# 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.

## 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. His first film in a leading role was Siva Manasulo Sruthi (2012), a remake of Tamil film Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009).
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. In the same year, he appeared in Aadu Magaadra Bujji. In 2015, Babu played the lead role in three films, Krishnamma Kalipindi Iddarini, Mosagallaku Mosagadu, and Bhale Manchi Roju.
In 2016, Babu made his Hindi film debut with Baaghi, where he played an antagonistic role. His 2017 film Samanthakamani was a commercial success.
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. 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.

## 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. He is scheduled to play Gopichand in the latter's biopic.

## Personal life

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

## Filmography

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
| 2010 | Ye Maaya Chesave | Jerry Thekekuthu | |
| 2012 | Shiva Manasulo Shruti | Siva | Debut film in a lead role |
| 2013 | Prema Katha Chitram | Sudheer | |
| 2013 | Aadu Magaadra Bujji | Siddhu | |
| 2015 | Dongaata | Himself | Guest appearance |
| 2015 | Krishnamma Kalipindi Iddarini | Krishna | |
| 2015 | Mosagallaku Mosagaadu | Krish | |
| 2015 | Bhale Manchi Roju | Ram | |
| 2016 | Sri Sri | Police Inspector | Guest appearance |
| 2016 | Baaghi | Raghav | Hindi film |
| 2017 | Shamanthakamani | Krishna | |
| 2017 | Anando Brahma | Himself | Guest appearance |
| 2018 | Sammohanam | Vijay | |
| 2018 | Nannu Dochukunduvate | Karthik | |
| 2018 | Veera Bhoga Vasantha Rayalu | SI Vinay Rao | |
| 2020 | V | DCP Aditya | |
| 2021 | Sridevi Soda Center | "Lighting" Soori Babu | |
| 2022 | Aa Ammayi Gurinchi Meeku Cheppali | Naveen | |
| 2023 | Hunt | ACP P. Arjun Prasad | |
| 2023 | Mama Mascheendra | Parasuram & Durga / DJ | Dual role |
| 2024 | Harom Hara | Subramanyam | |
| 2024 | Maa Nanna Superhero | Johnny | |
| TBA | Jatdhara † | TBA | Filming |
| TBA | Mayadari Malligadu † | TBA | Filming |

## Awards and nominations

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