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Mohan Babu
Mohan Babu
	Mohan Babu in 2024
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
	In office; 18 April 1995 – 2 April 2000
Preceded by	Majji Tulasi Das
Succeeded by	Vanga Geetha
Constituency	Andhra Pradesh
Personal details
Born	Manchu Bhakthavatsalam Naidu; 19 March 1952 (age 74); Modhugulapalem, Tirupati, Madras Presidency, British Raj (present-day Andhra Pradesh, India)
Other political; affiliations	Telugu Desam Party
Spouse(s)	; Vidya Devi (died) Nirmala Devi;
Children	Lakshmi; Vishnu; Manoj;
Alma mater	Madras Film Institute; YMCA College of Physical Education
Occupation	Actor; Film producer; Educationist; Businessman;

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Manchu Bhakthavatsalam Naidu, credited and also known as Mohan Babu, is an Indian actor and film producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. An alumnus of the Madras Film Institute, Mohan Babu has acted in more than 500 films in lead, supporting and other roles.^[2]^[3]^[4]

In 1995, he received Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for his work in the multi-starrer Pedarayudu, which also starred Rajinikanth in a pivotal role.^[5] In 2007, he received the CineMAA Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in Yamadonga.^[6] Mohan Babu received an honorary doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley for his contribution to the field of cinema and education.^[7] He is the co-owner of production companies such as Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures, 24 Frames Factory and Manchu Entertainment.^[8] In 2017, he garnered the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South.^[9] In 2017, he received the "Special Appreciation Award" for completing "forty years in cinema" at the 6th South Indian International Movie Awards.^[10]

A former physical education instructor, Mohan Babu is an educator and operates Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Institutions. He is the founder of Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust. In January 2022, Mohan Babu announced the Mohan Babu University would be named after himself in Tirupati at Sree Vidyanikethan Sree Sainath Nagar, formerly known as Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Institutions and he is the chancellor of the university.^[11] In 2007, he was awarded the Padma Shri for his contribution to film art.^[12]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Mohan Babu was born to Manchu Narayanaswamy Naidu and Manchu Lakshmamma^[13] in the Modhugulapalem village near Tirupati.

Career[edit | edit source]

Mohan Babu began his career as a Physical education instructor at the YMCA college^[14] of physical education for many years.

During this time, Mohan Babu was introduced to Dasari Narayana Rao who was then a script writer in Telugu cinema. This would pan out to become the most significant event of his career. Mohan Babu's first major breakthrough as an actor came with the 1975 film Swargam Narakam, directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. Dasari cast him as a villain in the movie and went on to achieve great success. It was after this movie that his birth name Bakthavatsalam Naidu was changed to Mohan Babu. After appearing in many films as a comedy-villain, he proceeded to star as the leading actor in Khaidi Kalidasu, Ketugadu, Gruha Pravesam, Assembly Rowdy, Allari Mogudu and many more. He appeared in a few Tamil films starring Sivaji Ganesan.^[15]

In 1978, he appeared in Sivaranjani. The movie heralded the 'villain' and also came out with many of the mannerisms. He had an outstanding mentor in the form of Dasari Narayana Rao, who guided him in the right direction and gave him the initial foundation substratum he required to do well. Mohan Babu followed this success by portraying a variety of roles in his next films such as Simha Garjana (1978),^[16] Simha Baludu (1978), Rama Krishnulu (1978), Padaharella Vayasu (1978), Nayudu Bava (1978), Shokilla Rayudu (1979) and Ravanude Ramudayithe? (1979). His roles in Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu (1982), Billa Ranga (1978), Dharma Poratam (1983), Padmavyooham (1984), Bhale Ramudu (1984) and Sanchalanam (1985), showed a diverse range, despite often playing the villain.

In October 2020, his film Son of India directed by Diamond Ratnababu was launched and was produced by Vishnu Manchu. Mohan Babu has penned screenplay for the film. The film was released in 2022.^[17]

Though not announced officially, Mohan Babu declared that his next films would be mythological film Ravana Brahma^[18] and historical film Kannappa.^[19]^[20] Where has Mohan Babu and Vishnu Manchu are teaming up to produce the Kannappa film which was announced on 18 August 2023 with a 200 crore budget.^[21] Following their attendance at the premiere of Horizon: An American Saga at Cannes 2024, Mohan Babu, accompanied by his son Vishnu Manchu, daughter-in-law Viranica Manchu, Prabhu Deva, and the 'Kannappa' team, presented a teaser of their film, garnering warm applause from the audience.^[22]

In Dec 2025, Mohan Babu marked his 50th year in the film industry by hosting a celebration titled MB50, which was attended by prominent figures from the cinema and political spheres.^[23]

Producer[edit | edit source]

As an ardent admirer of N.T. Rama Rao, in 1993, Mohan Babu produced Major Chandrakanth, starring N.T. Rama Rao and himself . The movie was directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, and went on to become a major blockbuster. The movie also celebrated its silver jubilee and stands as the last movie in N.T. Rama Rao's film career.^[24]

In his career spanning over 48 years, Mohan Babu has produced around 40 movies, with most of them turning out to be successful. He produced Kannappa movie, which bombed at the box office.^{[citation needed]}

Contributions to education[edit | edit source]

Mohan Babu established the Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust in 1993. Today, Sree Vidyanikethan runs the Sree Vidyanikethan International School, Sree Vidyanikethan Degree College, Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College, Sree Vidyanikethan College of Pharmacy, Sree Vidyanikethan College of Nursing and Sree Vidyanikethan Institute of Management.

Mohan Babu established university in Tirupati named after him Mohan Babu University in January 2022, encompasses the educational institutions hitherto managed by the actor under the Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust(SVET) which he had established in 1993, and he is the founder and chancellor of the university.^[25]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Mohan Babu was married to Vidya Devi, with whom he has a daughter, Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna, and a son, Manchu Vishnu, who are both actors in the film industry.^[26]^[27]^[28] After her death, he married her younger sister, Nirmala Devi,^[29] with whom he has a son Manchu Manoj, also an actor.^[30]

Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]

In 2007, he was awarded Padma Shri for his contribution to Film art.^[12]
- Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South (2016).^[9]
- Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) – Peddarayudu (1995)^[31]
- National geographic award (2017) ^[32]
- CineMAA Award for Best Supporting Actor – Yamadonga (2008)
Honorary doctorate at the 26th convocation of the Dr. MGR University.^[33] in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 5 October 2017.
TSR Kalaparishath honoured him with the title Natavachaspathi for his valuable contribution to the Telugu cinema.^[34]
The Glory of India International Award.^[35]
'Viswa Nata Sarvabhouma'^[36]^[37] title at Shilpakala Vedika in Hyderabad by Former Union Minister and filmmaker T. Subbarami Reddy.

Dialogue Book[edit | edit source]

As he completed 50 years in the film industry,^[38] the actor's popular dialogues were compiled in a book, named "Dialogue King".^[39]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

↑ "MOHAN BABU". The Times of India.
↑ "Multifaceted Mohan Babu" Archived 1 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine. cinegoer.net.
↑ Karthik Pasupulate (4 April 2014) "Mohan Babu steals the show with Rowdy" Archived 8 April 2014 at the Wayback Machine. The Times of India.
↑ "Rajinikanth comforts Mohan Babu after death of his father" Archived 25 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine. CNN-IBN. 19 February 2013
↑ "Filmfare Awards". Archived from the original on 10 October 1999. Retrieved 19 September 2015.. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
↑ "Cinemaa awards 2008 presentation – Telugu cinema" Archived 2 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine. idlebrain.com.
↑ "Telugu Cinema Celebrity Bio Data – Collection King Mohan Babu – Idlebrain.com" Archived 4 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine. idlebrain.com.
↑ "Mohan Babu Bio | Mohan Babu Career" Archived 13 April 2014 at the Wayback Machine. MTV Artists.
↑ ^9.0 ^9.1 "Mohan Babu wins the Life Time Achievement at the 63rd Britannia Filmfare Awards South 2016". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
↑ "SIIMA awards 2017 nominations announced". Sify. Archived from the original on 6 September 2017. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
↑ "Telugu actor Mohan Babu announces university in Tirupati named after him". The New Indian Express. 13 January 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
↑ ^12.0 ^12.1 "No Issues With 'Padma Shri' Mohan Babu". Gulte. 3 August 2015. Archived from the original on 9 October 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
↑ "Mohan Babu was born to Narayanaswamy Naidu and Lakshmamma". Archived from the original on 29 September 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
↑ "Began his career as a Physical education instructor at the YMCA college". Tollywood Celebrities. Archived from the original on 9 October 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
↑ Manchu Manoj Kumar: Actor Son . Entertainment.oneindia.in (28 August 2008). Retrieved 12 April 2012.
↑ "Simha Garjana Cast & Crew". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 9 October 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
↑ Balachandran, Logesh (23 October 2020). "Mohan Babu film Son of India goes on floors at his Hyderabad home". India Today.
↑ "Mohan Babu to play Ravana in new Ramayana". Rediff. Archived from the original on 23 July 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
↑ "Big Families Fight for Kannappa". Gulte. 21 March 2016. Archived from the original on 23 July 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
↑ "Bhakta Kannappa not happening". Greatandhra. 5 July 2016. Archived from the original on 23 July 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
↑ "Kannappa box office target: How much does Vishnu Manchu, Prabhas' Telugu drama need to earn in India to be a hit?". Indiatimes. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
↑ "Cannes 2024: Vishnu Manchu shines on red carpet; 'Kannappa' team attends 'Horizon: An American Saga' premiere". The Hindu. 20 May 2024.
↑ Hungama, Bollywood (25 November 2025). "Mohan Babu marks five decades in films as Rajinikanth, Jackie Shroff and top stars join the grand MB50 celebration : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 2 December 2025.
↑ 'Major Chandrakanth' completes 20 years Archived 19 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine. indiaglitz.com. 23 April 2013
↑ "Tollywood actor Mohan Babu announces university named after him". India TV. 13 January 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
↑ "Metro Plus Vijayawada : Probing what lies beyond star aura". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 2 May 2009. Archived from the original on 28 October 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
↑ "Lakshmi Manchu's Gundello Godari! | BayNews | The New Voice of Vizag". Baynews.in. 16 April 2011. Archived from the original on 24 March 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acEgnB11Tig Archived 12 October 2020 at the Wayback Machine Lakshmi Manchu Interview
↑ "Mohan Babu Manchu Personal life". TollywoodTImes. Archived from the original on 9 October 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
↑ "Chitchat with Manoj". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 24 October 2010.
↑ "Mohan Babu Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Mohan Babu | Times of India Entertainment". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
↑ "6th South India International Movie Awards". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 November 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
↑ "Mohan Babu to be honoured by MGR varsity". 3 October 2017. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2017.
↑ "Mohan Babu honoured at T Subbarami Reddy's birthday bash". 18 September 2016. Archived from the original on 9 October 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2017 – via DeccanChronicle.
↑ "Collection King Mohan Babu: The Glory of India International Award". Archived from the original on 20 March 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2017 – via RoyalChowdarys.
↑ "'Viswa Nata Sarvabhouma' Conferred on Veteran Actor Dr. Mohan Babu". International Business Times. 17 January 2018. Archived from the original on 18 January 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2018 – via ibtimes.co.in.
↑ "Mohan Babu Awarded Viswa Nata Sarvabhouma". TeluguSquare. Archived from the original on 19 January 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2018 – via telugusquare.com.
↑ Rachavelpula, Kausalya (21 November 2024). "Mohan Babu: Half a Century of Cinematic Brilliance and Unwavering Legacy". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
↑ "Mohan Babu Dialogue Book Launch in London". Archived from the original on 9 October 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2017 – via Ragalahari.

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External links[edit | edit source]

Mohan Babu on IMDb

↑ Mohan Babu, Rajinikanth's 'Pedarayudu' celebrates 25 years

[1] "MOHAN BABU". The Times of India.

[2] "Multifaceted Mohan Babu" Archived 1 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine. cinegoer.net.

[3] Karthik Pasupulate (4 April 2014) "Mohan Babu steals the show with Rowdy" Archived 8 April 2014 at the Wayback Machine. The Times of India.

[4] "Rajinikanth comforts Mohan Babu after death of his father" Archived 25 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine. CNN-IBN. 19 February 2013

[5] "Filmfare Awards". Archived from the original on 10 October 1999. Retrieved 19 September 2015.. Retrieved 3 February 2013.

[6] "Cinemaa awards 2008 presentation – Telugu cinema" Archived 2 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine. idlebrain.com.

[7] "Telugu Cinema Celebrity Bio Data – Collection King Mohan Babu – Idlebrain.com" Archived 4 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine. idlebrain.com.

[8] "Mohan Babu Bio | Mohan Babu Career" Archived 13 April 2014 at the Wayback Machine. MTV Artists.

[auto-9] 9.0 ^9.1 "Mohan Babu wins the Life Time Achievement at the 63rd Britannia Filmfare Awards South 2016". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

[10] "SIIMA awards 2017 nominations announced". Sify. Archived from the original on 6 September 2017. Retrieved 6 September 2017.

[11] "Telugu actor Mohan Babu announces university in Tirupati named after him". The New Indian Express. 13 January 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2022.

[gulte.com-12] 12.0 ^12.1 "No Issues With 'Padma Shri' Mohan Babu". Gulte. 3 August 2015. Archived from the original on 9 October 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2017.

[13] "Mohan Babu was born to Narayanaswamy Naidu and Lakshmamma". Archived from the original on 29 September 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2017.

[14] "Began his career as a Physical education instructor at the YMCA college". Tollywood Celebrities. Archived from the original on 9 October 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2017.

[15] Manchu Manoj Kumar: Actor Son . Entertainment.oneindia.in (28 August 2008). Retrieved 12 April 2012.

[16] "Simha Garjana Cast & Crew". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 9 October 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2017.

[17] Balachandran, Logesh (23 October 2020). "Mohan Babu film Son of India goes on floors at his Hyderabad home". India Today.

[18] "Mohan Babu to play Ravana in new Ramayana". Rediff. Archived from the original on 23 July 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2018.

[19] "Big Families Fight for Kannappa". Gulte. 21 March 2016. Archived from the original on 23 July 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2018.

[20] "Bhakta Kannappa not happening". Greatandhra. 5 July 2016. Archived from the original on 23 July 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2018.

[21] "Kannappa box office target: How much does Vishnu Manchu, Prabhas' Telugu drama need to earn in India to be a hit?". Indiatimes. Retrieved 29 October 2025.

[22] "Cannes 2024: Vishnu Manchu shines on red carpet; 'Kannappa' team attends 'Horizon: An American Saga' premiere". The Hindu. 20 May 2024.

[23] Hungama, Bollywood (25 November 2025). "Mohan Babu marks five decades in films as Rajinikanth, Jackie Shroff and top stars join the grand MB50 celebration : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 2 December 2025.

[24] 'Major Chandrakanth' completes 20 years Archived 19 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine. indiaglitz.com. 23 April 2013

[25] "Tollywood actor Mohan Babu announces university named after him". India TV. 13 January 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2022.

[26] "Metro Plus Vijayawada : Probing what lies beyond star aura". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 2 May 2009. Archived from the original on 28 October 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2012.

[27] "Lakshmi Manchu's Gundello Godari! | BayNews | The New Voice of Vizag". Baynews.in. 16 April 2011. Archived from the original on 24 March 2012. Retrieved 13 October 2012.

[28] ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acEgnB11Tig Archived 12 October 2020 at the Wayback Machine Lakshmi Manchu Interview

[29] "Mohan Babu Manchu Personal life". TollywoodTImes. Archived from the original on 9 October 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2017.

[30] "Chitchat with Manoj". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 24 October 2010.

[31] "Mohan Babu Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Mohan Babu | Times of India Entertainment". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 August 2021.

[32] "6th South India International Movie Awards". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 November 2017. Retrieved 8 July 2017.

[33] "Mohan Babu to be honoured by MGR varsity". 3 October 2017. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2017.

[34] "Mohan Babu honoured at T Subbarami Reddy's birthday bash". 18 September 2016. Archived from the original on 9 October 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2017 – via DeccanChronicle.

[35] "Collection King Mohan Babu: The Glory of India International Award". Archived from the original on 20 March 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2017 – via RoyalChowdarys.

[36] "'Viswa Nata Sarvabhouma' Conferred on Veteran Actor Dr. Mohan Babu". International Business Times. 17 January 2018. Archived from the original on 18 January 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2018 – via ibtimes.co.in.

[37] "Mohan Babu Awarded Viswa Nata Sarvabhouma". TeluguSquare. Archived from the original on 19 January 2018. Retrieved 18 January 2018 – via telugusquare.com.

[38] Rachavelpula, Kausalya (21 November 2024). "Mohan Babu: Half a Century of Cinematic Brilliance and Unwavering Legacy". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 29 October 2025.

[39] "Mohan Babu Dialogue Book Launch in London". Archived from the original on 9 October 2017. Retrieved 9 October 2017 – via Ragalahari.

[40] Mohan Babu, Rajinikanth's 'Pedarayudu' celebrates 25 years

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-'''Manchu Bhakthavatsalam Naidu''', credited and also known as '''Mohan Babu''', is an Indian actor and producer known for his works predominantly in [[Telugu cinema]]. An alumnus of the [[Madras Film Institute]], Mohan Babu has acted in more than 500 films in lead, supporting and a variety of roles.<ref>[http://www.cinegoer.net/mohanbabu.htm "Multifaceted Mohan Babu"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501045355/http://www.cinegoer.net/mohanbabu.htm |date=1 May 2013 }}. cinegoer.net.</ref><ref>Karthik Pasupulate (4 April 2014) [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/Mohan-Babu-steals-the-show-with-Rowdy/articleshow/33267794.cms "Mohan Babu steals the show with Rowdy"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408063315/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/Mohan-Babu-steals-the-show-with-Rowdy/articleshow/33267794.cms |date=8 April 2014 }}. ''The Times of India''.</ref><ref>[http://ibnlive.in.com/news/rajinikanth-comforts-mohan-babu-after-death-of-his-father/373807-71-180.html "Rajinikanth comforts Mohan Babu after death of his father"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130225071708/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/rajinikanth-comforts-mohan-babu-after-death-of-his-father/373807-71-180.html |date=25 February 2013 }}. CNN-IBN. 19 February 2013</ref>
+'''Manchu Bhakthavatsalam Naidu''', credited and also known as '''Mohan Babu''', is an Indian actor and film producer known for his works predominantly in [[Telugu cinema]]. An alumnus of the [[Madras Film Institute]], Mohan Babu has acted in more than 500 films in lead, supporting and other roles.<ref>[http://www.cinegoer.net/mohanbabu.htm "Multifaceted Mohan Babu"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501045355/http://www.cinegoer.net/mohanbabu.htm |date=1 May 2013 }}. cinegoer.net.</ref><ref>Karthik Pasupulate (4 April 2014) [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/Mohan-Babu-steals-the-show-with-Rowdy/articleshow/33267794.cms "Mohan Babu steals the show with Rowdy"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408063315/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news-interviews/Mohan-Babu-steals-the-show-with-Rowdy/articleshow/33267794.cms |date=8 April 2014 }}. ''The Times of India''.</ref><ref>[http://ibnlive.in.com/news/rajinikanth-comforts-mohan-babu-after-death-of-his-father/373807-71-180.html "Rajinikanth comforts Mohan Babu after death of his father"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130225071708/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/rajinikanth-comforts-mohan-babu-after-death-of-his-father/373807-71-180.html |date=25 February 2013 }}. CNN-IBN. 19 February 2013</ref>
-In 1995, he received [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu]] for his work in the multi-starrer ''[[Pedarayudu]]'', which also starred [[Rajinikanth]] in a pivotal role.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.filmfare.com/site/nov96/faward.htm |title=Filmfare Awards |access-date=2015-09-19 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991010171143/http://www.filmfare.com/site/nov96/faward.htm |archive-date=10 October 1999 |df=dmy-all }}. Retrieved 3 February 2013.</ref> In 2007, he received the [[CineMAA Awards|CineMAA Award for Best Supporting Actor]] for his work in ''[[Yamadonga]]''.<ref>[http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/cinemaa-awards2008.html "Cinemaa awards 2008 presentation – Telugu cinema"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702230006/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/cinemaa-awards2008.html |date=2 July 2015 }}. idlebrain.com.</ref> Mohan Babu was honored at the [[University of California, Berkeley]] for his contribution to the field of cinema and education.<ref>[http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/bio-data/bio-mohanbabu.html "Telugu Cinema Celebrity Bio Data – Collection King Mohan Babu – Idlebrain.com"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104114653/http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/bio-data/bio-mohanbabu.html |date=4 November 2013 }}. idlebrain.com.</ref> He is the co-owner of [[production companies]] such as [[Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures]], [[24 Frames Factory]] and [[Manchu Entertainment]].<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/artists/mohan-babu/biography/ "Mohan Babu Bio | Mohan Babu Career"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413123231/http://www.mtv.com/artists/mohan-babu/biography/ |date=13 April 2014 }}. ''MTV Artists''.</ref> In 2017, he garnered the [[Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South]].<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Mohan-Babu-wins-the-Life-Time-Achievement-at-the-63rd-Britannia-Filmfare-Awards-South-2016/articleshow/52812615.cms|title=Mohan Babu wins the Life Time Achievement at the 63rd Britannia Filmfare Awards South 2016 - Times of India|access-date=20 June 2016|archive-date=24 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624142828/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Mohan-Babu-wins-the-Life-Time-Achievement-at-the-63rd-Britannia-Filmfare-Awards-South-2016/articleshow/52812615.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2017, he received the "Special Appreciation Award" for completing "forty years in cinema" at the [[6th South Indian International Movie Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/siima-awards-2017-nominations-announced-news-malayalam-rgbjE9ecgbbif.html|title=SIIMA awards 2017 nominations announced|publisher=Sify.com|access-date=6 September 2017|archive-date=6 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170906183224/http://www.sify.com/movies/siima-awards-2017-nominations-announced-news-malayalam-rgbjE9ecgbbif.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
-A former [[Physical education instructor|Physical Education Instructor]], Mohan Babu is a noted educationalist, and operates [[Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust|Sri Vidya Niketan Educational Institutions]], and is the founder of [[Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/birthday2006-mohanbabu.html|title=Mohan Babu's birthday and Sri Vidya Niketan anniversary - Telugu Cinema news|access-date=4 April 2014|archive-date=6 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131006085230/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/birthday2006-mohanbabu.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In the year 2007, he received the [[Padma Shri]] for his contribution to the field of Arts and education.<ref name="newindianexpress.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/Revoke-Mohan-Babus-Padma-Shri-High-Court/2014/02/05/article2038820.ece#.UwiwRz2Szc8|title=Revoke Mohan Babu's Padma Shri: High Court|access-date=22 February 2014|archive-date=7 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140307235333/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/Revoke-Mohan-Babus-Padma-Shri-High-Court/2014/02/05/article2038820.ece#.UwiwRz2Szc8|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/dr-mohan-babu-wins-natavachaspathi-award.html|title=Dr. Mohan Babu wins 'Natavachaspathi' award - 123telugu.com|date=7 May 2012|access-date=20 December 2013|archive-date=20 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220204209/http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/dr-mohan-babu-wins-natavachaspathi-award.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He is a former [[Member of Parliament]]&nbsp;– [[Rajya Sabha]] from [[Andhra Pradesh]] after being elected in the year 1995.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://businessoftollywood.com/2013/10/mohan-babu-100-years-of-indian-cinema/|title=Mohan Babu Movies List, Biography, Career - Business of Tollywood|date=6 October 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219023052/http://businessoftollywood.com/2013/10/mohan-babu-100-years-of-indian-cinema/|archive-date=19 December 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> He was also a Deputy into the [[International Parliament for Safety and Peace]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/mohan-babu/biography.html|title=Exclusive biography of @themohanbabu and on his life.|access-date=18 December 2013|archive-date=18 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131218064218/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/mohan-babu/biography.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He is referred to in the media as ''Dialogue King'', ''Collection King'', ''Nataprapoorna'', and ''Natavachaspathi''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/article1788383.ece|title=Proud moment for State Padma Shri winners|date=27 January 2007|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/10/25/stories/2005102500840400.htm|title=Mohan Babu's Hollywood guest|pages=4|via=The Hindu (old)|date=25 October 2005|access-date=30 October 2010|archive-date=15 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120215003019/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/10/25/stories/2005102500840400.htm|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinegoer.net/sardarpaparayudu.htm|title=CineGoer.com - Nostalgia - Sardar Paparayudu|access-date=9 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140303020246/http://www.cinegoer.net/sardarpaparayudu.htm|archive-date=3 March 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
+In 1995, he received [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu]] for his work in the multi-starrer ''[[Pedarayudu]]'', which also starred [[Rajinikanth]] in a pivotal role.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.filmfare.com/site/nov96/faward.htm |title=Filmfare Awards |access-date=2015-09-19 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991010171143/http://www.filmfare.com/site/nov96/faward.htm |archive-date=10 October 1999 |df=dmy-all}}. Retrieved 3 February 2013.</ref> In 2007, he received the [[CineMAA Awards|CineMAA Award for Best Supporting Actor]] for his work in ''[[Yamadonga]]''.<ref>[http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/cinemaa-awards2008.html "Cinemaa awards 2008 presentation – Telugu cinema"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702230006/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/cinemaa-awards2008.html |date=2 July 2015 }}. idlebrain.com.</ref> Mohan Babu received an honorary doctorate from the [[University of California, Berkeley]] for his contribution to the field of cinema and education.<ref>[http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/bio-data/bio-mohanbabu.html "Telugu Cinema Celebrity Bio Data – Collection King Mohan Babu – Idlebrain.com"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104114653/http://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/bio-data/bio-mohanbabu.html |date=4 November 2013 }}. idlebrain.com.</ref> He is the co-owner of [[production companies]] such as [[Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures]], [[24 Frames Factory]] and [[Manchu Entertainment]].<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/artists/mohan-babu/biography/ "Mohan Babu Bio | Mohan Babu Career"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413123231/http://www.mtv.com/artists/mohan-babu/biography/ |date=13 April 2014 }}. ''MTV Artists''.</ref> In 2017, he garnered the [[Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South]].<ref name="auto">{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Mohan-Babu-wins-the-Life-Time-Achievement-at-the-63rd-Britannia-Filmfare-Awards-South-2016/articleshow/52812615.cms |title=Mohan Babu wins the Life Time Achievement at the 63rd Britannia Filmfare Awards South 2016 |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=20 June 2016 |archive-date=24 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624142828/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Mohan-Babu-wins-the-Life-Time-Achievement-at-the-63rd-Britannia-Filmfare-Awards-South-2016/articleshow/52812615.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> In 2017, he received the "Special Appreciation Award" for completing "forty years in cinema" at the [[6th South Indian International Movie Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/siima-awards-2017-nominations-announced-news-malayalam-rgbjE9ecgbbif.html |title=SIIMA awards 2017 nominations announced |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=6 September 2017 |archive-date=6 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170906183224/http://www.sify.com/movies/siima-awards-2017-nominations-announced-news-malayalam-rgbjE9ecgbbif.html |url-status=dead}}</ref>
-He received critical reception for his [[antagonist]] roles in works such as ''[[Alluri Seetarama Raju (film)|Alluri Seetharama Raju]]'' (1974), ''[[Swargam Narakam]]'' (1975), ''[[Gorantha Deepam]]'' (1978), ''[[Sivaranjani (film)|Sivaranjani]]'' (1978), ''[[Padaharella Vayasu]]'' (1978), ''[[Driver Ramudu]]'' (1979), ''[[Sardar Papa Rayudu]]'' (1980), ''[[Satyam Shivam]]'' (1981),  ''[[Premabhishekam (1981 film)|Premabhishekam]]'' (1981), ''[[Chattaniki Kallu Levu]]'' (1981),  ''[[Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu]]'' (1982),  ''[[Grihalakshmi]]'' (1984), ''[[Adavi Donga]]'' (1985), ''[[Khaidi No.786]]'' (1988), ''Gruhapravesam'' (1988), ''[[Janaki Ramudu]]'' (1988), ''[[Lankeshwarudu]]'' (1989), ''[[Kodama Simham]]'' (1990), ''[[Kondaveeti Donga]]'' (1990), ''[[Annamayya (film)|Annamayya]]'' (1997), and ''[[Sri Jagadguru Aadi Sankara]]'' (2013).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/mohan-babu-to-play-reel-yama/article2243506.ece|title=Mohan Babu to play reel Yama|date=12 April 2007|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=9 April 2014|archive-date=13 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413142136/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/mohan-babu-to-play-reel-yama/article2243506.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>
+A former [[physical education instructor]], Mohan Babu is an educator and operates Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Institutions. He is the founder of [[Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust]]. In January 2022, Mohan Babu announced the [https://www.mbu.asia/ Mohan Babu University] would be named after himself in Tirupati at Sree Vidyanikethan Sree Sainath Nagar, formerly known as Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Institutions and he is the chancellor of the university.<ref>{{cite news |date=13 January 2022 |title=Telugu actor Mohan Babu announces university in Tirupati named after him |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2022/jan/13/telugu-actor-mohan-babu-announces-university-in-tirupati-named-after-him-2406407.html |access-date=13 January 2022}}</ref> In 2007, he was awarded the [[Padma Shri]] for his contribution to film art.<ref name="gulte.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.gulte.com/movienews/41000/No-Issues-With-Padma-Shri-Mohan-Babu |title=No Issues With 'Padma Shri' Mohan Babu |work=Gulte |date=3 August 2015 |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=9 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009144311/http://www.gulte.com/movienews/41000/No-Issues-With-Padma-Shri-Mohan-Babu |url-status=live}}</ref>
-On the other hand, he starred in works such as ''[[Alludugaru]]'' (1990),  ''[[Assembly Rowdy]]'' (1991) ''[[Allari Mogudu]]'' (1992), ''[[Major Chandrakanth (1993 film)|Major Chandrakanth]]'' (1993), ''[[Veedevadandi Babu]]'' (1991), ''[[Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda]]'' (2014), and ''[[Rowdy (2014 film)|Rowdy]]'' (2014).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/actor-mohan-babu-to-be-felicitated/article3368586.ece|title=Actor Mohan Babu to be felicitated|date=30 April 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=9 April 2014|archive-date=13 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413130725/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/actor-mohan-babu-to-be-felicitated/article3368586.ece|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/rowdy-review-varma-weaves-magic-with-mohan-babu-55290.html|title='Rowdy' Review: Varma Weaves Magic With Mohan Babu|date=4 April 2014|access-date=9 April 2014|archive-date=2 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171202153315/https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/rowdy-review-varma-weaves-magic-with-mohan-babu-55290.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
 ==Early life==
-Mohan Babu was born to Manchu Narayanaswamy Naidu and Manchu Lakshmamma<ref>{{cite web|url= http://maastars.com/mohan-babu-profile|title= Mohan Babu was born to Narayanaswamy Naidu and Lakshmamma|access-date= 9 October 2017|archive-date= 29 September 2017|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170929183033/http://www.maastars.com/mohan-babu-profile|url-status= live}}</ref> in the Modhugulapalem village near the banks of the river [[Swarnamukhi]]. He grew up with his three younger brothers, Ranganatha Chowdary, Ramachandra Chowdary, Krishna and his sister Vijaya. After finishing primary schooling from [[Yerpedu]] village, he attended the S. P. J. N. M High School in Tirupati. As a child, Mohan Babu developed an interest in the stage and actively appeared in school plays from the age of 14. His father, a headmaster, was keen on his son pursuing an academic career. It was during this time that Mohan Babu moved to [[Chennai]] and acquired a degree in [[Physical education]] from the YMCA College of Physical Education.{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}
+Mohan Babu was born to Manchu Narayanaswamy Naidu and Manchu Lakshmamma<ref>{{cite web |url=http://maastars.com/mohan-babu-profile |title=Mohan Babu was born to Narayanaswamy Naidu and Lakshmamma |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=29 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929183033/http://www.maastars.com/mohan-babu-profile |url-status=live}}</ref> in the Modhugulapalem village near [[Tirupati]].
 ==Career==
-Mohan Babu began his career as a [[Physical education instructor]] at the YMCA college<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tollywoodcelebrities.com/2017/09/mohana-babu-biography-family-wife.html|title=Began his career as a Physical education instructor at the YMCA college|publisher=Tollywood Celebrities|access-date=9 October 2017|archive-date=9 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009145706/http://www.tollywoodcelebrities.com/2017/09/mohana-babu-biography-family-wife.html|url-status=live}}</ref> of physical education for many years. Drawn to arts as a child and convinced that the film industry was the place meant for him, Mohan Babu started traveling to many studios based in Chennai in search of opportunities. Finally, in the year 1969, he received an opportunity to work with director Lakshmi Deepak as an apprentice, marking his entry into the film industry. He spent many years behind the camera until his thirst for acting and expression brought him on the screen with the 1974 films ''Kannavari Kalalu'' and ''Alluri Seetha Rama Raju'' as an actor.{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}
+Mohan Babu began his career as a [[Physical education instructor]] at the YMCA college<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tollywoodcelebrities.com/2017/09/mohana-babu-biography-family-wife.html |title=Began his career as a Physical education instructor at the YMCA college |publisher=Tollywood Celebrities |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=9 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009145706/http://www.tollywoodcelebrities.com/2017/09/mohana-babu-biography-family-wife.html |url-status=live}}</ref> of physical education for many years.
-During this time, Mohan Babu was introduced to [[Dasari Narayana Rao]] who was then a script writer in Tollywood. This would pan out to become the most significant event of his career. Mohan Babu's first major breakthrough as an actor came with the 1975 film ''Swargam Narakam'', directed by [[Dasari Narayana Rao]]. Dasari cast him as a villain in the movie and went on to achieve great success. It was after this movie that his birth name Bakthavatsalam Naidu was changed to Mohan Babu. After appearing in many films as a comedy-villain, he proceeded to star as the leading actor in ''Khaidi Kalidasu'', ''Ketugadu'', ''Gruhapravesham'', ''Assembly Rowdy'', ''Allari mogudu'' and many more. After receiving success in Telugu Cinema, Mohan Babu as a lover of arts was also drawn to the happenings of Tamil Cinema. After being initiated into the [[Tamil film|Tamil Film Industry]] by [[Sivaji Ganesan]], he went on to appear in over 20 Tamil films as in [[Mohan Babu filmography]] with a multitude of roles to his credit.<ref>[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/exclusive/2008/manchu-manoj-kumar-son-280808.html Manchu Manoj Kumar: Actor Son] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120707225701/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/exclusive/2008/manchu-manoj-kumar-son-280808.html |date=7 July 2012 }}. Entertainment.oneindia.in (28 August 2008). Retrieved 12 April 2012.</ref>
-===Initial films===
-Starting out in the late 70s and early 80s, Mohan Babu quickly established himself as the finest actor of his generation. In his initial films, he's no different from many of his contemporaries. It is a known fact that late veteran director Dasari Narayana Rao noticed something unique about him and professed that Mohan Babu had a fire to succeed in his eyes. He was given a negative role in the film ''[[Swargam Narakam]]'', where he played a rich kid and Mohan Babu's career kicked off. He portrayed villain roles alongside the legendary actors of [[Telugu cinema]] such as NTR, ANR, etc. He started to appear in more villainous roles and it was in the 1980s people realized something unique about Mohan Babu. Once established in Tollywood, he became the goody for playing the hero of numerous films.{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}
-===Big break===
-A shift in Mohan Babu's career took place in 1978 with ''[[Sivaranjani (1978 film)|Sivaranjani]]'', a blockbuster hit at the box office. The movie heralded the 'villain' and also came out with many of the mannerisms. He had an outstanding mentor in the form of Dasari Narayana Rao, who guided him in the right direction and gave him the initial foundation substratum he required to do well. Mohan Babu followed this success by portraying a variety of roles in his next films such as ''Simha Garjana'' (1978),<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.cinestaan.com/movies/simha-garjana-28124/cast-crew|title= Simha Garjana Cast & Crew|publisher= Cinestaan|access-date= 9 October 2017|archive-date= 9 October 2017|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20171009145209/https://www.cinestaan.com/movies/simha-garjana-28124/cast-crew|url-status= live}}</ref> ''Simha Baludu'' (1978), ''Ramakrishnulu'' (1978), ''[[Padaharella Vayasu]]'' (1978), ''Nayudu Bava'' (1978), ''Shokilla Rayudu'' (1979) and ''Ramude Ravanudaithe'' (1979). His roles in ''[[Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu]]'' (1982), ''Billa Ranga'' (1978), ''Dharma Poratam'' (1983),<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.gomolo.com/dharma-poratam-movie/17137|title= Dharma Poratam (1983 - Telugu)|publisher= Gomolo|access-date= 9 October 2017|archive-date= 9 October 2017|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20171009150453/http://www.gomolo.com/dharma-poratam-movie/17137|url-status= live}}</ref> ''Padmavyooham'' (1973), ''Bhale Ramudu'' (1984) and ''Sanchalanam'' (1985), showed a diverse range, despite often playing the villain.
-===Later roles===
-Throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, Mohan Babu achieved moderate success in such films as ''Triloka Sundari'' (1980), ''Sita Ramulu'' (1980), ''Taxi Driver'' (1981), ''Sawaal'' (1982), ''Pralaya Garjana'' (1983), ''[[Seethamma Pelli]]'' (1984), ''Tirugubotu'' (1985), ''[[Viswanatha Nayakudu]]'' (1987), ''Atmakatha'' (1988), ''Black Tiger'' (1989) and ''Prananiki Pranam'' (1990). Mohan Babu continued to take on a variety of comedic roles, starring in such films as ''[[Detective Narada]]'' (1992), ''Veedevadandi Babu'' (1997), ''Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu'' (2002) and ''[[Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda]]'' (2013).
-===Star status===
+During this time, Mohan Babu was introduced to [[Dasari Narayana Rao]] who was then a script writer in Telugu cinema. This would pan out to become the most significant event of his career. Mohan Babu's first major breakthrough as an actor came with the 1975 film ''Swargam Narakam'', directed by [[Dasari Narayana Rao]]. Dasari cast him as a villain in the movie and went on to achieve great success. It was after this movie that his birth name Bakthavatsalam Naidu was changed to Mohan Babu. After appearing in many films as a comedy-villain, he proceeded to star as the leading actor in ''Khaidi Kalidasu'', ''Ketugadu'', ''[[Gruha Pravesam (1982 film)|Gruha Pravesam]]'', ''[[Assembly Rowdy]]'', ''[[Allari Mogudu]]'' and many more. He appeared in a few Tamil films starring [[Sivaji Ganesan]].<ref>[https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/features/2018/best-of-2018-bollywood-supporting-actor-vote-280808.html Manchu Manoj Kumar: Actor Son] . Entertainment.oneindia.in (28 August 2008). Retrieved 12 April 2012.</ref>
-By 1990, Mohan Babu was a big topic in the film industry. ''[[Assembly Rowdy]]'' (1991) propelled him into the superstar status. He always analyzes himself and focuses on his strengths to invent himself, which allowed his stardom to further rise. Films such as ''[[Alludugaru]]'' (1990) and ''Assembly Rowdy'' (1991) from the mid 1990s onwards projected him as a dialogue king, who could say difficult dialogues perfectly, while Mohan Babu defined his targeted audience by playing a variety of roles in films such as ''Rowdy Gari Pellam'' (1991), ''[[Allari Mogudu]]'' (1992) and ''[[Pedarayudu]]'' (1995), which promoted him as the collection king in the film industry.
-===2000–present===
+In 1978, he appeared in ''[[Sivaranjani (1978 film)|Sivaranjani]]''. The movie heralded the 'villain' and also came out with many of the mannerisms. He had an outstanding mentor in the form of [[Dasari Narayana Rao]], who guided him in the right direction and gave him the initial foundation substratum he required to do well. Mohan Babu followed this success by portraying a variety of roles in his next films such as ''Simha Garjana'' (1978),<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cinestaan.com/movies/simha-garjana-28124/cast-crew |title=Simha Garjana Cast & Crew |publisher=Cinestaan |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=9 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009145209/https://www.cinestaan.com/movies/simha-garjana-28124/cast-crew |url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Simha Baludu]]'' (1978), ''[[Rama Krishnulu]]'' (1978), ''[[Padaharella Vayasu]]'' (1978), ''Nayudu Bava'' (1978), ''Shokilla Rayudu'' (1979) and ''[[Ravanude Ramudayithe?]]'' (1979). His roles in ''[[Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu]]'' (1982), ''Billa Ranga'' (1978), ''Dharma Poratam'' (1983), ''Padmavyooham'' (1984), ''Bhale Ramudu'' (1984) and ''Sanchalanam'' (1985), showed a diverse range, despite often playing the villain.
-He followed with ''[[Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary]]'' (2000), ''Adhipathi'' (2001), ''Shiva Shankar'' (2004), ''[[Political Rowdy]]'' (2005), ''Game'' (2006), ''[[Yamadonga]]'' (2007), ''Krishnarjuna'' (2008), ''[[Bujjigadu]]'' (2008), ''Raju Maharaju'' (2009), ''Saleem'' (2009), ''[[Jhummandi Naadam]]'' (2010), ''Rowdy'' (2014), ''[[Yamaleela 2]]'' (2014) and ''[[Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu]]'' (2015).
-Family sentiment movie 'Gayatri' was released on 9 February 2018. Mohan Babu's high voltage performance in dual role is reviewed by the critics as major highlight of the movie. In this movie, which is Mohan Babu's own production, his Son Vishnu Manchu played the character of young Mohan Babu, and he fit the bill very well in enacting the histrionics of his father.
+In October 2020, his film ''[[Son of India (2021 film)|Son of India]]''  directed by [[Diamond Ratnababu]] was launched and was produced by [[Vishnu Manchu]]. Mohan Babu has penned screenplay for the film. The film was released in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/mohan-babu-film-son-of-india-goes-on-floors-at-his-hyderabad-home-1734369-2020-10-23 |title=Mohan Babu film Son of India goes on floors at his Hyderabad home |first1=Logesh |last1=Balachandran |date=October 23, 2020 |website=India Today}}</ref>
-Mohan Babu did a special role in [[Mahanati]], biographical film based on the life of actress Savitri released on 9 May 2018. He portrayed the role of legendary [[S. V. Ranga Rao]] in the movie .
+Though not announced officially, Mohan Babu declared that his next films would be mythological film ''Ravana Brahma''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/mohan-babu-as-ravana-in-new-ramayana/20110826.htm |title=Mohan Babu to play Ravana in new Ramayana |publisher=Rediff |access-date=23 July 2018 |archive-date=23 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180723122624/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/mohan-babu-as-ravana-in-new-ramayana/20110826.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> and historical film ''Kannappa''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gulte.com/movienews/47912/Big-Families-Fight-For-Kannappa |title=Big Families Fight for Kannappa |publisher=Gulte |date=21 March 2016 |access-date=23 July 2018 |archive-date=23 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180723093214/http://www.gulte.com/movienews/47912/Big-Families-Fight-For-Kannappa |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/movie-news/bhakta-kannappa-not-happening-75581.html |title=Bhakta Kannappa not happening |publisher=Greatandhra |date=5 July 2016 |access-date=23 July 2018 |archive-date=23 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180723093412/https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/movie-news/bhakta-kannappa-not-happening-75581.html |url-status=live}}</ref> Where has Mohan Babu and [[Vishnu Manchu]] are teaming up to produce the [[Kannappa (film)|Kannappa]] film which was announced on 18 August 2023 with a 200 crore budget.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kannappa box office target: How much does Vishnu Manchu, Prabhas' Telugu drama need to earn in India to be a hit? |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannappa-box-office-target-how-much-does-vishnu-manchu-prabhas-telugu-drama-need-to-earn-in-india-to-be-a-hit/articleshow/122756233.html |access-date=2025-10-29 |website=Indiatimes |language=en}}</ref> Following their attendance at the premiere of ''[[Horizon: An American Saga]]'' at [[2024 Cannes Film Festival|Cannes 2024]], Mohan Babu, accompanied by his son Vishnu Manchu, daughter-in-law Viranica Manchu, [[Prabhu Deva]], and the 'Kannappa' team, presented a teaser of their film, garnering warm applause from the audience.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-20 |title=Cannes 2024: Vishnu Manchu shines on red carpet; 'Kannappa' team attends 'Horizon: An American Saga' premiere|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/cannes-2024-vishnu-manchu-shines-on-red-carpet-kannappa-team-attends-horizon-an-american-saga-premiere/article68196494.ece|website=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref>
-His next film ''[[Soorarai Pottru]]'' (2020)<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mohan-babu-lands-crucial-role-suriya-s-soorarai-pottru-103756|title= Mohan Babu lands a crucial role in Suriya’s 'Soorarai Pottru'|publisher= Times of India|access-date= 6 March 2020|archive-date= 1 July 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190701105932/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mohan-babu-lands-crucial-role-suriya-s-soorarai-pottru-103756|url-status= live}}</ref> was released on OTT platform Amazon Prime,<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.seelatest.com/tamil/soorarai-pottru-movie-cast-trailer-budget-review-and-release-date|title= Soorarai Pottru Movie Cast Trailer Budget Review and Release Date|publisher= See Latest}}</ref> and in Telugu as ''Aakaasam Nee Haddhu Raa''.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/suriyas-aakaasam-nee-haddhu-ra-teaser-released/articleshow/73140171.cms|title= Suriyas Aakaasam Nee Haddhu Ra Tteaser Released|publisher= Times of India|access-date= 6 March 2020|archive-date= 7 January 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200107123058/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/suriyas-aakaasam-nee-haddhu-ra-teaser-released/articleshow/73140171.cms|url-status= live}}</ref>
+In Dec 2025, Mohan Babu marked his 50th year in the film industry by hosting a celebration titled ''MB50'', which was attended by prominent figures from the cinema and political spheres.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mohan Babu marks five decades in films as Rajinikanth, Jackie Shroff and top stars join the grand MB50 celebration : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/mohan-babu-marks-five-decades-films-rajinikanth-jackie-shroff-top-stars-join-grand-mb50-celebration/|date=2025-11-25|access-date=2025-12-02|language=en|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama}}</ref>
-As of October 2020, he launched ''[[Son of India (2021 film)|Son of India]]'' a Telugu film, directed by Diamond Ratnababu and produced by [[Vishnu Manchu]]. Mohan Babu has penned screenplay for the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/mohan-babu-film-son-of-india-goes-on-floors-at-his-hyderabad-home-1734369-2020-10-23|title=Mohan Babu film Son of India goes on floors at his Hyderabad home|first1=Logesh|last1=Balachandran|date=October 23, 2020|website=India Today}}</ref>
-Though not announced officially, Mohan Babu declared that his next films would be mythological film ''Ravana Brahma''<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/mohan-babu-as-ravana-in-new-ramayana/20110826.htm|title= Mohan Babu to play Ravana in new Ramayana|publisher= Rediff|access-date= 23 July 2018|archive-date= 23 July 2018|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180723122624/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/mohan-babu-as-ravana-in-new-ramayana/20110826.htm|url-status= live}}</ref> and historical film ''Bhakta Kannappa''.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.gulte.com/movienews/47912/Big-Families-Fight-For-Kannappa|title= Big Families Fight for Kannappa|publisher= Gulte|date= 21 March 2016|access-date= 23 July 2018|archive-date= 23 July 2018|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180723093214/http://www.gulte.com/movienews/47912/Big-Families-Fight-For-Kannappa|url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/movie-news/bhakta-kannappa-not-happening-75581.html|title= Bhakta Kannappa not happening|publisher= Greatandhra|date= 5 July 2016|access-date= 23 July 2018|archive-date= 23 July 2018|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180723093412/https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/movie-news/bhakta-kannappa-not-happening-75581.html|url-status= live}}</ref>
 ==Producer==
-Mohan Babu continued his foray into the film industry by wanting to seize opportunities to experiment with his acting skills. In the year 1982, Mohan Babu established [[Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures]]. Named after his daughter [[Lakshmi Manchu]], the movie house released ''Pratigna''. The film was very successful and went on to be showcased in theaters for 100 days. Under Mohan Babu's guidance, the production company went on to deliver major blockbusters including ''Assembly Rowdy'', ''Rowdygari Pellam'', ''Alludu Garu'', ''Major Chandrakanth'', ''Pedarayudu'', ''Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary'' and many more.
-As an ardent admirer of [[N. T. Rama Rao|N.T. Rama Rao]], in the year 1993, Mohan Babu produced ''[[Major Chandrakanth (1993 film)|Major Chandrakanth]]'', starring N.T. Rama Rao and himself . The movie was directed by [[Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao|K. Raghavendra Rao]], and went on to become a major blockbuster. The movie also celebrated its silver jubilee and stands as the last movie in N.T. Rama Rao's film career.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/92990.html 'Major Chandrakanth' completes 20 years] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219170157/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/92990.html |date=19 December 2013 }}. indiaglitz.com. 23 April 2013</ref>
+As an ardent admirer of [[N. T. Rama Rao|N.T. Rama Rao]], in 1993, Mohan Babu produced ''[[Major Chandrakanth (1993 film)|Major Chandrakanth]]'', starring N.T. Rama Rao and himself . The movie was directed by [[Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao|K. Raghavendra Rao]], and went on to become a major blockbuster. The movie also celebrated its silver jubilee and stands as the last movie in N.T. Rama Rao's film career.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/92990.html 'Major Chandrakanth' completes 20 years] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219170157/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/92990.html |date=19 December 2013 }}. indiaglitz.com. 23 April 2013</ref>
-==Activism==
+In his career spanning over 48 years, Mohan Babu has produced around 40 movies, with most of them turning out to be successful. He produced [[Kannappa (film)|Kannappa]] movie, which bombed at the box office.{{cn|date=June 2025}}
-===Political views===
+==Contributions to education==
-Known for his long association with the late N.T. Rama Rao, Mohan Babu ardently campaigned for the [[Telugu Desam Party]] (TDP), when it was led by N. T. Rama Rao and consequently joined the party in 1982. While he was making his political presence felt, Mohan Babu received a nomination for Rajya Sabha as a member of parliament representing Andhra Pradesh in the year 1995. During his six-year tenure with the Rajya Sabha, Mohan Babu undertook various projects to develop the Chittoor district including laying roads, providing clean water, developing sanitation and hygiene.
-While serving his tenure in the Rajya Sabha,<ref>{{cite web|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Mohan-Babu-to-re-enter-politics/articleshow/19686801.cms|title= Mohan Babu to re-enter politics|publisher= Times of India|access-date= 9 October 2017|archive-date= 22 December 2017|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20171222070106/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Mohan-Babu-to-re-enter-politics/articleshow/19686801.cms|url-status= live}}</ref> he was also a member of the Committee on Human Resource Development from 1996 to 1997, the committee on Urban and Rural Development and the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. As part of the Social Forestry programme, he took charge of extensive sapling plantation in scores of villages with the help of villagers and the Vana Samrakshana Samithis. He also initiated programmes on health, nutrition and education on a large scale for the rural populace.
-During the Ralayaseema drought, he toured many villages extensively to address the plight of the agrarian community and offer solutions for disaster management including crop preservation. During these visits, he also worked towards tackling the shortage of drinking water in many villages.
+Mohan Babu established the [[Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust]] in 1993. Today, Sree Vidyanikethan runs the Sree Vidyanikethan International School, Sree Vidyanikethan Degree College, Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College, [[Sree Vidyanikethan College of Pharmacy]], [[Sree Vidyanikethan College of Nursing]] and Sree Vidyanikethan Institute of Management.
-After leaving the TDP, Mohan Babu continued with his career in the film industry. While in the midst of producing a movie titled ''Sri Ramuliah'', he narrowly escaped a bomb blast which killed 23 people and injuring 35 others in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/news/nov/19mohan.htm 23 killed as Mohan Babu survives car bomb attack] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130805092624/http://www.rediff.com/news/nov/19mohan.htm |date=5 August 2013 }}. Rediff.com</ref>
+Mohan Babu established university in Tirupati named after him [[Mohan Babu University]] in January 2022, encompasses the educational institutions hitherto managed by the actor under the [[Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust]](SVET) which he had established in 1993, and he is the founder and chancellor of the university.<ref>{{cite news |date=13 January 2022 |title=Tollywood actor Mohan Babu announces university named after him |work=[[India TV]] |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/tollywood-actor-mohan-babu-announces-university-named-after-him-2022-01-13-754226 |access-date=13 January 2022}}</ref>
-Mohan Babu is also known to have actively participated in improving the living standards of many underprivileged artists in the South Indian Film Industry. Mohan Babu stayed away from politics after NTR's demise. He joined YSR Congress Party in 2019<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/mohan-babu-joins-ysr-congress/article26646550.ece|title= Mohan Babu Joins YSR Congress|publisher= The Hindu}}</ref> and campaigned for [[Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy]] in becoming CM. Though not actively involved in political activities, he raises his voice against any injustice in the society. There are speculations that BJP has invited Mohan Babu to join the national party as he met PM [[Narendra Modi]]<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.thehansindia.com/andhra-pradesh/actor-mohan-babu-meets-pm-modi-whats-up-595357|title= Mohan Babu Meets PM Modi|publisher= The Hans India|access-date= 6 March 2020|archive-date= 11 October 2020|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20201011170623/https://www.thehansindia.com/andhra-pradesh/actor-mohan-babu-meets-pm-modi-whats-up-595357|url-status= live}}</ref> along with his family in the beginning of 2020.
-=== Humanitarian work===
-Due to severe drought, the [[Rayalaseema]] people and agrarian community were cut off from necessary food supplies. Due to the event, plenty of people suffered from starvation. During his tenure as a [[Rajya Sabha]] MP, Mohan Babu visited the drought hit region<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.mohanbabu.com|title= Multi=faceted Personality: Politician provided solution to drought hit Rayalaseema regions|publisher= MohanBabu|access-date= 30 April 2015|archive-date= 15 March 2015|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150315160222/http://www.mohanbabu.com/|url-status= dead}}</ref> and created some solutions to help the victims of famine.
-Mohan Babu developed his love of acting and passed it along to his children, with three kids following his footsteps into the film and education sector and carrying on his legacy. His daughter Lakshmi Manchu was appointed as the brand ambassador of [[Swachh Bharat Abhiyan]]<ref>{{cite web|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Lakshmi-Manchu-appointed-brand-ambassador-for-Swachh-Bharats-Telangana-chapter/articleshow/48790724.cms|title= Lakshmi Manchu appointed brand ambassador for Swachh Bharat's Telangana chapter|publisher= Times of India|access-date= 9 October 2017|archive-date= 13 January 2018|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180113225500/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Lakshmi-Manchu-appointed-brand-ambassador-for-Swachh-Bharats-Telangana-chapter/articleshow/48790724.cms|url-status= live}}</ref> by the Prime Minister of India. [[Manchu Vishnu]] and [[Manchu Manoj]] have undertaken many initiatives to improve the condition of underprivileged children who were flood victims in the past.
-==Contributions to education==
-Mohan Babu established the Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust in 1993.{{citation needed|date=October 2017}} Today, Sree Vidyanikethan runs the Sree Vidyanikethan International School, Sree Vidyanikethan degree College, Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College, Sree Vidyanikethan College of Pharmacy, Sree Vidyanikethan College of Nursing, The Sree Vidyanikethan College of Management and the Sree Vidyanikethan College for Post Graduation Studies.
 ==Personal life==
-Mohan Babu was married to Vidya Devi with whom he has a son [[Manchu Vishnu]] and a daughter [[Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna]] – both actors in the film industry.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/05/02/stories/2009050253040100.htm |title=Metro Plus Vijayawada : Probing what lies beyond star aura |date=2 May 2009 |access-date=13 October 2012 |location=Chennai, India |archive-date=28 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121028213104/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/05/02/stories/2009050253040100.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.baynews.in/index.php/film-news/lakshmi-manchu%E2%80%99s-gundello-godari |title=Lakshmi Manchu's Gundello Godari! &#124; BayNews &#124; The New Voice of Vizag |publisher=Baynews.in |date=16 April 2011 |access-date=13 October 2012 |archive-date=24 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324012924/http://www.baynews.in/index.php/film-news/lakshmi-manchu%E2%80%99s-gundello-godari |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acEgnB11Tig {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012043032/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acEgnB11Tig |date=12 October 2020 }} Lakshmi Manchu Interview</ref>   After her death, he married her sister, Nirmala Devi,<ref>{{cite web|url= http://ns1.tollywoodtimes.com/en/profiles/info/Mohan-Babu-Manchu/7869it1rpc/8bcy726l61|title= Mohan Babu Manchu Personal life|publisher= TollywoodTImes|access-date= 9 October 2017|archive-date= 9 October 2017|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20171009144116/http://ns1.tollywoodtimes.com/en/profiles/info/Mohan-Babu-Manchu/7869it1rpc/8bcy726l61|url-status= live}}</ref> with whom he has a son [[Manchu Manoj]], also an actor.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chitchat with Manoj|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/chitchat-manchumanoj.html|work=idlebrain.com|access-date=24 October 2010}}</ref>
+Mohan Babu was married to Vidya Devi, with whom he has a daughter, [[Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna]], and a son, [[Manchu Vishnu]], who are both actors in the film industry.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/05/02/stories/2009050253040100.htm |title=Metro Plus Vijayawada : Probing what lies beyond star aura |date=2 May 2009 |access-date=13 October 2012 |location=Chennai, India |archive-date=28 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121028213104/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/05/02/stories/2009050253040100.htm |work=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.baynews.in/index.php/film-news/lakshmi-manchu%E2%80%99s-gundello-godari |title=Lakshmi Manchu's Gundello Godari! &#124; BayNews &#124; The New Voice of Vizag |publisher=Baynews.in |date=16 April 2011 |access-date=13 October 2012 |archive-date=24 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324012924/http://www.baynews.in/index.php/film-news/lakshmi-manchu%E2%80%99s-gundello-godari |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acEgnB11Tig {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012043032/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acEgnB11Tig |date=12 October 2020 }} Lakshmi Manchu Interview</ref> After her death, he married her younger sister, Nirmala Devi,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ns1.tollywoodtimes.com/en/profiles/info/Mohan-Babu-Manchu/7869it1rpc/8bcy726l61 |title=Mohan Babu Manchu Personal life |publisher=TollywoodTImes |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=9 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009144116/http://ns1.tollywoodtimes.com/en/profiles/info/Mohan-Babu-Manchu/7869it1rpc/8bcy726l61 |url-status=live}}</ref> with whom he has a son [[Manchu Manoj]], also an actor.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chitchat with Manoj |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/chitchat-manchumanoj.html |work=idlebrain.com |access-date=24 October 2010}}</ref>
 == Awards and nominations ==
-*In 2007, he was awarded [[Padma Shri]] for his outstanding contribution to Art and Education.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.gulte.com/movienews/41000/No-Issues-With-Padma-Shri-Mohan-Babu|title= No Issues With 'Padma Shri' Mohan Babu|date= 3 August 2015|access-date= 9 October 2017|archive-date= 9 October 2017|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20171009144311/http://www.gulte.com/movienews/41000/No-Issues-With-Padma-Shri-Mohan-Babu|url-status= live}}</ref>
+*In 2007, he was awarded [[Padma Shri]] for his contribution to Film art.<ref name="gulte.com"/>
 **[[Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South]] (2016).<ref name="auto"/>
-**[[Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)]] – ''[[Peddarayudu]]'' (1995)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mohan Babu Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Mohan Babu {{!}} Times of India Entertainment|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Mohan-Babu/awards|access-date=2021-08-19|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref>
+**[[Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)]] – ''[[Peddarayudu]]'' (1995)<ref>{{Cite news |title=Mohan Babu Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Mohan Babu {{!}} Times of India Entertainment |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Mohan-Babu/awards |access-date=2021-08-19 |newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref>
-**[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
+**National geographic award (2017) <ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/nani-and-jr-ntr-walk-away-with-top-honours-at-siima-2017/articleshow/59397205.cms |title=6th South India International Movie Awards |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=8 July 2017 |archive-date=11 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111113740/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/nani-and-jr-ntr-walk-away-with-top-honours-at-siima-2017/articleshow/59397205.cms |url-status=live}}</ref>
-**[[6th South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Special Appreciation Award]] (2017) <ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/nani-and-jr-ntr-walk-away-with-top-honours-at-siima-2017/articleshow/59397205.cms|title=6th South India International Movie Awards - Times of India|access-date=8 July 2017|archive-date=11 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111113740/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/nani-and-jr-ntr-walk-away-with-top-honours-at-siima-2017/articleshow/59397205.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
 **[[CineMAA Awards|CineMAA Award for Best Supporting Actor]] – ''[[Yamadonga]]'' (2008)
-*Honorary doctorate at the 26th convocation of the Dr. MGR University.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Tollywood/2017-10-02/Mohan-Babu-to-be-honoured-by-MGR-varsity-/330582 |title= Mohan Babu to be honoured by MGR varsity |date= 3 October 2017 |access-date= 9 October 2017 |archive-date= 11 October 2020 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20201011170623/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2017-10-02/Mohan-Babu-to-be-honoured-by-MGR-varsity/330582 |url-status= live }}</ref> in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 5 October 2017.  He has bestowed the award for his notable contribution to the Telugu film industry. Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao, who took additional charge of the governor of Tamil Nadu, presented the PhD degree to the actor. Mohan Babu, who created waves in the showbiz world with this matchless dialogue delivery, is one among few Telugu actors who received the honorary doctorate.
+*Honorary doctorate at the 26th convocation of the Dr. MGR University.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Tollywood/2017-10-02/Mohan-Babu-to-be-honoured-by-MGR-varsity-/330582 |title=Mohan Babu to be honoured by MGR varsity |date=3 October 2017 |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=11 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011170623/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2017-10-02/Mohan-Babu-to-be-honoured-by-MGR-varsity/330582 |url-status=live}}</ref> in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 5 October 2017.
-* TSR Kalaparishath honoured him with the title Natavachaspathi for his valuable contribution to the [[Telugu cinema|Tollywod]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/180916/mohan-babu-honoured-at-t-subbarami-reddy-birthday-bash.html|title=Mohan Babu honoured at T Subbarami Reddy's birthday bash|date=18 September 2016|via=DeccanChronicle|access-date=9 October 2017|archive-date=9 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009145704/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/180916/mohan-babu-honoured-at-t-subbarami-reddy-birthday-bash.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
+* TSR Kalaparishath honoured him with the title Natavachaspathi for his valuable contribution to the [[Telugu cinema]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/180916/mohan-babu-honoured-at-t-subbarami-reddy-birthday-bash.html |title=Mohan Babu honoured at T Subbarami Reddy's birthday bash |date=18 September 2016 |via=DeccanChronicle |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=9 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009145704/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/180916/mohan-babu-honoured-at-t-subbarami-reddy-birthday-bash.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
-* The Glory of India International Award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://royalchowdarys.wikifoundry.com/page/Collection+King+Mohan+Babu|title=Collection King Mohan Babu: The Glory of India International Award|via=RoyalChowdarys|access-date=9 October 2017|archive-date=20 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170320093001/http://royalchowdarys.wikifoundry.com/page/Collection+King+Mohan+Babu|url-status=live}}</ref>
+* The Glory of India International Award.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://royalchowdarys.wikifoundry.com/page/Collection+King+Mohan+Babu |title=Collection King Mohan Babu: The Glory of India International Award |via=RoyalChowdarys |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=20 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170320093001/http://royalchowdarys.wikifoundry.com/page/Collection+King+Mohan+Babu |url-status=live}}</ref>
-* Special Appreciation Award from [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA]] in 2017 at [[6th South Indian International Movie Awards]].
+*'Viswa Nata Sarvabhouma'<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/balakrishna-honour-mohan-babu-title-viswa-nata-sarvabhouma-release-gayatri-song-jai-hanuma-757264 |title='Viswa Nata Sarvabhouma' Conferred on Veteran Actor Dr. Mohan Babu |work=International Business Times |via=ibtimes.co.in |date=17 January 2018 |access-date=18 January 2018 |archive-date=18 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118023907/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/balakrishna-honour-mohan-babu-title-viswa-nata-sarvabhouma-release-gayatri-song-jai-hanuma-757264 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telugusquare.com/mohan-babu-awarded-viswa-nata-sarvabhouma/ |title=Mohan Babu Awarded Viswa Nata Sarvabhouma |publisher=TeluguSquare |via=telugusquare.com |access-date=18 January 2018 |archive-date=19 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119134945/http://www.telugusquare.com/mohan-babu-awarded-viswa-nata-sarvabhouma/ |url-status=live}}</ref> title at [[Shilpakala Vedika]] in Hyderabad by Former Union Minister and filmmaker [[T. Subbarami Reddy]].
-*‘Viswa Nata Sarvabhouma’<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.ibtimes.co.in/balakrishna-honour-mohan-babu-title-viswa-nata-sarvabhouma-release-gayatri-song-jai-hanuma-757264|title= 'Viswa Nata Sarvabhouma' Conferred on Veteran Actor Dr. Mohan Babu|publisher= International Business Times|via= ibtimes.co.in|date= 17 January 2018|access-date= 18 January 2018|archive-date= 18 January 2018|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180118023907/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/balakrishna-honour-mohan-babu-title-viswa-nata-sarvabhouma-release-gayatri-song-jai-hanuma-757264|url-status= live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telugusquare.com/mohan-babu-awarded-viswa-nata-sarvabhouma/|title=Mohan Babu Awarded Viswa Nata Sarvabhouma|publisher=TeluguSquare|via=telugusquare.com|access-date=18 January 2018|archive-date=19 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119134945/http://www.telugusquare.com/mohan-babu-awarded-viswa-nata-sarvabhouma/|url-status=live}}</ref> title at [[Shilpakala Vedika]] in Hyderabad by Former Union Minister and filmmaker [[T. Subbarami Reddy]]. The ceremony, which was held on 17 January 2018, was organized by TSR Kakatiya Lalitha Kala Parishath. T Subbarami Reddy presented him a citation, shawl, and Saraswati Veena, and Bracelet Kankanam.
 ===Dialogue Book===
-As he completed 40 years in the film industry, the actor's popular dialogues were compiled in a book, named "Dialogue Book",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ragalahari.com/localevents/91491/mohan-babu-dialogue-book-launch-in-london.aspx|title=Mohan Babu Dialogue Book Launch in London|via=Ragalahari|access-date=9 October 2017|archive-date=9 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009193940/http://www.ragalahari.com/localevents/91491/mohan-babu-dialogue-book-launch-in-london.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref> which was launched in the House of Commons, British Parliament, on 11 May 2016. This book launch event was hosted by Asian Lite, in association with [[Bob Blackman (politician)|Bob Blackman]], Member of Parliament. This was the first time that a Telugu film personality got honoured in the House of Commons, British Parliament.
+As he completed 50 years in the film industry,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rachavelpula |first=Kausalya |date=2024-11-21 |title=Mohan Babu: Half a Century of Cinematic Brilliance and Unwavering Legacy |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/mohan-babu-half-a-century-of-cinematic-brilliance-and-unwavering-legacy-923418 |access-date=2025-10-29 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref> the actor's popular dialogues were compiled in a book, named "Dialogue King".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ragalahari.com/localevents/91491/mohan-babu-dialogue-book-launch-in-london.aspx |title=Mohan Babu Dialogue Book Launch in London |via=Ragalahari |access-date=9 October 2017 |archive-date=9 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171009193940/http://www.ragalahari.com/localevents/91491/mohan-babu-dialogue-book-launch-in-london.aspx |url-status=live}}</ref>
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-{{reflist}}<ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mohan-babu-rajinikanths-pedarayudu-celebrates-25-years/article31832706.ece Mohan Babu, Rajinikanth’s ‘Pedarayudu’ celebrates 25 years]</ref>
+{{reflist}}<ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mohan-babu-rajinikanths-pedarayudu-celebrates-25-years/article31832706.ece Mohan Babu, Rajinikanth's 'Pedarayudu' celebrates 25 years]</ref>
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v t e Recipients of Padma Shri in Art
1950s	Omkarnath Thakur (1955) Sthanam Narasimha Rao (1956) Sudhir Khastgir (1957) Dwaram Venkataswamy Naidu (1957) Debaki Bose (1958) Shambhu Maharaj (1958) Nargis (1958) Satyajit Ray (1958) Devika Rani (1958)
1960s	Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar (1961) Bismillah Khan (1961) Raghunath Krishna Phadke (1961) Ashok Kumar (1962) Mehboob Khan (1963) Melville de Mellow (1963) Vinayak Pandurang Karmarkar (1964) Adi Pherozeshah Marzban (1964) P. C. Sorcar (1964) Guru Kunchu Kurup (1965) V. Nagaiah (1965) Ravishankar Raval (1965) Mrinalini Sarabhai (1965) Sivaji Ganesan (1966) M. F. Husain (1966) Sumitra Charat Ram (1966) P. Bhanumathi (1966) Daji Bhatawadekar (1967) Vasant Desai (1967) Siddheshwari Devi (1967) Mohammed Rafi (1967) Sashadhar Mukherjee (1967) Vinjamuri Venkata Lakshmi Narasimha Rao (1967) M. R. Acharekar (1968) Begum Akhtar (1968) Sharan Rani Backliwal (1968) Nikhil Banerjee (1968) Sunil Dutt (1968) Durga Khote (1968) Yamini Krishnamurthy (1968) Shankar–Jaikishan (1968) Ayodhya Prasad (1968) Akkineni Nageswara Rao (1968) N. T. Rama Rao (1968) Devi Lal Samar (1968) Vyjayanthimala (1968) Khwaja Ahmad Abbas (1969) David Abraham Cheulkar (1969) Narayan Shridhar Bendre (1969) S. D. Burman (1969) B. Saroja Devi (1969) Indrani Rahman (1969) Balraj Sahni (1969) S. N. Swamy (artist) (1969)
1970s	Sukumar Bose (1970) Prem Dhawan (1970) Ratna Fabri (1970) Gemini Ganesan (1970) Ritwik Ghatak (1970) Damayanti Joshi (1970) Abdul Halim Jaffer Khan (1970) Karl Jamshed Khandalavala (1970) Madhaviah Krishnan (1970) Rajendra Kumar (1970) Pankaj Mullick (1970) Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair (1970) Relangi (1970) Gummadi (1970) Vijay Raghav Rao (1970) V. Satyanarayana Sarma (1970) Maisnam Amubi Singh (1970) K. B. Sundarambal (1970) Avinash Vyas (1970) M. Balamuralikrishna (1971) Sankho Chaudhuri (1971) Manna Dey (1971) Tripti Mitra (1971) Vazhenkada Kunchu Nair (1971) Chenganoor Raman Pillai (1971) K. N. Dandayudhapani Pillai (1971) Shanta Rao (1971) Ravi (music director) (1971) Siyaram Tiwari (musician) (1971) Chiranjeet Chakraborty (1972) Girija Devi (1972) Vasudeo S. Gaitonde (1972) Sunil Janah (1972) Lalgudi Jayaraman (1972) Bhimsen Joshi (1972) Mahendra Kapoor (1972) Ram Kumar (artist) (1972) Hrishikesh Mukherjee (1972) Vazhuvoor Ramaiah Pillai (1972) Samta Prasad (1972) M. K. Radha (1972) Raghu Rai (1972) Krishna Reddy (1972) Waheeda Rehman (1972) Juthika Roy (1972) Suchitra Sen (1972) Gubbi Veeranna (1972) Sitara Devi (1973) T. N. Krishnan (1973) Kishan Maharaj (1973) Ramanathapuram C. S. Murugabhoopathy (1973) Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair (1973) Uma Sharma (1973) S. G. Thakur Singh (1973) Pushkar Bhan (1974) Mani Madhava Chakyar (1974) Bindhyabasini Devi (1974) Naina Devi (1974) Girish Karnad (1974) Shriram Lagoo (1974) Kelucharan Mohapatra (1974) Nutan (1974) M. D. Ramanathan (1974) Som Nath Sadhu (1974) Emani Sankara Sastry (1974) Kripal Singh Shekhawat (1974) Manik Varma (1974) M. S. Gopalakrishnan (1975) Jasraj (1975) Amjad Ali Khan (1975) Gopi Krishna (1975) Sanjukta Panigrahi (1975) Basavaraj Rajguru (1975) Kalyanam Raghuramaiah (1975) M. S. Sathyu (1975) K. G. Subramanyan (1975) Gitchandra Tongbra (1975) K. J. Yesudas (1975) Shyam Benegal (1976) Raghunath Mohapatra (1976) Ram Narayan (1976) K. V. Narayanaswamy (1976) R. Nagendra Rao (1976) S. Somasundaram (1976) Parween Sultana (1976) Dhanraj Bhagat (1977) Bhupen Hazarika (1977) Sheik Chinna Moulana (1977) Alla Rakha (1977) Jehangir Sabavala (1977) Ghulam Rasool Santosh (1977)
1980s	B. V. Karanth (1981) Namagiripettai Krishnan (1981) Gambhir Singh Mura (1981) Dashrath Patel (1981) S. H. Raza (1981) Padma Subrahmanyam (1981) Allah Jilai Bai (1982) Ammannur Madhava Chakyar (1982) Jabbar Patel (1982) Virendra Prabhakar (1982) Gautam Vaghela (1982) Sirkazhi Govindarajan (1983) Gautam Vaghela (1982) Sirkazhi Govindarajan (1983) Sharafat Hussain Khan (1983) Nepal Mahato (1983) Handel Manuel (1983) Gulam Mohammed Sheikh (1983) Raghubir Singh (1983) Sobha Singh (1983) Habib Tanvir (1983) Ganga Devi (1984) Amitabh Bachchan (1984) Purushottam Das (1984) Adoor Gopalakrishnan (1984) Bhupen Khakhar (1984) Ben Kingsley (1984) Vinay Chandra Maudgalya (1984) Roshan Kumari (1984) Mavelikara Krishnankutty Nair (1984) N. Rajam (1984) Raja and Radha Reddy (1984) Nek Chand (1984) Ram Gopal Vijayvargiya (1984) Shanti Dave (1985) Asa Singh Mastana (1985) Laxman Pai (1985) Smita Patil (1985) Palghat R. Raghu (1985) Naseeruddin Shah (1985) Shankar Bapu Apegaonkar (1986) Kanika Banerjee (1986) Subrata Mitra (1986) Rajkumar Singhajit Singh (1986) Hisam-ud-din Usta (1986) K. Balachander (1987) Kumudini Lakhia (1987) Vijaya Mehta (1987) N. Ramani (1987) Aparna Sen (1987) Naresh Sohal (1987) Jitendra Abhisheki (1988) Shabana Azmi (1988) Teejan Bai (1988) Bikash Bhattacharjee (1988) Zakir Hussain (1988) Chindodi Leela (1988) Sudharani Raghupathy (1988) Sudarshan Sahoo (1988) Kudrat Singh (1988) Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman (1988) Jitendra Abhisheki (1988) Adyar K. Lakshman (1989) Haku Shah (1989) L. Subramaniam (1989) Ratan Thiyam (1989) Upendra Trivedi (1989)
1990s	Mohan Agashe (1990) G. Aravindan (1990) Prabha Atre (1990) Asgari Bai (1990) Gulab Bai (1990) Balwantrai Bhatt (1990) Diwaliben Bhil (1990) Raj Bisaria (1990) S. M. Ganapathy (1990) Kamal Haasan (1990) Bishamber Khanna (1990) Krishen Khanna (1990) Allu Ramalingaiah (1990) Tarun Majumdar (1990) Madhavi Mudgal (1990) Om Puri (1990) Kanak Rele (1990) Leela Samson (1990) Maharajapuram Santhanam (1990) Kapila Vatsyayan (1990) Ranbir Singh Bisht (1991) Bharat Gopy (1991) Ghulam Mustafa Khan (1991) Hafeez Ahmed Khan (1991) Shanno Khurana (1991) Pratima Barua Pandey (1991) Manu Parekh (1991) Shivkumar Sharma (1991) Gurcharan Singh (painter) (1991) Sharda Sinha (1991) Alarmel Valli (1991) Jaya Bachchan (1992) Pankaj Charan Das (1992) Biren De (1992) Srirangam Gopalaratnam (1992) Sabri Khan (1992) Sunita Kohli (1992) Madurai N. Krishnan (1992) Manoj Kumar (1992) Meera Mukherjee (1992) Asha Parekh (1992) Nataraja Ramakrishna (1992) Bhagaban Sahu (1992) Anandji Virji Shah (1992) Kalyanji Virji Shah (1992) Sundari K. Shridharani (1992) Tapan Sinha (1992) Muthiah Sthapati (1992) K. Viswanath (1992) Chitra Visweswaran (1992) Dipali Barthakur (1998) Mammootty (1998) Kunja Bihari Meher (1998) Shahir Krishnarao Sable (1998) Zohra Sehgal (1998) K. Ibomcha Sharma (1998) U. Srinivas (1998) Javed Akhtar (1999) Saryu Doshi (1999) Sulochana Latkar (1999) Sumati Mutatkar (1999) Shobha Deepak Singh (1999) Jagmohan Sursagar (1999) Ram V. Sutar (1999)
2000s	Kanhai Chitrakar (2000) Shekhar Kapur (2000) Hema Malini (2000) Anjolie Ela Menon (2000) Shubha Mudgal (2000) Alyque Padamsee (2000) A. R. Rahman (2000) Ramanand Sagar (2000) S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (2001) Aamir Raza Husain (2001) Padmaja Phenany Joglekar (2001) Mohammed Tayab Khan (2001) Sunil Kothari (2001) Nerella Venu Madhav (2001) Mohanlal (2001) Shobha Naidu (2001) D. V. S. Raju (2001) Avadhanam Sita Raman (2001) Siramdasu Venkata Rama Rao (2001) Thota Tharani (2001) W. D. Amaradeva (2002) Raj Begum (2002) Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (2002) Pushpa Bhuyan (2002) Rajan Devadas (2002) Darshana Jhaveri (2002) Abdul Latif Khan (2002) Mani Krishnaswami (2002) Fazal Mohammad (2002) Manorama (Tamil actress) (2002) Govind Nihalani (2002) Mani Ratnam (2002) Kiran Segal (2002) Navaneetham Padmanabha Seshadri (2002) Saroja Vaidyanathan (2002) T. H. Vinayakram (2002) Jahnu Barua (2003) Danny Denzongpa (2003) Kshetrimayum Ongbi Thouranisabi Devi (2003) Rita Ganguly (2003) Ranjana Gauhar (2003) Sadashiv Vasantrao Gorakshkar (2003) Rakhee Gulzar (2003) Nemi Chandra Jain (2003) O. P. Jain (2003) Aamir Khan (2003) Shafaat Ahmed Khan (2003) T. M. Soundararajan (2003) Sukumari (2003) Satish Vyas (2003) Bharathiraja (2004) Maguni Charan Das (2004) Manoranjan Das (2004) D. K. Datar (2004) Kadri Gopalnath (2004) Hariharan (singer) (2004) Purshottam Das Jalota (2004) Krishn Kanhai (2004) Heisnam Kanhailal (2004) Anupam Kher (2004) Sikkil Sisters – Kunjumani & Neela (2004) Keezhpadam Kumaran Nair (2004) Sudha Ragunathan (2004) Haridwaramangalam A. K. Palanivel (2004) Veernala Jayarama Rao (2004) Bharati Shivaji (2004) Singh Bandhu (2004) Bhajan Sopori (2004) Neyyattinkara Vasudevan (2004) Muzaffar Ali (2005) Shameem Dev Azad (2005) M. Boyer (2005) K. S. Chithra (2005) Yumlembam Gambhini Devi (2005) Shah Rukh Khan (2005) Ghulam Sadiq Khan (2005) Kavita Krishnamurti (2005) Chaturbhuj Meher (2005) Kumkum Mohanty (2005) Punaram Nishad (2005) Kedar Nath Sahoo (2005) Sougaijam Thanil Singh (2005) Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan (2005) Komala Varadan (2005) Wadali Brothers (2005) Ileana Citaristi (2006) Mehmood Dhaulpuri (2006) Shree Lal Joshi (2006) Surinder Kaur (2006) Rashid Khan (musician) (2006) Vasundhara Komkali (2006) Yashodhar Mathpal (2006) Madhup Mudgal (2006) Kavungal Chathunni Panicker (2006) Shyama Charan Pati (2006) Gayatri Sankaran (2006) Prasad Sawkar (2006) Aribam Syam Sharma (2006) Shobana (2006) Kanaka Srinivasan (2006) Pankaj Udhas (2006) Mohan Babu (2007) Geeta Chandran (2007) Astad Deboo (2007) Neelamani Devi (2007) Remo Fernandes (2007) P. Gopinathan (2007) Pushpa Hans (2007) Shanti Hiranand (2007) Ananda Shankar Jayant (2007) Govardan Kumari (2007) Sonam Tshering Lepcha (2007) Balachandra Menon (2007) Shashikala (2007) Gajendra Narayan Singh (2007) Thingbaijam Babu Singh (2007) Pannuru Sripathy (2007) Valayapatti A. R. Subramaniam (2007) Waman Thakre (2007) P. R. Thilagam (2007) Tom Alter (2008) Moozhikkulam Kochukuttan Chakyar (2008) Jonnalagadda Gurappa Chetty (2008) Meenakshi Chitharanjan (2008) Madhuri Dixit (2008) Kekoo Gandhy (2008) Helen Giri Syiem (2008) Jatin Goswami (2008) Hans Raj Hans (2008) Sabitri Heisnam (2008) Gokulotsavji Maharaj (2008) P. K. Narayanan Nambiar (2008) Gennadi Mikhailovich Pechinkov (2008) Gangadhar Pradhan (2008) M. Night Shyamalan (2008) Sirkazhi G. Sivachidambaram (2008) Jawahar Wattal (2008) Ameena Ahmad Ahuja (2009) Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (2009) Hemi Bawa (2009) Brahmanandam (2009) Devayani (dancer) (2009) Suresh Dutta (2009) Kalamandalam Gopi (2009) Niranjan Goswami (2009) Geeta Kapur (2009) Nirmal Singh Khalsa (2009) Hashmat Ullah Khan (2009) Helen (2009) S. Krishnaswamy (2009) Akshay Kumar (2009) Iravatham Mahadevan (2009) Hridaynath Mangeshkar (2009) Penaz Masani (2009) Shaoli Mitra (2009) Udit Narayan (2009) Govind Ram Nirmalkar (2009) Leela Omchery (2009) Pratapaditya Pal (2009) Aruna Sairam (2009) Mattannoor Sankarankutty (2009) Kumar Sanu (2009) Kiran Seth (2009) Gurumayum Gourakishor Sharma (2009) Skendrowell Syiemlieh (2009) Thilakan (2009) K. P. Udayabhanu (2009) Vivek (actor) (2009)
2010s	Gul Bardhan (2010) Carmel Berkson (2010) Wasifuddin Dagar (2010) Haobam Ongbi Ngangbi Devi (2010) Nemai Ghosh (2010) Sumitra Guha (2010) Ulhas Kashalkar (2010) Saif Ali Khan (2010) Mukund Lath (2010) Ram Dayal Munda (2010) Arundathi Nag (2010) Raghunath Panigrahi (2010) Resul Pookutty (2010) Arjun Prajapati (2010) Rajkumar Achouba Singh (2010) Shobha Raju (2010) Mayadhar Raut (2010) Rekha (2010) Ajoy Chakrabarty (2011) Neelam Mansingh Chowdhry (2011) Makar Dhwaja Darogha (2011) Mahasundari Devi (2011) Gajam Govardhana (2011) Sunayana Hazarilal (2011) S. R. Janakiraman (2011) Jayaram (2011) Kajol (2011) Shaji N. Karun (2011) Girish Kasaravalli (2011) Irrfan Khan (2011) Tabu (2011) Kalamandalam Kshemavathy (2011) Peruvanam Kuttan Marar (2011) Jivya Soma Mashe (2011) Dadi Pudumjee (2011) M. K. Saroja (2011) Khangembam Mangi Singh (2011) Prahlad Tipanya (2011) Usha Uthup (2011) Satish Alekar (2012) Satish Alekar (2012) Vanraj Bhatia (2012) Nameirakpam Ibemni Devi (2012) Gopal Prasad Dubey (2012) Gundecha Brothers (2012) Chittani Ramachandra Hegde (2012) Anup Jalota (2012) Moti Lal Kemmu (2012) Shahid Parvez (2012) Mohanlal Chaturbhuj Kumhar (2012) Sakar Khan (2012) Joy Michael (2012) Minati Mishra (2012) Na Muthuswamy (2012) R. Nagarathnamma (2012) Kalamandalam Sivan Namboodiri (2012) Priyadarshan (2012) Priyadarshan (2012) Vijay Sharma (2012) Laila Tyabji (2012) Yamunabai Waikar (2012) S. Shakir Ali (2013) Gajam Anjaiah (2013) Bapu (2013) Pablo Bartholomew (2013) Purna Das Baul Samrat (2013) G. C. D. Bharti (2013) Apurba Kishore Bir (2013) Ghanakanta Bora (2013) B. Jayashree (2013) Hildamit Lepcha (2013) Madhu (actor) (2013) Sudha Malhotra (2013) Kailash Chandra Meher (2013) Brahmdeo Ram Pandit (2013) Nana Patekar (2013) Rekandar Nageswara Rao (2013) Ghulam Mohammad Saznawaz (2013) Jaymala Shiledar (2013) Ramesh Sippy (2013) Sridevi (2013) Suresh Talwalkar (2013) Mahrukh Tarapor (2013) Balwant Thakur (2013) Rajendra Tikku (2013) Mohammad Ali Baig (2014) Vidya Balan (2014) Musafir Ram Bhardwaj (2014) Sabitri Chatterjee (2014) Biman Bihari Das (2014) Sunil Das (2014) Elam Endira Devi (2014) Supriya Devi (2014) Vijay Ghate (2014) Nayana Apte Joshi (2014) Elam Endira Devi (2014) Supriya Devi (2014) Vijay Ghate (2014) Nayana Apte Joshi (2014) Rani Karnaa (2014) Bansi Kaul (2014) Moinuddin Khan (musician) (2014) Geeta Mahalik (2014) Paresh Maity (2014) Ram Mohan (2014) Sudarsan Pattnaik (2014) Paresh Rawal (2014) Kalamandalam Satyabhama (2014) Anuj Sharma (actor) (2014) Santosh Sivan (2014) Sooni Taraporevala (2014) Naresh Bedi (2015) Sanjay Leela Bhansali (2015) Rahul Jain (2015) Ravindra Jain (2015) Prasoon Joshi (2015) A. Kanyakumari (2015) Prafulla Kar (2015) Tripti Mukherjee (2015) Neil Nongkynrih (2015) Kota Srinivasa Rao (2015) Shekhar Sen (2015) Pran Kumar Sharma (2015) Mahesh Raj Soni (2015) Malini Awasthi (2016) Madhur Bhandarkar (2016) Tulsidas Borkar (2016) Mamta Chandrakar (2016) Ajay Devgn (2016) Bhikhudan Gadhvi (2016) Laxma Goud (2016) Saeed Jaffrey (2016) Venkatesh Kumar (2016) Naresh Chander Lal (2016) Bhalchandra Dattatray Mondhe (2016) Nila Madhab Panda (2016) Michael Postel (2016) Pratibha Prahlad (2016) Gulabo Sapera (2016) Prakash Chand Surana (2016) Basanti Bisht (2017) Baua Devi (2017) Jitendra Haripal (2017) Kailash Kher (2017) Sadhu Meher (2017) Aruna Mohanty (2017) T. K. Murthy (2017) Mukund Nayak (2017) Anuradha Paudwal (2017) Parassala B. Ponnammal (2017) Bharathi Vishnuvardhan (2017) Doddarange Gowda (2018) Manoj Joshi (actor) (2018) Pran Kishore Kaul (2018) Vijay Kichlu (2018) Pravakara Maharana (2018) Sisir Mishra (2018) Vijayalakshmi Navaneethakrishnan (2018) Gobardhan Panika (2018) R. Sathyanarayana (2018) Bhajju Shyam (2018) Ibrahim Sutar (2018) Rudrapatnam Brothers (2018) Manoj Bajpayee (2019) Pritam Bhartwan (2019) Jyoti Bhatt (2019) Swapan Chaudhuri (2019) Dinyar Contractor (2019) Thanga Darlong (2019) Prabhu Deva (2019) Godawari Dutta (2019) Joravarsinh Jadav (2019) Fayaz Ahmad Jan (2019) K. G. Jayan (2019) Waman Kendre (2019) Kader Khan (2019) Abdul Gafur Khatri (2019) Shankar Mahadevan (2019) Narthaki Nataraj (2019) Milena Salvini (2019) Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry (2019) Rajeev Taranath (2019) Hiralal Yadav (2019)
2020s	Shashadhar Acharya (2020) Rajeshwar Acharya (2019) Indira P. P. Bora (2020) Bombay Sisters (2020) Vajira Chitrasena (2020) Puru Dadheech (2020) Madhu Mansuri Hasmukh (2020) Sarita Joshi (2020) Kangana Ranaut (2020) Ramzan Khan (2020) Manilal Nag (2020) Dalavai Chalapathi Rao (2020) Adnan Sami (2020) Suresh Wadkar (2020) Bombay Jayashri (2021) KC Sivasankaran (2021) Rewben Mashangva (2021) Sanjida Khatun (2021) Annavarapu Rama Swamy (2021) Nidumolu Sumathi (2021)

v t e Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South
1983–1989	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (1983) Sowcar Janaki (1984) Sivaji Ganesan (1985) Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair (1986) Bhanumathi Ramakrishna (1987) Akkineni Nageswara Rao (1988) Ilaiyaraaja (1989)
1990–1999	Padmini (1990) M. T. Vasudevan Nair (1991) L. V. Prasad (1992) Gemini Ganesan (1993) K. Balachander, K. Viswanath, B. Saroja Devi, Madhu, Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Soumitra Chatterjee (1994) Nagesh & Manorama (1995) Krishna & Sharada (1996) Nedumudi Venu & S. Janaki (1997) Allu Rama Lingaiah & Lakshmi (1998) Pandari Bai & Mugur Sundar (1999) D. Ramanaidu & Sheela (2000)
2001–2010	M. S. Viswanathan & Dasari Narayana Rao (2001) Kovelamudi Raghavendra Rao & Vishnuvardhan (2002) K. J. Yesudas & Vijayashanti (2003) K. R. Vijaya & Ramoji Rao (2004) Thilakan & Sukumari (2005) Krishnam Raju & P. Susheela (2006) Sivakumar & Jaya Prada (2007) Veturi Sundararama Murthy (2008) Ambareesh & KPAC Lalitha (2009) Chiranjeevi & Jayasudha (2010)
2011–present	S. P. Muthuraman & Seema (2011) Bapu & Vani Jairam (2012) Balu Mahendra & Jayabharathi (2013) I. V. Sasi & Raadhika (2014) Mohan Babu (2015) Vijaya Nirmala (2016) Kaikala Satyanarayana (2017)

v t e Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Actor
1972–1990	N. T. Rama Rao (1972) Akkineni Nageswara Rao (1973) Sobhan Babu (1974) Sobhan Babu (1975) Sobhan Babu (1976) Krishnam Raju (1977) Chandra Mohan (1978) Sobhan Babu (1979) Somayajulu (1980) Kamal Haasan (1981) Chiranjeevi (1982) Kamal Haasan (1983) Krishnam Raju (1984) Chiranjeevi (1985) Krishnam Raju (1986) Akkineni Nageswara Rao (1987) Krishnam Raju (1988) Kamal Haasan (1989) Rajasekhar (1990)
1991–2010	Akkineni Nageswara Rao (1991) Chiranjeevi (1992) Chiranjeevi (1993) Rajasekhar (1994) Mohan Babu (1995) Venkatesh (1996) Nagarjuna (1997) Venkatesh (1998) Chiranjeevi (1999) Venkatesh (2000) Uday Kiran (2001) Chiranjeevi (2002) Mahesh Babu (2003) Chiranjeevi (2004) Siddharth (2005) Mahesh Babu (2006) N. T. Rama Rao Jr. (2007) Allu Arjun (2008) Ram Charan (2009) Allu Arjun (2010)
2011–present	Mahesh Babu (2011) Pawan Kalyan (2012) Mahesh Babu (2013) Allu Arjun (2014) Mahesh Babu (2015) N. T. Rama Rao Jr. (2016) Vijay Deverakonda (2017) Ram Charan (2018)

Mohan Babu
Mohan Babu in 2024

Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
In office 18 April 1995 – 2 April 2000
Preceded by	Majji Tulasi Das
Succeeded by	Vanga Geetha
Constituency	Andhra Pradesh

Personal details
Born	Manchu Bhakthavatsalam Naidu (1952-03-19) 19 March 1952 (age 74)^[1] Modhugulapalem, Tirupati, Madras Presidency, British Raj (present-day Andhra Pradesh, India)
Other political affiliations	Telugu Desam Party
Spouse(s)	Vidya Devi ( died) Nirmala Devi
Children	Lakshmi Vishnu Manoj
Alma mater	Madras Film Institute YMCA College of Physical Education
Occupation	Actor Film producer Educationist Businessman