# Edavela Babu

Ammanath Babu Chandran (born 11 August 1963), better known by his stage name Edavela Babu, is an Indian actor who appears in the Malayalam cinema. He made his acting debut in 1982 with Idavela, from which he got his stage name. Since then, he has worked in over 200 films. Babu has served as General Secretary of Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). Currently, he is a part of the Indian National Congress political party.

## Early life & education

Babu was born on 11 August 1963 to Raman and Shantha at Irinjalakuda in Thrissur district of Kerala. He completed his schooling from Govt. Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Irinjalakuda. He was graduated in Commerce from the Christ College, Irinjalakuda. He is also a postgraduate in Commerce.

### Sexual Assault case

Edavela Babu was arrested after a round of questioning by the Special Investigation Team in a case of sexual abuse against him based on a complaint of a former actress, but released on bail.

## Filmography
### Films

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1982 | Idavela | Ravi | |
| 1985 | Puli Varunne Puli | Babu | |
| 1985 | Ayanum | Lizy's Brother | |
| 1986 | Neram Pularumbol | | |
| 1987 | Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu | Babu | |
| 1989 | Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal | Suresh | |
| 1989 | The News | Albert | |
| 1991 | Meena Bazaar | Anil | Hindi film |
| 1991 | Ganamela | Babu | |
| 1991 | Ottayal Pattalam | | |
| 1992 | Ennodishtam Koodamo | | |
| 1992 | Kasarkode Khaderbai | | |
| 1992 | Thalasthanam | | |
| 1992 | Aayushkalam | Gopi | |
| 1993 | Agnishalabhangal | | |
| 1993 | Kulapathy | | |
| 1993 | Ghazal | Nambeesan kutty | |
| 1993 | Samagamam | Babu | |
| 1993 | Oru Kadankatha Pole | Unni | |
| 1994 | Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu | | |
| 1994 | Cabinet | Sudhakaran | |
| 1995 | Keerthanam | | |
| 1995 | Mazhavilkoodaram | Supru | |
| 1995 | Samudhayam | | |
| 1996 | K. L. 7/95 Ernakulam North | Babu | |
| 1996 | Hitlist | Murali | |
| 1996 | Ishtamanu Nooru Vattam | | |
| 1996 | Hitler | Chandru | |
| 1996 | Mookkilla Rajyathu Murimookkan Rajavu | Rahul | |
| 1996 | Mimics Super 1000 | Babu | |
| 1997 | The Good Boys | Susheelan | |
| 1998 | Gloria Fernandez From USA | | |
| 1998 | Mayajalam | Vishwan | |
| 1999 | Aakasha Ganga | Ravi | |
| 1999 | Pranaya Nilavu | | |
| 1999 | Auto Brothers | | |
| 2000 | Priyankari | | |
| 2003 | Chronic Bachelor | 'Kuruvi' Kuruvilla | |
| 2003 | Kalavarkey | Vishnu | |
| 2003 | Pattalam | Krishna Panikkar | |
| 2004 | Masanagudi Mannadiyar Speaking | | |
| 2004 | Nirappakittu | | |
| 2005 | Naran | Paramu | |
| 2005 | Boyy Friennd | Arumukhan | |
| 2005 | Udayon | Itti | |
| 2006 | Pachakkuthira | Subair - Travel Agent | |
| 2006 | Lion | Pathrose | |
| 2008 | Twenty:20 | Josuttan | |
| 2008 | De Ingottu Nokkiye | | |
| 2009 | Swantham Lekhakan | Bijuraj | |
| 2009 | Evidam Swargamanu | Peethambaran | |
| 2010 | Brahmasthram | A B P | |
| 2010 | Pranchiyettan & the Saint | Yusuf | |
| 2012 | Father's Day | Abeed Ali | |
| 2012 | Da Thadiya | Jose Prakash | |
| 2012 | Friday | | |
| 2013 | Isaac Newton S/O Philipose | Sexton | |
| 2013 | Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty | Himself | Cameo |
| 2013 | Tourist Home | Chackochan | |
| 2013 | Ithu Pathiramanal | | |
| 2013 | Punyalan Agarbattis | K. C. Mathews | |
| 2014 | How Old Are You? | Bhaskaran, Superintendent | |
| 2014 | Avatharam | Babu | |
| 2014 | Ormayundo Ee Mukham | Hema's Father | |
| 2015 | She Taxi | | |
| 2015 | Love 24x7 | | |
| 2015 | Mili | School Manager | |
| 2015 | Chirakodinja Kinavukal | Thayyalkaran's Friend | |
| 2016 | 10 Kalpanakal | | |
| 2016 | Dooram | Priest | |
| 2016 | Anyarku Praveshanamilla | Chako | |
| 2018 | Kayamkulam Kochunni | Menon | |
| 2019 | Mamangam | Chandroth family member | |
| 2019 | Driving License | Himself | Cameo |
| 2021 | Vellam | Babu | |
| 2022 | CBI 5: The Brain | Mammen Varghese | |
| 2022 | Monster | Adv. Vasavan | |
| 2022 | Gold | Shop owner | |
| 2023 | Maheshum Marutiyum | Jacob | |
| 2024 | DNA | Eenasu | |
| 2025 | Aap Kaise Ho | | |

### Television

* Kerala Samajam : Oru Pravasi Kadha (Asianet)
* Ayyappa Saranam (Amrita TV)
* Panchavadippalam (flowers TV)
* Kayamkulam Kochunnide Makan (Surya TV)
* Mizhi Randilum (Surya TV)
* Bharya (Asianet)
* Kunjali Marakkar (Asianet)
* Sthree - Part 2 (Asianet)
* Swami Ayyappan (Asianet)
* Kayamkulam Kochunni (Surya TV)
* Swantham Malootty (Surya TV)
* Sayanna Swapangal (DD)
* Chillu (Tele Cinema) (DD)
* Sthree (Asianet)
* Unnimoolam
* Brammannyam
* Neeharam
* Innocent Stories
* Gokulam
* Charulatha
* Ishtamayi
* Pravesam
* Mizhiyoram
* Sparsam
* Periyattin Theerathu
* Ela Pozhiyum Kalam
* Muttathu Varkey Stories
* Desadanakilikal
* Ashtambandham
* O.Hendy Stories
* Kaliyalla Kallyanam
* Tele Cinema
* Sayanna Swapangal
* Andherdhar

## Controversy

Following the Hema Committee report on harassment in the Malayalam film industry, actor has been arrested for a sexual assault case but will be released on anticipatory bail. The investigation began after Minu Muneer accused seven individuals, including Babu and Mukesh, of abuse.