The death of veteran Telugu actor Giri Babu on 14 November 2026 has led many people to search for details of his life, his films and his family. Here are the answers to the questions most people are asking.
Who was Giri Babu?
Giri Babu was a veteran Telugu actor, producer, director and writer. Born Yerra Seshagiri Rao in Ravinuthala village in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, he made his acting debut with Jagame Maya in 1973 and went on to appear in more than 600 films over five decades, moving between leading roles, villain parts and comic character roles.
How old was Giri Babu?
Reports differ. Several publications, including The Hindu, India Today and ANI, gave his age as 80, recording his birth as 8 June 1946. Others, including Pinkvilla, gave his age as 83, following older biographical records that list his birth as 8 June 1943. The date of 8 June is consistent across sources; only the year varies.
What were Giri Babu's most famous films?
He was known for villain and character roles in films such as Athadu and Kurukshetram, and for popular later films including Geetha Govindam, A Aa, Jathi Ratnalu, Sreekaram and Most Eligible Bachelor. His final screen appearance was in Anni Manchi Sakunamule, released in 2023.
How many films did Giri Babu act in?
More than 600, according to most reports. His son Raghu Babu put the total at more than 650, including two or three films in other languages. His working career ran from 1973 until 2022.
Who is in Giri Babu's family?
His elder son is Raghu Babu, a well-known actor and comedian in Telugu cinema. Raghu Babu gave the family's account of his father's final illness and announced the plans for the last rites.
What caused Giri Babu's death?
He died on Saturday, 14 November 2026, while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kondapur, Hyderabad, after age-related health problems. According to his son, he had been suffering from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease along with a lung infection for about two and a half years, had been bedridden for six to seven months, and died at around 3 p.m. after his blood pressure and blood sugar fell suddenly.
Where will Giri Babu's last rites be held?
His last rites are scheduled to be held in his native village of Ravinuthala in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, on Sunday, 15 November, after 3 p.m., according to the family's announced plan. Before that, his remains were placed at the Film Chamber in Hyderabad so members of the film fraternity and the public could pay their last respects.
What did Giri Babu do besides acting?
He worked as a producer, director and writer as well as an actor. He was associated with producing Devathalara Deevinchandi, which his son credited as the first black-and-white Telugu CinemaScope film.