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Jagapathi Babu (born February 12, 1962, as Veeramachaneni Jagapathi Chowdary) is a veteran Indian actor, producer, and entrepreneur known for a distinguished career spanning more than three decades. Son of acclaimed filmmaker V. B. Rajendra Prasad, he grew up in Chennai before entering Telugu cinema. Starting as a child actor in 1974, he made his lead debut with Simha Swapnam (1989). He gained major recognition with Peddarikam (1992) and the cult classic Gayam (1993), followed by a series of hits such as Subhalagnam, Subhakankshalu, and Pelli Pandiri, earning a reputation as a dependable family and action hero. His career took a transformative turn when he embraced supporting and antagonist roles, becoming one of South India’s most celebrated character actors. His “salt and pepper” makeover led to acclaimed performances in Legend, Nannaku Prematho, Rangasthalam, Pulimurugan, and Srimanthudu. He expanded successfully into Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema, known for his commanding screen presence and emotional depth. With seven Nandi Awards, multiple Filmfare Awards, and the Kala Bhushana Award, Jagapathi Babu continues to be a powerful force in Indian cinema. He is married to Lakshmi and has two daughters.

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Heights 178.0 cms

Skin Tone Wheatish

Weight 75.0 kgs

Hair Straight

Eyes Black

Body Athletic

Reward & Recognition

Nandi Award

Received on January 2007

Filmfare Awards South - Best Villain – Legend

Received on January 2014

IIFA Utsavam - Best Supporting Actor – Srimanthudu

Received on January 2016

IIFA Utsavam - Best Actor in a Negative Role – Nannaku Prematho

Received on January 2017

SIIMA Awards - Best Actor in a Negative Role – Legend

Received on January 2014

SIIMA Awards - Best Actor in a Negative Role – Nannaku Prematho

Received on January 2016

SIIMA Awards - Special Jury Award – Pulimurugan

Received on January 2016

Filmfare Awards South - Best Supporting Actor – Lakshyam

Received on January 2007

Filmfare Awards South - Best Supporting Actor – Nannaku Prematho

Received on January 2016

Filmfare Awards South - Best Villain – Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava

Received on January 2018

Nandi Awards - Best Actor – Gaayam

Received on January 1993

Nandi Awards - Best Actor – Maavichiguru

Received on January 1996

Nandi Awards - Best Supporting Actor - Anthahpuram

Received on January 1998

Nandi Awards - Best Actor – Manoharam

Received on January 2000

Nandi Awards - Best Supporting Actor – Lakshyam

Received on January 2007

Nandi Awards - Best Villain – Legend

Received on January 2014

Nandi Awards - Special Jury Award – Adavilo Abhimanyudu

Received on January 1989

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released

Simha Swapnam

movie - released

Rajesh , Harish

Release Date: 03 February 1989

released

Peddarikam

movie - released

Parvataneni Krishnamohan

released

Subhakankshalu

movie - released

Chandu

released

Radhe Shyam

movie - released

Anand Rajput

Release Date: 11 March 2022

released

Subhalagnam

movie - released

Madhu

released

Ghaati

movie - released

Vishwadeep Rao

Release Date: 05 September 2025

released

Maavichiguru

movie - released

Hero

released

Pelli Pandiri

movie - released

Hero

released

Anthahpuram

movie - released

Sarai Veeraraju

released

Manoharam

movie - released

Anand

released

Pedababu

movie - released

Lead Role

Release Date: 30 April 2004

released

Legend

movie - released

Jitendra

Release Date: 28 March 2014

released

Lingaa

movie - released

Nagabooshan

Release Date: 12 December 2014

released

Jaguar

movie - released

CBI Officer

Release Date: 06 October 2016

released

Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava

movie - released

Lead Role

Release Date: 21 April 2018

released

Simha Swapnam

movie - released

Rajesh , Harish

Release Date: 03 February 1989

released

Peddarikam

movie - released

Parvataneni Krishnamohan

released

Subhakankshalu

movie - released

Chandu

released

Radhe Shyam

movie - released

Anand Rajput

Release Date: 11 March 2022

released

Subhalagnam

movie - released

Madhu

released

Ghaati

movie - released

Vishwadeep Rao

Release Date: 05 September 2025

released

Maavichiguru

movie - released

Hero

released

Pelli Pandiri

movie - released

Hero

released

Anthahpuram

movie - released

Sarai Veeraraju

released

Manoharam

movie - released

Anand

released

Pedababu

movie - released

Lead Role

Release Date: 30 April 2004

released

Legend

movie - released

Jitendra

Release Date: 28 March 2014

released

Lingaa

movie - released

Nagabooshan

Release Date: 12 December 2014

released

Jaguar

movie - released

CBI Officer

Release Date: 06 October 2016

released

Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava

movie - released

Lead Role

Release Date: 21 April 2018

Education

  • SC

    School: General Education

    1980 - 1983

    Schooling

  • A&

    Institute: Acting, Filmmaking, Production

    2000 - 2010

    Acting & Film Learning

  • SC

    School: General Education

    1980 - 1983

    Schooling

  • A&

    Institute: Acting, Filmmaking, Production

    2000 - 2010

    Acting & Film Learning

Skills

    Acting

  • AC

    Artistic

  • Dancing

  • DA

    Artistic

  • Dialogue Delivery

  • DD

    Artistic

  • Action Performance

  • AP

    Artistic

  • Character Acting

  • CA

    Artistic

  • Voice Modulation

  • VM

    Artistic

  • Screen Presence

  • SP

    Artistic

  • Emotional Expression

  • EE

    Artistic

    Acting

  • AC

    Artistic

  • Dancing

  • DA

    Artistic

  • Dialogue Delivery

  • DD

    Artistic

  • Action Performance

  • AP

    Artistic

  • Character Acting

  • CA

    Artistic

  • Voice Modulation

  • VM

    Artistic

  • Screen Presence

  • SP

    Artistic

  • Emotional Expression

  • EE

    Artistic

Languages

English

Skill: Speaking

English

Skill: Reading

English

Skill: Writing

Hindi

Skill: Speaking

Hindi

Skill: Reading

Hindi

Skill: Writing

Kannada

Skill: Speaking

Kannada

Skill: Reading

Kannada

Skill: Writing

Malayalam

Skill: Speaking

Malayalam

Skill: Reading

Malayalam

Skill: Writing

Tamil

Skill: Speaking

Tamil

Skill: Reading

Tamil

Skill: Writing

Telugu

Skill: Speaking

Telugu

Skill: Reading

Telugu

Skill: Writing