D. Suresh Babu
Indian film producer (born 1958) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Daggubati Suresh Babu (born 24 December 1958) is an Indian film producer, studio owner and film distributor who serves as the managing director of Suresh Productions.[5] He is the elder brother of popular telugu actor Venkatesh and father of another popular actor Rana Daggubati. In 2012, he received the Andhra Pradesh state Nagireddy–Chakrapani National Award for his contribution to popular cinema.[6]
D. Suresh Babu | |
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Suresh Babu in December 2019 | |
| Born | Daggubati Suresh Babu 24 December 1958[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan, College of Engineering, Guindy |
| Occupation | Film producer |
| Years active | 1990-present |
| Spouse | Lakshmi[2] |
| Children | 3, including Rana Daggubati[3] |
| Parent | D. Ramanaidu[4] |
| Relatives | See Daggubati-Akkineni Family |
| Awards | National Film Awards (1) Nandi Awards (4) |
| Website | sureshproductions |
He has produced several Telugu-language films under Suresh Productions banner including Bobbili Raja, Coolie No.1, Preminchukundam Raa, Ganesh, Kalisundam Raa, Jayam Manade Raa, Nuvvu leka nenu lenu, Malliswari, Tulasi, Drushyam and Gopala Gopala.
Early life
He is the son of the producer D. Ramanaidu[7] and elder brother of popular actor Venkatesh.[8] He did his schooling from Don Bosco school in Madras. He completed his PUC from Loyola College, a gold medalist from College of Engineering, Guindy and graduated from University of Michigan in 1981.[4]
He is married to Lakshmi and they have three children, Rana Daggubati, Malavika Daggubati and Abhiram Daggubati.[9][10]
Career
He started his career with the film Devatha in 1982, though he started putting his name as producer from Bobbili Raja onwards.[4]
Filmography
As a producer
As a presenter
| Year | Title | Director | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Ashta Chamma | Mohan Krishna Indraganti | [11] |
| 2010 | Namo Venkatesa | Srinu Vytla | [12] |
| 2011 | Golconda High School | Mohan Krishna Indraganti | [13] |
| 2012 | Eega | S. S. Rajamouli | [14] |
| 2013 | Prema Ishq Kaadhal | Pavan sadineni | [15][16] |
| 2013 | Uyyala Jampala | Virinchi Varma | [17][18] |
| 2015 | Hora Hori | Teja | |
| 2015 | Thanu Nenu | Ram Mohan.P | [19] |
| 2016 | Pelli Choopulu | Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam | |
| 2016 | Pittagoda | Anudeep K. V. | [20] |
| 2017 | Mental Madhilo | Vivek Athreya | |
| 2022 | Virata Parvam | Venu Udugula |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | National Film Awards | Best Feature Film Telugu | Kalisundam Raa | Won | |
| 2012 | Filmfare Awards South | Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu | Eega | Won | |
| 1998 | Nandi Awards | Nandi Award for Best Feature Film (Bronze) | Ganesh | Won | |
| 1999 | Nandi Award for Best Feature Film (Gold) | Kalisundam Raa | Won | ||
| 2003 | Best Home-viewing Feature Film | Neeku Nenu Naaku Nuvvu | Won | ||
| 2004 | Malliswari | Won | |||
| 2012 | Nagireddy-Chakrapani National Award | Various films | Won | ||
| 2015 | TSR – TV9 National Film Awards | Best Film | Drushyam | Won | [21] |
Other works
- He served as the president of the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce for the year 2011–12.[22]
- He has been unanimously elected the president of Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) from 2015 to 2017.[23] He is the first president of the body after AP Film Chamber of Commerce was renamed Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce.[24]
- He is also associated with Hyderabad Angels as vice president.[25]
References
External links
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