Raghu Babu

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Raghu Babu
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Raghu Babu in 2019
Born
Yerra Raghu

(1964-10-10) 10 October 1964 (age 59)
NationalityIndia
Years active1988–present
Organization Movie Artists Association
Parent Giri Babu

Yerra Raghu, known professionally as Raghu Babu, is a Telugu comedian well known for his comic expressions and timing. He has worked in many successful films in Telugu industry. He is the eldest son of famous comedian and character actor Giri Babu. [1] [2] His native place is Ravinuthala. He got married in 1988. He played a crucial role in comedy part in movies, establishing himself as the director's pick in several Telugu films. He is a Nandi Award nominee for a Telugu film. [3] He is currently serving as the general secretary of the Movie Artists Association since 2021.

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Filmography

  1. Dongalu Unnaru Jagratha (1990)
  2. Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam (1992)
  3. Uzhiyan (1994; Tamil) as Subramani's henchman
  4. Murari (2001) as Erra Babu
  5. Neetho Cheppalani (2002)
  6. Aadi (2002)
  7. Bharata Simha Reddy (2002)
  8. Chennakesava Reddy (2002) as Venkat Reddy's son
  9. Gemeni (2002)
  10. Khadgam (2002)
  11. Anveshana (2002)
  12. Dhanush (2003)
  13. Kabaddi Kabaddi (2003)
  14. Golmaal (2003)
  15. Raghavendra (2003)
  16. Dil (2003)
  17. Kalyana Ramudu (2003) as Subbu
  18. Shambu (2003)
  19. Charminar (2003)
  20. Okato Number Kurraadu (2003)
  21. Vishnu (2003)
  22. Toli Choopulone (2003)
  23. Ori Nee Prema Bangaram Kaanu (2003)
  24. Sreerama Chandrulu (2003)
  25. Nenu Seetamahalakshmi (2003)
  26. Missamma (2003) as Sub inspector Amzad Basha
  27. Maa Alludu Very Good (2003)
  28. Tagore (2003)
  29. Veede (2003)
  30. Shiva Shankar (2004)
  31. Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy (2004)
  32. Varsham (2004) as Bhadranna's henchman
  33. Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi (2004)
  34. Preminchukunnam Pelliki Randi (2004)
  35. Aithe Enti (2004)
  36. Andalu Dongale Dorikithe (2004) as Simhadri
  37. Yagnam (2004)
  38. Koduku (2004)
  39. Swamy (2004)
  40. Valliddaru Okkate (2004)
  41. Gowri (2004)
  42. Gudumba Shankar (2004)
  43. Apparao Driving School (2004)
  44. Chanti (2004)
  45. Suryam (2004)
  46. Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi (2004)
  47. Leela Mahal Center (2004)
  48. Aa Naluguru (2004) as Messenger of God
  49. Sorry Naaku Pellaindi (2004) as Girisham
  50. Aaptudu (2004)
  51. Prayatnam (2005)
  52. Pellam Pichodu (2005) as Raghu
  53. Mr. Errababu (2005)
  54. 22 Minutes (2005)
  55. Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005) as Rao/Tempo Rao
  56. 786 Khaidi Premakatha (2005) [4]
  57. Arey (2005)
  58. Chakram (2005) as Conman
  59. Bunny (2005) as Somaraju's henchman
  60. Hungama (2005)
  61. Athanokkade (2005) as Abdullah
  62. Jagapati (2005)
  63. Kanchanamala Cable TV (2005)
  64. Please Naaku Pellaindi (2005)
  65. Adirindayya Chandram (2005)
  66. Nayakudu (2005)
  67. Political Rowdy (2005) as Dasu
  68. Allari Pidugu (2005)
  69. Modati Cinema (2005)
  70. Moguds Pellams (2005)
  71. That Is Pandu (2005) as Lawyer
  72. Sri (2005)
  73. Super (2005)
  74. Athadu (2005)
  75. Shock (2006)
  76. Bangaram (2006) as Taxi Driver
  77. Kitakitalu (2006) as Lawyer
  78. Mayajalam (2006)
  79. Ashok (2006) as Anjali's brother
  80. Vikramarkudu (2006) as Bauji's brother-in-law
  81. Astram (2006) as Mirchi Malai's assistant
  82. Brahmastram (2006) as A.K. 47
  83. Photo (2006)
  84. Tata Birla Madhyalo Laila (2006) as Fraud Swamiji
  85. Game (2006) as Police Officer
  86. Chinnodu (2006)
  87. Aadi Lakshmi (2006)
  88. Annavaram (2006)
  89. Sri Ramadasu (2006)
  90. Desamuduru (2007) as Hospital compounder
  91. Evadaithe Nakenti (2007) as Pentayya
  92. Lakshmi Kalyanam (2007)
  93. Adivaram Adavariki Sellavu Kavali (2007)
  94. Okkadunnadu (2007) as Marwadi
  95. Jagadam (2007) as Seenu's father
  96. Bhookailas (2007)
  97. Athili Sattibabu LKG (2007)
  98. Munna (2007) as Satti Pandu
  99. Sri Mahalakshmi (2007)
  100. Raju Bhai (2007)
  101. Dubai Seenu (2007) as Panjagutta Sub-Inspector
  102. Aa Roje (2007)
  103. Lakshyam (2007) as Shankar's henchman
  104. Police Story 2 (2007; Kannada)
  105. Satyabhama (2007)
  106. Allare Allari (2007) as Paidi Raju
  107. Viyyalavari Kayyalu (2007) as Raghu Vamshi's friend
  108. Yamadonga (2007) as Maheshwari's father-in-law's son
  109. Tulasi (2007)
  110. Bhajantrilu (2007)
  111. Seema Sastry (2007)
  112. Maisamma IPS (2007)
  113. Godava (2007)
  114. Mee Sreyobhilashi (2007) as Mallesh, Bus Driver
  115. Pourudu (2008) as Mastan
  116. Nee Sukhame Ne Korukunna (2008) as Swapna's Brother
  117. Andariki Vandanalu (2008)
  118. Krishnarjuna (2008)
  119. Ontari (2008)
  120. Lakshmi Putrudu (2008)
  121. Nagaram (2008) as Shankar Dada
  122. John Appa Rao 40 Plus (2008)
  123. Sawaal (2008)
  124. Donga Sachinollu (2008)
  125. Adhyakshaa (2008)
  126. Kantri (2008) as Acid Durga
  127. Hare Ram (2008)
  128. Gajibiji (2008)
  129. Souryam (2008) as Athidhi Sastry
  130. Friends Colony (2008)
  131. Chintakayala Ravi (2008) as Krishna Reddy
  132. Kuberulu (2008)
  133. Sasirekha Parinayam (2009) as Abbulu
  134. Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam (2009)
  135. Mental Krishna (2009)
  136. A Aa E Ee (2009) as Bulabbayyi
  137. Masth (2009)
  138. Drona (2009)
  139. Adhineta (2009)
  140. Kick (2009) as Don
  141. Rajavari Chepala Cheruvu (2009)
  142. Aa Okkadu (2009)
  143. Naa Style Veru (2009)
  144. Current (2009) as Guava seller
  145. Raju Maharaju (2009)
  146. Nachav Alludu (2009)
  147. Bendu Apparao R.M.P (2009) as Raju's servant
  148. Rechipo (2009) as Zimbabwe
  149. Jayeebhava (2009) as Tiger Paandu
  150. Katha (2009)
  151. Saleem (2009)
  152. Posani Gentleman (2009)
  153. Kasko (2009)
  154. Om Shanti (2010)
  155. Adhurs (2010) as Meetha
  156. Namo Venkatesa (2010) as Srinivas
  157. Bindaas (2010) as Raghu
  158. Kalavar King (2010)
  159. Aakasa Ramanna (2010) as Swamiji
  160. Taj Mahal (2010)
  161. Betting Bangaraju (2010)
  162. Buridi (2010)
  163. Vedam (2010) as Dappu Subani
  164. Panchakshari (2010)
  165. Jhummandi Naadam (2010)
  166. Brahmalokam To Yamalokam Via Bhulokam (2010) as Shankar Jackson
  167. Kothi Muka (2010)
  168. Don Seenu (2010) as Tambaraju
  169. Khaleja (2010) as Sundaram
  170. Brindavanam (2010) as Bhoomi's uncle
  171. Baava (2010)
  172. Kalyanram Kathi (2010) as Auto Driver Baasha
  173. Alasyam Amrutham (2010) as Railway Police Officer
  174. Ragada (2010) as Hotel Server
  175. Ranga The Donga (2010)
  176. Kathi Kantha Rao (2010) as Rao Gopal Sharma
  177. Bhale Mogudu Bhale Pellam (2011)
  178. Oosaravelli (2011) as Shiva
  179. Wanted (2011)
  180. Vareva (2011)
  181. Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju (2011) as Rakhi
  182. Mr. Perfect (2011) as Dubey's brother-in-law
  183. Maaro (2011)
  184. Mayagadu (2011)
  185. Manchivaadu (2011)
  186. Madatha Kaja (2011) as Puli
  187. Veedu Theda (2011) as Yugandhar
  188. Poola Rangadu (2012) as Thalapathy (Lala Goud's Assistant)
  189. Denikaina Ready (2012)
  190. Endhukante... Premanta! (2012)
  191. Daruvu (2012) as Pavitrananda Swamiji
  192. Damarukam (2012) as Goke Ring Raju
  193. Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum (2012) as Veeraraju
  194. Yamudiki Mogudu (2012) as Silk Dada
  195. Naa Ishtam (2012) as Ganga
  196. Ramachari - Eedo Pedda Goodachari (2013) as The Lunatic Man
  197. Ongole Gittha (2013) as Dorababu's relative
  198. Naayak (2013) as Babji's henchman
  199. Mirchi (2013) as Deva's aide
  200. Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde (2013)
  201. Jaffa (2013) as Father Suyodhana
  202. Tadakha (2013) as Hanumanthu
  203. Balupu (2013) as Nanaji's henchman
  204. Doosukeltha (2013) as Swamiji
  205. Potugadu (2013)
  206. Attarintiki Daredi (2013) as Murthy
  207. Bhai (2013) as Bhavani's henchman
  208. Mantra 2 (2013)
  209. Race Gurram (2014) as Bank Robber
  210. Alludu Seenu (2014) as Nayudu/Lungi Baba
  211. Aagadu (2014) as Firangi
  212. Loukyam (2014) as Leela
  213. Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham (2014) as Yadigiri
  214. Jump Jilani (2014) as Dharmaraju
  215. Govindudu Andarivadele (2014)
  216. Erra Bus (2014)
  217. Rough (2014)
  218. Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Charitra (2014) as Muthyalu
  219. Gaddam Gang (2015)
  220. Rey (2015)
  221. Pandaga Chesko (2015) as Raghupathi
  222. James Bond (2015)
  223. Kick 2 (2015) as Balwanth Singh Thakur
  224. Raju Gari Gadhi (2015) as Chekodi
  225. Shankarabaranam (2015)
  226. Soukhyam (2015) as Deva
  227. Keechaka (2015) as Idli seller
  228. O Malli (2016) as Ramulayya
  229. Dictator (2016) as Vasthu Bheeshmacharya
  230. Supreme (2016) as Bellam Sridevi's father
  231. Sardaar Gabbar Singh (2016) as Govinda
  232. A Aa (2016) as Raghu, Lata's affair
  233. Thikka (2016) as Narasimha
  234. Jaguar (2016) as Raghu
  235. Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu (2016)
  236. Khaidi No. 150 (2017) as Chef
  237. Nenu Local (2017) as Siddharth's father
  238. Winner (2017) as Dharmendra Reddy's P.A.
  239. Guru (2017) as Soomulu
  240. Mister (2017) as Vodka Prasad
  241. Rarandoi Veduka Chudham (2017) as Bhaskar
  242. Patel S. I. R. (2017) as Minister
  243. Nakshatram (2017)
  244. Mahanubhavudu (2017)
  245. Oye Ninne (2017)
  246. Raja the Great (2017) as SI Babu Rao
  247. Balakrishnudu (2017) as Peddha Paleru
  248. Agnyaathavaasi (2018) as Koteswara Rao
  249. Chalo (2018) as Principal Paramathma
  250. Juvva (2018)
  251. Raa Raa (2018)
  252. Nela Ticket (2018) as Aditya's assistant
  253. Jamba Lakidi Pamba (2018)
  254. Saakshyam (2018) as Siva Prasad's assistant
  255. Sailaja Reddy Alludu (2018)
  256. Amar Akbar Anthony (2018) as Gandikota
  257. F2: Fun and Frustration (2019) as MLA Anji Reddy
  258. Chikati Gadilo Chithakotudu (2019)
  259. Chanakya (2019) as Bank Manager
  260. Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019) as Raghavachari
  261. Tenali Ramakrishna BA. BL (2019) as Durga Rao
  262. Bhagyanagara Veedullo Gamattu (2019)
  263. Venky Mama (2019) as Advocate Happy Hanumantha Rao
  264. Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020) as Teacher Tirupati Rao
  265. Disco Raja (2020) as Giri
  266. Jaanu (2020) as Watchman Kapala Devudu
  267. Bheeshma (2020) as Balram
  268. Eureka as College Chairman
  269. Anukunnadi Okkati Ayyandhi Okati (2020)
  270. Zombie Reddy (2021)
  271. A1 Express (2021)
  272. Gaali Sampath (2021)
  273. Mosagallu (2021)
  274. Kaadan/Aranya (2021)
  275. Ee Kathalo Pathralu Klalpitham (2021)
  276. Sridevi Soda Center (2021)
  277. Pelli SandaD (2021)
  278. Induvadana (2022)
  279. Son of India (2022)
  280. Bheemla Nayak (2022) as Balaji
  281. Acharya (2022) as Drug Supplier (Basava's Henchmen)
  282. Ghani (2022)
  283. F3 (2022)
  284. Ammu (2022)
  285. Ginna (2022)
  286. Like, Share & Subscribe (2022)
  287. Itlu Maredumilli Prajaneekam (2022)
  288. Dhamaka (2022)
  289. 18 Pages (2022)
  290. Veera Simha Reddy (2023) as Bhanumati's Suitor's father
  291. Waltair Veerayya (2023)
  292. Katha Venuka Katha (2023)
  293. Samajavaragamana (2023)
  294. Bhola Shankar (2023)
  295. Mad (2023) as Principal Purushottam
  296. Guntur Kaaram (2024)
  297. Vidya Vasula Aham (2024)

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