Yerra Seshagiri Rao, popularly known as Giri Babu, is an Indian actor, producer, and director who primarily works in Telugu films. His son,

Raghu Babu Yerra Raghu, known professionally as Raghu Babu, is a Telugu comedian. He has worked in many films in Telugu industry. He is the eldest son of comedian and character actor Giri Babu. His native place is Ravinuthala. He is known for his ...

, is also a notable actor-director.

Career

Giri Babu hails from a middle-class agricultural family in

Ravinuthala Ravinuthala is an agricultural village in Prakasam District in the state of Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh (ISO 15919, ISO: , , AP) is a States and union territories of India, state on the East Coast of India, east coast of southern Ind ...

village of the

Prakasam district Prakasam district is one of the twelve districts in the coastal Andhra region of the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It was formed in 1970 and reorganised on 4 April 2022. The headquarters of the district is ...

. He moved to

Madras Chennai, also known as Madras ( its official name until 1996), is the capital and largest city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India. It is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. According to the 2011 Indian ce ...

to pursue a career in films. Babu started his career as a lead actor but later started portraying antagonistic and comic roles.

Filmography

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Actor

#''Jagame Maya'' (1973) #''Chandee'' (1974) #'' Dorababu'' (1974) as Shankar #'' Zamindarugari Ammayi'' (1975) as Sundar #'' Annadammula Anubandham'' (1975) #''Jyothi'' (1976) as Shankara #'' Maa Daivam'' (1976) #''Vadhu Varulu'' (1976) #''Swami Drohulu'' (1976) #''Raaja'' (1976) as Jimmy #'' Kurukshetram'' (1977) as Dushasana #''Premalekhalu'' (1977) #''Manassakthi'' (1977) #''Indra Dhanussu'' (1977) #'' Devathalara Deevinchandi'' (1977) #''Kalpana'' (1977) as Seshu #'' Indradhanussu'' (1978) as Gopal #''Dongala Dopidi'' (1978) as Havaldar Adisankara Varaprasada Rao #'' Patnavasam'' (1978) as Vasu #''Simha Garjana'' (1978) #''Mallepoovu'' (1978) #'' Dudu Basavanna'' (1978) as Kotayya #'' Kumara Raja'' (1978) #'' Karunamayudu'' (1978) as Saint John #''Shri Rama Raksha'' (1978) #'' Sahasavanthudu'' (1978) as Mohan #'' Athani Kante Ghanudu'' (1978) #''Naa Illu Naa Vaalu'' (1979) #''Seete Ramudaithe'' (1979) as Giri #'' Kothala Raayudu'' (1979) as Inspector Ramu #''Cheyyethi Jai Kottu'' (1979) as Ranga #''Swami Drohulu'' (1979) #''Karm Veer'' (1980) #'' Mayadari Krishnudu'' (1980) #''Kiladi Krishnudu'' (1980) as Kishore #'' Ragile Hrudayalu'' (1980) as Giri #''Adrushtavanthudu'' (1980) as Ravi Babu #'' Erra Mallelu'' (1981) #'' Ragile Jwala'' (1981) #'' Oorukichina Maata'' (1981) as Forest Guard #''Sawaal'' (1982) #'' Nivuru Gappina Nippu'' (1982) #'' Naa Desam'' (1982) as Kumar #''Bangaru Bhoomi'' (1982) as Hari Babu #'' Jagannatha Rathachakralu'' (1982) as Nagaraju #'' Pratigna'' (1982) (1982) as Seshagiri #'' Gruha Pravesam'' (1982) #'' Kalavari Samsaram'' (1982) as Raghu #''

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'' (1983) as Giri #'' Mayagadu'' (1983) as Nagaraju #'' Mundadugu'' (1983) #'' Chattaniki Veyyi Kallu'' (1983) as Gurunatham #'' Palleturi Pidugu'' (1983) as Arjun #'' Moogavani Paga'' (1983) as Pachchabotu Narasimha aka P.N. Simha #'' Dharma Poratam'' (1983) as Bhaskar #''Adavi Simhalu'' (1983) #''Mugguru Monagallu'' (1983) #'' Shivudu Shivudu Shivudu'' (1983) #'' Lanke Bindelu'' (1983) as Gopi's brother-in-law #''Sardar'' (1984) as Public Prosecutor #'' Kanchu Kagada'' (1984) as Narasimhappa #'' Kode Trachu'' (1984) as Thatthar Bitthar #'' Rustum'' (1984) #'' Padmavyuham'' (1984) as Head Constable Hanumanthayya #'' Bhale Ramudu'' (1984) as Seshu #'' Raraju'' (1984) #''Aparadhi'' (1984) #'' Merupu Daadi'' (1984) as Gandadu #''Srimathi Kaavali'' (1984) #''Griha Lakshmi'' (1984) #'' Nayakulaku Saval'' (1984) as Nagaraju #''Bangaru Kapuram'' (1984) as Giri #''Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu'' (1984) #'' Inti Guttu'' (1984) #''Muchataga Mugguru'' (1985) #'' Surya Chandra'' (1985) #''

Maha ManishiEdit ''Maha Manishi'' () is a 1985 Indian Telugu-language action drama film co-written and directed by M. Balaiah starring Krishna, Jaya Prada, Radha and Jaggayya. The film has musical score by J. V. Raghavulu. Cast * Krishna as SambhuPrasad & ...

'' (1985) #'' Rechukka'' (1985) as Dada #''Jackie'' (1985) #''Mayadari Maridi'' (1985) #''Mugguru Mitrulu'' (1985) #'' Surya Chandra'' (1985) #'' Bangaru Chilaka'' (1985) as Vikram #''Ranarangam'' (1985) #''Garjana'' (1985) as Seshagiri #'' Intiko Rudramma'' (1985) as Jagannath #'' Edadugula Bandham'' (1985) as Giri #''

Vijetha Vijetha () is a 1985 Indian Telugu-language film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy and produced by Allu Aravind starring Chiranjeevi, Bhanupriya, and J. V. Somayajulu. The film released on 23 October 1985. The film was a remake of the 198 ...

'' (1985) as Narasimham's third son #'' Ravana Brahma'' (1986) as Shyam Babu #'' Ide Naa Samadhanam'' (1986) as Viswanath #'' Simhasanam'' (1986) as Ugra Rahu Army chief of Avanthi #'' Naa Pilupe Prabhanjanam'' (1986) as Balaji #'' Ugra Narasimham'' (1986) as Giri #'' Jayam Manade'' (1986) #'' Khaidi Rudraiah'' (1986) as Venkatagiri "Giri" #''Vivaha Bandham'' (1986) #'' Vetagallu'' (1986) as Sripathi #''Adavi Raja'' (1986) as Nagendra #'' Vijrumbhana'' (1986) as Dr. Anand #''Dongodochadu'' (1987) as Giri #'' Veera Pratap'' (1987) as Vikram #''

Pasivadi Pranam ''Pasivadi Pranam'' is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language thriller film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, starring Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti, Raghuvaran. The film was produced by Allu Aravind under Geetha Arts banner. It was a remake of the Mala ...

'' (1987) #''Donga Kapuram'' (1987) #'' Thene Manasulu'' (1987) as Bhairava Murthy #'' Inti Donga'' (1987) #'' Jebu Donga'' (1987) as Venkat #'' Muddayi'' (1987) as Jaganmohan Rao #'' Sankharavam'' (1987) as Uday #'' Donga Garu Swagatham'' (1987) #'' Chaitanya Ratham'' (1987) as Avinash #'' Viswanatha Nayakudu'' (1987) as Shanmukha Raju, Son of Ummathur Sivaganga Raju #'' Marana Homam'' (1987) #'' Paga Saadhista'' (1987) as Kali #'' Chuttalabbayi'' (1988) #'' Tiragabadda Telugubidda'' (1988) #'' Nyayaniki Siksha'' (1988) as Chakradhar # August 15 Raatri (1988) #'' Inspector Pratap'' (1988) #'' Donga Pelli'' (1988) # Collector Vijaya (1988) #'' Raktha Tilakam'' (1988) #'' Mugguru Kodukulu'' (1988) as Ranga Rao #'' Chikkadu Dorakadu'' (1988) as Chinnodu Sivam #'' Agni Keratalu'' (1988) as Phanindra #'' Goonda Rajyam'' (1989) #'' Gudachari 117'' (1989) as Gookarnam #'' Vicky Daada'' (1989) as Lawyer Giridhar Rao #''

Sahasame Naa Oopiri ''Sahasame Naa Oopiri'' () is a 1989 Indian Telugu satirical crime film based on the murder of the political leader Vangaveeti Mohana Ranga. The film directed by Vijaya Nirmala features Krishna alongside herself, Naresh, Vani Viswanath and ...

'' (1989) #'' Swathi Chinukulu'' (1989) #''Krishna Gari Abbayi'' (1989) #'' Bala Gopaludu'' (1989) #''

Simha Swapnam ''Simha Swapnam'' () is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language crime film, produced by V. B. Rajendra Prasad under the Jagapathi Art Pictures banner and directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. It stars Krishnam Raju, Jayasudha, Jagapathi Babu, Vani Viswan ...

'' (1989) #''Paila Pachessu'' (1989) #'' Soggadi Kapuram'' (1989) as Guruvulu #'' Ajatha Satruvu'' (1989) as Sivaram #'' Koduku Diddina Kapuram'' (1989) as Kondaiah #'' Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu'' (1989) #'' Anna Thammudu'' (1990) as Seshagiri #'' Prema Yuddham'' (1990) #''Alajadi'' (1990) #'' Prajala Manishi'' (1990) as Giri #'' Kadapa Reddemma'' (1990) #'' Vidhata'' (1991) as Nagaraju #'' Nirnayam'' (1991) as Police Commissioner #''Naa Pellam Naa Ishtam'' (1991) #''Palleturi Pellam'' (1991) #'' Parama Sivudu'' (1991) #'' Alludu Diddina Kapuram'' (1991) as Panthulu #'' Killer'' (1992) as Malavika's husband #''Gangwar'' (1992) #''Pachani Samsaram'' (1992) #'' Sahasam'' (1992) #''Golmaal Govindam'' (1992) #''Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam'' (1992) #''Pellam Chepithe Vinali'' (1992) #''Sriman Brahmachari'' (1992) #''Pelli Neeku Shobhanam Naaku'' (1992) #''Parvathalu Panakalu'' (1992) #'' Chitram Bhalare Vichitram'' (1992) #''420'' (1992) #''Chillari Mogudu Allari Koduku'' (1992) #'' Chinna Alludu'' (1993) #''

Prema Pusthakam ''Prema Pusthakam'' () is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language romance film which was partly directed by Gollapudi Srinivas before his death on the set of the film; it was later finished by his father, Gollapudi Maruthi Rao. It stars newcomers Ajith ...

'' (1993) #''Asale Pellaina Vanni'' (1993) #''Illu Pelli'' (1993) #''Pellama Majaka'' (1993) #''

Alibaba Aradajanu Dongalu ''Alibaba Ara Dozen Dongalu'' () is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language comedy film written and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana starring Rajendra Prasad, Ravali, and Srikanya, with music composed by Vidyasagar. The film was released on 31 Decem ...

'' (1993) #'' Evandi Aavida Vachindi'' (1993) #'' Parugo Parugu'' (1993) as Veeru #'' Hello Brother'' (1994) as Manga's father #'' Gandeevam'' (1994) #''Bhale Mavayya'' (1994) #''Neram'' (1994) #'' Kishkindha Kanda'' (1994) #'' Jailor Gaari Abbayi '' (1994) #''Atha Kodalu'' (1994) #'' Lucky Chance'' (1994) #''Prema & Co.'' (1994) #'' Presidentgari Alludu'' (1994) as Ramachandra Prasad #''Kurradhi Kurradu'' (1994) as Giri Bab #'' Brahmachari Mogudu'' (1994) as Kutumba Rao #''

Bhairava Dweepam ''Bhairava Dweepam'' () is a 1994 Indian Telugu-language high fantasy film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and Roja in lead roles, the film features Vijaya Rangaraja as the titular antagonist, Bhairava. The s ...

'' (1994) as Uttar #'' Bangaru Kutumbam'' (1994) as Pushpa's brother-in-law #'' Hello Alludu'' (1994) #'' Vajram'' (1995) as Chakri's uncle #'' Bhale Bullodu'' (1995) #''Ooriki Monagadu'' (1995) #''Ammaleni Puttillu'' (1995) #'' Ghatotkachudu'' (1995) as Dharma Raju #'' Alluda Majaka'' (1995) as Lawyer Sivaramakrishna #'' Sisindri'' (1995) #'' Ninne Pelladata'' (1996) as Hari #''Once More'' (1996) #''Hello Neeku Naaku Pellanta'' (1996) #'' Maavichiguru'' (1996) #''

Little Soldiers ''Little Soldiers'' is a 1996 Telugu-language children's film written, directed, and produced by Gunnam Gangaraju. The film stars Kavya, Baladitya, Kota Srinivasa Rao Kota Srinivasa Rao (born 10 July 1942) is an Indian character actor k ...

'' (1996) as Seshagiri #''

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'' (1997) #'' Paddukondi Chuddam'' (1997) #'' Kurralla Rajyam'' (1997) #'' Pelli'' (1997) #''

Aavida Maa Aavide ''Aavida Maa Aavide'' () is a 1998 Telugu language, Telugu comedy drama film written and directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana and produced by D. Kishore under the Jayabheri Arts, Jayabheri Art Productions banner. The film stars Nagarjuna (actor), ...

'' (1998) as Vikranth's father #'' Chandralekha'' (1998) as Doctor #''

O Panaipothundi Babu ''O Panaipothundi Babu'' is a 1998 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Siva Nageswara Rao starring Suresh, Ravi Teja, Indraja and Maheswari. Both Suresh and Ravi Teja play dual roles in the film. The title of the film is i ...

'' (1998) #'' Suprabhatam'' (1998) #''

Premante Idera ''Premante Idera'' () is 1998 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Jayanth C. Paranjee, and produced by Burugupalli Siva Rama Krishna and K. Ashok Kumar under the Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Art Films banner. The film stars Ven ...

'' (1998) #'' Prema Katha'' (1999) as Janaki Ramaiah #'' Swayamvaram'' (1999) as Sivaprasad #'' Alludugaaru Vachcharu'' (1999) as Shankar Rao #''Vichitram'' (1999) as Hayagreevam #''

Ravoyi Chandamama ''Raavoyi Chandamama'' () is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language romance film directed by Jayanth C. Paranjee. It stars Nagarjuna, Jagapathi Babu, Anjala Zhaveri, Keerthi Reddy, and the music was composed by Mani Sharma. The film was produced by ...

'' (1999) as Sujeeth's father #'' Nuvve Kavali'' (2000) as Tarun's father #''Bagunnaraa'' (2000) #'' Okkadu Chalu'' (2000) #''Adavi Chukka'' (2000) as Simhachalam #''Apparao Ki Oka Nela Thappindi'' (2001) as Mohan Rao #'' Family Circus'' (2001) as Krishna Rao #''

Simharasi '' Simharasi '' is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by V. Samudra and produced by R. B. Choudary. It stars Rajasekhar and Sakshi Shivanand. It is a remake of the Tamil film '' Maayi''. Plot Narasimharaju is a well-respecte ...

'' (2001) #'' Raa'' (2001) #'' Akasa Veedhilo'' (2001) as Jagadiswara Rao #'' Darling Darling'' (2001) as P.K. Rao #'' Snehamante Idera'' (2001) as Aravind's uncle #'' Muthyam'' (2001) #'' Parasuram'' (2002) #'' Neetho Cheppalani'' (2002) #'' Okato Number Kurraadu'' (2002) #''Prema Donga'' (2002) #''

Allari Ramudu ''Allari Ramudu'' (English language, English: Naughty Ramu) is a 2002 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language Action comedy film, action comedy film which starred N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Nagma, Aarthi Agarwal and Gajala. B. Gopal directed this film. ...

'' (2002) #''

Idiot An idiot, in modern use, is a stupid or foolish person. "Idiot" was formerly a technical term in legal and psychiatric contexts for some kinds of profound intellectual disability where the mental age is two years or less, and the person cannot ...

'' (2002) as Inspector #''

Holi Holi () is a major Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love and Spring.The New Oxford Dictionary of English (1998) p. 874 "Holi /'həʊli:/ noun a Hindu spring festival ...".Yudit Greenberg, Encyclopedia of Love in World ...

'' (2002) #'' Nee Sneham'' (2002) as Madhav's father #'' Pellam Oorelithe'' (2003) #'' Vijayam'' (2003) as Usha's father #''

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'' (2003) #'' Golmaal'' (2003) #'' Fools'' (2003) as Adabala Raja Rao #'' Ninne Ishtapaddanu'' (2003) as Charan's father #'' Sambaram'' (2003) as Geeta's father #'' Seenu Vasanthi Lakshmi'' (2004) #'' Kushikushigaa'' (2004) #'' Nenunnanu'' (2004) #''

Sri Anjaneyam ''Sri Anjaneyam'' is a 2004 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language Fantasy film, fantasy action film written, directed, and produced by Krishna Vamsi. It stars Arjun Sarja, Nithiin and Charmme Kaur. Pilla Prasad, Chandra Mohan (Telugu actor), Ch ...

'' (2004) #'' Cheppave Chirugali'' (2004) #'' Mr & Mrs Sailaja Krishnamurthy'' (2004) as Krishnamurthy's boss #'' Suryam'' (2004) #'' Vidyardhi'' (2004) #''

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'' (2005) #'' Andarivaadu'' (2005) #''

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'' (2005) #'' Athadu'' (2005) as Poori's father #'' Nayakudu'' (2005) #'' Kithakithalu'' (2006) as Rajababu's father #'' Astram'' (2006) #''

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'' (2006) as Rama Chandra Murthy #''

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'' (2006) #'' Boss - I Love You'' (2006) #'' Neeku Naaku'' (2006) #'' Pellaina Kothalo'' (2006) #'' Allare Allari'' (2007) #''

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'' (2007) #'' Evadaithe Nakenti'' (2007) as Chief Minister #'' Madhumasam'' (2007) #'' Okkadunnadu'' (2007) as Gautami's father #''

Classmates A classmate is a student who is a member of the same class, in any of its meanings (a course, a lesson, a graduating year). Classmate(s) may also refer to: * ''Classmates'' (1914 film), a 1914 silent film produced by the Biograph Company * ''Cl ...

'' (2007) #'' Viyyalavari Kayyalu'' (2007) #'' Okka Magaadu'' (2008) #''

Krishna Krishna (; Sanskrit language, Sanskrit: कृष्ण, ) is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and also as the Supreme God (Hinduism), Supreme God in his own right. He is the god of protection, c ...

'' (2008) #'' Vaana'' (2008) #'' Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna'' (2008) #'' Gamyam'' (2008) #'' Mestri'' (2009) #''

Neramu Siksha ''Neramu Siksha'' () is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Viswanath who co-wrote the film with M. Balayya. The film is an adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's ''Crime and Punishment'' (1866). The film received positive reviews fr ...

'' (2009) #'' Evaraina Epudaina'' (2009) as Madhumita's father #''

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'' as Rama Chandra Murthy,Ganesh's father #'' Saleem'' (2009) as Singamanaidu's friend #'' Betting Bangaraju'' (2010) #''Subhapradam'' (2010) #'' Wanted'' (2011) as Rama Chandra Murthy, Rambabu's friend #'' Raaj'' (2011) #'' Baadshah'' (2013) as Rama Chandra Murthy, Baadshah's friend #'' Yuddham'' (2014) #'' Gaddam Gang'' (2015) as Politician #'' Dongaata'' (2015) as Elderly Man in Senior Living Home #'' A Aa'' (2016) as Mr. Banerjee #'' Raa Raa'' (2018) #'' Pantham'' (2018) as High Court Judge #'' Srinivasa Kalyanam'' (2018) as Vasu's relative #'' Geetha Govindam'' (2018) as Geetha's grandfather #'' Jathi Ratnalu'' (2021) as Chief Minister #'' Sreekaram'' (2021) as Anantharaju #'' Most Eligible Bachelor'' (2021) as Judge

References

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