Acting
Jagapati Babu
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.
Filmography
Sambarala Yetti Gattu
Film · 2027
Peddi
Film · 2026
Anantha
Film · 2026
Godari Gattupaina
Film · 2026
Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure
Film · 2026
Sri Sri
Film · 2026
Vadala
Film · 2026
Newton's 3rd Law
Film · 2026
Jaat
Film · 2025
Mirai
Film · 2025
Ghaati
Film · 2025
Elumale
Film · 2025
Jayammu NischayammuRaa with Jagapathi
Series · 2025
Guntur Kaaram
Film · 2024
Simbaa
Film · 2024
Ruslaan
Film · 2024
Kanguva
Film · 2024
The Family Star
Film · 2024
Mr Bachchan
Film · 2024
Pushpa 2 - The Rule
Film · 2024
The Great Indian Kapil Show
Series · 2024
Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire
Film · 2023
Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan
Film · 2023
Voice of Sathyanathan
Film · 2023
Kaatera
Film · 2023
Rudrangi
Film · 2023
Ramabanam
Film · 2023
Radhe Shyam
Film · 2022
Monster
Film · 2022
Ghani
Film · 2022
Good Luck Sakhi
Film · 2022
Hero
Film · 2022
Republic
Film · 2021
Akhanda
Film · 2021
Madhagaja
Film · 2021
Laabam
Film · 2021
Roberrt
Film · 2021
Tuck Jagadish
Film · 2021
FCUK: Father Chitti Umaa Kaarthik
Film · 2021
Maha Samudram
Film · 2021
Lakshya
Film · 2021
Annaatthe
Film · 2021
Annabelle Sethupathi
Film · 2021
Pitta Kathalu
Series · 2021
Parampara
Series · 2021
Miss India
Film · 2020
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
Film · 2019
Yatra
Film · 2019
Viswasam
Film · 2019
Madura Raja
Film · 2019
Maharshi
Film · 2019
Oh! Baby
Film · 2019
Aadhi
Film · 2018
Rangasthalam
Film · 2018
Saakshyam
Film · 2018
Nela Ticket
Film · 2018
Aravinda Sametha... Veera Raghava
Film · 2018
Goodachari
Film · 2018
Aatagallu
Film · 2018
GangStars
Series · 2018
Bairavaa
Film · 2017
Om Namo Venkatesaya
Film · 2017
Winner
Film · 2017
Rarandoi Veduka Chudham
Film · 2017
Jaya Janaki Nayaka
Film · 2017
Patel S.I.R
Film · 2017
Oxygen
Film · 2017
Hello!
Film · 2017
Nannaku Prematho...
Film · 2016
Pulimurugan
Film · 2016
Attack
Film · 2016
Kaththi Sandai
Film · 2016
Jaguar
Film · 2016
Ism
Film · 2016
Srimanthudu
Film · 2015
Legend
Film · 2014
Lingaa
Film · 2014
Current Theega
Film · 2014
Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham
Film · 2014
Ra Ra Krishnayya
Film · 2014
Puthagam
Film · 2013
Bachchan
Film · 2013
Operation Duryodhana 2
Film · 2013
6
Film · 2012
Thaandavam
Film · 2012
Chattam
Film · 2011
Kshetram
Film · 2011
Jai Bolo Telangana
Film · 2011
Key
Film · 2011
Gaayam 2
Film · 2010
Sadhyam
Film · 2010
Maa Nanna Chiranjeevi
Film · 2010
Pravarakyudu
Film · 2009
Adhinetha
Film · 2009
Siddham
Film · 2009
Ninnu Kalisaka
Film · 2009
Bangaru Babu
Film · 2009
Swagatam
Film · 2008
Bhale Dongalu
Film · 2008
Kathanayakudu
Film · 2008
Raksha
Film · 2008
Homam
Film · 2008
Nagaram
Film · 2008
Lakshyam
Film · 2007
Madrasi
Film · 2006
Pellaina Kothalo
Film · 2006
Brahmastram
Film · 2006
Gopi – Goda Meeda Pilli
Film · 2006
That is Pandu
Film · 2005
Jagapathi
Film · 2005
Anukokunda Oka Roju
Film · 2005
Pandem
Film · 2005
Kushi Kushiga
Film · 2004
Athade Oka Sainyam
Film · 2004
Pedababu
Film · 2004
Kabaddi Kabaddi
Film · 2003
Siva Rama Raju
Film · 2002
Sandade Sandadi
Film · 2002
Hanuman Junction
Film · 2001
Naalo Unna Prema
Film · 2001
Budget Padmanabham
Film · 2001
Family Circus
Film · 2001
Bachi
Film · 2000
Moodu Mukkalaata
Film · 2000
Manoharam
Film · 2000
Alludugaaru Vachcharu
Film · 1999
Samudram
Film · 1999
Maavidakulu
Film · 1998
Anthahpuram
Film · 1998
Pelli Pandiri
Film · 1998
Aahaa..!
Film · 1998
Pelli Peetalu
Film · 1998
Priyaraagalu
Film · 1997
One Small Word
Film · 1997
Dongaata
Film · 1997
Subhakankshalu
Film · 1997
Maavichiguru
Film · 1996
Maa Aavida Collector
Film · 1996
Srikaram
Film · 1996
Sankalpam
Film · 1995
Money Money
Film · 1995
Chilakapacha Kapuram
Film · 1995
Aayanaki Iddaru
Film · 1995
Subhamastu
Film · 1995
Subhalagnam
Film · 1994
Allari Premikudu
Film · 1994
Bhale Pellam
Film · 1994
Gaayam
Film · 1993
Aasayam
Film · 1993
Peddarikam
Film · 1992
Balarama Krishnulu
Film · 1992
Asadhyulu
Film · 1992
Chinnari Muddula Papa
Film · 1990
Simha Swapnam
Film · 1989
Salaar: Part 2 - Shouryaanga Parvam
Film
Mirai Jaithraya
Film