Naresh Babu Age, Wiki and Bio

Naresh Babu

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Politician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth20/01/1963
Age61 years
BirthplaceChennai, India

Bio/Wiki

Full nameNaresh Vijaya Krishna
Other nameDr Naresh

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm (5’ 10”)
Weight80 kg (176 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School(s)Sri Ramakrishna Mission Higher Secondary School Chennai, Hindu Higher Secondary School, Chennai, Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, Chennai
Educational QualificationStudied till 10th standard

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsPavitra Lokesh (actress) (2022-present)

Family

FatherKrishna Murthy
MotherVijaya Nirmala
Spouse
First WifeName not known (reportedly, daughter of Srinu, a choreographer)
Second WifeRekha (divorced)
Third WifeRamya Raghupathi (divorced)
Fourth WifePavithra Lokesh (actor) (m. March 2023-present)
Children
Son(s)
  • Naveen Vijay Krishna (with second wife, Rekha)
  • Tejaswi Krishna (with second wife, Rekha)
  • Ranaveer Krishna (with third wife, Ramya Raghupathi)

Career

Debut
Film (Telugu; as a child actor)Rendu Kutumbala Katha (1970)
Film (Telugu; as a lead actor)Naalugu Stamabhalata (1982)
Film (Hindi; as a supporting actor)Akalmand (1983)
Film (Tamil; as a lead actor)Nenjathai Allitha (1984)
Web series (Telugu)Oka Chinna Family Story (2021) as Haridas on ZEE5
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • 1991: Nandi Best Actor Television Award for Doordarshan's television show Munimanikyam Gari Kantham Kadhalu
  • 1992: Nandi Special Jury Award for the Telugu film Chitram Bhalare Vichitram
  • 1994: Nandi Best Actor Award for the Telugu film Sogasu Chuda Taramaa?
  • 2009: Servant of the Poor Award on the occasion of the 4th national meet of CNRI (Corporation for National Research Initiatives) held in New Delhi
  • 2014: Nandi Award for Best Character Actor for the Telugu film Parampara
  • 2016: Awarded an honorary doctorate in Arts by the New York Academy of Universal Global Peace
  • 2017: Nandi Award for Best Character Actor for the Telugu film Sathamanam Bhavati
  • 2017: Best Character Actor Award for the Telugu film Sathamanam Bhavati at the 17th Santosham Film Awards
  • 2017: SVR Character Award for the Telugu film Sathamanam Bhavati
  • 2018: Awarded the title H.E. (His Excellency) and received a PhD degree in arts (his 2nd doctorate) from the United Nations ICDRHRP (International Commission of Diplomatic Relations Human Rights and Peace) organisation
  • 2022: Allrounder Award on the completion of 50 years in the film industry (Golden Jubilee year) by VB Awards

Favourites

Car Collection
  • Caravan
  • Sports car DC Avanti
  • Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  • Honda CR-V
Bike Collection
  • BMW S 1000 RR
  • Royal Enfield SHL M11
Money Factor
Salary (approx.)40-50 lakh per film
Net Worth (as of 2009)Rs 66,065,000
Assets/Properties (as of 2009)
Movable assets
CashRs 1,00,000
Motor VehiclesRs 11,75,000
JewelleryRs 70,000
Other Assest1,20,000
Immovable Assets
Non-Agricultural LandRs 6,57,00,000
BuildingsRs 25,00,000

Some Lesser Known Facts

Naresh Babu is a versatile personality known for his work as an Indian actor, politician, and social activist in Telugu films and television shows.
He gained fame for his roles in Telugu films like Sogasu Chuda Taramaa? (1985), Hai Hai Nayaka (1989), Chitram! Bhalare Vichitram!! (1991), and Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam (1996).
Naresh got married to Rekha at a young age and later announced his union with Pavitra Lokesh in 2022.
His third wife, Ramya Raghupathi, is the daughter of Congress leader Raghuveera Reddy from Andhra Pradesh.
Apart from his entertainment career, Naresh enjoys sports cars, car racing, and organic farming on his 20-acre farm in Shadnagar.
He is also involved in Tamil films and serves as the founder of KIV (Kalakarula Ikya Vidika), an NGO supporting local artists and preserving ancient arts.
Naresh's Telugu film 'Hindustan The Mother' premiered at prestigious film festivals like International Film Festival of India and BFI London Film Festival.
He is currently the president of the Movie Artists Association group and a director at Vijaya Krishna Green Studios Private Limited.
Naresh credits Jandhyala Veera Venkata Durga Siva Subrahmanya Sastry as his mentor in the film industry.
In a recent announcement on Twitter, Naresh shared his upcoming fourth marriage to Pavitra Lokesh, confirming their relationship.