Sudheer Babu | |
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Born | Posani Naga Sudheer Babu [1] 11 May 1980 [2] [3] |
Other names | Nitro Star [5] |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2010–present |
Spouse | Priyadarshini (m. 2006) |
Children | 2 |
Relatives |
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Posani Naga Sudheer Babu (born 11 May 1980) is an Indian actor and former professional badminton player. He works primarily in Telugu films. Debuted as a lead actor in Shiva Manasulo Shruti (2012), Babu's successful films include Prema Katha Chitram (2013), Baaghi (2016), and Sammohanam (2018). He won SIIMA Special Jury award for his performance in Sammohanam.
Babu began his acting career with a supporting role in Gautham Vasudev Menon-directed Ye Maaya Chesave (2010), produced by his sister-in-law Manjula Ghattamaneni. [6] His first film in a leading role was Siva Manasulo Sruthi (2012), a remake of Tamil film Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009). [7] [8]
Babu tasted success with the 2013 horror comedy film, Prema Katha Chitram . Made on a budget of ₹2 crore, the film went onto gross ₹20 crore at the box office. [9] In the same year, he appeared in Aadu Magaadra Bujji . [10] In 2015, Babu played the lead role in three films, Krishnamma Kalipindi Iddarini, Mosagallaku Mosagadu, and Bhale Manchi Roju. [11]
In 2016, Babu made his Hindi film debut with Baaghi, where he played an antagonistic role. [12] His 2017 film Samanthakamani was a commercial success. [11]
In 2018, Babu teamed up with director Mohana Krishna Indraganti for the romantic drama film Sammohanam. The film where a young cartoonist falls for an actress turned out to be a profitable venture. [13] [14] In the same year, he appeared in two other films, namely Nannu Dochukunduvate and Veera Bhoga Vasantha Rayalu .
In his second collaboration with Indraganti, Babu appeared in action thriller V (2020) alongside actor Nani. [15]
Prior to entering the film industry, Babu was the Number 1 ranked badminton player of Andhra Pradesh as well as Karnataka. He has played alongside Pullela Gopichand as a doubles partner. [16] He is scheduled to play the role of Gopichand in the latter's biopic. [17]
Sudheer Babu is married to Priyadarshini, daughter of actor Krishna and younger sister of Mahesh Babu. [18] The couple has two children. [19]
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes | Ref |
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2010 | Ye Maaya Chesave | Jerry | Supporting role | [6] |
2012 | Shiva Manasulo Shruti | Siva | Debut as lead role | [7] |
2013 | Prema Katha Chitram | Sudheer | [9] | |
Aadu Magaadra Bujji | Siddhu | [10] | ||
2015 | Dongaata | Himself | Cameo | [20] |
Krishnamma Kalipindi Iddarini | Krishna | [11] | ||
Mosagallaku Mosagaadu | Krish | |||
Bhale Manchi Roju | Ram | [11] | ||
2016 | Sri Sri | Police Inspector | Guest appearance | |
Baaghi | Raghav | Debut Hindi film | ||
2017 | Shamanthakamani | Krishna | [11] | |
Anando Brahma | Himself | Guest appearance | ||
2018 | Sammohanam | Vijay | [13] | |
Nannu Dochukunduvate | Karthik | [21] | ||
Veera Bhoga Vasantha Rayalu | SI Vinay Rao | [22] | ||
2020 | V | DCP Aditya | [23] | |
2021 | Sridevi Soda Center | "Lighting" Soori Babu | [24] | |
2022 | Aa Ammayi Gurinchi Meeku Cheppali | Naveen | [25] | |
2023 | Hunt | ACP P. Arjun Prasad | [26] | |
Mama Mascheendra | Parasuram & Durga / DJ | Dual role | [27] [28] | |
2024 | Harom Hara† | Subramanyam | Filming | [29] |
Maa Nanna Superhero† | TBA | Filming | [30] | |
TBA | Untitled Gopichand biopic† | Pullela Gopichand | Partially reshot in Hindi | [31] [32] |
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
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2013 | 2nd SIIMA | SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut (Telugu) | Siva Manasulo Sruthi | Won | [33] |
2016 | 5th SIIMA | The South Sensation of the Year | General | Won | [34] |
2019 | 8th SIIMA | SIIMA Award for Best Actor (Telugu) | Sammohanam | Nominated | [35] |
Special Jury Award - Telugu | Won | [36] | |||
Zee Cine Awards Telugu | Best Entertainer of the Year | Won | [37] | ||
2021 | 9th SIIMA | SIIMA Award for Best Actor (Telugu) | V | Nominated | |
SIIMA Award for Best Actor (Telugu) - Critics Choice | Won |
Ghattamaneni Mahesh Babu is an Indian actor, producer, media personality, and philanthropist who works mainly in Telugu cinema. He has appeared in more than 25 films, and won several accolades including, Nine Nandi Awards, five Filmfare Telugu Awards, four SIIMA Awards, three CineMAA Awards, and one IIFA Utsavam Award. One of the highest-paid Telugu film actors, he also owns the production house G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment.
Nijam (transl. Truth) is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language action film written, directed and produced by Teja on Chitram Movies banner. The film stars Mahesh Babu, Rakshita, Gopichand and Raasi, with music was composed by R. P. Patnaik.
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Prema Katha Chitram is a 2013 Telugu-language horror comedy film produced by Maruthi and Sudarshan Reddy, and directed by J.Prabhakara Reddy. It stars Sudheer Babu and Nanditha. Reddy also is the cinematographer with editing by S. B. Uddhav while J.B. scored the music. The audio of the film was launched on 12 April 2013 by Mahesh Babu. The film released on 7 June 2013 to positive reviews from critics.
Aadu Magaadra Bujji is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language romantic action comedy film directed by debutante director Krishna Reddy Gangadhasuu and starring Sudheer Babu, Asmita Sood and Poonam Kaur in the lead roles. The film is jointly produced by M Subbareddy and S N Reddy under SNR Films India Pvt Ltd and Colours & Claps Entertainments banner. Music is composed by Sri Kommineni.
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SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Telugu is presented by Vibri media group as part of its annual South Indian International Movie Awards, for the best acting done by an actor in Telugu films. The award was first given in 2012 for films released in 2011. Mahesh Babu is the most nominated with 8 nominations and most awarded, winning four times.
Sammohanam (transl. Enchantment) is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by Mohana Krishna Indraganti. Produced by Sivalenka Krishna Prasad, it features Sudheer Babu and Aditi Rao Hydari in the lead roles. The music was composed by Vivek Sagar with cinematography by P. G. Vinda. Aditi made her Telugu debut through this film.
V is a 2020 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film written and directed by Mohana Krishna Indraganti and produced by Dil Raju under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations. The film stars Nani, Sudheer Babu, Nivetha Thomas and Aditi Rao Hydari along with Vennela Kishore and Tanikella Bharani in supporting roles. It marks Nani's 25th film as a lead actor, in which he plays an antihero for the first time in his career. In the film, a decorated police officer tries to hunt down a serial killer.
Sarileru Neekevvaru is a 2020 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film written and directed by Anil Ravipudi. It is produced by Sri Venkateswara Creations, G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment and AK Entertainments. The film stars Mahesh Babu, Rashmika Mandanna and Vijayashanti while Prakash Raj and Rajendra Prasad play supporting roles. Devi Sri Prasad composed the music while R. Rathnavelu handled the cinematography.
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SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor – Telugu is presented by Vibri media group as part of its annual South Indian International Movie Awards, for the best acting done by an actor in a supporting role in Telugu films. The award was first given in 2012 for films released in 2011. Rajendra Prasad is the most nominated with 5 nominations and most awarded with three wins.
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