21 August 2020\|archive-date=23 February 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223135739/http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf\|url-status=live}}(in [[Telugu language\|Telugu]])~~<~~/ref~~>~~		* [[Nandi Award for Best Villain]] {{Ndash}} [[Pelli (film)\|''Pelli'']] (1997) <ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf\|title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)\|trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)\|publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)\|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]]\|access-date=21 August 2020\|archive-date=23 February 2015\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223135739/http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf\|url-status=live}}(in [[Telugu language\|Telugu]])</ref>
	* [[Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal]] (Best Supporting Male Actor) {{Ndash}} [[Vani Rani (TV series)\|''Vani Rani'']] (2014)		* [[Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal]] (Best Supporting Male Actor) {{Ndash}} [[Vani Rani (TV series)\|''Vani Rani'']] (2014)