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| name         = Ramesh Babu
| name               = Ramesh Babu
| caption     =
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| birth_name   = Ghattamaneni Ramesh Babu
| birth_name         = Ghattamaneni Ramesh Babu
| birth_date   = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1965|10|13}}{{citation needed|date=September 2015}}
| birth_date         = {{birth date|df=yes|1965|10|13}}{{citation needed|date=September 2015}}
| birth_place = [[Madras]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| birth_place       = [[Madras]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| occupation   = Actor, film producer
| death_date        = {{death date and age|df=yes|2022|01|08|1965|10|13}}
| years_active = 1987–1997 <small>(As actor)</small><br />2004–present <small>(As producer)</small>
| death_place        = [[Hyderabad]], India
| spouse       = Mrudula Ghattamaneni
| occupation         = Actor, film producer
| children    = Bharathi Ghattamaneni<br />Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni
| years_active       = 1987–1997 <small>(as actor)</small><br />2004–2022 <small>(as producer)</small>
| parents      = [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna Ghattamaneni]]<br>Indira Devi
| spouse             = Mrudula  
| other names = G. Ramesh Babu
| father            = [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]]
| relatives   = {{Plainlist |
| other names       = G. Ramesh Babu
| relatives         = {{Plainlist |
* [[Mahesh Babu]] (brother)
* [[Mahesh Babu]] (brother)
* [[Manjula Ghattamaneni|Manjula Swaroop]] (sister)
* [[Manjula Ghattamaneni|Manjula Swaroop]] (sister)
* [[Namrata Shirodkar]] (sister-in-law)
* [[Vijaya Nirmala]] (step-mother)
* [[Vijaya Nirmala]] (step-mother)
* [[Jay Galla]] (brother-in-law)
* [[Sudheer Babu]] (brother-in-law)
}}
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'''Ghattamaneni Ramesh Babu''' (born 13 October 1965) is an Indian film actor and producer who is known for his work in [[Telugu cinema]]. Born to actor [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]], Ramesh Babu made his on screen debut with the film ''[[Alluri Seetharama Raju (film)|Alluri Seetharama Raju]]'' in 1974. He acted in over 15 films before retiring from acting in 1997. In 2004, he became a producer and established Krishna Productions Private Ltd, a film production company named after his father. He produced films like ''[[Arjun (2004 film)|Arjun]]'' and ''[[Athidhi (2007 film)|Athidhi]]'', both of which had his brother [[Mahesh Babu]] in leading role. He recently acted as a presenter for 2011 successful film ''[[Dookudu]]''.
'''Ghattamaneni Ramesh Babu''' (13 October 1965 – 8 January 2022) was an Indian actor and film producer, who was known for his work in [[Telugu cinema]]. Babu made his on screen debut with the film ''[[Alluri Seetharama Raju (film)|Alluri Seetharama Raju]]'' in 1974. He acted in over 15 films before retiring from acting in 1997. In 2004, he became a producer and established Krishna Productions Private Ltd, a film production company named after his father. He produced films like ''[[Arjun (2004 film)|Arjun]]'' and ''[[Athidhi (2007 film)|Athidhi]]'', both of which had his brother [[Mahesh Babu]] in leading role. One of his last roles was as a presenter for the 2011 film ''[[Dookudu]]''.


==Early life==
==Early life==
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===Acting career===
===Acting career===
In 1977, Ramesh Babu ventured into films as a child actor at the age of 12 with his father's film ''Manushulu Chesina Dongalu''. After two years, at the age of 14, he was cast in a vital role in the film ''Needa'', which was directed by [[Dasari Narayana Rao]]. The film also had his four-year-old brother, [[Mahesh Babu]] in a small role. After that, he took a brief hiatus from acting. In 1987, he made his comeback as a lead actor with the film ''Samraat'', directed by [[V. Madhusudhan Rao]]. The film had [[Sonam (actress)|Sonam]] paired alongside Ramesh and [[Sharada (actress)|Sharada]] in a vital role.<ref name="ramesh">{{cite web|title=filmography of RAMESH BABU|url=http://cinemaguide.blogspot.com/2007/01/filmography-of-ramesh-babu.html|publisher=Cinema Guide|access-date=11 July 2012|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304125907/http://cinemaguide.blogspot.com/2007/01/filmography-of-ramesh-babu.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 1988, he was seen in films such as [[Jandhyala Subramanya Sastry|Jandhyala]]'s ''Chinni Krishnudu'', [[A. Kodandarami Reddy]]'s ''Bazaar Rowdy'' and in ''Kaliyuga Karnudu'' and ''Mugguru Kodukulu'', both directed by his father.<ref name="ramesh" /> ''Mugguru Kodukulu'' also had his father and brother acting alongside him.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chinni Krishnudu (1988)|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0259928/|publisher=IMDb|access-date=15 September 2012|archive-date=12 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312070823/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0259928/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Bazaar Rowdy'' became a blockbuster and giving Ramesh his first success as a solo hero. In 1989, he was seen in Dasari Narayana Rao's ''Black Tiger''<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0262287/ |title=Black Tiger (1989) – IMDb<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=30 June 2018 |archive-date=10 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190610203423/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0262287/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and V. Madhusudhan Rao's ''Krishna Gaari Abbayi''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gomolo.com/krishnagaari-abbayi-movie/17845 |title=Krishnagaari Abbayi (1989) – Movie Review, Story, Trailers, Videos, Photos, Wallpapers, Songs, Trivia, Movie Tickets |publisher=Gomolo.com |access-date=26 July 2012 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304085837/http://www.gomolo.com/krishnagaari-abbayi-movie/17845 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 1990, he was seen in K. Murali Mohan Rao's ''Ayudham'' and S. S. Ravichandra's ''Kaliyuga Abhimanyudu''.<ref name="ramesh" /> In 1991, he was seen in ''Naa Ille Naa Swargam'', also starring his father.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gomolo.com/naa-ille-naa-swargam-movie/17973 |title=Naa Ille Naa Swargam (1991) – Movie Review, Story, Trailers, Videos, Photos, Wallpapers, Songs, Trivia, Movie Tickets |publisher=Gomolo.com |access-date=26 July 2012 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304103223/http://www.gomolo.com/naa-ille-naa-swargam-movie/17973 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 1993, he once again collaborated with Dasari Narayana Rao for the film ''Maama Kodalu''<ref>{{cite web|title=Mama Kodalu (1993)|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0262599/|publisher=IMDb|access-date=15 September 2012|archive-date=29 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160329214832/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0262599/|url-status=live}}</ref> and was also seen in ''Anna Chellelu'' opposite [[Aamani]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Anna Chellelu (1993)|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0779723/|publisher=IMDb|access-date=15 September 2012|archive-date=12 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312110411/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0779723/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 1994, he was seen for the last time in a leading role in the film ''Pacha Thoranam''. The film was directed by Adurthi Saibhaskar and had [[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]] acting opposite Ramesh.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pacha Thoranam (1994)|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0779750/|publisher=IMDb|access-date=15 September 2012|archive-date=28 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130828013310/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0779750/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 1997, he was seen in a supporting role in [[Nimmala Shankar|N. Shankar]]'s ''Encounter''.<ref name="ramesh" />
In 1977, Ramesh Babu ventured into films as a child actor at the age of 12 with his father's film ''Manushulu Chesina Dongalu''. After two years, at the age of 14, he was cast in a vital role in the film ''Needa'', which was directed by [[Dasari Narayana Rao]]. The film also had his four-year-old brother, [[Mahesh Babu]] in a small role. After that, he took a brief hiatus from acting. In 1987, he made his comeback as a lead actor with the film ''Samraat'', directed by [[V. Madhusudhan Rao]]. The film had [[Sonam (actress)|Sonam]] paired alongside Ramesh and [[Sharada (actress)|Sharada]] in a vital role.<ref name="ramesh">{{cite web|title=filmography of RAMESH BABU|url=http://cinemaguide.blogspot.com/2007/01/filmography-of-ramesh-babu.html|publisher=Cinema Guide|access-date=11 July 2012|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304125907/http://cinemaguide.blogspot.com/2007/01/filmography-of-ramesh-babu.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 1988, he was seen in films such as [[Jandhyala]]'s ''Chinni Krishnudu'', [[A. Kodandarami Reddy]]'s ''Bazaar Rowdy'' and in ''Kaliyuga Karnudu'' and ''Mugguru Kodukulu'', both directed by his father.<ref name="ramesh" /> ''Mugguru Kodukulu'' also had his father and brother acting alongside him.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chinni Krishnudu (1988)|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0259928/|publisher=IMDb|access-date=15 September 2012|archive-date=12 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312070823/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0259928/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Bazaar Rowdy'' became a blockbuster and giving Ramesh his first success as a solo hero. In 1989, he was seen in Dasari Narayana Rao's ''Black Tiger''<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0262287/ |title=Black Tiger (1989) – IMDb<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=30 June 2018 |archive-date=10 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190610203423/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0262287/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and V. Madhusudhan Rao's ''Krishna Gaari Abbayi''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gomolo.com/krishnagaari-abbayi-movie/17845 |title=Krishnagaari Abbayi (1989) – Movie Review, Story, Trailers, Videos, Photos, Wallpapers, Songs, Trivia, Movie Tickets |publisher=Gomolo.com |access-date=26 July 2012 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304085837/http://www.gomolo.com/krishnagaari-abbayi-movie/17845 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 1990, he was seen in K. Murali Mohan Rao's ''Ayudham'' and S. S. Ravichandra's ''Kaliyuga Abhimanyudu''.<ref name="ramesh" /> In 1991, he was seen in ''Naa Ille Naa Swargam'', also starring his father.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gomolo.com/naa-ille-naa-swargam-movie/17973 |title=Naa Ille Naa Swargam (1991) – Movie Review, Story, Trailers, Videos, Photos, Wallpapers, Songs, Trivia, Movie Tickets |publisher=Gomolo.com |access-date=26 July 2012 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304103223/http://www.gomolo.com/naa-ille-naa-swargam-movie/17973 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 1993, he once again collaborated with Dasari Narayana Rao for the film ''Maama Kodalu''<ref>{{cite web|title=Mama Kodalu (1993)|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0262599/|publisher=IMDb|access-date=15 September 2012|archive-date=29 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160329214832/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0262599/|url-status=live}}</ref> and was also seen in ''Anna Chellelu'' opposite [[Aamani]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Anna Chellelu (1993)|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0779723/|publisher=IMDb|access-date=15 September 2012|archive-date=12 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312110411/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0779723/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 1994, he was seen for the last time in a leading role in the film ''Pacha Thoranam''. The film was directed by Adurthi Saibhaskar and had [[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]] acting opposite Ramesh.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pacha Thoranam (1994)|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0779750/|publisher=IMDb|access-date=15 September 2012|archive-date=28 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130828013310/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0779750/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 1997, he was seen in a supporting role in [[Nimmala Shankar|N. Shankar]]'s ''Encounter''.<ref name="ramesh" />


===Film producer===
===Film producer===
In 2004, Ramesh Babu established a film production company named ''Krishna Productions Private Ltd'' in Hyderabad. He named the company after his father and ventured into film production with the film ''[[Arjun (2004 film)|Arjun]]''. Directed by [[Gunasekhar]] and starring his brother [[Mahesh Babu]], [[Shriya Saran]], [[Keerthi Reddy]], [[Raja Abel|Raja]], [[Prakash Raj]] and [[Saritha]], the film was successful at the box office and completed its 100-day theatrical run in 6 centres.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.weekendcreations.com/tollywood_talk.php?talk_id=566 |title=Mahesh Babu Filmography And 100 Days Centers List |publisher=Weekendcreations.com |access-date=26 July 2012 |archive-date=25 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120725095116/http://www.weekendcreations.com/tollywood_talk.php?talk_id=566 |url-status=dead }}</ref> His production house was praised for the {{INR}} 40&nbsp;million worth [[Meenakshi Amman Temple]] set that was built by [[Thotta Tharani]] for the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/showcase/arjun.html |title=Telugu cinema Showcase – Arjun – Mahesh Babu, Shriya – Madhura Meenakshi Temple set – Guna Sekhar |publisher=Idlebrain.com |access-date=26 July 2012 |archive-date=23 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111223151357/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/showcase/arjun.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> His next production venture was ''[[Athidhi (2007 film)|Athidhi]]''. Directed by [[Surender Reddy]], the film once again had his brother Mahesh Babu in lead role. [[Amrita Rao]] was paired opposite Mahesh and [[Murali Sharma]] in a negative role. For ''Athidhi'', Ramesh Babu's production house collaborated with [[UTV Motion Pictures]] to produce the film. This was the first time a corporate company entered into Telugu film production.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=5016 |title=UTV eyes Telegu films; signs Mahesh Babu |publisher=Businessofcinema.com |date=3 September 2007 |access-date=26 July 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081012143521/http://www.businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=5016 |archive-date=12 October 2008 |df=dmy }}</ref> The film opened to negative reviews and failed at the box office. In 2011, he was seen as a presenter for the film ''[[Dookudu]]''.
In 2004, Ramesh Babu established a film production company named ''Krishna Productions Private Ltd'' in Hyderabad. He named the company after his father and ventured into film production with the film ''[[Arjun (2004 film)|Arjun]]''. Directed by [[Gunasekhar]] and starring his brother [[Mahesh Babu]], [[Shriya Saran]], [[Keerthi Reddy]], [[Raja Abel|Raja]], [[Prakash Raj]] and [[Saritha]], the film was successful at the box office and completed its 100-day theatrical run in 6 centres.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.weekendcreations.com/tollywood_talk.php?talk_id=566 |title=Mahesh Babu Filmography And 100 Days Centers List |publisher=Weekendcreations.com |access-date=26 July 2012 |archive-date=25 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120725095116/http://www.weekendcreations.com/tollywood_talk.php?talk_id=566 |url-status=dead }}</ref> His production house was praised for the {{INR}} 40&nbsp;million worth [[Meenakshi Amman Temple]] set that was built by [[Thotta Tharani]] for the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/showcase/arjun.html |title=Telugu cinema Showcase – Arjun – Mahesh Babu, Shriya – Madhura Meenakshi Temple set – Guna Sekhar |publisher=Idlebrain.com |access-date=26 July 2012 |archive-date=23 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111223151357/http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/showcase/arjun.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> His next production venture was ''[[Athidhi (2007 film)|Athidhi]]''. Directed by [[Surender Reddy]], the film once again had his brother Mahesh Babu in lead role. [[Amrita Rao]] was paired opposite Mahesh and [[Murali Sharma]] in a negative role. For ''Athidhi'', Ramesh Babu's production house collaborated with [[UTV Motion Pictures]] to produce the film. This was the first time a corporate company entered into Telugu film production.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=5016 |title=UTV eyes Telegu films; signs Mahesh Babu |publisher=Businessofcinema.com |date=3 September 2007 |access-date=26 July 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081012143521/http://www.businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=5016 |archive-date=12 October 2008 |df=dmy }}</ref> The film opened to negative reviews and failed at the box office. In 2011, he was seen as a presenter for the film ''[[Dookudu]]''.
==Personal life and death==
Ramesh Babu died from the effects of liver disease on 8 January 2022, at the age of 56.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Ramesh babu సినీనటుడు మహేశ్‌బాబు సోదరుడు రమేశ్‌బాబు కన్నుమూత|url=https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/ghattamaneni-ramesh-babu-dies/0201/122005921|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-08|work=[[Eenadu]]|language=te}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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! Year !! Title !! Role(s) !! Co-Star !! Director !!class="unsortable" | Notes
! Year !! Title !! Role(s) !!class="unsortable" | Notes
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|| 1974 || ''[[Alluri Seetarama Raju (film)|Alluri Seetaramaraju]]'' || Young Alluri Seetaramaraju|| Debut Child artist
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|| 1974 || ''[[Alluri Seetarama Raju (film)|Alluri Seetaramaraju]]'' || Young Alluri Seetaramaraju || [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]], [[Vijaya Nirmala]] ||V. Ramachandra Rao || Debut Child artist
|| 1977 || ''Dongalaku Donga'' || Young Gopi ||
|-
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|| 1977 || ''Dongalaku Donga'' || Young Gopi ||[[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]], [[Jaya Prada]] ||[[K. S. R. Das]]||
|| 1977 || ''Manushulu Chesina Dongalu'' || Young Bhavani Prasad  ||  
|-
|-
|| 1977 || ''Manushulu Chesina Dongalu'' || Young Bhavani Prasad || [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]], [[Krishnam Raju]] || M. Mallikharjuna Rao ||  
|| 1978 || ''Annadammula Saval''|| Young Kishore ||  
|-
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|| 1978 || ''Annadammula Saval''|| Young Kishore || [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]], [[Rajnikanth]]|| [[K. S. R. Das]] ||
|| 1979 || ''Needa'' || ||  
|-
|-
|| 1979 || ''Needa'' || || [[Murali Mohan]] || [[Dasari Narayana Rao]] ||  
|| 1981 || ''Paalu Neelu'' || ||  
|-
|-
|| 1981 || ''Paalu Neelu'' || || [[Mohan Babu]], [[Jayaprada]] || [[Dasari Narayana Rao]] ||
|| 1987 || ''Samrat'' || Samrat || Debut
|-
|-
|| 1987 || ''Samrat'' || Samrat ||[[Sonam (actress)|Sonam]], [[Sharada (actress)|Sharada]] || [[V. Madhusudhan Rao]] || Debut
|| 1988 || ''Chinni Krishnudu'' || Bharat ||
|-
|-
|| 1988 || ''Chinni Krishnudu'' || Bharat || [[Kushboo Sundar|Kushboo]], [[Sarath Babu]] || [[Jandhyala Subramanya Sastry|Jandhyala]] ||
|| 1988 || ''[[Bazaar Rowdy (1988 film)|Bazaar Rowdy]]'' || Ranjith ||  
|-
|-
|| 1988 || ''[[Bazaar Rowdy (1988 film)|Bazaar Rowdy]]'' || Ranjith || [[Nadhiya]], [[Gouthami]], [[Mahesh Babu]] || [[A. Kodandarami Reddy]] ||
|| 1988 || ''Kaliyuga Karnudu'' || Ravindra ||
|-
|-
|| 1988 || ''Kaliyuga Karnudu'' || Ravindra || [[Juhi Chawla]], [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]], [[Jayaprada]] || [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]] ||
|| 1988 || ''[[Mugguru Kodukulu]]'' || Rajendra ||  
|-
|-
|| 1988 || ''[[Mugguru Kodukulu]]'' || Rajendra || [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]], [[Mahesh Babu]], [[Radha (actress)|Radha]] || [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]] ||
|| 1989 || ''Black Tiger'' || Kranti ||  
|-
|-
|| 1989 || ''Black Tiger'' || || [[Bhanupriya]], [[Mohan Babu]] || [[Dasari Narayana Rao]] ||
|| 1989 || ''Krishna Gaari Abbayi'' || Mahesh & Ramesh  || Dual role
|-
|-
|| 1989 || ''Krishna Gaari Abbayi'' || Mahesh & Ramesh  || [[Gouthami]], Neethu || [[V. Madhusudhan Rao]] || (Duelrole)
|| 1990 || ''Ayudam'' || Benerjee ||  
|-
|-
|| 1990 || ''Ayudam'' || Benerjee || [[Vani Viswanath]], [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]], [[Radha (actress)|Radha]] || K. Murali Mohan Rao ||
|| 1990 || ''Kaliyuga Abhimanyudu'' || Ravi ||  
|-
|-
|| 1990 || ''Kaliyuga Abhimanyudu'' || Ravi || [[Shantipriya (actress)|Shanti Priya]] || S. S. Ravichandra ||
|| 1991 || ''[[Shanti Enathu Shanti]]'' || || Tamil film
|-
|-
|| 1991 || ''Naa Illee Naa Swargam'' || Vijay || [[Divya Bharti]], [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]] || K. Rushyendar Reddy ||
|| 1991 || ''Naa Illee Naa Swargam'' || Vijay ||
|-
|-
|| 1993 || ''Mama Kodalu'' || || [[Vani Viswanath]], [[Dasari Narayana Rao]] || Dasari Narayana Rao ||
|| 1993 || ''Mama Kodalu'' || ||  
|-
|-
|| 1993 || ''Anna Chellelu'' || Ravi || [[Aamani]], [[Soundarya]] || P. Chandrasekhar Reddy ||
|| 1993 || ''Anna Chellelu'' || Ravi ||  
|-
|-
|| 1994 || ''Pacha Thoranam'' || Venu || [[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]], [[Archana (actress)|Archana]] || Adurti Saibhaskar ||
|| 1994 || ''Pacha Thoranam'' || Venu ||  
|-
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|| 1997 || ''Encounter'' || Suryam || [[Krishna (Telugu actor)|Krishna]], [[Roja (actress)|Roja]] || N Shankar || Supporting role
|| 1997 || ''Encounter'' || Suryam || Supporting role
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Latest revision as of 19:07, 9 January 2022


Ramesh Babu
Born
Ghattamaneni Ramesh Babu

(1965-10-13)13 October 1965[citation needed]
Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Died8 January 2022(2022-01-08) (aged 56)
Hyderabad, India
Other namesG. Ramesh Babu
OccupationActor, film producer
Years active1987–1997 (as actor)
2004–2022 (as producer)
Spouse(s)Mrudula
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Ghattamaneni Ramesh Babu (13 October 1965 – 8 January 2022) was an Indian actor and film producer, who was known for his work in Telugu cinema. Babu made his on screen debut with the film Alluri Seetharama Raju in 1974. He acted in over 15 films before retiring from acting in 1997. In 2004, he became a producer and established Krishna Productions Private Ltd, a film production company named after his father. He produced films like Arjun and Athidhi, both of which had his brother Mahesh Babu in leading role. One of his last roles was as a presenter for the 2011 film Dookudu.

Early life[edit]

Ramesh Babu was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu to prominent Telugu Cinema Actor Ghatamaneni Siva Rama Krishna and his first wife Indira Devi on 13 October 1965. He is the first born to his parents. He has three younger sisters, actress-producer Manjula Ghattamaneni, Padmavathi and Priyadarshini and one younger brother, Mahesh Babu a prominent actor in Telugu Cinema.

Career[edit]

Acting career[edit]

In 1977, Ramesh Babu ventured into films as a child actor at the age of 12 with his father's film Manushulu Chesina Dongalu. After two years, at the age of 14, he was cast in a vital role in the film Needa, which was directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film also had his four-year-old brother, Mahesh Babu in a small role. After that, he took a brief hiatus from acting. In 1987, he made his comeback as a lead actor with the film Samraat, directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao. The film had Sonam paired alongside Ramesh and Sharada in a vital role.[1] In 1988, he was seen in films such as Jandhyala's Chinni Krishnudu, A. Kodandarami Reddy's Bazaar Rowdy and in Kaliyuga Karnudu and Mugguru Kodukulu, both directed by his father.[1] Mugguru Kodukulu also had his father and brother acting alongside him.[2] Bazaar Rowdy became a blockbuster and giving Ramesh his first success as a solo hero. In 1989, he was seen in Dasari Narayana Rao's Black Tiger[3] and V. Madhusudhan Rao's Krishna Gaari Abbayi.[4] In 1990, he was seen in K. Murali Mohan Rao's Ayudham and S. S. Ravichandra's Kaliyuga Abhimanyudu.[1] In 1991, he was seen in Naa Ille Naa Swargam, also starring his father.[5] In 1993, he once again collaborated with Dasari Narayana Rao for the film Maama Kodalu[6] and was also seen in Anna Chellelu opposite Aamani.[7] In 1994, he was seen for the last time in a leading role in the film Pacha Thoranam. The film was directed by Adurthi Saibhaskar and had Rambha acting opposite Ramesh.[8] In 1997, he was seen in a supporting role in N. Shankar's Encounter.[1]

Film producer[edit]

In 2004, Ramesh Babu established a film production company named Krishna Productions Private Ltd in Hyderabad. He named the company after his father and ventured into film production with the film Arjun. Directed by Gunasekhar and starring his brother Mahesh Babu, Shriya Saran, Keerthi Reddy, Raja, Prakash Raj and Saritha, the film was successful at the box office and completed its 100-day theatrical run in 6 centres.[9] His production house was praised for the ₹ 40 million worth Meenakshi Amman Temple set that was built by Thotta Tharani for the film.[10] His next production venture was Athidhi. Directed by Surender Reddy, the film once again had his brother Mahesh Babu in lead role. Amrita Rao was paired opposite Mahesh and Murali Sharma in a negative role. For Athidhi, Ramesh Babu's production house collaborated with UTV Motion Pictures to produce the film. This was the first time a corporate company entered into Telugu film production.[11] The film opened to negative reviews and failed at the box office. In 2011, he was seen as a presenter for the film Dookudu.

Personal life and death[edit]

Ramesh Babu died from the effects of liver disease on 8 January 2022, at the age of 56.[12]

Filmography[edit]

As actor[edit]

Year Title Role(s) Notes
1974 Alluri Seetaramaraju Young Alluri Seetaramaraju Debut Child artist
1977 Dongalaku Donga Young Gopi
1977 Manushulu Chesina Dongalu Young Bhavani Prasad
1978 Annadammula Saval Young Kishore
1979 Needa
1981 Paalu Neelu
1987 Samrat Samrat Debut
1988 Chinni Krishnudu Bharat
1988 Bazaar Rowdy Ranjith
1988 Kaliyuga Karnudu Ravindra
1988 Mugguru Kodukulu Rajendra
1989 Black Tiger Kranti
1989 Krishna Gaari Abbayi Mahesh & Ramesh Dual role
1990 Ayudam Benerjee
1990 Kaliyuga Abhimanyudu Ravi
1991 Shanti Enathu Shanti Tamil film
1991 Naa Illee Naa Swargam Vijay
1993 Mama Kodalu
1993 Anna Chellelu Ravi
1994 Pacha Thoranam Venu
1997 Encounter Suryam Supporting role

As producer[edit]

Year Title Director Language Notes
1999 Sooryavansham E. V. V. Satyanarayana Hindi Executive producer
2004 Arjun Gunasekhar Telugu
2007 Athidhi Surender Reddy Telugu In collaboration with UTV Motion Pictures
2011 Dookudu Srinu Vaitla Telugu Presenter
2014 Aagadu Srinu Vaitla Telugu Presenter

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "filmography of RAMESH BABU". Cinema Guide. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
  2. ↑ "Chinni Krishnudu (1988)". IMDb. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  3. ↑ "Black Tiger (1989) – IMDb". Archived from the original on 10 June 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
  4. ↑ "Krishnagaari Abbayi (1989) – Movie Review, Story, Trailers, Videos, Photos, Wallpapers, Songs, Trivia, Movie Tickets". Gomolo.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
  5. ↑ "Naa Ille Naa Swargam (1991) – Movie Review, Story, Trailers, Videos, Photos, Wallpapers, Songs, Trivia, Movie Tickets". Gomolo.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
  6. ↑ "Mama Kodalu (1993)". IMDb. Archived from the original on 29 March 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  7. ↑ "Anna Chellelu (1993)". IMDb. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  8. ↑ "Pacha Thoranam (1994)". IMDb. Archived from the original on 28 August 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  9. ↑ "Mahesh Babu Filmography And 100 Days Centers List". Weekendcreations.com. Archived from the original on 25 July 2012. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
  10. ↑ "Telugu cinema Showcase – Arjun – Mahesh Babu, Shriya – Madhura Meenakshi Temple set – Guna Sekhar". Idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 23 December 2011. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
  11. ↑ "UTV eyes Telegu films; signs Mahesh Babu". Businessofcinema.com. 3 September 2007. Archived from the original on 12 October 2008. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
  12. ↑ "Ramesh babu సినీనటుడు మహేశ్‌బాబు సోదరుడు రమేశ్‌బాబు కన్నుమూత". Eenadu (in తెలుగు). Retrieved 8 January 2022.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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