Jagapati Babu
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Jagapathi Babu (born Veeramachaneni Jagapathi Rao Chowdary; 12 February 1962), is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Telugu cinema, as well as Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films. He made his acting debut as a child artist in his father's *Manchi Manushulu* (1974) and made his lead debut in *Simha Swapnam* (1989). He had his breakthrough with *Peddarikam* (1992) and appeared in Ram Gopal Varma's thriller *Gaayam* (1993), for which he won his first Nandi Award for Best Actor. During the 1990s and 2000s, he appeared in family dramas, comedies, and action films, including *Subhalagnam* (1994). He won Nandi Best Actor Awards for *Maavichiguru* (1996) and *Manoharam* (2000), and Best Supporting Actor awards for *Anthahpuram* (1998) and *Lakshyam* (2007), the latter also earning him a Filmfare Award. In 2014, Jagapathi Babu played Jitendra in Boyapati Srinu's *Legend*, opposite Nandamuri Balakrishna. He won the Filmfare and Nandi Awards for Best Villain for the role. He subsequently appeared as an antagonist and character actor in films including *Lingaa* (2014), *Srimanthudu* (2015), *Nannaku Prematho* (2016), *Pulimurugan* (2016), *Rangasthalam* (2018), *Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava* (2018), *Maharshi* (2019), *Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy* (2019), and *Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire* (2023). In 2024, his releases included *Guntur Kaaram*, *The Family Star*, *Ruslaan*, *Mr. Bachchan*, *Kanguva*, and *Pushpa 2: The Rule*. His 2025 projects include *Jaat*, *Mirai*, *Ghaati*, *45*, and *Akhanda 2: Thaandavam*. In 2026, he appeared as Appala Soori in Buchi Babu Sana's sports drama *Peddi*, alongside Ram Charan, and in *Nagabandham - The Secret Treasure*, and *Godari Gattupaina*. His career includes nearly 180 films, seven Nandi Awards, and four Filmfare Awards.
Known for
Credits
Peddi (2026)
as Appalasoori
Pushpa 2 - The Rule (2024)
as Central Minister Kogatam Veera Pratap Reddy
Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire (2023)
as Raja Mannar
Radhe Shyam (2022)
as Anand Rajput
Jaat (2025)
as Satyamurthi C.B.I.
Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure (2026)
as Prabhakar
Sri Sri (2026)
Actor
Mirai (2025)
as Angama Bali
Aravinda Sametha... Veera Raghava (2018)
as Basireddy
Godari Gattupaina (2026)
Actor
Ruslaan (2024)
as Sameer
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019)
as Veerareddy
Newton's 3rd Law (2026)
Actor
Gopi – Goda Meeda Pilli (2006)
as Balavendra Chadda
Thaandavam (2012)
as Sharath Kumar
Pulimurugan (2016)
as Daddy Girija
Annaatthe (2021)
as Udhav Palekar
Guntur Kaaram (2024)
as Marx
Vadala (2026)
as Dr. Yogi
Rangasthalam (2018)
as Phanindra Bhupathi
Akhanda (2021)
as Aghora Baba
Kanguva (2024)
Actor
Jaguar (2016)
as CBI Officer
Sambarala Yetti Gattu (2027)
Actor
Hero (2022)
as Sripathi
Priyaraagalu (1997)
Actor
Hello! (2017)
as Prakash
Maharshi (2019)
as Vivek Mittal
Gaayam (1993)
as Durga
Chattam (2011)
Actor
Kabaddi Kabaddi (2003)
Actor
Subhakankshalu (1997)
as Chandu
Rarandoi Veduka Chudham (2017)
as Krishna
Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan (2023)
as Nageshwar Kodathi
Annabelle Sethupathi (2021)
as Kathiresan
Roberrt (2021)
Actor
Hanuman Junction (2001)
as Dasu
Maavidakulu (1998)
Actor
Jaya Janaki Nayaka (2017)
as Ashwath Narayana Varma
Current Theega (2014)
Actor
Lingaa (2014)
as Nagabooshan
Pelli Peetalu (1998)
as Gopi
Saakshyam (2018)
as Munuswamy
Mirai Jaithraya (—)
as Angama Bali
Balarama Krishnulu (1992)
as Sivaji
Dongaata (1997)
as Raju
Homam (2008)
as Mallikarjuna alias Malli, an undercover IPS officer
Viswasam (2019)
as Gautham Veer
The Family Star (2024)
as Indu's father
Tuck Jagadish (2021)
as Bose Babu
Aahaa..! (1998)
as Sriram
Bachi (2000)
Actor
Oh! Baby (2019)
as Mysterious Person
Ra Ra Krishnayya (2014)
Actor
Miss India (2020)
as Kailash Sivakumar / KSK
Aatagallu (2018)
as Veerendra
Goodachari (2018)
as Rana
Bhale Dongalu (2008)
as Yugandhar
Jai Bolo Telangana (2011)
as Bandhagi Gopanna
Om Namo Venkatesaya (2017)
as A King (Cameo)
Alludugaaru Vachcharu (1999)
as Murali
Sandade Sandadi (2002)
as Chandu / Chandra Sekhar
Lakshya (2021)
as Coach
Oxygen (2017)
as Raghupati
Operation Duryodhana 2 (2013)
Actor
Ramabanam (2023)
as Rajaram
Srikaram (1996)
as Siva
Nannaku Prematho... (2016)
as Krishnamurthy Koutilya
Gaayam 2 (2010)
as Ram / Durga
Srimanthudu (2015)
as Ravikanth
Subhalagnam (1994)
as Madhu
Maa Aavida Collector (1996)
as Raju
Patel S.I.R (2017)
as Subhash Patel/Dr. Vallabh Patel
Legend (2014)
as Jitendra
Yatra (2019)
as Y. S. Raja Reddy
FCUK: Father Chitti Umaa Kaarthik (2021)
Actor
Laabam (2021)
as Vanagamudi
Salaar: Part 2 - Shouryaanga Parvam (—)
as Raja Mannar
Anthahpuram (1998)
as Sai
Maavichiguru (1996)
Actor
Monster (2022)
as Lucky Singh
Madura Raja (2019)
as V.R. Nadesan
Chinnari Muddula Papa (1990)
Actor
Ghani (2022)
as Eshwarnath
Money Money (1995)
as Cameo
Naalo Unna Prema (2001)
Actor
Athade Oka Sainyam (2004)
as Chanti / Sridhar / Rupay Paavla
Lakshyam (2007)
as ACP Bose
Anukokunda Oka Roju (2005)
as Inspector Suresh Reddy
Winner (2017)
as Mahendra Reddy
Bairavaa (2017)
as Periyakannu aka PK
Siddham (2009)
Actor
Manoharam (2000)
Actor
Adhinetha (2009)
as Suribabu
Maha Samudram (2021)
as Chunchu
Bhale Pellam (1994)
Actor
Mr Bachchan (2024)
as Mutyam Jaggaiah
Moodu Mukkalaata (2000)
as Shanti Swaroop
Republic (2021)
as Panja Dasarath
Madhagaja (2021)
as Bhairava Dorai
Ism (2016)
as Javed Ibrahim / Javed Bhai
Anantha (2026)
Actor
Ghaati (2025)
Actor
Simha Swapnam (1989)
Actor
Kathanayakudu (2008)
as Balakrishna
Kaatera (2023)
Actor
Voice of Sathyanathan (2023)
as Nambiar
Bangaru Babu (2009)
as Ravindra
Swagatam (2008)
as K. K.
Attack (2016)
as Kaali
Nela Ticket (2018)
as Aditya Bhupathi
Pravarakyudu (2009)
as Sasi
Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham (2014)
Actor
Bachchan (2013)
as C.C.B. Vijay Kumar
Good Luck Sakhi (2022)
as Colonel
Family Circus (2001)
as Subrahmanyam "Subbu"
Maa Nanna Chiranjeevi (2010)
as Chiranjeevulu
Rudrangi (2023)
as Bheemrao Deshmukh
Puthagam (2013)
as JB
Allari Premikudu (1994)
Actor
Nagaram (2008)
as ACP Chowdary
Simbaa (2024)
Actor
Subhamastu (1995)
Actor
Kaththi Sandai (2016)
as Thamizhselvan
Pellaina Kothalo (2006)
as Hari
Aadhi (2018)
as Narayana Reddy
Siva Rama Raju (2002)
as Siva Rama Raju
That is Pandu (2005)
as Pandu
Asadhyulu (1992)
Actor
Aayanaki Iddaru (1995)
as Surya
Key (2011)
as Invigilator
Brahmastram (2006)
as Bangaram
6 (2012)
as Vijay
Kushi Kushiga (2004)
Actor
Raksha (2008)
as Rajeevi
Pandem (2005)
Actor
Ninnu Kalisaka (2009)
as himself (Cameo appearance)
One Small Word (1997)
as Chandu/Chanti
Sadhyam (2010)
as Sandeep
Pelli Pandiri (1998)
as Govind
Sankalpam (1995)
as Krishna Murthy
Chilakapacha Kapuram (1995)
as Gopala Krishna
Pedababu (2004)
Actor
Peddarikam (1992)
as Krishna Mohan
Elumale (2025)
Actor
Kshetram (2011)
as Veera Narasimha Rayalu (Naga Penchalaiah)
Jagapathi (2005)
Actor
Samudram (1999)
as Sagar
Budget Padmanabham (2001)
Actor
Aasayam (1993)
as Suri Babu
Madrasi (2006)
as Shiva