Jagapati Babu movies & biography
Jagapati Babu is an Indian actor born on 12 February 1962 in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh. He is known for his work in Telugu cinema and has also appeared in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films. He has won seven Nandi Awards and four Filmfare Awards over a career spanning nearly 180 films.
Quick facts
| Known for | Actor |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 February 1962 (age 64) |
| Birthplace | Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Latest release | Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure (2026) |
Best Jagapati Babu movies
Aravinda Sametha... Veera Raghava
Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire
Jaat
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
Pushpa 2 - The Rule
PeddiCareer overview
Jagapati Babu began his acting career as a child artist in his father's film Manchi Manushulu (1974). He made his lead debut in Simha Swapnam (1989). His breakthrough came with Peddarikam (1992), and he appeared in Ram Gopal Varma's thriller Gaayam (1993), winning his first Nandi Award for Best Actor. In the 1990s and 2000s, he acted 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, he played Jitendra in Boyapati Srinu's Legend, opposite Nandamuri Balakrishna, and won the Filmfare and Nandi Awards for Best Villain. He then appeared as an antagonist and character actor in films such as 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.
Jagapati Babu movies list
| Year | Movie | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure | Prabhakar | 4.5 TMDB |
| 2026 | Peddi | Appalasoori | 5.7 TMDB |
| 2025 | Jaat | Satyamurthi C.B.I. | 6.3 TMDB |
| 2024 | Pushpa 2 - The Rule | Central Minister Kogatam Veera Pratap Reddy | 6.2 TMDB |
| 2023 | Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire | Raja Mannar | 6.8 TMDB |
| 2022 | Radhe Shyam | Anand Rajput | 5.2 TMDB |
| 2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Veerareddy | 6.3 TMDB |
| 2018 | Aravinda Sametha... Veera Raghava | Basireddy | 7.2 TMDB |
| 2006 | Gopi – Goda Meeda Pilli | Balavendra Chadda | 3.5 TMDB |
Frequently asked questions
What is Jagapati Babu's latest movie?
His latest movie is Peddi (2026), in which he plays Appalasoori.
What was Jagapati Babu's debut?
He made his acting debut as a child artist in his father's Manchi Manushulu (1974) and his lead debut in Simha Swapnam (1989).
What is Jagapati Babu's age and birthplace?
He was born on 12 February 1962 in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What are Jagapati Babu's best-known films?
He is known for Gaayam (1993), Legend (2014), Rangasthalam (2018), and Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire (2023), among others.
Page last updated 23 October 2026. Facts from TMDB; how we write these pages: editorial policy.