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==Career==
==Career==


Giri Babu hails from a middle class agricultural family in Ravinuthala village [[Prakasam district]]. He moved to [[Madras]] to pursue a career in films. Babu started his career as a lead actor but later portrayed antagonistic and comedic roles.<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/Giri-Babu-Man-with-many-hats/article17195973.ece</ref>
Giri Babu hails from a middle class agricultural family in Ravinuthala village [[Prakasam district]]. He moved to [[Madras]] to pursue a career in films. Babu started his career as a lead actor but later portrayed antagonistic and comedic roles.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/Giri-Babu-Man-with-many-hats/article17195973.ece|title=Giri Babu: Man with many hats|newspaper=The Hindu|date=5 February 2017|last1=Varma|first1=P. Sujatha}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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| 1974 || ''Chandana'' ||  
| 1974 || ''Chandana'' ||  
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| 1977 || ''Devathalara Deevinchandi'' ||
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| 1978 || ''Simha Garjana'' ||  
| 1978 || ''Simha Garjana'' ||  
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| 1984 || ''[[Merupu Daadi]]'' ||  
| 1984 || ''[[Merupu Daadi]]'' ||  
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| 1990 || ''Indrajith'' ||
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| 2008 || ''[[Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna]]'' || Also director
| 2008 || ''[[Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna]]'' || Also director
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#''Jyothi'' (1976) as Shankara
#''Jyothi'' (1976) as Shankara
#''[[Maa Daivam]]'' (1976)
#''[[Maa Daivam]]'' (1976)
#''Vadhu Varulu'' (1976)
#''Swami Drohulu'' (1976)
#''[[Kurukshetram (1977 film)|Kurukshetram]]'' (1977) as [[Dushasana]]
#''[[Kurukshetram (1977 film)|Kurukshetram]]'' (1977) as [[Dushasana]]
#''Premalekhalu'' (1977)
#''Premalekhalu'' (1977)
#''Indra Dhanushu'' (1977)
#''Indra Dhanussu'' (1977)
#''[[Devathalara Deevinchandi]]'' (1977)
#''[[Devathalara Deevinchandi]]'' (1977)
#''Kalpana'' (1977) as Seshu
#''Kalpana'' (1977) as Seshu
#''Dongala Dopidi'' (1978)
#''Dongala Dopidi'' (1978)
#''Simha garjana'' (1978)
#''Simha garjana'' (1978)
#''[[Dudu Basavanna]]'' (1978) as Kotaiah
#''[[Kumara Raja (1978 film)|Kumara Raja]]'' (1978)
#''[[Kumara Raja (1978 film)|Kumara Raja]]'' (1978)
#''[[Karunamayudu]]'' (1978) as [[John the Apostle|Saint John]]
#''[[Karunamayudu]]'' (1978) as [[John the Apostle|Saint John]]
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#''Swami Drohulu'' (1979)
#''Swami Drohulu'' (1979)
#''Karm Veer'' (1980)
#''Karm Veer'' (1980)
#''Kiladi Krishnudu'' (1980) as Kishore
#''Adrushtavanthudu'' (1980)
#''Adrushtavanthudu'' (1980)
#''Erra Mallelu'' (1981)
#''[[Erra Mallelu]]'' (1981)
#''Ooriki Ichina Maata'' (1981)
#''Ooriki Ichina Maata'' (1981)
#''Sawaal'' (1982)
#''Sawaal'' (1982)
#''[[Nivuru Gappina Nippu]]'' (1982)
#''[[Nivuru Gappina Nippu]]'' (1982)
#''[[Naa Desam]]'' (1982) as Kumar
#''[[Naa Desam]]'' (1982) as Kumar
#''Bangaru Bhoomi'' (1982)
#''[[Gruha Pravesam]]'' (1982)
#''[[Gruha Pravesam]]'' (1982)
#''[[Kalavari Samsaram]]'' (1982) as Raghu
#''[[Kalavari Samsaram]]'' (1982) as Raghu
#''[[Shakthi (film)|Shakti]]'' (1983) as Giri
#''[[Shakthi (film)|Shakti]]'' (1983) as Giri
#''[[Mundadugu]]'' (1983)
#''[[Mundadugu]]'' (1983)
#''[[Dharma Poratam]]'' (1983) as Bhaskar
#''Adavi Simhalu'' (1983)
#''Adavi Simhalu'' (1983)
#''Mugguru Monagallu'' (1983)
#''Mugguru Monagallu'' (1983)
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#''[[Maha Manishi]]'' (1985)
#''[[Maha Manishi]]'' (1985)
#''Jackie'' (1985)
#''Jackie'' (1985)
#''Ranarangam'' (1985)
#''Edadugula Bandham'' (1985)
#''Edadugula Bandham'' (1985)
#''[[Vijetha]]'' (1985) as Narasimham's third son
#''[[Vijetha]]'' (1985) as Narasimham's third son
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#''[[Vidyardhi]]'' (2004)
#''[[Vidyardhi]]'' (2004)
#''[[Athadu]]'' (2005) as Poori's father
#''[[Athadu]]'' (2005) as Poori's father
#''Nayakudu'' (2005)
#''[[Nayakudu (film)|Nayakudu]]'' (2005)
#''[[Kithakithalu]]'' (2006) as Rajababu's father
#''[[Kithakithalu]]'' (2006) as Rajababu's father
#''[[Game (2006 film)|Game]]'' (2006) as Rama Chandra Murthy
#''[[Game (2006 film)|Game]]'' (2006) as Rama Chandra Murthy
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#''[[Jathi Ratnalu]]'' (2021) as Chief Minister
#''[[Jathi Ratnalu]]'' (2021) as Chief Minister
#''[[Sreekaram]]'' (2021) as Anantharaju
#''[[Sreekaram]]'' (2021) as Anantharaju
#''[[Most Eligible Bachelor (film)|Most Eligible Bachelor]]'' (2021) as Judge
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Revision as of 16:19, 1 July 2022


Giri Babu
Born
Yerra Seshagiri Rao

(1943-06-08) 8 June 1943 (age 83)[1]
Ravinuthala, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India
RelativesRaghu Babu (son)
Bosu Babu (son)

Yerra Seshagiri Rao, popularly known as Giri Babu, is an Indian actor, producer, and director who primarily woks in Telugu films.[2] His son, Raghu Babu, is a notable actor-director.

Career

Giri Babu hails from a middle class agricultural family in Ravinuthala village Prakasam district. He moved to Madras to pursue a career in films. Babu started his career as a lead actor but later portrayed antagonistic and comedic roles.[3]

Filmography

Director

Year Title Notes
1974 Chandana Ranganath as Hero
1985 Ranarangam
1990 Indrajith starring his second son Bose Babu
2008 Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna Also producer

Producer

Year Title Notes
1974 Chandana
1977 Devathalara Deevinchandi
1978 Simha Garjana
1984 Merupu Daadi
1990 Indrajith
2008 Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna Also director

Actor

  1. Jagame Maya (1973)
  2. Chandee
  3. Dorababu as Shankar
  4. Jyothi (1976) as Shankara
  5. Maa Daivam (1976)
  6. Vadhu Varulu (1976)
  7. Swami Drohulu (1976)
  8. Kurukshetram (1977) as Dushasana
  9. Premalekhalu (1977)
  10. Indra Dhanussu (1977)
  11. Devathalara Deevinchandi (1977)
  12. Kalpana (1977) as Seshu
  13. Dongala Dopidi (1978)
  14. Simha garjana (1978)
  15. Dudu Basavanna (1978) as Kotaiah
  16. Kumara Raja (1978)
  17. Karunamayudu (1978) as Saint John
  18. Shri Rama Raksha (1978)
  19. Athani Kante Ghanudu (1978)
  20. Naa Illu Naa Vaalu (1979)
  21. Swami Drohulu (1979)
  22. Karm Veer (1980)
  23. Kiladi Krishnudu (1980) as Kishore
  24. Adrushtavanthudu (1980)
  25. Erra Mallelu (1981)
  26. Ooriki Ichina Maata (1981)
  27. Sawaal (1982)
  28. Nivuru Gappina Nippu (1982)
  29. Naa Desam (1982) as Kumar
  30. Bangaru Bhoomi (1982)
  31. Gruha Pravesam (1982)
  32. Kalavari Samsaram (1982) as Raghu
  33. Shakti (1983) as Giri
  34. Mundadugu (1983)
  35. Dharma Poratam (1983) as Bhaskar
  36. Adavi Simhalu (1983)
  37. Mugguru Monagallu (1983)
  38. Rustum (1984)
  39. Merupu Daadi (1984) as Gandadu
  40. Srimathi Kaavali (1984)
  41. Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu (1984)
  42. Inti Guttu (1984)
  43. Muchataga Mugguru (1985)
  44. Surya Chandra (1985)
  45. Maha Manishi (1985)
  46. Jackie (1985)
  47. Ranarangam (1985)
  48. Edadugula Bandham (1985)
  49. Vijetha (1985) as Narasimham's third son
  50. Simhasanam (1986) as Ugra Rahu Army chief of Avanthi
  51. Ugra Narasimham (1986) as Giri
  52. Jayam Manade (1986)
  53. Khaidi Rudraiah (1986) as Venkatagiri "Giri"
  54. Dongodochadu (1987)
  55. Pasivadi Pranam (1987)
  56. Thene Manasulu (1987)
  57. Muddayi (1987)
  58. Sankharam (1987) as Uday
  59. Donga Garu Swagatham (1987)
  60. Chuttalabbayi (1988)
  61. Mugguru Kodukulu (1988) as Ranga Rao
  62. Chikkadu Dorakadu (1988) as Chinnodu Sivam
  63. Goonda Rajyam (1989)
  64. Gudachari 117 (1989) as Gookarnam
  65. Sahasame Naa Oopiri (1989)
  66. Ajatha Satruvu (1989)
  67. Bala Gopaludu (1989)
  68. Ajatha Satruvu (1989) as Sivaram
  69. Koduku Diddina Kapuram (1989) as Kondaiah
  70. Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (1989)
  71. Anna Thammudu (1990) as Seshagiri
  72. Prema Yuddham (1990)
  73. Nirnayam (1991) as Police Commissioner
  74. Naa Pellam Naa Ishtam (1991)
  75. Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam (1991)
  76. Alludu Diddina Kapuram (1991)
  77. Killer (1992) as Malavika's husband
  78. Gangwar (1992)
  79. Pachani Samsaram (1992)
  80. Golmaal Govindam (1992)
  81. Chitram Bhalare Vichitram (1992)
  82. 420 (1992)
  83. Chillari Mogudu Allari Koduku (1992)
  84. Parugo Parugu (1993) as Veeru
  85. Hello Brother (1994) as Manga's father
  86. Gandeevam (1994)
  87. Prema & Co. (1994)
  88. Brahmachari Mogudu (1994) as Kutumba Rao
  89. Bhairava Dweepam (1994) as Uttar
  90. Bangaru Kutumbam (1994) as Pushpa's brother-in-law
  91. Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu (1994)
  92. Hello Alludu (1994)
  93. Vajram (1995) as Chakri's uncle
  94. Ghatotkachudu (1995) as Dharma Raju
  95. Alluda Majaka (1995) as Lawyer Sivaramakrishna
  96. Sisindri (1995)
  97. Ninne Pelladata (1996) as Hari
  98. Little Soldiers (1996) as Seshagiri
  99. Ugadi (1997)
  100. Pelli (1997)
  101. Aavida Maa Aavide (1998) as Vikranth's father
  102. Chandralekha (1998) as Doctor
  103. Prema Katha (1999) as Janaki Ramaiah
  104. Swayamvaram (1999)
  105. Alludugaaru Vachcharu (1999) as Shankar Rao
  106. Ravoyi Chandamama (1999) as Sujeeth's father
  107. Nuvve Kavali (2000) as Tarun's father
  108. Bagunnaraa (2000)
  109. Adavi Chukka (2000) as Simhachalam
  110. Apparao Ki Oka Nela Thappindi (2001) as Mohan Rao
  111. Family Circus (2001) as Krishna Rao
  112. Simharasi (2001)
  113. Raa (2001)
  114. Akasa Veedhilo (2001) as Jagadiswara Rao
  115. Snehamante Idera (2001) as Aravind's uncle
  116. Okato Number Kurradu (2002)
  117. Idiot (2002) as Inspector
  118. Holi (2002)
  119. Nee Sneham (2002) as Madhav's father
  120. Parasuram (2002)
  121. Vijayam (2003) as Usha's father
  122. Vishnu (2003)
  123. Golmaal (2003)
  124. Fools (2003) as Adabala Raja Rao
  125. Ninne Ishtapaddanu (2003) as Charan's father
  126. Sambaram (2003) as Geeta's father
  127. Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi (2004)
  128. Kushikushigaa (2004)
  129. Cheppave Chirugali (2004)
  130. Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy (2004) as Krishnamurthy's boss
  131. Suryam (2004)
  132. Vidyardhi (2004)
  133. Athadu (2005) as Poori's father
  134. Nayakudu (2005)
  135. Kithakithalu (2006) as Rajababu's father
  136. Game (2006) as Rama Chandra Murthy
  137. Pellaina Kothalo (2006)
  138. Allare Allari (2006)
  139. Evadaithe Nakenti (2007) as Chief Minister
  140. Madhumasam (2007)
  141. Okkadunnadu (2007) as Gautami's father
  142. Classmates (2007)
  143. Viyyalavari Kayyalu (2007)
  144. Krishna (2008)
  145. Okka Magaadu (2008)
  146. Gamyam (2008)
  147. Mesthri (2009)
  148. Evaraina Epudaina (2009) as Madhumita's father
  149. Saleem (2009) as Singamanaidu's friend
  150. Betting Bangaraju (2010)
  151. Subhapradam (2010)
  152. Raaj (2011)
  153. Gaddam Gang (2015) as Politician
  154. A Aa (2016) as Mr. Banerjee
  155. Raa Raa (2018)
  156. Pantham (2018) as High Court Judge
  157. Srinivasa Kalyanam (2018) as Vasu's relative
  158. Geetha Govindam (2018) as Geetha's grandfather
  159. Jathi Ratnalu (2021) as Chief Minister
  160. Sreekaram (2021) as Anantharaju
  161. Most Eligible Bachelor (2021) as Judge

References

  1. ↑ "Telugu Movie Actor Giri Babu". nettv4u. Nettv4u. Archived from the original on 25 April 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  2. ↑ Varma, P. Sujatha (5 February 2017). "Giri Babu: Man with many hats". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  3. ↑ Varma, P. Sujatha (5 February 2017). "Giri Babu: Man with many hats". The Hindu.

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