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 the "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 is featured in action thriller "V" (2020) alongside actor Nani. Badminton career. Babu became 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 the role of 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 children.