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{{Short description|Indian film actor}}
{{Short description|Indian actor}}
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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name              = Jagapathi Babu
| name              = Jagapathi Babu
| image              = Jagapathi Babu at 62nd Filmfare awards south.jpg
| image              = Jagapathi Babu at 62nd Filmfare awards south.jpg
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| caption            = Babu at the [[62nd Filmfare Awards South]] in 2015
| caption            = Babu at the [[62nd Filmfare Awards South]], 2015
| birthname          = Veeramachaneni Jagapathi Chowdary<ref>{{Cite web|last=Arun|date=2018-11-01|title=జగపతి బాబు అసలు పేరు|trans-title=Jagapathi Babu's real name|url=https://www.hmtvlive.com/content/jagapati-babu-real-name-10137|access-date=2020-08-15|website=www.hmtvlive.com|language=te}}</ref>  
| birthname          = Veeramachaneni Jagapathi Rao Chowdary<ref>{{Cite web|last=Arun|date=1 November 2018|title=జగపతి బాబు అసలు పేరు|trans-title=Jagapathi Babu's real name|url=https://www.hmtvlive.com/content/jagapati-babu-real-name-10137|access-date=15 August 2020|website=www.hmtvlive.com|language=te}}</ref>
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|1962|02|12}}<ref name="TOI" />
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|1962|02|12|df=yes}}
| birth_place        = [[Machilipatnam]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India
| birth_place        = [[Machilipatnam]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], India
| occupation        = Actor
| occupation        = Actor
| height            =
| othername          = JB, Jaggu Bhai
| othername          = JB, Jaggu Bhai
| years active      = 1977—present
| years active      = 1977—present
| spouse            = Lakshmi  
| spouse            = Lakshmi
| partner            =  
| partner            =  
| children          = 2
| children          = 2
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'''Jagapathi Babu''' ({{Audio|jagapati.ogg|pronunciation}}; born '''Veeramachaneni Jagapathi Chowdary''') is an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in [[Telugu cinema]]. He has also appeared in a few [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Kannada]] and [[Malayalam]] films. In a career spanning 32 years, Babu has starred in over 120 feature films, and has received four [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]] and seven state [[Nandi Awards]].
'''Veeramachaneni Jagapathi Rao Chowdary''' (born 12 February 1962), professionally known as '''Jagapathi Babu''' ({{Audio|jagapati.ogg|pronunciation}}), is an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in [[Telugu cinema]]. He has also appeared in a few [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Kannada]] and [[Malayalam]] films. In a career spanning 33 years, Babu has appeared in 170 feature films, and has received four [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]] and seven state [[Nandi Awards]].


He has worked with noted directors like [[S.V. Krishna Reddy]], [[Ram Gopal Varma]], [[Krishna Vamsi]], [[E. V. V. Satyanarayana]], [[Guna Sekhar]], [[Chandra Sekhar Yeleti]], [[A. M. Rathnam]], [[K. Raghavendra Rao]], [[Radha Mohan]], [[M. Raja]], and [[J. D. Chakravarthy]].<ref>[https://archive.today/20130411033059/http://www.hindu.com/2009/05/07/stories/2009050758570300.htm The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Visakhapatnam News : Adhineta inspired me, says Jagapathi Babu<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
He has worked with noted directors like [[S. V. Krishna Reddy]], [[Ram Gopal Varma]], [[Krishna Vamsi]], [[E. V. V. Satyanarayana]], [[Gunasekhar]], [[Chandra Sekhar Yeleti]], [[A. M. Rathnam]], [[K. Raghavendra Rao]], [[Radha Mohan]], [[Mohan Raja]], and [[J. D. Chakravarthy]].<ref>[https://archive.today/20130411033059/http://www.hindu.com/2009/05/07/stories/2009050758570300.htm The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Visakhapatnam News : Adhineta inspired me, says Jagapathi Babu<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


==Early life==
== Early life ==
Jagapathi Babu was born in [[Machilipatnam]] to veteran producer-director [[V. B. Rajendra Prasad]]. He was brought up in [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]] before making a mark in Telugu cinema.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/i-could-not-make-a-good-movie-for-my-son/article4423447.ece |title='I could not make a good movie for my son' - The Hindu<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=23 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130920042321/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/i-could-not-make-a-good-movie-for-my-son/article4423447.ece |archive-date=20 September 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Jagapathi Babu was born on 12 February 1962 in [[Machilipatnam]] to veteran producer-director [[V. B. Rajendra Prasad]]. He was brought up in [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]] before making a mark in Telugu cinema.<ref name="TOI" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/i-could-not-make-a-good-movie-for-my-son/article4423447.ece |title='I could not make a good movie for my son' – The Hindu<!-- Bot generated title --> |website=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=23 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130920042321/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/i-could-not-make-a-good-movie-for-my-son/article4423447.ece |archive-date=20 September 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> He married Lakshmi and has two daughters.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 September 2021 |title=Actor Jagapathi Babu enjoys vacation with family in US, adorable moments |url=https://www.ap7am.com/lv-353751-actor-jagapathi-babu-enjoys-vacation-with-family-in-us-adorable-moments |access-date=11 March 2022 |website=ap7am.com |language=en}}</ref>


==Career==
== Career ==


=== 1989–2013: Lead roles ===
=== 1989–2013: Lead roles ===
Babu made his debut in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] with the movie ''[[Simha Swapnam]]'' (1989) which was produced by his father and directed by [[V. Madhusudhan Rao]].<ref name="Title">{{cite web |url=http://www.telugucinema.com/jagapathi-babu-favorite-family-hero/ |title=Title |publisher=TeluguCinema |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211073438/http://www.telugucinema.com/jagapathi-babu-favorite-family-hero/ |archive-date=11 February 2015 }}</ref> His first commercial success came with ''[[Peddarikam]]'' released in 1992. He had his breakthrough in the form of ''[[Gaayam]]'' directed by [[Ram Gopal Varma]] in the year 1993. In 1994, with the super hit film ''[[Subha Lagnam]]'', he reached family audience and also established his star status. He won the Nandi Award for Best Actor in 1996 for his role in the movie ''[[Maavichiguru]]'' directed by S V Krishna Reddy.
[[File:Jagapathi Babu 60th South Filmfare Awards 2013.jpg|thumb|upright|Babu at the [[60th Filmfare Awards South]] in 2013|right]]
1997 saw runway hit films like ''[[Subhakankshalu]]'' & ''[[Pelli Pandiri]]''. In 1998, he won the Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film ''[[Antahpuram (1998 film)|Antahpuram]]''. In 2000, he won the Nandi Best Actor Award for his performance in the thriller ''[[Manoharam (2000 film)|Manoharam]]''. In 2003–05, he did runway hit films like ''[[Kabaddi Kabaddi (2003 film)|Kabaddi Kabaddi]]'', ''[[Athade Oka Sainyam]]'', ''[[Pedababu]]'' and ''[[Anukokunda Oka Roju]]''. In 2006 he appeared in ''[[Samanyudu]]'' and ''[[Pellaina Kothalo]]''. He received the Nandi Best Supporting Actor Award for the second time in the year 2007 for his role in the film ''[[Lakshyam (2007 film)|Lakshyam]]'' in addition to a won [[Filmfare Award]]. In 2011, h received the Kala Bhushana Award for his contribution to cinema by TSR Lalitha Kala Parishat.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tsr-lkp-award-for-jagapathi-babu/article2705584.ece |title=TSR LKP award for Jagapathi Babu - The Hindu<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=23 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160318213320/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tsr-lkp-award-for-jagapathi-babu/article2705584.ece |archive-date=18 March 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>[http://www.filmics.com/telugu/Telugu-Movie-News/jagapathi-babu-gets-kala-bhushana.html Jagapati babu gets Kala Bhushana..!! Famlily hero awarded Kala Bhushana!!<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120110130825/http://www.filmics.com/telugu/Telugu-Movie-News/jagapathi-babu-gets-kala-bhushana.html |date=10 January 2012 }}</ref>
Babu made his debut in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] with the movie ''[[Simha Swapnam]]'' (1989) which was produced by his father and directed by [[V. Madhusudhan Rao]].<ref name="Title">{{cite web |url=http://www.telugucinema.com/jagapathi-babu-favorite-family-hero/ |title=Title |publisher=TeluguCinema |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211073438/http://www.telugucinema.com/jagapathi-babu-favorite-family-hero/ |archive-date=11 February 2015 }}</ref> That same year, he starred in ''[[Adavilo Abhimanyudu]]''. His first commercial success came with ''[[Peddarikam]]'' released in 1992. He had his breakthrough in the form of ''[[Gaayam]]'' directed by [[Ram Gopal Varma]] in the year 1993. In 1994, with the super hit film ''[[Subhalagnam]]'', he reached family audience and also established his star status. He won the Nandi Award for Best Actor in 1996 for his role in the movie ''[[Maavichiguru]]'' directed by S V Krishna Reddy.


His first [[Tamil language|Tamil movie]] was ''[[Madrasi (2006 film)|Madrasi]]'', and in 2012, he appeared as the antagonist in Tamil film ''[[Thaandavam]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/article3388729.ece |title=Jagapathi Babu in Vikram's next - The Hindu<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=23 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130614015831/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/article3388729.ece |archive-date=14 June 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> Subsequently, he played the lead role in ''[[Jai Bolo Telangana]]'', which won five Nandi Awards. In 2012, he debuted in the [[Kannada language|Kannada]] film ''[[Bachchan (2013 film)|Bachchan]]'' as a cop, which featured [[Sudeep]] in the lead role.  In 2013, Babu returned to the Tamil film industry with ''[[Puthagam]]''.
1997 saw runway hit films like ''[[Subhakankshalu]]'' and ''[[Pelli Pandiri]]''. In 1998, he won the Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film ''[[Anthahpuram]]''. In 2000, he won the Nandi Best Actor Award for his performance in the thriller ''[[Manoharam (2000 film)|Manoharam]]''. In 2003–05, he did runway hit films like ''[[Kabaddi Kabaddi (2003 film)|Kabaddi Kabaddi]]'', ''[[Athade Oka Sainyam]]'', ''[[Pedababu]]'' and ''[[Anukokunda Oka Roju]]''. In 2006, he appeared in ''[[Samanyudu]]'' and ''[[Pellaina Kothalo]]''. He received the Nandi Best Supporting Actor Award for the second time in the year 2007 for his role in the film ''[[Lakshyam (2007 film)|Lakshyam]]'' in addition to a won [[Filmfare Award]]. In 2011, he received the Kala Bhushana Award for his contribution to cinema by TSR Lalitha Kala Parishat.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tsr-lkp-award-for-jagapathi-babu/article2705584.ece |title=TSR LKP award for Jagapathi Babu – The Hindu<!-- Bot generated title --> |website=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=23 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160318213320/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tsr-lkp-award-for-jagapathi-babu/article2705584.ece |archive-date=18 March 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>[http://www.filmics.com/telugu/Telugu-Movie-News/jagapathi-babu-gets-kala-bhushana.html Jagapati babu gets Kala Bhushana..!! Famlily hero awarded Kala Bhushana!!<!-- Bot generated title -->] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120110130825/http://www.filmics.com/telugu/Telugu-Movie-News/jagapathi-babu-gets-kala-bhushana.html |date=10 January 2012 }}</ref>
 
His first [[Tamil language|Tamil movie]] was ''[[Madrasi (2006 film)|Madrasi]]'', and in 2012, he appeared as the antagonist in Tamil film ''[[Thaandavam]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/article3388729.ece |title=Jagapathi Babu in Vikram's next – The Hindu<!-- Bot generated title --> |website=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=23 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130614015831/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/article3388729.ece |archive-date=14 June 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> Subsequently, he played the lead role in ''[[Jai Bolo Telangana]]'', which won five Nandi Awards. In 2012, he debuted in the [[Kannada]] film ''[[Bachchan (2013 film)|Bachchan]]'' as a cop.


=== 2014–present: Supporting roles ===
=== 2014–present: Supporting roles ===
Since 2014, Babu took a complete turn-around in his choice of roles, in what he terms a "second-innings."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kavirayani|first=Suresh|date=2017-02-13|title=Turn bad, earn good money!|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/130217/turn-bad-earn-good-money.html|access-date=2020-08-15|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> Babu, who until then was a lead actor, decided to play antagonistic and supporting roles to maintain his career graph.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Tanmayi|first=Bhawana|date=2018-10-20|title=Jagapathi Babu, handsome baddie of tinsel town|url=https://telanganatoday.com/jagapathi-babu-handsome-baddie-tinsel-town|access-date=2020-08-15|website=Telangana Today|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-04-05|title=Jagapathi Babu in demand|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/050416/jagapathi-babu-in-demand.html|access-date=2020-08-15|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> The first of which is the [[action film|Nandamuri Balakrishna]]-starrer ''[[Legend (2014 film)|Legend]]'' (2014), where played an antagonist for the first time.<ref name="TOI">{{Cite web|date=2019-02-11|title=Jagapathi Babu: Badass roles that Jagapathi Babu pulled off with flair|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jagapathi-babu-badass-roles-that-jagapathi-babu-pulled-off-with-flair/photostory/67945744.cms|access-date=2020-08-15|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> His performance as Jitendra, a ruthless don was praised and also won many accolades.<ref name="TOI"/> In the same year, he played a negative role opposite [[Rajinikanth]] in ''[[Lingaa]]''. In 2015, he played [[Mahesh Babu]]'s father in ''[[Srimanthudu]]''. In 2016, Babu played a London-based billionaire in [[Sukumar]]-directed [[Nannaku Prematho]] starring [[Jr NTR]] was also appreciated.<ref name="TOI"/> He played antagonist in ''[[Ism (2016 film)|Ism]]'' and ''[[Jaguar (2016 film)|Jaguar]]''. He also played opposite [[Mohanlal]] in Malayalam film, ''[[Pulimurugan]]''. In 2017, he played [[Naga Chaitanya]]'s father in ''[[Rarandoi Veduka Chudham]]''.


In 2018, ''[[Rangasthalam]],'' also directed by Sukumar, Babu played an oppressive president of the eponymous village.<ref name="TOI"/><ref>{{Cite web|last=Kavirayani|first=Suresh|date=2018-04-20|title=Jagapathi Babu’s ‘second life’|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/200418/jagapathi-babus-second-life.html|access-date=2020-08-15|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> Grossing more than {{INR}}2 billion, Rangasthalam was the highest grossing Telugu of that year.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Top 5 highest grossing Telugu films of 2018 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/top-5-highest-grossing-telugu-films-of-2018/articleshow/67301018.cms|access-date=2020-08-15|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Alongside this, he played a Bangladeshi-terrorist in ''[[Goodachari]]'', which became a [[sleeper hit]].<ref name="TOI"/> His role [[Trivikram Srinivas]]-directed ''[[Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava]]'' (2018) is termed as one of finest performances of his career.<ref name=":0" /><ref name="TOI"/> In 2019, His notable works were ''[[Maharshi (2019 film)|Maharshi]]'' along with a crucial role in ''[[Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy]]''.<ref name=":0" />
[[File:Jagapathi Babu at Patel sir Promotions.png|thumb|Babu promoting ''[[Patel S. I. R.]]'' in 2017|left]]
Since 2014, Babu took a complete turn-around in his choice of roles, in what he terms a "second-innings."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kavirayani|first=Suresh|date=13 February 2017|title=Turn bad, earn good money!|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/130217/turn-bad-earn-good-money.html|access-date=15 August 2020|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> Babu, who until then was a lead actor, decided to play antagonistic and supporting roles to maintain his career graph.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Tanmayi|first=Bhawana|date=20 October 2018|title=Jagapathi Babu, handsome baddie of tinsel town|url=https://telanganatoday.com/jagapathi-babu-handsome-baddie-tinsel-town|access-date=15 August 2020|website=Telangana Today|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=5 April 2016|title=Jagapathi Babu in demand|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/050416/jagapathi-babu-in-demand.html|access-date=15 August 2020|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> The first of which is the [[action film|Nandamuri Balakrishna]]-starrer ''[[Legend (2014 film)|Legend]]'' (2014), where played an antagonist for the first time.<ref name="TOI">{{Cite web|date=11 February 2019|title=Jagapathi Babu: Badass roles that Jagapathi Babu pulled off with flair|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jagapathi-babu-badass-roles-that-jagapathi-babu-pulled-off-with-flair/photostory/67945744.cms|access-date=15 August 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> His performance as Jitendra, a ruthless don was praised and also won many accolades.<ref name="TOI" /> In the same year, he played a negative role opposite [[Rajinikanth]] in ''[[Lingaa]]''. In 2015, he played [[Mahesh Babu]]'s father in ''[[Srimanthudu]]''. In 2016, Babu played a London-based billionaire in [[Sukumar]]-directed [[Nannaku Prematho]] starring [[Jr NTR]] was also appreciated.<ref name="TOI" /> He played antagonist in ''[[Ism (2016 film)|Ism]]'' and ''[[Jaguar (2016 film)|Jaguar]]''. He also played opposite [[Mohanlal]] in Malayalam film, ''[[Pulimurugan]]''. In 2017, he played [[Naga Chaitanya]]'s father in ''[[Rarandoi Veduka Chudham]]''.
 
In 2018, ''[[Rangasthalam]],'' also directed by Sukumar, Babu played an oppressive president of the eponymous village.<ref name="TOI" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Kavirayani|first=Suresh|date=20 April 2018|title=Jagapathi Babu's 'second life'|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/200418/jagapathi-babus-second-life.html|access-date=15 August 2020|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}</ref> Grossing more than {{INR}}2 billion, ''Rangasthalam'' was the highest grossing Telugu of that year.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Top 5 highest grossing Telugu films of 2018 – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/top-5-highest-grossing-telugu-films-of-2018/articleshow/67301018.cms|access-date=15 August 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Alongside this, he played a Bangladeshi-terrorist in ''[[Goodachari]]'', which became a [[sleeper hit]].<ref name="TOI" /> His role [[Trivikram Srinivas]]-directed ''[[Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava]]'' (2018) is termed as one of finest performances of his career.<ref name=":0" /><ref name="TOI" /> In 2019, His notable works were ''[[Maharshi (2019 film)|Maharshi]]'' along with a crucial role in ''[[Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy]]''.<ref name=":0" />


==Filmography==
== Filmography ==
{{main|Jagapathi Babu filmography}}
{{Main|Jagapathi Babu filmography}}


==Awards and nominations==
== Awards and nominations ==
[[File:M. Venkaiah Naidu giving away lifetime achievement award to film artiste, Shri V. Jagapathi Babu, at the 30th Ugadi Celebrations & Puraskar Presentation - 2018, organised by Delhi Telugu Academy, in New Delhi.jpg|thumb|Babu receiving Lifetime Achievement Award from [[Venkaiah Naidu]] in 2018|228x228px|right]]


=== [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]] ===
=== [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]] ===
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|2005
| rowspan="8" |[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu|Best Supporting Actor – Telugu]]
| rowspan="8" |[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu|Best Supporting Actor – Telugu]]
|[[Anukokunda Oka Roju]]
|''[[Anukokunda Oka Roju]]''
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
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|''[[Lakshyam (2007 film)|Lakshyam]]''
|''[[Lakshyam (2007 film)|Lakshyam]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Jagapati Babu Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Jagapati Babu {{!}} Times of India Entertainment|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Jagapati-Babu/awards|access-date=2020-08-15|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>
|<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Jagapati Babu Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Jagapati Babu {{!}} Times of India Entertainment|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Jagapati-Babu/awards|access-date=15 August 2020|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>
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|2008
|2008
|[[Kathanayakudu (2008 film)|''Kathanayakudu'']]
|[[Kathanayakudu (2008 film)|''Kathanayakudu'']]
|{{nom}}
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/56th-Filmfare-Awards-2008-South/articleshow/4804867.cms|title=56th Filmfare Awards 2008 - South|website=The Times of India|date=22 July 2009|access-date=16 August 2020}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/56th-Filmfare-Awards-2008-South/articleshow/4804867.cms|title=56th Filmfare Awards 2008 – South|website=The Times of India|date=22 July 2009|access-date=16 August 2020}}</ref>
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|2011
|2011
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===[[Nandi Awards]]===
=== [[Nandi Awards]] ===
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|1989
|1989
|[[Nandi Special Jury Award|Special Jury]]
|[[Nandi Special Jury Award|Special Jury Award]]
|''[[Adavilo Abhimanyudu]]''
|''[[Adavilo Abhimanyudu]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
| <ref name="Nandi Awards">{{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>
| <ref name="Nandi Awards">{{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>
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|1993
|1993
|[[Nandi Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Nandi Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
|''[[Gaayam]]''
|''[[Gaayam]]''
|{{won}}
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|1996
|1996
|Best Actor
|''[[Maavichiguru]]''
|''[[Maavichiguru]]''
|{{won}}
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|1998
|1998
|[[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]  
|[[Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
|''[[Anthahpuram]]''
|''[[Anthahpuram]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
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|2000
|2000
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|''[[Manoharam (2000 film)|Manoharam]]''
|''[[Manoharam (2000 film)|Manoharam]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2000|url=https://www.apsftvtdc.in/nandi-film-awards-2000.html|access-date=2020-08-14|website=APFTVTDC}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2000|url=https://www.apsftvtdc.in/nandi-film-awards-2000.html|access-date=14 August 2020|website=APFTVTDC}}</ref>
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|''[[Lakshyam (2007 film)|Lakshyam]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
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|[[Legend (2014 film)|''Legend'']]
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2014|url=https://www.apsftvtdc.in/nandi-film-awards-2014.html|access-date=2020-08-14|website=APFTVTDC}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2014|url=https://www.apsftvtdc.in/nandi-film-awards-2014.html|access-date=14 August 2020|website=APFTVTDC}}</ref>
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===[[SIIMA Awards]]===
=== [[SIIMA Awards]] ===
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| rowspan="4" |[[SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu)|Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu)]]
|[[Legend (2014 film)|''Legend'']]
|[[Legend (2014 film)|''Legend'']]
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=SIIMA AWARDS {{!}} 2015 {{!}} winners {{!}} {{!}}|url=http://siima.in/2015/winners.html|access-date=2020-08-15|website=siima.in}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=SIIMA AWARDS {{!}} 2015 {{!}} winners {{!}} {{!}}|url=http://siima.in/2015/winners.html|access-date=15 August 2020|website=siima.in}}</ref>
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|2016
|2016
|''[[Nannaku Prematho]]''
|''[[Nannaku Prematho]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=SIIMA AWARDS {{!}} 2017 {{!}} winners {{!}} {{!}}|url=http://siima.in/2017/winners.html|access-date=2020-08-15|website=siima.in}}</ref>
|<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=SIIMA AWARDS {{!}} 2017 {{!}} winners {{!}} {{!}}|url=http://siima.in/2017/winners.html|access-date=15 August 2020|website=siima.in}}</ref>
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|2019
|2019
|''[[Rangasthalam]]''
|''[[Rangasthalam]]''
|{{won}}
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|-
|2021
|''[[Maharshi (2019 film)|Maharshi]]''
|{{Nominated}}
|{{Nominated}}
|
|
|-
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|2016
|2016
|Special Jury
|Special Jury Award
|''[[Pulimurugan]]''
|''[[Pulimurugan]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|<ref name=":3" />
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|2021
| rowspan="1" |Best Actor in a Negative Role (Tamil)
|[[Viswasam]]
|{{nom}}
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===[[IIFA Utsavam]]===
=== [[IIFA Utsavam]] ===
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| {{won}}
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| <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/iifa-utsavam-2016-awards-winners-celebs-photos-live-update-664362|title=IIFA Utsavam 2016 Awards – Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada winners list, celebs' photos: Live update|website=International Business Times|date=26 January 2016|access-date=16 August 2020}}</ref>
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|''[[Pulimurugan]]''
|''[[Pulimurugan]]''
|{{won}}
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{cite news|last=James|first=Anu|date=21 January 2017|title=19th Asianet Film Awards 2017: Mohanlal performs as Pulimurugan; celebs galore at award ceremony [Photos+videos]|work=[[International Business Times]]|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/19th-asianet-film-awards-2017-mohanlal-performs-pulimurugan-celebs-galore-award-ceremony-713082|url-status=live|access-date=7 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170205114206/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/19th-asianet-film-awards-2017-mohanlal-performs-pulimurugan-celebs-galore-award-ceremony-713082|archive-date=5 February 2017|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
|<ref>{{cite news|last=James|first=Anu|date=21 January 2017|title=19th Asianet Film Awards 2017: Mohanlal performs as Pulimurugan; celebs galore at award ceremony [Photos+videos]|work=[[International Business Times]]|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/19th-asianet-film-awards-2017-mohanlal-performs-pulimurugan-celebs-galore-award-ceremony-713082|url-status=live|access-date=7 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170205114206/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/19th-asianet-film-awards-2017-mohanlal-performs-pulimurugan-celebs-galore-award-ceremony-713082|archive-date=5 February 2017}}</ref>
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 01:22, 14 June 2022


Jagapathi Babu
Babu at the 62nd Filmfare Awards South, 2015
Born
Veeramachaneni Jagapathi Rao Chowdary[1]

(1962-02-12) 12 February 1962 (age 64)
Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Other namesJB, Jaggu Bhai
OccupationActor
Years active1977—present
Spouse(s)Lakshmi
Children2
Parent(s)V. B. Rajendra Prasad (father)

Veeramachaneni Jagapathi Rao Chowdary (born 12 February 1962), professionally known as Jagapathi Babu (About this soundpronunciation (help·info)), is an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has also appeared in a few Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam films. In a career spanning 33 years, Babu has appeared in 170 feature films, and has received four Filmfare Awards and seven state Nandi Awards.

He has worked with noted directors like S. V. Krishna Reddy, Ram Gopal Varma, Krishna Vamsi, E. V. V. Satyanarayana, Gunasekhar, Chandra Sekhar Yeleti, A. M. Rathnam, K. Raghavendra Rao, Radha Mohan, Mohan Raja, and J. D. Chakravarthy.[2]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Jagapathi Babu was born on 12 February 1962 in Machilipatnam to veteran producer-director V. B. Rajendra Prasad. He was brought up in Chennai, Tamil Nadu before making a mark in Telugu cinema.[3][4] He married Lakshmi and has two daughters.[5]

Career[edit | edit source]

1989–2013: Lead roles[edit | edit source]

Babu at the 60th Filmfare Awards South in 2013

Babu made his debut in Telugu with the movie Simha Swapnam (1989) which was produced by his father and directed by V. Madhusudhan Rao.[6] That same year, he starred in Adavilo Abhimanyudu. His first commercial success came with Peddarikam released in 1992. He had his breakthrough in the form of Gaayam directed by Ram Gopal Varma in the year 1993. In 1994, with the super hit film Subhalagnam, he reached family audience and also established his star status. He won the Nandi Award for Best Actor in 1996 for his role in the movie Maavichiguru directed by S V Krishna Reddy.

1997 saw runway hit films like Subhakankshalu and Pelli Pandiri. In 1998, he won the Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Anthahpuram. In 2000, he won the Nandi Best Actor Award for his performance in the thriller Manoharam. In 2003–05, he did runway hit films like Kabaddi Kabaddi, Athade Oka Sainyam, Pedababu and Anukokunda Oka Roju. In 2006, he appeared in Samanyudu and Pellaina Kothalo. He received the Nandi Best Supporting Actor Award for the second time in the year 2007 for his role in the film Lakshyam in addition to a won Filmfare Award. In 2011, he received the Kala Bhushana Award for his contribution to cinema by TSR Lalitha Kala Parishat.[7][8]

His first Tamil movie was Madrasi, and in 2012, he appeared as the antagonist in Tamil film Thaandavam.[9] Subsequently, he played the lead role in Jai Bolo Telangana, which won five Nandi Awards. In 2012, he debuted in the Kannada film Bachchan as a cop.

2014–present: Supporting roles[edit | edit source]

Babu promoting Patel S. I. R. in 2017

Since 2014, Babu took a complete turn-around in his choice of roles, in what he terms a "second-innings."[10] Babu, who until then was a lead actor, decided to play antagonistic and supporting roles to maintain his career graph.[11][12] The first of which is the Nandamuri Balakrishna-starrer Legend (2014), where played an antagonist for the first time.[3] His performance as Jitendra, a ruthless don was praised and also won many accolades.[3] In the same year, he played a negative role opposite Rajinikanth in Lingaa. In 2015, he played Mahesh Babu's father in Srimanthudu. In 2016, Babu played a London-based billionaire in Sukumar-directed Nannaku Prematho starring Jr NTR was also appreciated.[3] He played antagonist in Ism and Jaguar. He also played opposite Mohanlal in Malayalam film, Pulimurugan. In 2017, he played Naga Chaitanya's father in Rarandoi Veduka Chudham.

In 2018, Rangasthalam, also directed by Sukumar, Babu played an oppressive president of the eponymous village.[3][13] Grossing more than ₹2 billion, Rangasthalam was the highest grossing Telugu of that year.[14] Alongside this, he played a Bangladeshi-terrorist in Goodachari, which became a sleeper hit.[3] His role Trivikram Srinivas-directed Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (2018) is termed as one of finest performances of his career.[11][3] In 2019, His notable works were Maharshi along with a crucial role in Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy.[11]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Main article: Jagapathi Babu filmography

Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]

Babu receiving Lifetime Achievement Award from Venkaiah Naidu in 2018

Filmfare Awards[edit | edit source]

Year Category Film Result Ref.
1993 Best Actor – Telugu Gaayam Nominated
1994 Subhalagnam Nominated
1996 Maavichiguru Nominated
1997 Chilakkottudu Nominated
2005 Best Supporting Actor – Telugu Anukokunda Oka Roju Nominated
2007 Lakshyam Won [15]
2008 Kathanayakudu Nominated [16]
2011 Jai Bolo Telangana Nominated
2014 Legend Won [17]
2015 Srimanthudu Nominated [18]
2016 Nannaku Prematho Won [15]
2018 Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava Won [15]

Nandi Awards[edit | edit source]

Year Category Film Result Ref.
1989 Special Jury Award Adavilo Abhimanyudu Won [19]
1993 Best Actor Gaayam Won [19]
1996 Maavichiguru Won [19]
1998 Best Supporting Actor Anthahpuram Won [20]
2000 Best Actor Manoharam Won [21]
2007 Best Supporting Actor Lakshyam Won [22]
2014 Best Villain Legend Won [23]

SIIMA Awards[edit | edit source]

Year Category Film Result Ref.
2014 Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu) Legend Won [24]
2016 Nannaku Prematho Won [25]
2019 Rangasthalam Won
2021 Maharshi Nominated
2016 Special Jury Award Pulimurugan Won [25]
2021 Best Actor in a Negative Role (Tamil) Viswasam Nominated

IIFA Utsavam[edit | edit source]

Year Category Film Result Ref.
2016 Best Supporting Actor Srimanthudu Won [26]
2017 Best Actor in a Negative Role Nannaku Prematho Won [27]

Asianet Film Awards[edit | edit source]

Year Category Film Result Ref.
2017 Best Actor in a Negative Role Pulimurugan Won [28]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Arun (1 November 2018). "జగపతి బాబు అసలు పేరు" [Jagapathi Babu's real name]. www.hmtvlive.com (in తెలుగు). Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  2. ↑ The Hindu : Andhra Pradesh / Visakhapatnam News : Adhineta inspired me, says Jagapathi Babu
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 "Jagapathi Babu: Badass roles that Jagapathi Babu pulled off with flair". The Times of India. 11 February 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  4. ↑ "'I could not make a good movie for my son' – The Hindu". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 20 September 2013. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  5. ↑ "Actor Jagapathi Babu enjoys vacation with family in US, adorable moments". ap7am.com. 17 September 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  6. ↑ "Title". TeluguCinema. Archived from the original on 11 February 2015.
  7. ↑ "TSR LKP award for Jagapathi Babu – The Hindu". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 18 March 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  8. ↑ Jagapati babu gets Kala Bhushana..!! Famlily hero awarded Kala Bhushana!! Archived 10 January 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ↑ "Jagapathi Babu in Vikram's next – The Hindu". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 14 June 2013. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  10. ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (13 February 2017). "Turn bad, earn good money!". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Tanmayi, Bhawana (20 October 2018). "Jagapathi Babu, handsome baddie of tinsel town". Telangana Today. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  12. ↑ "Jagapathi Babu in demand". Deccan Chronicle. 5 April 2016. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  13. ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (20 April 2018). "Jagapathi Babu's 'second life'". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  14. ↑ "Top 5 highest grossing Telugu films of 2018 – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 "Jagapati Babu Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Jagapati Babu | Times of India Entertainment". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  16. ↑ "56th Filmfare Awards 2008 – South". The Times of India. 22 July 2009. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  17. ↑ "Winners list: 62nd Britannia Filmfare Awards (South)". The Times of India. 27 June 2015. Archived from the original on 27 June 2015. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
  18. ↑ "Nominations for the 63rd Britannia Filmfare Awards (South)". Filmfare. 7 June 2016. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)
  20. ↑ "Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 1998". APFTVTDC. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  21. ↑ "Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2000". APFTVTDC. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  22. ↑ "Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2007". APFTVTDC. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  23. ↑ "Nandi Film Awards G.O and Results 2014". APFTVTDC. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  24. ↑ "SIIMA AWARDS | 2015 | winners | |". siima.in. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 "SIIMA AWARDS | 2017 | winners | |". siima.in. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  26. ↑ "IIFA Utsavam 2016 Awards – Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada winners list, celebs' photos: Live update". International Business Times. 26 January 2016. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  27. ↑ "IIFA Utsavam 2017 day 2: Janatha Garage, Kirik Party, U-turn win top awards". Firstpost. 11 July 2017. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  28. ↑ James, Anu (21 January 2017). "19th Asianet Film Awards 2017: Mohanlal performs as Pulimurugan; celebs galore at award ceremony [Photos+videos]". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 7 February 2017.

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