Biography
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 (156)
Sambarala Yetti Gattu
2027
Peddi
2026
Anantha
2026
Godari Gattupaina
2026
Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure
2026
Sri Sri
2026
Vadala
2026
Newton's 3rd Law
2026
Jaat
2025
Mirai
2025
Ghaati
2025
Elumale
2025
Jayammu NischayammuRaa with Jagapathi
2025
Guntur Kaaram
2024
Simbaa
2024
Ruslaan
2024
Kanguva
2024
The Family Star
2024
Mr Bachchan
2024
Pushpa 2 - The Rule
2024
The Great Indian Kapil Show
2024
Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire
2023
Kisi Ka Bhai... Kisi Ki Jaan
2023
Voice of Sathyanathan
2023
Kaatera
2023
Rudrangi
2023
Ramabanam
2023
Radhe Shyam
2022
Monster
2022
Ghani
2022
Good Luck Sakhi
2022
Hero
2022
Republic
2021
Akhanda
2021
Madhagaja
2021
Laabam
2021
Roberrt
2021
Tuck Jagadish
2021
FCUK: Father Chitti Umaa Kaarthik
2021
Maha Samudram
2021
Lakshya
2021
Annaatthe
2021
Annabelle Sethupathi
2021
Pitta Kathalu
2021
Parampara
2021
Miss India
2020
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
2019
Yatra
2019
Viswasam
2019
Madura Raja
2019
Maharshi
2019
Oh! Baby
2019
Aadhi
2018
Rangasthalam
2018
Saakshyam
2018
Nela Ticket
2018
Aravinda Sametha... Veera Raghava
2018
Goodachari
2018
Aatagallu
2018
GangStars
2018
Bairavaa
2017
Winner
2017
Om Namo Venkatesaya
2017
Rarandoi Veduka Chudham
2017
Jaya Janaki Nayaka
2017
Patel S.I.R
2017
Oxygen
2017
Hello!
2017
Nannaku Prematho...
2016
Pulimurugan
2016
Attack
2016
Kaththi Sandai
2016
Jaguar
2016
Ism
2016
Srimanthudu
2015
Legend
2014
Lingaa
2014
Current Theega
2014
Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeevitham
2014
Ra Ra Krishnayya
2014
Puthagam
2013
Bachchan
2013
Operation Duryodhana 2
2013
6
2012
Thaandavam
2012
Chattam
2011
Kshetram
2011
Jai Bolo Telangana
2011
Key
2011
Gaayam 2
2010
Sadhyam
2010
Maa Nanna Chiranjeevi
2010
Pravarakyudu
2009
Adhinetha
2009
Siddham
2009
Ninnu Kalisaka
2009
Bangaru Babu
2009
Swagatam
2008
Bhale Dongalu
2008
Kathanayakudu
2008
Raksha
2008
Homam
2008
Nagaram
2008
Lakshyam
2007
Madrasi
2006
Pellaina Kothalo
2006
Brahmastram
2006
Gopi – Goda Meeda Pilli
2006
That is Pandu
2005
Jagapathi
2005
Anukokunda Oka Roju
2005
Pandem
2005
Kushi Kushiga
2004
Athade Oka Sainyam
2004
Pedababu
2004
Kabaddi Kabaddi
2003
Siva Rama Raju
2002
Sandade Sandadi
2002
Hanuman Junction
2001
Naalo Unna Prema
2001
Budget Padmanabham
2001
Family Circus
2001
Bachi
2000
Moodu Mukkalaata
2000
Manoharam
2000
Alludugaaru Vachcharu
1999
Samudram
1999
Maavidakulu
1998
Anthahpuram
1998
Pelli Pandiri
1998
Aahaa..!
1998
Pelli Peetalu
1998
Priyaraagalu
1997
One Small Word
1997
Dongaata
1997
Subhakankshalu
1997
Maavichiguru
1996
Maa Aavida Collector
1996
Srikaram
1996
Sankalpam
1995
Money Money
1995
Chilakapacha Kapuram
1995
Aayanaki Iddaru
1995
Subhamastu
1995
Subhalagnam
1994
Allari Premikudu
1994
Bhale Pellam
1994
Gaayam
1993
Aasayam
1993
Peddarikam
1992
Balarama Krishnulu
1992
Asadhyulu
1992
Chinnari Muddula Papa
1990
Simha Swapnam
1989
Salaar: Part 2 - Shouryaanga Parvam
Mirai Jaithraya
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