Sudheer Babu

Posani Naga Sudheer Babu (born 11 May 1980) is an Indian film 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.

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

(1980-05-11) 11 May 1980[2]
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India[3]
OccupationActor
Years active2010–present
Spouse(s)
Priyadarshini
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(m. 2006)​
Children2
Relatives

Film career

Babu began his acting career with a supporting role in Gautham Menon-directed Ye Maaya Chesave (2010), produced by his sister-in-law Manjula Ghattamaneni.[4] His first film in a leading role was the Siva Manasulo Sruthi (2012). a remake of Tamil film Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009).[5][6]

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.[7] In the same year, he appeared in Aadu Magaadra Bujji.[8] In 2015, Babu played the lead role in three films, Krishnamma Kalipindi Iddarini, Mosagallaku Mosagadu, and Bhale Manchi Roju.[9]

In 2016, Babu made his Hindi film debut with Baaghi, where he played an antagonistic role.[10] His 2017 film Samanthakamani was a commercial success.[9]

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.[11][12] 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 is featured in action thriller V (2020) alongside actor Nani.[13]

Badminton career

Babu became the Number 1 ranked badminton player of Andhra Pradesh as well as Karnataka. He has played alongside Pullela Gopichand as a doubles partner.[14] He is scheduled to play the role of Gopichand in the latter's biopic.[15]

Personal life

Sudheer Babu is married to Priyadarshini, daughter of veteran actor Krishna and younger sister of Mahesh Babu.[16] The couple has two children.[17]

Filmography
YearTitleRole(s) Notes Ref(s)
2010Ye Maaya ChesaveJerry ThekekuttuSupporting role [4]
2012Shiva Manasulo ShrutiSivaLead role [5]
2013Prema Katha ChitramSudheer [7]
Aadu Magaadra BujjiSiddhu [8]
2015 Dongaata Himself Cameo appearance [18]
Krishnamma Kalipindi IddariniKrishna [9]
Mosagallaku MosagaaduKrish
Bhale Manchi RojuRam [9]
2016Sri SriPolice InspectorGuest Appearance
BaaghiRaghavHindi Debut
2017ShamanthakamaniKrishna [9]
Anando BrahmaHimselfGuest Appearance
2018SammohanamVijay [11]
Nannu DochukunduvateKarthik [19]
Veera Bhoga Vasantha RayaluSI Vijay Kumar [20]
2020 V DCP Aditya Released on Amazon Prime Video [21]
2021 Sridevi Soda center TBA
2021 TBA, code named Sudheer 14TBA
TBA Untitled Gopichand biopic Pullela Gopichand Shot simultaneously in Hindi [22][23]

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Film Result Ref.
2013 2nd SIIMA SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut (Telugu) Siva Manasulo Sruthi Won [24]
2016 5th SIIMA The South Sensation of the Year General Won [25]
2019 8th SIIMA SIIMA Award for Best Actor (Telugu) Sammohanam Nominated [26]
Special Jury Award - Telugu Won [27]

References
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  4. "Sudheer Babu thanks Manjuala Ghattamaneni for Ye Maaya Chesave - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
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  8. Aadu Magadura Bujji Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Aadu Magadura Bujji by Times of India, retrieved 2 September 2020
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  10. DelhiApril 19, India Today Web Desk New; April 20, 2016UPDATED:; Ist, 2016 18:15. "Baaghi: Meet Sudheer Babu, the man giving Tiger and Shraddha sleepless nights". India Today. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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  12. 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.
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  19. 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.
  20. Veera Bhoga Vasantha Rayalu Movie Review {2/5}: Character study gone wrong, retrieved 2 September 2020
  21. "Nani starrer V to release on Amazon Prime Video". Indian Express. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  22. "Sudheer Babu simultaneously shooting for two films; V and Pullela Gopichand biopic - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  23. kavirayani, suresh (13 June 2018). "Using their names is like asking for dowry: Sudheer Babu". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  24. "Dhanush, Shruti Haasan win top laurels at SIIMA awards". Deccan Herald. 14 September 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
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  27. "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.
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