Sudheer Babu

Sudheer Babu
Babu in 2018
Born
Posani Naga Sudheer Babu[1]

(1980-05-11) 11 May 1980 (age 44)[2][3]
Other namesNitro Star[5]
OccupationActor
Years active2010–present
Spouse
Priyadarshini
(m. 2006)
Children2
Relatives

Posani Naga Sudheer Babu (born 11 May 1980) is an Indian actor and former professional badminton player. He works primarily in Telugu films. Debuted as a lead actor in Shiva Manasulo Shruti (2012), Babu's successful films include Prema Katha Chitram (2013), Baaghi (2016), and Sammohanam (2018). He won SIIMA Special Jury award for his performance in Sammohanam.

Film career

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Babu began his acting career with a supporting role in Gautham Vasudev Menon-directed Ye Maaya Chesave (2010), produced by his sister-in-law Manjula Ghattamaneni.[6] His first film in a leading role was Siva Manasulo Sruthi (2012), a remake of Tamil film Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009).[7][8]

Babu tasted success with the 2013 horror comedy film, Prema Katha Chitram. Made on a budget of 2 crore, the film went onto gross 20 crore at the box office.[9] In the same year, he appeared in Aadu Magaadra Bujji.[10] In 2015, Babu played the lead role in three films, Krishnamma Kalipindi Iddarini, Mosagallaku Mosagadu, and Bhale Manchi Roju.[11]

In 2016, Babu made his Hindi film debut with Baaghi, where he played an antagonistic role.[12] His 2017 film Samanthakamani was a commercial success.[11]

In 2018, Babu teamed up with director Mohana Krishna Indraganti for the romantic drama film Sammohanam. The film where a young cartoonist falls for an actress turned out to be a profitable venture.[13][14] In the same year, he appeared in two other films, namely Nannu Dochukunduvate and Veera Bhoga Vasantha Rayalu.

In his second collaboration with Indraganti, Babu appeared in action thriller V (2020) alongside actor Nani.[15]

Badminton career

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Prior to entering the film industry, Babu was the Number 1 ranked badminton player of Andhra Pradesh as well as Karnataka. He has played alongside Pullela Gopichand as a doubles partner.[16] He is scheduled to play Gopichand in the latter's biopic.[17]

Personal life

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Sudheer Babu is married to Priyadarshini, daughter of actor Krishna and younger sister of Mahesh Babu.[18] The couple has two sons.[19]

Filmography

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Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role(s) Notes Ref
2010 Ye Maaya Chesave Jerry Thekekuthu Supporting role [6]
2012 Shiva Manasulo Shruti Siva Debut as lead role [7]
2013 Prema Katha Chitram Sudheer [9]
Aadu Magaadra Bujji Siddhu [10]
2015 Dongaata Himself Cameo [20]
Krishnamma Kalipindi Iddarini Krishna [11]
Mosagallaku Mosagaadu Krish
Bhale Manchi Roju Ram [11]
2016 Sri Sri Police Inspector Guest appearance
Baaghi Raghav Debut Hindi film
2017 Shamanthakamani Krishna [11]
Anando Brahma Himself Guest appearance
2018 Sammohanam Vijay [13]
Nannu Dochukunduvate Karthik [21]
Veera Bhoga Vasantha Rayalu SI Vinay Rao [22]
2020 V DCP Aditya [23]
2021 Sridevi Soda Center "Lighting" Soori Babu [24]
2022 Aa Ammayi Gurinchi Meeku Cheppali Naveen [25]
2023 Hunt ACP P. Arjun Prasad [26]
Mama Mascheendra Parasuram & Durga / DJ Dual role [27][28]
2024 Harom Hara Subramanyam [29]
Maa Nanna Superhero Johnny [30]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Film Result Ref.
2013 2nd SIIMA SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut (Telugu) Siva Manasulo Sruthi Won [31]
2016 5th SIIMA The South Sensation of the Year General Won [32]
2019 8th SIIMA SIIMA Award for Best Actor (Telugu) Sammohanam Nominated [33]
Special Jury Award - Telugu Won [34]
Zee Cine Awards Telugu Best Entertainer of the Year Won [35]
2021 9th SIIMA SIIMA Award for Best Actor (Telugu) V Nominated
SIIMA Award for Best Actor (Telugu) - Critics Choice Won

References

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  1. ^ Chinmayi, Sudheer Babu (24 April 2019). Famously Filmfare S1E10 (Television production) (in Telugu). MX Player. 17 minutes in.
  2. ^ Palisetty, Ramya (11 May 2021). "Mahesh Babu wishes joy and success to Sudheer Babu on his birthday". India Today.
  3. ^ "Birthday Boy Sudheer Babu's Macho Look From 'V'". Sakshi Post. 11 May 2020. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  4. ^ "Mahesh Babu's brother-in-law makes his debut". Rediff. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
  5. ^ Ram, Shree (11 May 2022). "'Nitro Star' Emerges In Tollywood". Gulte. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Sudheer Babu thanks Manjuala Ghattamaneni for Ye Maaya Chesave - Times of India". The Times of India. 26 February 2019. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  7. ^ a b "Mahesh Babu's brother-in-law makes his debut". rediff. Archived from the original on 10 February 2012. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  8. ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (1 February 2012). "Sudheer Babu is all set to make his Tollywood entry". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  9. ^ a b "Will 'Prema Katha Chitram' be successful in Kannada too?". News18. 13 October 2013. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  10. ^ a b "Aadu Magadura Bujji Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Aadu Magadura Bujji by Times of India", The Times of India, retrieved 2 September 2020
  11. ^ a b c d e "Sudheer Babu: Best roles of the talented actor". The Times of India. 14 May 2019. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  12. ^ "Baaghi: Meet Sudheer Babu, the man giving Tiger and Shraddha sleepless nights". India Today. 19 April 2016. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  13. ^ a b "Sudheer Babu gets nostalgic as Sammohanam completes 2 years - Times of India". The Times of India. 15 June 2020. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  14. ^ Vyas (17 July 2018). "Sammohanam Final Box Office Collections Report". The Hans India. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  15. ^ "Sudheer Babu's first look in V". The Hindu. 27 January 2020. Archived from the original on 28 January 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  16. ^ "Sudhir Babu Biography". Archived from the original on 15 September 2015. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  17. ^ "Pullela Gopichand biopic to go on floors in September - Times of India". The Times of India. 12 June 2018. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  18. ^ "Sudheer Babu on why he never asked in-laws Krishna or Mahesh Babu for help in films: 'It would be like they are giving me dowry'". Hindustan Times. 8 September 2020.
  19. ^ Vyas (3 July 2018). "Sudheer Babu's Younger Son Makes Film Debut". The Hans India. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  20. ^ "Dongata's special song makes waves - Times of India". The Times of India. 16 January 2017. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  21. ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (21 September 2018). "'Nannu Dochukunduvate' review: Romance and relationships with a dose of humour". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  22. ^ "Veera Bhoga Vasantha Rayalu Movie Review {2/5}: Character study gone wrong", The Times of India, retrieved 2 September 2020
  23. ^ "Nani starrer V to release on Amazon Prime Video". The Indian Express. 20 August 2020. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  24. ^ "Sudheer Babu's 'Sridevi Soda Center' release date announced". The Times of India. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  25. ^ "Sudheer Babu's third film with Mohana Krishna Indraganti". The Hindu. 2 March 2021. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  26. ^ "Sudheer Babu and Srikanth starrer 'Hunt' set for OTT premiere on February 10". The Times of India. 9 February 2023. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
  27. ^ "Sudheer Babu's next film with Harshavardhan". PinkVilla. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  28. ^ The New Indian Express (4 March 2023). "Sudheer Babu's character poster from Mama Mascheendra is out". Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  29. ^ "Harom Hara First Trigger: Strikes A Chord". Gulte.com. 10 May 2023.
  30. ^ The Hindu (19 June 2023). "Sudheer Babu's next film titled 'Maa Nanna Superhero'". Archived from the original on 5 October 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  31. ^ "Dhanush, Shruti Haasan win top laurels at SIIMA awards". Deccan Herald. 14 September 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  32. ^ Hooli, Shekhar H. (1 July 2016). "SIIMA Awards 2016 Telugu winners list: SS Rajamouli's 'Baahubali,' Mahesh Babu's 'Srimanthudu' sweep list". International Business Times, India Edition. Archived from the original on 4 August 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  33. ^ "SIIMA Awards 2019: Here's a complete list of nominees - Times of India". The Times of India. 19 July 2019. Archived from the original on 1 August 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  34. ^ "SIIMA 2019 in Qatar: Vijay Deverakonda, Keerthy Suresh, Yash and Other Celebs' Stylish Red Carpet Appearances Are A Must See! View Pics". Latestly. 16 August 2019. Archived from the original on 16 August 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  35. ^ "Nani to play negative role in Mohan Krishna Indraganti's next". The News Minute. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
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