Raja Babu (actor)

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Raja Babu
Rajamundry, Madras Presidency, British India
Died14 February 1983(1983-02-14) (aged 45)
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
SpouseLakshmi Ammalu
Children2
RelativesChitti Babu (brother)
Ananth Babu (brother)
AwardsFilmfare Awards South
Nandi Awards
Honorary doctorate

Punyamurthula Appalaraju (20 October 1937 – 14 February 1983), better known by his stage name Raja Babu, was an Indian actor and comedian known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He is noted as one of the finest Telugu comedians.[1] A 9 ft bronze statue of Rajababu was unveiled in his birthplace of Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh in 2012.[2]

Early life

Raja Babu was born in

East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh to Punyamurthula Umamaheswara Rao and Ramanamma as Appala Raju. His brothers are also noted comedians, Chitti Babu[3] and Ananth Babu.[4][5] He completed his Intermediate (10+2) education and successfully completed Teacher Training Course. He worked for sometime as a Telugu
teacher after that. During that period, he used to act in dramas like Kukka Pilla Dorikindi, Naalugilla Chaavadi and Alluri Sitarama Raju.

Life style Garikapati Raja Rao invited Babu after seeing his acting skills in dramas who worked for Mr. Gayudu. Babu reached Madras in 1960 and initially lived on tuitions. Film Director Addala Narayana Rao gave him a chance to act in his film Samajam in 1960. Babu was known for his slapstick comedy roles. He acted in record 589 movies in less than 20 years.[6]

He has acted as the hero in

Tata Manavadu, Pichodi Pelli, Thirupathi, Evariki Vare Yamuna Teere, Manishi Rodduna Paddadu. Leela Rani, Prasanna Rani, Gitanjali and Rama Prabha
played with him as his female counterparts. But it was Ramaprabha who had a major share in his career playing opposite him and they were considered as the best comedy duo.

The comedy song Vinara Suramma Kooturu Moguda Vishayam Chebutanu featured by the duo in the film Illu Illalu went on to become the highlight of the entire film and was heard everywhere.

He portrayed the lead role of Giri, grandson (Manavadu) in the film

Tata Manavadu directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and teaches a lesson to his father. The cast included S. V. Ranga Rao and Anjali Devi. He produced a few films under Bob and Bob Productions, including Evariki Vaare Yamuna Teeru and Manishi Rodduna Paddadu.[7]

Personal life

Raja Babu married Lakshmi Ammalu (sister-in-law of writer Sri Sri) in 1965 and they have two children: Nagendra Babu and Mahesh Babu.

Chitti Babu and Ananth Babu, who are actors and television artists. He has five sisters.[citation needed
]

Filmography

Year Film Language Character
1960 Samajam Telugu
Chivaraku Migiledi Telugu
1962 Bhishma Telugu
Chitti Tammudu Telugu
1963
Paruvu Prathishta
 		Telugu
Bandipotu Telugu As a member of the Bandipotu clan
Somavara Vrata Mahatyam[9] Telugu Sumedha
1964 Manchi Manishi Telugu
Thotalo Pilla Kotalo Rani Telugu Ekantham
Bobbili Yuddham Telugu Messenger
1966 Navarathri Telugu
Pidugu Ramudu Telugu
Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha
 		Telugu Sishya
Raja Babu Telugu
Goodachari 116
 		Telugu
1967
Saakshi
 		Telugu Ramu
Upayamlo Apayam Telugu
Ummadi Kutumbam Telugu
Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna Telugu Sukumarudu
Pattukunte Padivelu[10] Telugu
Aggi Dora[11] Telugu Jayanth's alter ego
Nindu Manasulu Telugu
1968
Tikka Sankaraiah
 		Telugu
Bandipotu Dongalu Telugu
Bangaru Pichika Telugu
Manishi Rodduna Paddadu Telugu Hero
Ranabheri Telugu
Aggi Meeda Guggilam[12] Telugu Lakumuki
1969 Devudichina Bhartha[13] Telugu Vasantha
Ekaveera Telugu Bhattu
Ukku Pidugu[14] Telugu Mardhanam
Kathanayakudu Telugu
Muhurtha Balam[15] Telugu Parvathalu
Saptaswaralu Telugu
Bhale Mastaru Telugu Buchi Babu
Pratheekaram[16] Telugu Ekambaram
1970 Kodalu Diddina Kapuram Telugu
Akhandudu[17] Telugu Geddam Ganapathi
Jagath Jetteelu[18] Telugu Drama
Pettandarulu Telugu
Thaali Bottu Telugu
Mayani Mamata Telugu Anandam
1971 Bomma Borusa Telugu Appula Appa Rao
Anuradha[19] Telugu Yadaiah
Atthalu Kodallu[20] Telugu Varahalu
Chinnanati Snehitulu Telugu
Prem Nagar
 		Telugu
Shrimanthudu Telugu
Sati Anasuya Telugu Sukhananda
Pattukunte Laksha[21] Telugu
Jagath Janthrilu[22] Telugu Sisindri
Andam Kosam Pandem[23] Telugu Alakasundarudu
Vintha Samsaram[24] Telugu Murali, Second son of 'Prestige' Padmanabham (Jaggayya)
Revolver Rani[25] Telugu Baabulu
Debbaku tha Dongala Mutha Telugu Laal
Pavitra Hrudayalu Telugu Bobby
1972 Bharya Biddalu Telugu
Badi Panthulu Telugu
Iddaru Ammayilu Telugu
Tata Manavadu
 		Telugu Grandson Giri
Vichitra Bandham Telugu Babji
Muhammad bin Tughluq Telugu
Nijam Nirupistha[26] Telugu Babu
Pandanti Kapuram Telugu Sanjeevi
Bala Mitrula Katha Telugu
Manavudu Danavudu Telugu
Inspector Bharya[27] Telugu Bujji babu
1973 Andala Ramudu Telugu Appa Rao
Sharada
 		Telugu
Minor Babu[28] Telugu Dhanam
Devudamma Telugu Tapakayila Jakkanna
Doctor Babu Telugu Chikkadu
1974
Alluri Seetharama Raju
 		Telugu
Andaru Dongale Telugu Dhairyam
Deeksha Telugu
Dorababu Telugu Simhadi/Madhu
Bangaru Kalalu Telugu Venu
Uttama Illalu[29] Telugu Bujji
Manushullo Devudu Telugu Govindu
Evariki Vare Yamuna Theere Telugu
1975 Jeevana Jyothi Telugu
Soggadu Telugu Rajendra Prasad
Zamindarugari Ammayi Telugu
Bhagasthulu[30] Telugu Raju
Annadammula Anubandham Telugu
1976 Andharu Bagundali[31] Telugu Kotaiah
Alludochhadu Telugu
Neram Nadi Kadu Akalidi[32] Telugu Vijay aka Pandit Rao
Alludochadu[33] Telugu Ravi, the pickpocket
Secretary Telugu
Muthyala Pallaki Telugu Giri
Mahakavi Kshetrayya Telugu
Monagadu Telugu Bujji
1977 Aalu Magalu Telugu Buchi Babu
Eetharam Manishi[34] Telugu Babu
Kotalo Paga Telugu
Adavi Ramudu Telugu Bheemanna
Chanakya Chandragupta Telugu Nandulu
Jeevithamlo Vasantham[35] Telugu Kailasam
Bangaru Bommalu Telugu
Gadusu Pillodu[36] Telugu Sundaramurthy
Chakradhari Telugu
Aatmiyudu Telugu Chinna Rao
1978 Karunamayudu Telugu
Nayudu Bava[37] Telugu Guvi aka Gurajada Veeresalingam
Dongala Dopidi Telugu Abbulu
Yuga Purushudu Telugu Mohan
Patnavasam[38] Telugu Satya Harischandrudu
Sahasavanthudu[39] Telugu Mandalam
1979 Karthika Deepam Telugu
Kotta Alludu Telugu
Korikale Gurralaithe[40] Telugu Raju, properietor of Babu & Raju company
Andadu Aagadu[41] Telugu Navarasa Raju aka Rasam
Maa Voollo Mahasivudu[42] Telugu Simhachalam
Tayaramma Bangarayya Telugu
Sri Rama Bantu Telugu Balaraju
1980 Sarada Ramudu Telugu
Sirimalle Navvindi Telugu Jayapparao
Mahalakshmi[43] Telugu Anjaneyulu
1981 Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu Telugu
Jagamondi Telugu Lingam
1982 Bangaru Bhoomi[44] Telugu Kasulayya's elder son
Kanthayya Kanakayya[45] Telugu Mithai Rao
1983 Andhra Kesari Telugu

Awards

References

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