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Ramesh Babu

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In this Telugu name, the surname is Ghattamaneni.
Ramesh Babu
Born
Ghattamaneni Ramesh Babu

(1965-10-13)13 October 1965
Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Died8 January 2022(2022-01-08) (aged 56)
Hyderabad, India
Other namesG. Ramesh Babu
Occupations
  • Actor
  • film producer
Years active1974–1981 (as a child actor)
1987–1997 (as actor)
2004–2022 (as producer)
SpouseMrudula
Children2
FatherKrishna
Relatives

Ghattamaneni Ramesh Babu (13 October 1965 – 8 January 2022) was an Indian actor and film producer, who was known for his work in Telugu cinema. Babu made his on screen debut with the film Alluri Seetharama Raju in 1974. He acted in over 15 films before retiring from acting in 1997. In 2004, he became a producer and established Krishna Productions Private Ltd, a film production company named after his father. He produced films like Arjun and Athidhi, both of which had his brother Mahesh Babu in leading role. One of his last roles was as a presenter for the 2011 film Dookudu.

Early life

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Ramesh Babu was born on 13 October 1965 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu to prominent Telugu film actor Krishna and his first wife Indira Devi.[1] He was their first-born child. He has three younger sisters, actress-producer Manjula Ghattamaneni, Padmavathi and Priyadarshini and one younger brother, Mahesh Babu an actor in Telugu Cinema.

Career

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Acting career

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In 1977, Ramesh Babu ventured into films as a child actor at the age of 12 with his father's film Manushulu Chesina Dongalu. After two years, at the age of 14, he was cast in a vital role in the film Needa, which was directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. The film also had his four-year-old brother, Mahesh Babu in a small role. After that, he took a brief hiatus from acting. In 1987, he made his comeback as a lead actor with the film Samraat, directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao. The film had Sonam paired alongside Ramesh and Sharada in a vital role.[2] In 1988, he was seen in films such as Jandhyala's Chinni Krishnudu, A. Kodandarami Reddy's Bazaar Rowdy and in Kaliyuga Karnudu and Mugguru Kodukulu, both directed by his father.[2] Mugguru Kodukulu also had his father and brother acting alongside him.[3] Bazaar Rowdy became a blockbuster and giving Ramesh his first success as a solo hero. In 1989, he was seen in Dasari Narayana Rao's Black Tiger[4] and V. Madhusudhana Rao's Krishna Gaari Abbayi.[5] In 1990, he was seen in K. Murali Mohan Rao's Ayudham and S. S. Ravichandra's Kaliyuga Abhimanyudu.[2] In 1991, he was seen in Naa Ille Naa Swargam, also starring his father.[6] In 1993, he once again collaborated with Dasari Narayana Rao for the film Maama Kodalu[7] and was also seen in Anna Chellelu opposite Aamani.[8] In 1994, he was seen for the last time in a leading role in the film Pacha Thoranam. The film was directed by Adurthi Saibhaskar and had Rambha acting opposite Ramesh.[9] In 1997, he was seen in a supporting role in N. Shankar's Encounter.[2]

Film producer

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In 2004, Ramesh Babu established a film production company named Krishna Productions Private Ltd in Hyderabad. He named the company after his father and ventured into film production with the film Arjun. Directed by Gunasekhar and starring his brother Mahesh Babu, Shriya Saran, Keerthi Reddy, Raja, Prakash Raj and Saritha, the film was successful at the box office and completed its 100-day theatrical run in 6 centres.[10] His production house was praised for the ₹ 40 million worth Meenakshi Amman Temple set that was built by Thotta Tharani for the film.[11] His next production venture was Athidhi. Directed by Surender Reddy, the film once again had his brother Mahesh Babu in lead role. Amrita Rao was paired opposite Mahesh and Murali Sharma in a negative role. For Athidhi, Ramesh Babu's production house collaborated with UTV Motion Pictures to produce the film. This was the first time a corporate company entered into Telugu film production.[12] The film opened to negative reviews and failed at the box office. In 2011, Babu was seen as a presenter for the film Dookudu.

Personal life and death

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Ramesh Babu died from the effects of liver disease on 8 January 2022, at the age of 56, in Hyderabad, India.[13]

Filmography

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As actor

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Year Title Role(s) Notes
1974 Alluri Seetaramaraju Young Alluri Seetaramaraju Debut Child artist
1977 Dongalaku Donga Young Gopi
Manushulu Chesina Dongalu Young Bhavani Prasad
1978 Annadammula Saval Young Kishore
1979 Needa
1981 Paalu Neelu
1987 Samrat Samrat Debut
1988 Chinni Krishnudu Bharat
Bazaar Rowdy Ranjith
Kaliyuga Karnudu Ravindra
Mugguru Kodukulu Rajendra
1989 Black Tiger Kranti
Krishna Gaari Abbayi Mahesh & Ramesh Dual role
1990 Ayudam Benerjee
Kaliyuga Abhimanyudu Ravi [14]
1991 Shanti Enathu Shanti Tamil film
Naa Illee Naa Swargam Vijay
1993 Mama Kodalu
Anna Chellelu Ravi
1994 Pacha Thoranam Venu
1997 Encounter Suryam Supporting role

As producer

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Year Title Director Language Notes
1999 Sooryavansham E. V. V. Satyanarayana Hindi Executive producer
2004 Arjun Gunasekhar Telugu
2007 Athidhi Surender Reddy Telugu In collaboration with UTV Motion Pictures
2011 Dookudu Srinu Vaitla Telugu Presenter
2014 Aagadu Srinu Vaitla Telugu Presenter

References

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  1. ^ "Ramesh Babu Passed Away : మహేష్ బాబు సోదరుడు నటుడు రమేష్ బాబు కన్నుమూత." News18 Telugu (in Telugu). 9 January 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d "filmography of RAMESH BABU". Cinema Guide. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
  3. ^ "Chinni Krishnudu (1988)". IMDb. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  4. ^ "Black Tiger (1989) – IMDb". IMDb. Archived from the original on 10 June 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
  5. ^ "Krishnagaari Abbayi (1989) – Movie Review, Story, Trailers, Videos, Photos, Wallpapers, Songs, Trivia, Movie Tickets". Gomolo.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
  6. ^ "Naa Ille Naa Swargam (1991) – Movie Review, Story, Trailers, Videos, Photos, Wallpapers, Songs, Trivia, Movie Tickets". Gomolo.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
  7. ^ "Mama Kodalu (1993)". IMDb. Archived from the original on 29 March 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  8. ^ "Anna Chellelu (1993)". IMDb. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  9. ^ "Pacha Thoranam (1994)". IMDb. Archived from the original on 28 August 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  10. ^ "Mahesh Babu Filmography And 100 Days Centers List". Weekendcreations.com. Archived from the original on 25 July 2012. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
  11. ^ "Telugu cinema Showcase – Arjun – Mahesh Babu, Shriya – Madhura Meenakshi Temple set – Guna Sekhar". Idlebrain.com. Archived from the original on 23 December 2011. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
  12. ^ "UTV eyes Telegu films; signs Mahesh Babu". Businessofcinema.com. 3 September 2007. Archived from the original on 12 October 2008. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
  13. ^ "Ramesh babu సినీనటుడు మహేశ్‌బాబు సోదరుడు రమేశ్‌బాబు కన్నుమూత". Eenadu (in Telugu). Retrieved 8 January 2022.
  14. ^ http://www.zaminryot.com/pdf/1990/Apr/13-apr-1990.pdf
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