Babu Antony
Babu Antony | |
|---|---|
 Babu Antony in the Malayalam film Karinkunnam 6'S | |
| Born | |
| Education | SIBM Pune (MBA) |
| Occupation(s) | Film actor, martial artist |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouse | Evgeniya Antony |
| Children | Arthur Antony and Alex Antony |
| Website | www |
Babu Antony is an Indian film actor and martial artist, who works primarily in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in several Tamil films along with a few Telugu, Kannada, Sinhalese, Hindi , Bangala and English films, mostly action roles. Babu owns mixed martial art academy in Houston.[1]
He made his debut in Bharathan's Chilampu (1986). He started his career doing antagonist roles, but has also played the lead role in other films. He made a mark in Malayalam cinema through Fazil's 1986 thriller Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal. The film was remade into Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi and Babu Antony reprised his role in all the five versions. His career highlights include Vaishali (1988), Aparahnam (1991) and Uppukandam Brothers (1993). According to reports, Babu is all set for his directorial debut in Piano.[2]
Personal life and education
He was born to T.J. Antony and Mariyam Antony in Ponkunnam, Kottayam, Kerala, India. He educated Sacred Heart High School, Government Boys High School and St. Dominic's High School Kanjirappally. He graduated in English Literature from Pune. He has a master's degree in Business Administration in Human resources from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune. He worked as a cinematographer in Film and Television Institute of India, Pune which led to his entry into the film industry.[3]
He is married to Evgeniya Antony, who is a Russian American. The couple has two sons, Arthur Antony and Alex Antony.[4] He trains his sons in martial arts and Arthur got his 1st Dan Black Belt in MMA.[5]
Martial arts and movies
Babu Antony is a Fifth Dan Black Belt in martial arts. He made his debut by playing an antagonist in Bharathan's Malayalam film Chilambu. His monopoly in quick punches, fast kicks and fluid movements in action scenes has gained him roles. He has acted in more than 160 films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, English and Sinhalese. His heroic performance as an angry young man built a huge fan following among the audience, especially youngsters, in movies like Bharanakoodam, Gandhari, Chantha, Dada, Kadal and Kambolam. His portrayal of antagonists with shoulder level hair and a beard redefined the entire concept of a villain. Babu Antony shone in action roles as a hero and villain, and at the same time proved his mettle as an actor by performing a king's role in Vaishali, an ex-terrorist role in Aparahnam and an impecunious man in Sayaahnam. A few of his films were featured in national and international festivals and won recognition. His last Tamil/Telugu hits were Vinnai Thaandi Varuvaya and Kanchana. Currently he is doing a few Tamil and Malayalam films with directors like Vetrimaaran and Vasantha Balan.[6]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Chilambu | Appu Nair's nephew | Debut |
| 1986 | Shathru | ||
| 1986 | Mizhineer Poovukal | Jerry | |
| 1986 | Pranamam | Ajith | |
| 1986 | Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal | Renji | |
| 1987 | Poovizhi Vasalile | Ranjith | Tamil film |
| 1987 | Makkal En Pakkam | Kidnapper | Tamil Film |
| 1987 | Vrutham | Freddy | |
| 1987 | Aapadbandhava | Renjith | Kannada film |
| 1987 | Pasivadi Pranam | Ranjith | Telugu film |
| 1987 | Per Sollum Pillai | Tamil Film | |
| 1987 | Veendum Lisa | ||
| 1987 | Jebu Donga | Telugu film | |
| 1988 | Vaishali | Lomipadan | |
| 1988 | Trinetrudu | Telugu film | |
| 1988 | Hatya | Ranjit | Hindi film |
| 1988 | Moonnam Mura | Antony | |
| 1989 | Jaithra Yathra | Rajan | |
| 1989 | Carnival | James | |
| 1989 | Antharjanam | Vishnu Namboothiri | |
| 1989 | New year | Robert | |
| 1989 | News | Victor George | |
| 1989 | Douthyam | Gang Leader | |
| 1989 | Jagratha | Kollann Makan Babu | |
| 1989 | Kothipuron | Bangala film | |
| 1990 | Anjali | Dharma | Tamil film |
| 1990 | Vyooham | ||
| 1990 | Kottayam Kunjachan | Jimmy Pappachan | |
| 1990 | Randam Varavu | Samuel | |
| 1990 | Lorry Driver | Telugu film | |
| 1991 | Sathruvu | Telugu film | |
| 1991 | Nattukku Oru Nallavan | Bob | Tamil Film |
| 1991 | Shanti Kranti | Bob | Hindi Film |
| 1991 | Aparahanam | Nandakumar | |
| 1991 | Wada Barinam Wadak Na | Sinhala film | |
| 1991 | Kuttapathram | Vicky | |
| 1991 | Koodikazhcha | Williams | |
| 1991 | Shanti Kranti | Kannada film | |
| 1991 | Chakravarthi | Edwin | |
| 1991 | Shanthi Kranthi | Telugu film | |
| 1992 | Kauravar | Hamsa | |
| 1992 | Kavacham | ||
| 1992 | Suriyan | Vicky | Tamil Film |
| 1992 | Thirumathi Palanisamy | Tamil film | |
| 1992 | Kasarkode Kadarbhai | Kasimbhai | |
| 1992 | Ravivarma | Kannada film | |
| 1992 | Ezhara Ponnana | Charlie | |
| 1992 | Naadody | Jackson | |
| 1993 | Airport | Tamil film | |
| 1993 | I Love India | Tamil film | |
| 1993 | Gandhari | Vishnu | |
| 1993 | Mafia | Chandra Gowda | |
| 1993 | Uppukandam Brothers | Sevichan | |
| 1993 | Nippu Ravva | Kannada film | |
| 1994 | Napoleon | ||
| 1994 | Rajadhani | Abbas Amanullakhan | |
| 1994 | Kambolam | Dany | |
| 1994 | Bapooti | ||
| 1994 | Dhadha | Bharathan | |
| 1994 | Bharanakoodam | Danny | |
| 1995 | Indian Military Intelligence | ||
| 1995 | Rajakeeyam | Durga Dathan | |
| 1995 | Arabia | Akbar Ali | |
| 1995 | Street | ||
| 1995 | Boxer | Jimmy Cherian | |
| 1995 | Chantha | Sulthan | |
| 1995 | Special Squad | Sibi Mathew | |
| 1996 | Nethaji | Baba | Tamil Film |
| 1996 | Pagaivan | Tamil Film | |
| 1997 | Hitler Brothers | Narendran | |
| 1997 | Yuvasakthi | Kannada Film | |
| 1998 | Glorya Fernandes from USA | Fernandez | |
| 1998 | Bhayaanak Mahal | Hindi film | |
| 1999 | Captain | Harrison Ranger | |
| 1999 | Jananayakan | Rajmohan | |
| 1999 | Devadasi | ||
| 2000 | Shayanam | ||
| 2001 | Uthaman | Pulimattathu Sunny | |
| 2001 | Sravu | Bawa | |
| 2001 | Unnathangalil | ||
| 2002 | Thandavam | Sufi | |
| 2004 | Campus | Sathya's brother | Tamil film |
| 2004 | Vajram | Paulson Williams | |
| 2004 | Attahasam | Manthiram | Tamil film |
| 2004 | Black | Police Commissioner | |
| 2004 | Nothing But Life | Gangster Omar | English film |
| 2005 | Made In USA | ||
| 2006 | Pathaaka | ||
| 2006 | Highway Police (2006 film) | Mammad | |
| 2008 | Sambhu | Adisheshan | |
| 2008 | Ekaloveyudu | Bhakta | Telugu film |
| 2008 | Twenty20 | Vikram Bhai | |
| 2009 | Laadam | Tamil film | |
| 2009 | Thirunakkara Perumal | Job | |
| 2009 | Leader | Raghuwaran/ Kimbulawala Soththi Siran | Sinhala film |
| 2010 | Yugapurushan | Ayyankali | |
| 2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Joseph Thekkekuttu | Tamil film |
| 2010 | Ye Maaya Chesave | Telugu film | |
| 2010 | Thathwamasi | ||
| 2010 | Sufi Paranja Katha | ||
| 2010 | 9 KK Road | Devdas Adiyodi | |
| 2010 | Kanyakumari Express | ||
| 2010 | Again Kasargod Khader Bhai | Kasargod Kasim Bhai | |
| 2011 | Christian Brothers | Commando Rasheed Rahman | |
| 2011 | Uppukandam Brothers Back in Action | Sevichan | |
| 2011 | Rowthiram | Police officer | Tamil film |
| 2011 | Muni 2: Kanchana | Bhai | Tamil film |
| 2012 | Ek Deewana Tha | Joseph Thekkekuttu | Hindi film |
| 2012 | Cobra | Isaac | |
| 2012 | Grandmaster | Victor Rosetti | |
| 2012 | Kalpana (2012 film) | Akbar bhai | Kannada film |
| 2013 | Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan | Sam | Tamil film |
| 2013 | Buddy | Chappa Singh | |
| 2013 | Idukki Gold | Antony Gonsalves | |
| 2014 | Kaaka Muttai | Pizza Shop Owner | Tamil film |
| 2014 | Villali Veeran | ||
| 2014 | Homely Meals | Himself | Cameo Appearance |
| 2014 | Kaaviya Thalaivan | Zaminder (Rangamma's Father) | Tamil film |
| 2016 | Krishnashtami | Telugu film | |
| 2016 | Moonam Naal Njyayarazhcha | ||
| 2016 | Karinkunnam 6S | Douglas | |
| 2017 | Ezra | Rabbi David Benyamin | |
| 2017 | Zacharia Pothen Jeevichirippundu | ||
| 2018 | Adanga Maru | "Businessman Tycoon" Sanjay | Tamil film |
| 2018 | Kayamkulam Kochunni | Thangal | |
| 2019 | Mikhael | John | |
| 2019 | Bullets, Blades, and Blood | English film[7] |
References
- ^ Vijayakumar, Sindhu (12 February 2018). "Even a villain should have a character, which people can remember: Babu Antony". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 October 2018. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ^ "Babu Antony turns to direction". The Times of India. 27 June 2012.
- ^ "On Record with T.N.Gopakumar". asianetnews. Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 12 December 2013.
- ^ "Every child's first superhero" Archived 20 October 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Deccan Chronicle. 16 June 2013
- ^ "Babu Antony on training his sons in martial arts". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 19 August 2020. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ Interview. Manorama Online. 19 March 2014
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
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External links
- Indian male film actors
- Indian Christians
- Male actors from Kerala
- Male actors in Malayalam cinema
- Living people
- People from Kottayam district
- 20th-century Indian male actors
- 21st-century Indian male actors
- Male actors in Kannada cinema
- Male actors in Telugu cinema
- Male actors in Hindi cinema
- Male actors in Tamil cinema
- Indian male mixed martial artists