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