Mohan babu
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Mohan Babu is an actor & producer in Telugu Cinema
Telugu cinema
The Cinema of Andhra Pradesh, also referred to as Telugu Cinema or Tollywood, is the Telugu film industry in India. The Telugu language film industry is known for being one of the three largest in terms of no.of films produced yearly in India. The Prasads IMAX theatre in Hyderabad is one of the...

. He is a former Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
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 - Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha
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 and Educationist from Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
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. He has received the Padma Shri
Padma Shri
Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan...

 in 2007.

Early life

Mohan was born on March 19, 1952 at Modhugulapalem village near the banks of the river Swarnamukhi
Swarnamukhi
The Swarnamukhi is a river of southern India. It was mentioned as Mogaleru in the works of Dhurjati.The river flows near famous piligrimage Srikalahasti in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh state, India.The Swarnamukhi river has five major Saivite shrines along its course in the district...

, and sandwiched between two famous pilgrim centers, Tirupati (abode of Lord Venkateshwara) and Srikalahasti (abode of Lord Vayulingeswara) in Chittoor district
Chittoor district
Chittoor District , also known as Chittur, is a district of India's Andhra Pradesh state. The district headquarters is Chittoor City. The district has a population of 4,170,468 according to 2011 census of India. Chittoor district is famous for the Tirupati, Kanipakam and Sri Kalahasti temples...

 of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
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. He has three younger brothers – Ranganath Chowdary, Ramachandra Chowdary and Krishna – and a sister Vijaya. He had his schooling at Yerpedu village and Tirupati. He took his degree in Physical Education in Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...

. He worked as a physical education instructor for a brief while, before making his debut as an actor in the Telugu film industry. Mohan Babu also worked in the film direction department for about half a decade in the early 1970s.

Mohan Babu married Vidya Devi. After the death of Vidya Devi, Mohan Babu married his late wife’s sister Nirmala Devi. He has two kids (Lakshmi Manchu and Vishnu Manchu) with Vidya Devi and Manchu Manoj with Nirmala Devi.

Film career

Mohan Babu made his debut as an actor in the film Swargam Narakam
Swargam Narakam
Swargam Narakam is a 1975 Telugu film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It is a Silver Jubilee film casting all new actors. It is debut film for Mohan Babu and Annapoorna. It is remade as Swarg Narak in Hindi produced by B.Nagi Reddy.-Cast:...

in (1975). He debuted in the Tamil film industry through Annan Oru Kovil in 1977 alongside Sivaji Ganesan
Sivaji Ganesan
Viluppuram Chinnaiahpillai Ganesan Manrayar , commonly known by his stage name Sivaji Ganesan , was an Indian stage and film actor active during the latter half of the 20th century. He is one of the most respected film actors in India. He is well known for his versatility and acting skills with...

. He became a popular villain in the Tamil and Telugu films. He went on to appear in 20 odd films in Tamil, mostly as villain.

Actor and producer

Mohan Babu is noted for acting in critically acclaimed negative roles in Telugu film industry. He is noted for his clarity in Dialogue and Telugu language Diction. He has acted in 510 films, including 216 films in Lead Actor roles. He has two sons Vishnu Manchu and Manoj Manchu
Manoj Manchu
Manoj is an Indian actor. He is the younger son of Mohan Babu. He did his bachelors degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.Manoj is familiar to Telugu audience right from his childhood. He played many roles as a child artist in his own banner movies when his father Mohan Babu is shown...

 are also film actors. Daughter, Lakshmi Manchu
Lakshmi Manchu
Lakshmi Prasanna Manchu is an Indian film actress, producer and a television host. She is the only daughter of actor Mohan Babu and his first wife late Vidya Devi. She graduated with a Bachelors in Theater Oklahoma City University. She has acted in the American Television series Las Vegas and...

 is a Television star.

Politician

Mohan Babu was nominated to the Rajya Sabha in 1995 and had his tenure (till 2001) and played an active role in Telugu Desam Party.

Educationist

Mohan Babu established the Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust in 1992. It has an International School, Degree College, Engineering College, Pharmacy CollegeCollege of Nursing, Management college and College for Post Graduation Studies. The educational institutions are very reputed in the South India. Every year 25% of the students are provided with free education. Dr. Mohan Babu created a history by removing the column Caste in the joining application of Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Institutions.

Awards

  • Padma Shri
    Padma Shri
    Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan...

     - Govt of India
  • Honorary doctorate - university of California
    University of California
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  • India International Award
  • CineMAA Awards
    CineMAA Awards
    The CineMAA Awards are the Telugu Cinema Awards Ceremony of Maa TV in Hyderabad, India. The award was first introduced in 2003. The winners are announced in March. The Awards often change their sponsors, initially starting with Lux.-Best Film:...

     - Best supporting actor - Yama donga - 2008
  • Filmfare
    Filmfare
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     Award
  • Bharathamuni Award
  • Vamsi Berkley Award
  • AP Cinegoers Award

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
2010 Vivekananda
Jhummandi Naadam
Jhummandi Naadam
Jhummandi Naadam is a 2010 Telugu film produced by Lakshmi Manchu and directed by veteran K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Manoj Manchu and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles and Mohan Babu in a supporting role. The film has music scored by M.M. Keeravani...

2009 Saleem
Saleem
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Raju Maharaju Chakravarthy
Mesthri
2008 Pandurangadu
Bujjigaadu: Made in Chennai Shivanna
Krishnarjuna
Krishnarjuna
Krishnarjuna is a 2008 Telugu language movie starring Vishnu Vardhan Babu and Mamta Mohandas in the lead roles. The film, directed by P. Vasu, features prominent actor Nagarjuna in a guest role and Vishnu's father Mohan Babu, also a co-producer, in an important role. The film was released on 1...

2007 Yamadonga Yamadharmaraju
2006 Game
Game
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2005 Sri
Sri
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Political Rowdy
Political Rowdy
Political Rowdy is a 2005 Tollywood film directed by Adi. The film stars Mohan Babu, Charmme Kaur, Prakash Raj, & Abbas in important roles. As well as playing the lead role, Mohan Babu also produced the film. The film is a remake of the Tamil movie Adi Thadi.-Plot:Vithal is a rowdy who commands...

Meesrti
2004 Suryam
Shiva Shankar
Shiva Shankar
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2002 Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu
Kondaveeti Simhasanam
2001 Adhipathi
2000 Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary
1999 Postman Vishnu
Sri Ramulayya
Yamajaathakudu
1998 Rayudu
Khaidi Garu
1997 Collector Garu
Adavilo Anna
Annamayya Saluva Narasimha
Veedevadandi Babu
1996 Adhirindhi Alludu
Soggadi Pellam
1995 Peda Rayudu
1994 Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam
Allari Police
M Dharmaraju M.A.
1993 Detective Naarada
Kunti Puthrudu
Major Chandrakant
Rowdy Mogudu
1992 Brahma
Brahma
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Chitemma Mogudu
Allari Mogudu
Donga Police
Samrat Ashok
1991 Rowdy Gari Pellam
Coolie No. 1
Coolie No. 1
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Assembly Rowdy Shivaji
Alludu Diddina Kapuram
Peddinti Alludu
Prema Panjaram
1990 Kodama Simham
Kodama Simham
Kodama Simham is a 1990 Telugu film starring Chiranjeevi in the lead role. Mohan Babu, Bollywood actor Pran, Sonam, and Radha play other important roles.-Cast:* Chiranjeevi* Mohan Babu* Satyanarayana...

Sudigaali
Kondaveeti Donga
Kondaveeti Donga
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Maa Inti Katha
Alludugaru
Alludugaru
-Awards:*K. J. Yesudas won Nandi Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song Muddabanthi Puvvulo.-External Links:*...

Vishnu
Kadapa Redamma
Prananiki Pranam
Prema Yuddham
1989 Lankeshwarudu
Lankeshwarudu
Lankeshwarudu is a 1989 Tollywood film starring Chiranjeevi, Radha, Revathi, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Mohan Babu, and Raghuvaran. This film was directed by Dasari Narayana Rao.-Plot:...

Bhale Donga
Vijay
Vijay
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Agni
Agni
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Agni Nakshatram
Bala Gopaludu
Black Tiger
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Dhruvanakshatram
Koduku Diddina Kapuram
Naa Mogudu Nanke Sontham
Two Town Rowdy
Vontari Poratam
1988 Yudda Bhoomi
Yudda Bhoomi
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Janaki Ramudu
Khaidi No. 786
Murali Krishnudu
Manchi Donga
Manchi Donga
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Atmakatha
Brahma Puthrudu
Chinnabaabu
Donga Ramudu
Donga Ramudu
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Intinti Bhagavatham
Praja Pratinidhi
Varasudochhadu
1987 Srinivasa Kalyanam
Chakravarthy
Chakravarthy
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Sardar Dharmanna
Veera Prathap
Nene Raju Nene Manthri
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
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1986 Maanavudu Daanavudu
Kondaveeti Raja
Kondaveeti Raja
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Nampalli Nagu
Papikondalu
Tandra Paparayudu
Ugranarasimham
1985 Adavi Donga
Adavi Donga
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Vintha Mogudu
Edadugula Bandham
Illaliko Pariksha
Kalyana Thilakam
Kothapelli Kuthuru
Maro Monagadu
Nerasthudu
Ragile Gundelu
Sanchalanam
Thirugubatu
1984 Bhale Ramudu
Bhale Ramudu
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Ee Thirpu Illalidhi
Srimathi Kaavali
Padmavyuham
Aada Puli
Grihalakshmi
Grihalakshmi
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Rowdy
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Sardar
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Seethamma Pelli
1983 Dharma Poratam
Durga Devi
Kala Yamudu
Kurukshetramlo Seeta
Maro Maya Bazaar
Mayagadu
Palletoori Pidugu
Police Venkataswamy
Pralaya Garjanai
1982 Billa Ranga
Patnam Vachchina Pativrathalu
Prathigna
Gruha Pravesam
Chandamama
Chandamama
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Devatha
Jayasudha
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Kotha Neeru
Pralaya Rudrudu
Pratikaram
Sawaal
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1981 Kirayi Rowdylu
Kirayi Rowdylu
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Chettaniki Kallu Levu
Addala Meda
Aggirava
Dabbu Dabbu Dabbu
Kondaveeti Simham
Patalam Pandu
Premaabhishekam
Satyam Shivam
Satyam Shivam
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Taxi Driver
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1980 Kottapeta Rowdy
Bhale Krishnudu
Buchi Babu
Chesina Basalu
Circus Ramudu
Deeparadhana
Dharma Chakram
Dharma Chakram
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Gandhara Golam
Gharana Donga
Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi
Guru
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Kaksha
Ketugadu
Mahalaxmi
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Manavude Mahaneeyudu
Paalu Neelu
Pilla Zamindar
Prema Kanuka
Ragile Hridayalu
Saradaa Ramudu
Sardar Papa Rayudu
Seeta Ramulu
Sujata
Sujata
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Trilok Sundari
1979 Sri Rambantu
Kotta Alludu
Andadu Aagadu
Driver Ramudu
Kalyani
Maavuri Devatha
Nindu Noorellu
Rama Banam
Ramude Ravanudaithe
Rangoon Rowdy
Shokilla Rayudu
1978 Chal Mohana Ranga
Pottelu Punnamma
Dongala Dopidi
Bommarillu
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Gorantha Deepam
Kalanthakulu
Kumara Raja
Mugguru Muggure
Nayudu Bava
Padaharella Vayasu
Padaharella Vayasu
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Ramakrishnulu
Simha Baludu
Simha Garjana
Sivaranjani
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Vichitra Jeevitham
1977 Manushulu Chesina Dongalu
Bangaru Bommalu
Bhale Alludu
Dongalaku Donga
Khaidi Kalidasu
Kurukshetramu
1976 Bhale Dongalu
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Athavarillu
O Manishi Thirigi Chudu
1975 Swargam Narakam
Swargam Narakam
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1974 Alluri Seetharama Raju
Kannavaari Kalalu

As producer

Mohan Babu launched Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures (SLPP), a film production house, in 1982. Since then, he had produced 56 movies. His highly successful and box office hits include:
  • Pratigna (1982) 50 Days
  • Eadadugula Bandham (1985) 50 Days
  • Naa Mogudu Naake Sontham (1989) 100 Days
  • Alludugaru
    Alludugaru
    -Awards:*K. J. Yesudas won Nandi Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song Muddabanthi Puvvulo.-External Links:*...

    (1990) 175 Days
  • Assembly Rowdy (1991) 175 Days
  • Rowdygari Pellam (1991) 125 Days
  • Allari Mogudu (1992) 100 Days
  • Brahma (1992) 50 Days
  • Major Chandrakanth (1993) 200 Days
  • Pedaraayudu (1995) 175 Days
  • Collector Gaaru (1996) 100 days
  • Adavilo Anna (1997) 75 days
  • Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary(2000) 50 days
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