
Acting
Jagapati Babu
Born 1962-02-12 · Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Jagapathi Babu (born Veeramachaneni Jagapathi Rao Chowdary on February 12, 1962), affectionately known as "Jaggu Bhai," is a prolific Indian actor who predominantly works in Telugu cinema, alongside major roles in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films. Born in Machilipatnam to veteran producer-director V. B. Rajendra Prasad, he debuted as a child artist in his father's *Manchi Manushulu* (1974) and made his lead debut in *Simha Swapnam* (1989). He found his commercial breakthrough with *Peddarikam* (1992) and Ram Gopal Varma's gritty thriller *Gaayam* (1993), which won him his first Nandi Award for Best Actor. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Jagapathi Babu became synonymous with the "family hero" genre following the blockbuster *Subhalagnam* (1994). He delivered acclaimed performances across family dramas, comedies, and action films, winning Nandi Best Actor Awards for *Maavichiguru* (1996) and *Manoharam* (2000), and Best Supporting Actor for *Anthahpuram* (1998) and *Lakshyam* (2007) — the latter also earning him a Filmfare Award. In 2014, Jagapathi Babu redefined his career with a menacing, critically lauded portrayal of the ruthless Jitendra in Boyapati Srinu's *Legend* (2014) opposite Nandamuri Balakrishna. Winning both the Filmfare and Nandi Awards for Best Villain, this transition launched one of the most successful "second innings" in Indian cinema. He rapidly became the most sought-after stylish antagonist and character actor across South India, delivering towering performances in blockbusters like *Lingaa* (2014), *Srimanthudu* (2015), *Nannaku Prematho* (2016), Malayalam hit *Pulimurugan* (2016), *Rangasthalam* (2018), *Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava* (2018), *Maharshi* (2019), *Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy* (2019), and Prashanth Neel's pan-Indian action epic *Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire* (2023). His deep baritone and commanding screen presence have made him indispensable for big-ticket multi-lingual projects. In 2024, his prominent releases included Trivikram's *Guntur Kaaram*, *The Family Star*, the Hindi actioner *Ruslaan*, Harish Shankar's *Mr. Bachchan*, Suriya's Tamil epic *Kanguva*, and Sukumar's *Pushpa 2: The Rule*. He maintains a massive slate of pan-Indian releases through 2025 and 2026. His 2025 projects feature Gopichand Malineni's Hindi actioner *Jaat*, the Telugu fantasy adventure *Mirai*, Krish Jagarlamudi's *Ghaati*, the Kannada multi-starrer *45*, and *Akhanda 2: Thaandavam*. Expected in 2026, he essays the pivotal role of Appala Soori in Buchi Babu Sana's sports drama *Peddi* alongside Ram Charan, and features in the pan-Indian mythological film *Nagabandham - The Secret Treasure*, *Godari Gattupaina*, *Seetha Payanam*. With a career spanning over three decades, nearly 180 films, seven Nandi Awards, and four Filmfare Awards, he stands as a versatile stalwart of Indian cinema.
Acting credits
5.8In a village that doesn't officially exist, a laborer's unmatched athletic talent becomes his weapon to fight for his people's right to be recognized.
Peddi
2026
4.5A chosen warrior protects a mystical, serpent-bound Himalayan temple from those seeking to steal the power of the Brahma Kamalam, a divine relic.
Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure
2026
5.6In the picturesque Godavari villages, a kind-hearted auto driver and a spirited college girl fall in love, but their bond is tested by her father's expectations and unforeseen challenges.
Godari Gattupaina
2026
3.0Follows an investigation into a double murder in 1999, with unexpected characters roped into the case as they search for justice amid intrigue and secrets.
Newton's 3rd Law
2026
6.8Set in the fictional dystopian city-state of Khansaar, the film follows the friendship between Deva, a tribesman, and Varadha, the prince of Khansaar. When a coup d'état is planned by his father's ministers and his relatives, Varadha enlists Deva's help to become Khansaar's undisputed ruler.
Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire
2023
NRSriram (Jagapati Babu) is the son of "Pepsi" Parasuram (Vijayakumar), who always enjoys his life and his father feels that he is a useless fellow. Raghuram (Raghuvaran), his elder brother is their father's favorite son. To hide his brother secret he take the blame for everyone's shortcomings, becomes the family scapegoat and his father's favorite whipping boy. The rest of the film examines whether or not Raghu is finally vindicated in the eyes of his family.
Aahaa..!
1998
6.2As his smuggling empire grows, a brazen Pushpa longs for power and respect on his vengeful journey, while facing old rivals and new.
Pushpa 2 - The Rule
2024
4.4Sakhi is known in her village as ‘bad luck Sakhi’ due to the misfortune she seemingly brings to whomsoever comes in her path. What happens when two men play catalysts to changing her destiny?
Good Luck Sakhi
2022
5.0Gagan is very much in love with Sweety aka Janaki, a sweet-natured girl, ever willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. But she ends up rejecting Gagan and later finds herself in a situation from which there seems no escape. Why did Sweety reject Gagan and what does he do when he finds her in a dangerous predicament.
Jaya Janaki Nayaka
2017
10.0Balaramaiah does not accept his step-brother and step-sister because his step-mother was of a different caste. Things change when his daughter falls in love with a man of a different caste.
Balarama Krishnulu
1992
3.8A bounty hunter in present day, learns about his previous life as a legendary warrior, when fate unites him with a mutant kid.
Kanguva
2024
5.8A blind man with his 'Echolocation' power takes on a revenge mission.
Thaandavam
2012
NRA seemingly perfect couple's life takes an unsettling turn when an unexpected presence enters their world. What begins as admiration slowly spirals into emotional chaos, blurring the lines between love, attachment, and obsession.
Vadala
2026
6.8Two friends, Krishna and Das, run a company in a small town with their loved sister Devi. However, Devaraj, an influential man in the village, is against them and vows to destroy their growth.
Hanuman Junction
2001
6.3A mysterious stranger journeys to a remote town controlled by a callous crime lord, with one violent mission — restoring justice to its people.
Jaat
2025
Chattam is a 2011 action Telugu film directed by P. A. Arun Prasad. Natti Kumar and Rama Satyanarayana are jointly producing this movie. Jagapathi Babu acts in the lead role along with Vimala Raman in the opposite lead role
Chattam
2011
NRWhen Madhu neglects his son while dealing with his wife's demise, Sneha enters his life as his son's nanny. Though she falls for Madhu, her half-brother, Banerjee, has other plans for them.
Priyaraagalu
1997
7.0Avinash/Seenu is a street urchin brought up by his loving adoptive parents Saru and Prakash. The love of his life is the girl he meets during childhood Junnu/Priya, whom fate had snatched away from him. Fourteen long years and they still wait for the day they will meet again. Will destiny help them?
Hello!
2017
6.3Gwalior Fort, during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. In a moment of despair, Lakshmibai, Rani of Jhansi, encourages her men by telling them the heroic story of Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy, a brave Telugu chieftain who took up arms in 1846 to protest against the numerous arbitrariness and crimes perpetrated by the leaders and military forces of the East India Company.
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
2019
5.2Vikramaditya, a world-renowned palmist, believes love does not exist in his stars, until he meets Prerana. But when destiny tries to pull them apart, will love prevail?
Radhe Shyam
2022
4.5Raama, who is a devotee of Lord Venkateswara, denounces worldly pleasures including his soon-to-be-bride and maradalu Bhavani and ends up at Tirumala. He decides to change the face of Tirumala by turning it into ‘Kaliyuga Vaikuntham’ both for pilgrims and the deity with the help of Krishnamma. His endeavours to do so, the hurdles and his encounters with the Lord himself is the story.
Om Namo Venkatesaya
2017
6.0Following the historic Kalinga battle, where King Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty emerged as the winner, he chose to walk the path of peace instead of continuing warfare. Yet, the kingdom appointed nine warriors to protect some ancient scriptures rumored to have the ability to make someone divine or godlike.
Mirai
2025
Siva is an activist who conducts street plays to create social awareness and leads a happy married life. However, things take a turn when his daughter gets raped and the family bears the brunt of it.
Srikaram
1996
6.8Harsha, a multi-millionaire guy who has everything but there is something else he's looking for and in the process he adopts a complete village trying to bring change in the people.
Srimanthudu
2015