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| birth_name = Ammanath Babu Chandran | | birth_name = Ammanath Babu Chandran | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1963| | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1963|08|11}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Irinjalakuda]], [[Thrissur]], [[Kerala]], India | | birth_place = [[Irinjalakuda]], [[Thrissur district|Thrissur]], [[Kerala]], India | ||
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'''Ammanath Babu Chandran''' (born 11 August 1963), better known by his [[stage name]] '''Edavela Babu''', is an Indian actor who appears in [[Malayalam cinema]]. He made his acting debut in 1982 with ''[[Idavela]]'', from which he got his stage name.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Here's why Edavela Babu is still unmarried|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2020/11/12/edavela-babu-reveals-why-he-is-unmarried.html|access-date=2021-06-16|website=OnManorama}}</ref> Since then, he has worked in over 200 films. Babu | '''Ammanath Babu Chandran''' (born 11 August 1963), better known by his [[stage name]] '''Edavela Babu''', is an Indian actor who appears in the [[Malayalam cinema]]. He made his acting debut in 1982 with ''[[Idavela]]'', from which he got his stage name.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Here's why Edavela Babu is still unmarried|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2020/11/12/edavela-babu-reveals-why-he-is-unmarried.html|access-date=2021-06-16|website=OnManorama}}</ref> Since then, he has worked in over 200 films. Babu has served as general secretary of [[Association of Malayalam Movie Artists]] (AMMA).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mohanlal-amma-cannot-investigate-any-oral-complaints-edavela-babu/articleshow/64930188.cms|title= AMMA cannot investigate oral complaints: Edavela Babu|author= Anjana George|date=10 July 2018|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=10 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Malayalam actress Minu Muneer claims she faced sexual abuse from 4 Mollywood heavyweights |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/former-actress-minu-muneer-accuses-4-malayalam-heavyweights-of-sexual-abuse/articleshow/112799175.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-08-26 |newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref> Currently, he is a part of the [[Indian National Congress]] political party. | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life and education== | ||
Babu was born on 11 August 1963 to Raman and Shantha at [[Irinjalakuda]] in [[Thrissur district]] of [[Kerala]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=411030&u=|title = 'I was referring to actress' character that died in Twenty 20, yet to receive Parvathy's resignation letter': Edavela Babu}}</ref> He completed his schooling from Govt. Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Irinjalakuda. He was graduated in Commerce from the [[Christ College, Irinjalakuda]]. He is also a postgraduate in Commerce.<ref>{{cite web |title=Edavela Babu |url=https://www.edavelababu.com/Profiles.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071205183726/http://www.edavelababu.com/Profiles.htm |url-status=usurped |archive-date=5 December 2007 |website=www.edavelababu.com}}</ref> | |||
===Sexual Assault case=== | |||
Edavela Babu was arrested after a round of questioning by the Special Investigation Team in a case of sexual abuse against him based on a complaint of a former actress, but released on bail.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Malayalam actor Edavela Babu arrested in sexual assault case, later released on bail |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-malayalam-actor-edavela-babu-arrested-in-sexual-assault-case-later-released-on-bail-3109782 |access-date=2024-09-26 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-25 |title=Malayalam actor Edavela Babu held for rape, released on bail |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/malayalam-actor-edavela-babu-arrested-on-rape-charges-9587318/ |access-date=2024-09-26 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Actor 'Edavela' Babu held, released on bail for sexual assault; weird food habits prove costly for Siddique |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/kerala/actor-idavela-babu-arrested-in-actress-assault-case-released-on-bail-3206074 |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> | |||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
===Films=== | ===Films=== | ||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
|- | |||
! Year !! Title !! Role !! class="unsortable" | Notes | |||
|- | |||
| 1982 || ''[[Idavela]]'' || Ravi || | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=2 | 1985 || ''[[Puli Varunne Puli]]'' || Babu || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''Ayanum'' || Lizy's Brother || | |||
|- | |||
| 1986 || ''[[Neram Pularumbol]]'' || || | |||
|- | |||
| 1987 || ''Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu'' || Babu || | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=2 | 1989 || ''[[Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal]]'' || Suresh || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[The News (1989 film)|The News]]'' || Albert || | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=3 | 1991 || ''[[Meena Bazaar]]'' || Anil || Hindi film | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Ganamela]]'' || Babu || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Ottayal Pattalam]]'' || || | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=4 | 1992 || ''[[Ennodishtam Koodamo]]'' || || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Kasarkode Khaderbai]]'' || || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Thalasthanam]]'' || || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Aayushkalam]]'' || Gopi || | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=5 | 1993 || ''Agnishalabhangal'' || || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''Kulapathy'' || || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Ghazal (1993 film)|Ghazal]]'' || Nambeesan kutty || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Samagamam]]'' || Babu || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Oru Kadankatha Pole]]'' || Unni || | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=2 | 1994 || ''[[Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu]]'' || || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''Cabinet'' || Sudhakaran || | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=3 | 1995 || ''Keerthanam'' || || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Mazhavilkoodaram]]'' || Supru || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Samudhayam]]'' || || | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=6 | 1996 || ''K. L. 7/95 Ernakulam North'' || Babu || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''Hitlist'' || Murali || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''Ishtamanu Nooru Vattam'' || || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Hitler (1996 film)|Hitler]]'' || Chandru || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''Mookkilla Rajyathu Murimookkan Rajavu'' || Rahul || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''Mimics Super 1000'' || Babu || | |||
|- | |||
| 1997 || ''[[The Good Boys]]'' || Susheelan || | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=2 | 1998 || ''Gloria Fernandez From USA'' || || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''Mayajalam'' || Vishwan || | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=3 | 1999 || ''[[Aakasha Ganga]]'' || Ravi || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Pranaya Nilavu]]'' || || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''Auto Brothers'' || || | |||
|- | |||
| 2000 || ''Priyankari'' || || | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=3 | 2003 || ''[[Chronic Bachelor]]'' || 'Kuruvi' Kuruvilla || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''Kalavarkey'' || Vishnu || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Pattalam (2003 film)|Pattalam]]'' || Krishna Panikkar || | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=2 | 2004 || ''Masanagudi Mannadiyar Speaking'' || || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''Nirappakittu'' || || | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=3 | 2005 || ''[[Naran (film)|Naran]]'' || Paramu || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Boyy Friennd]]'' || Arumukhan || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Udayon]]'' || Itti || | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=2 | 2006 || ''[[Pachakkuthira]]'' || Subair - Travel Agent || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Lion (2006 film)|Lion]]'' || Pathrose || | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=2 | 2008 || ''[[Twenty:20 (film)|Twenty:20]]'' || Josuttan || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[De Ingottu Nokkiye]]'' || || | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=2 | 2009 || ''[[Swantham Lekhakan]]'' || Bijuraj || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Evidam Swargamanu]]'' || Peethambaran || | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=2 | 2010 || ''Brahmasthram'' || A B P || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Pranchiyettan & the Saint]]'' || Yusuf || | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=3 | 2012 || ''[[Father's Day (2012 film)|Father's Day]]'' || Abeed Ali || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Da Thadiya]]'' || Jose Prakash || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Friday (2012 film)|Friday]]'' || || | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=5 | 2013 || ''[[Isaac Newton S/O Philipose]]'' || Sexton || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty]]'' || Himself || Cameo | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Tourist Home]]'' || Chackochan || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Ithu Pathiramanal]]'' || || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Punyalan Agarbattis]]'' || K. C. Mathews || | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=3 | 2014 || ''[[How Old Are You? (film)|How Old Are You?]]'' || Bhaskaran, Superintendent || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Avatharam (2014 Malayalam film)|Avatharam]]'' || Babu || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Ormayundo Ee Mukham]]'' || Hema's Father || | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=4 | 2015 || ''[[She Taxi (film)|She Taxi]]'' || || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Love 24x7]]'' || || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Mili (2015 film)|Mili]]'' || School Manager || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Chirakodinja Kinavukal]]'' || Thayyalkaran's Friend || | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=3 | 2016 || ''[[10 Kalpanakal]]'' || || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Dooram]]'' || Priest || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Anyarku Praveshanamilla]]'' || Chako || | |||
|- | |||
| 2018 || ''[[Kayamkulam Kochunni (2018 film)|Kayamkulam Kochunni]]'' || Menon || | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=2 | 2019 || ''[[Mamangam (2019 film)|Mamangam]]'' || Chandroth family member || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Driving License (2019 film)|Driving License]]'' || Himself || Cameo | |||
|- | |||
| 2021 || ''[[Vellam (2021 film)|Vellam]]'' || Babu || | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=3 | 2022 || ''[[CBI 5: The Brain]]'' || Mammen Varghese || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Monster (2022 film)|Monster]]'' || Adv. Vasavan || | |||
|- | |||
|| ''[[Gold (2022 Indian film)|Gold]]'' || Shop owner || | |||
|- | |||
| 2023 || ''[[Maheshum Marutiyum]]'' || Jacob ||<ref>{{Cite web |title='Maheshum Maruthiyum' to release on March 10 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2023/feb/28/maheshum-maruthiyumto-release-on-march-10-2551489.html |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=The New Indian Express|date=28 February 2023 }}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| 2024 || ''[[DNA (2024 film)|DNA]]'' || Eenasu ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-05-11 |title=Raai Laxmi's DNA gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/May/11/raai-laxmis-dna-gets-a-release-date |access-date=2024-06-14 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| 2025 || ''Aap Kaise Ho'' || ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2025-02-04 |title=Dhyan Sreenivasan's Aap Kaiso Ho gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/Feb/04/dhyan-sreenivasans-aap-kaiso-ho-gets-a-release-date |access-date=2025-02-04 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|} | |||
===Television=== | ===Television=== | ||
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*''Sayanna Swapangal'' | *''Sayanna Swapangal'' | ||
*''Andherdhar'' | *''Andherdhar'' | ||
==Controversy== | |||
Following the [[Hema Committee report|Hema Committee]] report on harassment in the Malayalam film industry, actor has been arrested for a sexual assault case but will be released on anticipatory bail. The investigation began after Minu Muneer accused seven individuals, including Babu and [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]], of abuse.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Actor Idavela Babu got Arrested for sexual assault charges |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/malayalam-actor-edavela-babu-arrested-on-sexual-assault-charges/articleshow/113666715.cms |website=[[Times of India]]}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:1963 births]] | [[Category:1963 births]] | ||
[[Category:People from Irinjalakuda]] | [[Category:People from Irinjalakuda]] | ||
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[[Category:Male actors in Malayalam cinema]] | [[Category:Male actors in Malayalam cinema]] | ||
[[Category:20th-century Indian male actors]] | [[Category:20th-century Indian male actors]] | ||
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[[Category:Male actors in Malayalam television]] | [[Category:Male actors in Malayalam television]] | ||
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Edavela Babu | |
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Edavela Babu at IFFK 2011 | |
| Born | Ammanath Babu Chandran 11 August 1963 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Website | www |
Ammanath Babu Chandran (born 11 August 1963), better known by his stage name Edavela Babu, is an Indian actor who appears in the Malayalam cinema. He made his acting debut in 1982 with Idavela, from which he got his stage name.[1] Since then, he has worked in over 200 films. Babu has served as general secretary of Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA).[2][3] Currently, he is a part of the Indian National Congress political party.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Babu was born on 11 August 1963 to Raman and Shantha at Irinjalakuda in Thrissur district of Kerala.[4] He completed his schooling from Govt. Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Irinjalakuda. He was graduated in Commerce from the Christ College, Irinjalakuda. He is also a postgraduate in Commerce.[5]
Sexual Assault case[edit | edit source]
Edavela Babu was arrested after a round of questioning by the Special Investigation Team in a case of sexual abuse against him based on a complaint of a former actress, but released on bail.[6][7][8]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Films[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Idavela | Ravi | |
| 1985 | Puli Varunne Puli | Babu | |
| Ayanum | Lizy's Brother | ||
| 1986 | Neram Pularumbol | ||
| 1987 | Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu | Babu | |
| 1989 | Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal | Suresh | |
| The News | Albert | ||
| 1991 | Meena Bazaar | Anil | Hindi film |
| Ganamela | Babu | ||
| Ottayal Pattalam | |||
| 1992 | Ennodishtam Koodamo | ||
| Kasarkode Khaderbai | |||
| Thalasthanam | |||
| Aayushkalam | Gopi | ||
| 1993 | Agnishalabhangal | ||
| Kulapathy | |||
| Ghazal | Nambeesan kutty | ||
| Samagamam | Babu | ||
| Oru Kadankatha Pole | Unni | ||
| 1994 | Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu | ||
| Cabinet | Sudhakaran | ||
| 1995 | Keerthanam | ||
| Mazhavilkoodaram | Supru | ||
| Samudhayam | |||
| 1996 | K. L. 7/95 Ernakulam North | Babu | |
| Hitlist | Murali | ||
| Ishtamanu Nooru Vattam | |||
| Hitler | Chandru | ||
| Mookkilla Rajyathu Murimookkan Rajavu | Rahul | ||
| Mimics Super 1000 | Babu | ||
| 1997 | The Good Boys | Susheelan | |
| 1998 | Gloria Fernandez From USA | ||
| Mayajalam | Vishwan | ||
| 1999 | Aakasha Ganga | Ravi | |
| Pranaya Nilavu | |||
| Auto Brothers | |||
| 2000 | Priyankari | ||
| 2003 | Chronic Bachelor | 'Kuruvi' Kuruvilla | |
| Kalavarkey | Vishnu | ||
| Pattalam | Krishna Panikkar | ||
| 2004 | Masanagudi Mannadiyar Speaking | ||
| Nirappakittu | |||
| 2005 | Naran | Paramu | |
| Boyy Friennd | Arumukhan | ||
| Udayon | Itti | ||
| 2006 | Pachakkuthira | Subair - Travel Agent | |
| Lion | Pathrose | ||
| 2008 | Twenty:20 | Josuttan | |
| De Ingottu Nokkiye | |||
| 2009 | Swantham Lekhakan | Bijuraj | |
| Evidam Swargamanu | Peethambaran | ||
| 2010 | Brahmasthram | A B P | |
| Pranchiyettan & the Saint | Yusuf | ||
| 2012 | Father's Day | Abeed Ali | |
| Da Thadiya | Jose Prakash | ||
| Friday | |||
| 2013 | Isaac Newton S/O Philipose | Sexton | |
| Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty | Himself | Cameo | |
| Tourist Home | Chackochan | ||
| Ithu Pathiramanal | |||
| Punyalan Agarbattis | K. C. Mathews | ||
| 2014 | How Old Are You? | Bhaskaran, Superintendent | |
| Avatharam | Babu | ||
| Ormayundo Ee Mukham | Hema's Father | ||
| 2015 | She Taxi | ||
| Love 24x7 | |||
| Mili | School Manager | ||
| Chirakodinja Kinavukal | Thayyalkaran's Friend | ||
| 2016 | 10 Kalpanakal | ||
| Dooram | Priest | ||
| Anyarku Praveshanamilla | Chako | ||
| 2018 | Kayamkulam Kochunni | Menon | |
| 2019 | Mamangam | Chandroth family member | |
| Driving License | Himself | Cameo | |
| 2021 | Vellam | Babu | |
| 2022 | CBI 5: The Brain | Mammen Varghese | |
| Monster | Adv. Vasavan | ||
| Gold | Shop owner | ||
| 2023 | Maheshum Marutiyum | Jacob | [9] |
| 2024 | DNA | Eenasu | [10] |
| 2025 | Aap Kaise Ho | [11] |
Television[edit | edit source]
- Kerala Samajam : Oru Pravasi Kadha (Asianet)
- Ayyappa Saranam (Amrita TV)
- Panchavadippalam (flowers TV)
- Kayamkulam Kochunnide Makan (Surya TV)
- Mizhi Randilum (Surya TV)
- Bharya (Asianet)
- Kunjali Marakkar (Asianet)
- Sthree - Part 2 (Asianet)
- Swami Ayyappan (Asianet)
- Kayamkulam Kochunni (Surya TV)
- Swantham Malootty (Surya TV)
- Sayanna Swapangal (DD)
- Chillu (Tele Cinema) (DD)
- Sthree (Asianet)
- Unnimoolam
- Brammannyam
- Neeharam
- Innocent Stories
- Gokulam
- Charulatha
- Ishtamayi
- Pravesam
- Mizhiyoram
- Sparsam
- Periyattin Theerathu
- Ela Pozhiyum Kalam
- Muttathu Varkey Stories
- Desadanakilikal
- Ashtambandham
- O.Hendy Stories
- Kaliyalla Kallyanam
- Tele Cinema
- Sayanna Swapangal
- Andherdhar
Controversy[edit | edit source]
Following the Hema Committee report on harassment in the Malayalam film industry, actor has been arrested for a sexual assault case but will be released on anticipatory bail. The investigation began after Minu Muneer accused seven individuals, including Babu and Mukesh, of abuse.[12]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Here's why Edavela Babu is still unmarried". OnManorama. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ↑ Anjana George (10 July 2018). "AMMA cannot investigate oral complaints: Edavela Babu". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ↑ "Malayalam actress Minu Muneer claims she faced sexual abuse from 4 Mollywood heavyweights". The Economic Times. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ↑ "'I was referring to actress' character that died in Twenty 20, yet to receive Parvathy's resignation letter': Edavela Babu".
- ↑ "Edavela Babu". www.edavelababu.com. Archived from the original on 5 December 2007.
- ↑ "Malayalam actor Edavela Babu arrested in sexual assault case, later released on bail". DNA India. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ↑ "Malayalam actor Edavela Babu held for rape, released on bail". The Indian Express. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ↑ "Actor 'Edavela' Babu held, released on bail for sexual assault; weird food habits prove costly for Siddique". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 10 April 2025.
- ↑ "'Maheshum Maruthiyum' to release on March 10". The New Indian Express. 28 February 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ↑ Features, C. E. (11 May 2024). "Raai Laxmi's DNA gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ↑ Features, C. E. (4 February 2025). "Dhyan Sreenivasan's Aap Kaiso Ho gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ↑ "Actor Idavela Babu got Arrested for sexual assault charges". Times of India.