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Actor
Jagapathi Babu
Active Telugu, Tamil ,Kannada ,Malayalam ,Hindi Cinema
- FromMachilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Based inHyderabad, Telangana, India
- Ageover–65
- Active1989 – Present
- Updated
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 |
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