Raja Babu (actor)

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Raja Babu
Born
Punyamurthula Appalaraju

(1937-10-20)20 October 1937
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[edit]

Raja Babu was born in Rajamundry, 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[edit]

Raja Babu married Lakshmi Ammalu (sister-in-law of writer Sri Sri) in 1965 and they have two children: Nagendra Babu and Mahesh Babu.[8] He has four brothers, among them Chitti Babu and Ananth Babu, who are actors and television artists. He has five sisters.[citation needed]

Filmography[edit]

Year Film Character
1960 Samajam
Chivaraku Migiledi
1962 Bhishma
Chitti Tammudu
1963 Paruvu Prathishta
Bandipotu As a member of the Bandipotu clan
Somavara Vrata Mahatyam[9] Sumedha
1964 Manchi Manishi
Thotalo Pilla Kotalo Rani Ekantham
Bobbili Yuddham Messenger
1966 Navarathri
Pidugu Ramudu
Paramanandayya Shishyula Katha Sishya
Raja Babu
Goodachari 116
1967 Saakshi Ramu
Upayamlo Apayam
Ummadi Kutumbam
Sri Sri Sri Maryada Ramanna Sukumarudu
Pattukunte Padivelu[10]
Aggi Dora[11] Jayanth's alter ego
Nindu Manasulu
1968 Tikka Sankaraiah
Bandipotu Dongalu
Bangaru Pichika
Manishi Rodduna Paddadu Hero
Ranabheri
Aggi Meeda Guggilam[12] Lakumuki
1969 Devudichina Bhartha[13] Vasantha
Ekaveera Bhattu
Ukku Pidugu[14] Mardhanam
Kathanayakudu
Muhurtha Balam[15] Parvathalu
Saptaswaralu
Bhale Mastaru Buchi Babu
Pratheekaram[16] Ekambaram
1970 Kodalu Diddina Kapuram
Akhandudu[17] Geddam Ganapathi
Jagath Jetteelu[18] Drama
Pettandarulu
Thaali Bottu
Mayani Mamata Anandam
1971 Bomma Borusa Appula Appa Rao
Anuradha[19] Yadaiah
Atthalu Kodallu[20] Varahalu
Chinnanati Snehitulu
Prem Nagar
Shrimanthudu
Sati Anasuya Sukhananda
Pattukunte Laksha[21]
Jagath Janthrilu[22] Sisindri
Andam Kosam Pandem[23] Alakasundarudu
Vintha Samsaram[24] Murali, Second son of 'Prestige' Padmanabham (Jaggayya)
Revolver Rani[25] Baabulu
Debbaku tha Dongala Mutha Laal
Pavitra Hrudayalu Bobby
1972 Bharya Biddalu
Badi Panthulu
Iddaru Ammayilu
Tata Manavadu Grandson Giri
Vichitra Bandham Babji
Muhammad bin Tughluq
Nijam Nirupistha[26] Babu
Pandanti Kapuram Sanjeevi
Bala Mitrula Katha
Manavudu Danavudu
Inspector Bharya[27] Bujji babu
1973 Andala Ramudu Appa Rao
Sharada
Minor Babu[28] Dhanam
Devudamma Tapakayila Jakkanna
Doctor Babu Chikkadu
Mayadari Malligadu[29] Officer Aishwaryam
1974 Alluri Seetharama Raju
Andaru Dongale Dhairyam
Deeksha
Dorababu Simhadi/Madhu
Bangaru Kalalu Venu
Uttama Illalu[30] Bujji
Manushullo Devudu Govindu
Evariki Vare Yamuna Theere
1975 Jeevana Jyothi
Soggadu Rajendra Prasad
Zamindarugari Ammayi
Bhagasthulu[31] Raju
Annadammula Anubandham
1976 Andharu Bagundali[32] Kotaiah
Alludochhadu
Neram Nadi Kadu Akalidi[33] Vijay aka Pandit Rao
Alludochadu[34] Ravi, the pickpocket
Secretary
Muthyala Pallaki Giri
Mahakavi Kshetrayya
Monagadu Bujji
1977 Aalu Magalu Buchi Babu
Eetharam Manishi[35] Babu
Kotalo Paga
Adavi Ramudu Bheemanna
Chanakya Chandragupta Nandulu
Jeevithamlo Vasantham[36] Kailasam
Bangaru Bommalu
Gadusu Pillodu[37] Sundaramurthy
Chakradhari
Aatmiyudu Chinna Rao
1978 Karunamayudu
Nayudu Bava[38] Guvi aka Gurajada Veeresalingam
Dongala Dopidi Abbulu
Yuga Purushudu Mohan
Patnavasam[39] Satya Harischandrudu
Sahasavanthudu[40] Mandalam
1979 Karthika Deepam
Kotta Alludu
Korikale Gurralaithe[41] Raju, properietor of Babu & Raju company
Andadu Aagadu[42] Navarasa Raju aka Rasam
Maa Voollo Mahasivudu[43] Simhachalam
Tayaramma Bangarayya
Sri Rama Bantu Balaraju
1980 Sarada Ramudu
Sirimalle Navvindi Jayapparao
Mahalakshmi[44] Anjaneyulu
1981 Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
Jagamondi Lingam
1982 Bangaru Bhoomi[45] Kasulayya's elder son
Kanthayya Kanakayya[46] Mithai Rao
1983 Andhra Kesari

Awards[edit]

References[edit]

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