Actor
Jagapathi Babu
Based In
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Origin
Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Years Active
1989 – Present
Jagapathi Babu Biography
Jagapathi Babu Basic Information
- Full Name: Veeramachaneni Jagapathi Chowdary
- Popular Name: Jagapathi Babu
- Profession: Actor
- Nationality: Indian
- Date of Birth: 12 February 1962
- Age: 64 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Hometown: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Religion: Hindu
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Years Active: 1989 – Present
Family Details
- Father: V. B. Rajendra Prasad
- Mother: Not widely publicized
- Wife: Lakshmi
- Children: Two daughters
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)
- Hair Color: Black (now salt-and-pepper)
- Eye Color: Brown
- Known For: Strong screen presence, villain roles, family dramas, and character roles.
Career Highlight
| Year | Film / Project | Role | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Simha Swapnam | Rajesh & Harish | Acting debut as lead hero |
| 1992 | Peddarikam | Krishna Mohan | Breakthrough commercial success |
| 1993 | Gaayam | Durga | Career-defining performance; critical acclaim |
| 1994 | Subhalagnam | Madhu | Major family drama blockbuster |
| 1997 | Subhakankshalu | Chandu | Established as a family hero |
| 1997 | Pelli Pandiri | Govind | Box-office success |
| 2000 | Manoharam | Anand | Award-winning performance |
| 2001 | Hanuman Junction | Dasu | Commercial blockbuster |
| 2005 | Anukokunda Oka Roju | Inspector Suresh Reddy | Critically acclaimed supporting role |
| 2006 | Pellaina Kothalo | Hari | Successful family entertainer |
| 2014 | Legend | Jeetendra | Successful comeback as villain |
| 2015 | Srimanthudu | Ravikanth | Popular antagonist role in blockbuster |
| 2016 | Nannaku Prematho | Krishna Murthy Kautilya | One of his most acclaimed villain roles |
| 2016 | Pulimurugan | Daddy Girija | Expanded fame across South India |
| 2017 | Patel S. I. R. | Subhash Patel & Vallabh Patel | Dual role performance |
| 2018 | Rangasthalam | President Phanindra Bhupathi | Iconic villain role |
| 2018 | Goodachari | Raghuveer / Raana | Critically praised performance |
| 2018 | Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava | Basi Reddy | Powerful antagonist role |
| 2019 | Maharshi | Vivek Mithal | Part of a major blockbuster |
| 2021 | Akhanda | Aghora Baba | Memorable character role |
| 2021–Present | Parampara (Web Series) | Mohan Rao Naidu | Successful OTT venture |
| 2023 | Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire | Raja Mannar | Major pan-India role |
| 2024 | Pushpa 2: The Rule | Kogatam Veera Pratap Reddy | Role in a global blockbuster franchise |
| 2025 | Ghaati | Vishwadeep Rao | Lead supporting role in major Telugu film |
| 2026 | Peddi | Appalasoori | Upcoming high-profile project |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Nandi Awards | Special Jury Award | Nandi Award | Adavilo Abhimanyudu | Won |
| 1993 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Filmfare Award | Gaayam | Nominated |
| 1993 | Nandi Awards | Best Actor | Nandi Award | Gaayam | Won |
| 1994 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Filmfare Award | Subhalagnam | Nominated |
| 1996 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Filmfare Award | Maavichiguru | Nominated |
| 1996 | Nandi Awards | Best Actor | Nandi Award | Maavichiguru | Won |
| 1997 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Filmfare Award | Chilakkottudu | Nominated |
| 1998 | Nandi Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nandi Award | Anthahpuram | Won |
| 2000 | Nandi Awards | Best Actor | Nandi Award | Manoharam | Won |
| 2005 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor – Telugu | Filmfare Award | Anukokunda Oka Roju | Nominated |
| 2007 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor – Telugu | Filmfare Award | Lakshyam | Won |
| 2007 | Nandi Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nandi Award | Lakshyam | Won |
| 2008 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor – Telugu | Filmfare Award | Kathanayakudu | Nominated |
| 2011 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor – Telugu | Filmfare Award | Jai Bolo Telangana | Nominated |
| 2014 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor – Telugu | Filmfare Award | Legend | Won |
| 2014 | Nandi Awards | Best Villain | Nandi Award | Legend | Won |
| 2014 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu) | SIIMA Award | Legend | Won |
| 2015 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor – Telugu | Filmfare Award | Srimanthudu | Nominated |
| 2016 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor – Telugu | Filmfare Award | Nannaku Prematho | Won |
| 2016 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu) | SIIMA Award | Nannaku Prematho | Won |
| 2016 | SIIMA Awards | Special Jury Award | SIIMA Award | Pulimurugan | Won |
| 2016 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role (Malayalam) | SIIMA Award | Pulimurugan | Nominated |
| 2016 | IIFA Utsavam | Best Supporting Actor | IIFA Utsavam Award | Srimanthudu | Won |
| 2017 | IIFA Utsavam | Best Actor in a Negative Role | IIFA Utsavam Award | Nannaku Prematho | Won |
| 2017 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Asianet Film Award | Pulimurugan | Won |
| 2018 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor – Telugu | Filmfare Award | Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava | Won |
| 2019 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu) | SIIMA Award | Rangasthalam | Nominated |
| 2021 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role (Tamil) | SIIMA Award | Viswasam | Nominated |
| 2021 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu) | SIIMA Award | Maharshi | Nominated |
About Jagapathi Babu
Jagapathi Babu is an Indian actor primarily known for Telugu films and acclaimed villain roles.
His full name is Veeramachaneni Jagapathi Chowdary.
He made his lead acting debut in 1989 with Simha Swapnam.
Legend (2014) marked his successful transition into villain roles.
Yes, he has worked in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films.