Sudheer Babu

Posani Naga Sudheer Babu (born 11 May 1980) is an Indian actor and former professional badminton player. He works primarily in Telugu films. Debuted as a lead actor in Shiva Manasulo Shruti (2012), Babu's successful films include Prema Katha Chitram (2013), Baaghi (2016), and Sammohanam (2018). He won SIIMA Special Jury award for his performance in Sammohanam.

Sudheer Babu
Babu in 2018
Born	Posani Naga Sudheer Babu[1] (1977-05-11) 11 May 1977 (age 47)[2][3] Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India[4]
Other names	Nitro Star[5]
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2010–present
Spouse	Priyadarshini ​ (m. 2006)​
Children	2
Relatives	Krishna (father-in-law) Mahesh Babu (brother-in-law) Manjula Ghattamaneni (sister-in-law)

Film career

Babu began his acting career with a supporting role in Gautham Vasudev Menon-directed Ye Maaya Chesave (2010), produced by his sister-in-law Manjula Ghattamaneni.^[6] His first film in a leading role was Siva Manasulo Sruthi (2012), a remake of Tamil film Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009).^[7][8]

Babu tasted success with the 2013 horror comedy film, Prema Katha Chitram. Made on a budget of ₹2 crore, the film went onto gross ₹20 crore at the box office.^[9] In the same year, he appeared in Aadu Magaadra Bujji.^[10] In 2015, Babu played the lead role in three films, Krishnamma Kalipindi Iddarini, Mosagallaku Mosagadu, and Bhale Manchi Roju.^[11]

In 2016, Babu made his Hindi film debut with Baaghi, where he played an antagonistic role.^[12] His 2017 film Samanthakamani was a commercial success.^[11]

In 2018, Babu teamed up with director Mohana Krishna Indraganti for the romantic drama film Sammohanam. The film where a young cartoonist falls for an actress turned out to be a profitable venture.^[13][14] In the same year, he appeared in two other films, namely Nannu Dochukunduvate and Veera Bhoga Vasantha Rayalu.

In his second collaboration with Indraganti, Babu appeared in action thriller V (2020) alongside actor Nani.^[15]

Badminton career

Prior to entering the film industry, Babu was the Number 1 ranked badminton player of Andhra Pradesh as well as Karnataka. He has played alongside Pullela Gopichand as a doubles partner.^[16] He is scheduled to play Gopichand in the latter's biopic.^[17]

Personal life

Sudheer Babu is married to Priyadarshini, daughter of actor Krishna and younger sister of Mahesh Babu.^[18] The couple has two sons.^[19]

Filmography

Key

†	Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released

Year	Title	Role(s)	Notes	Ref
2010	Ye Maaya Chesave	Jerry Thekekuthu		[6]
2012	Shiva Manasulo Shruti	Siva	Debut film in a lead role	[7]
2013	Prema Katha Chitram	Sudheer		[9]
	Aadu Magaadra Bujji	Siddhu		[10]
2015	Dongaata	Himself	Guest appearance	[20]
	Krishnamma Kalipindi Iddarini	Krishna		[11]
	Mosagallaku Mosagaadu	Krish
	Bhale Manchi Roju	Ram		[11]
2016	Sri Sri	Police Inspector	Guest appearance
	Baaghi	Raghav	Hindi film
2017	Shamanthakamani	Krishna		[11]
	Anando Brahma	Himself	Guest appearance
2018	Sammohanam	Vijay		[13]
	Nannu Dochukunduvate	Karthik		[21]
	Veera Bhoga Vasantha Rayalu	SI Vinay Rao		[22]
2020	V	DCP Aditya		[23]
2021	Sridevi Soda Center	"Lighting" Soori Babu		[24]
2022	Aa Ammayi Gurinchi Meeku Cheppali	Naveen		[25]
2023	Hunt	ACP P. Arjun Prasad		[26]
	Mama Mascheendra	Parasuram & Durga / DJ	Dual role	[27][28]
2024	Harom Hara	Subramanyam		[29]
	Maa Nanna Superhero	Johnny		[30]
TBA	Jatdhara †	TBA	Filming
TBA	Mayadari Malligadu †	TBA	Filming

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Film	Result	Ref.
2013	2nd SIIMA	SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut (Telugu)	Siva Manasulo Sruthi	Won	[31]
2016	5th SIIMA	The South Sensation of the Year	General	Won	[32]
2019	8th SIIMA	SIIMA Award for Best Actor (Telugu)	Sammohanam	Nominated	[33]
		Special Jury Award - Telugu		Won	[34]
	Zee Cine Awards Telugu	Best Entertainer of the Year		Won	[35]
2021	9th SIIMA	SIIMA Award for Best Actor (Telugu)	V	Nominated
		SIIMA Award for Best Actor (Telugu) - Critics Choice		Won