Nagendra Babu Age, Wiki and Bio

Nagendra Babu

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Producer, Politician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth29/10/1961
Age62 years
BirthplaceMogalturru
HometownMogalturru
Marital StatusMarried

Bio/Wiki

Full NameKonidela Nagendra Naga Babu
NicknameNaga Babu
Zodiac signScorpio
Religion/Religious ViewsHinduism
Food HabitVegan
Political InclinationJana Sena Party
HobbiesExercising, Travelling
Controversies
  • In 2023, Nagendra Babu faced backlash for his Twitter tweet in which he addressed the general public and talked about viewers who feel that people are negatively influenced by the violent sequences shown in films. In his tweet he said that people should stop assuming that films can alter the behaviour of an individual and that the films are just meant for entertainment and not for preaching values. He completed the post by saying that producers are only concerned with the good business done by a film. His tweet was supported by Ram Gopal Varma but many people went against it and tweeted against his point of view.
  • In 2024, Nagendra Babu tweeted about his disappointment about Allu Arjun for campaigning against the party supported by Janasena chief Pawan Kalyan. Nagendra tweeted saying 'He who is with us but works for the opponents is a stranger even if he is ours, and he who stands with us is ours even if he is a stranger!' This tweet received mix reactions from the public and Allu Arjun also said that he has a good relationship with Shilpa Ravi Reddy's family which is why he had to support them.
  • In 2024, during the pre-release event for Nagendra Babu's son Varun's film 'Operation Valentine,' Nagendra made comments about the physical features of a police role in the film. He said that a hero who was 6 feet and 3 inches tall would be a better fit to play a police officer than someone who was smaller in stature. This comment of his made him face backlash majorly and was defamed for promoting body shaming and harmful stereotypes. He later tweeted a public apology for his comments.

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 9" (175 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolGowtham Model School, East Godavari

Personal Life

HometownMogalturru

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherKonidela Venkata Rao (Deceased) (Police Constable)
MotherAnjana Devi
SiblingsChiranjeevi (Actor), Pawan Kalyan (Politician), Vijaya Durga, Madhavi Rao
SpousePadmaja Konidela
ChildrenVarun Tej (Son, Actor), Niharika Konidela (Daughter, Actor)
Other RelativesLavanya Tripathi Konidela (Daughter-in-law), Ram Charan (Nephew), Sai Dharam Tej (Nephew), Panja Vaisshnav Tej (Nephew)

Career

Debut
  • Telugu Film: 'Rakshasudu' (1986) as Simham
  • Kannada Film: 'Dhairya' (1997)
  • Malayalam Film: 'Manjeeradhwani' (1998)
  • Telugu Film Producer: 'Rudraveena' (1988)
Awards, Honours
  • 1988 - Nandi Special Jury Award for 'Rudraveena' (1988)
  • 1989 - Best Feature Film on National Integration Award for 'Rudraveena' (1988) at 36th National Film Awards

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Audi 6
  • Audi Q7
  • Benz GLE Class
  • Land Rover

Some Lesser Known Facts

In 1988, Nagendra Babu was cast in the Telugu action crime film titled ‘Marana Mrudangam’ in which he played the character of Bhillu.
In the same year, Nagendra Babu and his brother Chiranjeevi started their own film production company named ‘Anjana Productions’ which is named after their mother Anjana Devi. The company is based out of Hyderabad.
The logo of Nagendra Babu and Chiranjeevi’s production company named ‘Anjana Productions’ which was founded in 1988.
In 1989, he was cast in the Telugu action drama film titled ‘Lankeswarudu’ in which he played the character of the poor educated man in the introduction scene.
The poster of the Telugu film titled ‘Lankeswarudu’ (1989).
In 1994, Nagendra Babu produced the Telugu action comedy film titled ‘Mugguru Monagallu.’
The poster of the Telugu film titled ‘Mugguru Monagallu’ (1994).
In 1998, Nagendra Babu made a cameo appearance in the Telugu song titled ‘Sorry Sorry’ in the Telugu romantic comedy film titled ‘Bavagaru Bagunnara.’
Nagendra Babu in a still from the Telugu song titled ‘Sorry Sorry’ from the film titled ‘Bavagaru Bagunnara’ (1998).
In 1999, Nagendra Babu was cast in the Kannada drama film titled ‘Habba’ in which he played the character of Seetha’s elder brother.
The poster of the Kannada film titled ‘Habba’ (1999).
In 2000, Nagendra Babu was one of the writers of the Hindi comedy film titled ‘Kunwara.’ The film is a remake of the Telugu film titled ‘Bavagaru Bagunnara’ (1998).
The poster of the Hindi film titled ‘Kunwara’ (2000) which was written by Nagendra Babu.
In 2004, he produced the Telugu action comedy film titled ‘Gudumba Shankar.’
The poster of the Telugu film titled ‘Gudumba Shankar’ (2004).
In 2006, he was cast in the Telugu comedy film titled ‘Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw’ in which he played the character of Lottery Inspector.
The poster of the Telugu film titled ‘Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw’ (2006).
In the same year, Nagendra Babu was elected as the president of the trade union named ‘Movie Artists Association (MAA)’ which represents over 900 principal and background performers working in Telugu cinema.
In 2008, he resigned from his position as president of the ‘Movie Artists Association (MAA)’ after Prakash Raj lost the elections of MAA to actor Vishnu Manchu.
Nagendra Babu resigned from MAA as he believed that the association focused on promoting fickle-mindedness and regional feelings.
In 2012, Nagendra Babu was cast in the Tamil action film titled ‘Vettai’ in which he played the character of Lingamurthy, Gurumurthy’s and Thirumurthy’s father.
The poster of the Tamil film titled ‘Vettai’ (2012).
In the same year, he was cast in the Telugu daily TV serial titled ‘Sikharam.’
Nagendra Babu (second from left) on the poster of the Telugu TV serial titled ‘Sikharam’ (2012).
From 2013 to 2019, Nagendra Babu was cast as one of the judges for the Telugu sketch comedy TV show titled ‘Jabardasth.’ The show aired on the Telugu TV channel named ‘ETV.’
Nagendra Babu (right) in a still from the Telugu TV show titled ‘Jabardasth’ (2013-2019).
In 2017, he was cast in a Tamil action thriller film titled ‘Vizhithiru’ and in the Tamil action-adventure film titled ‘Indrajith.’
The poster of the Tamil film titled ‘Vizhithiru’ (2017).
In 2018, Nagendra produced the Telugu action film titled ‘Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India.’
The poster of the Telugu film titled ‘Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India’ (2018).
In the same year, he was cast in the Telugu drama web series titled ‘Nanna Koochi’ in which he played the character of Anandraj. The web series was telecast on ZEE5.
Nagendra Babu on the poster of the Telugu web series titled ‘Nanna Koochi’ (2018).
Nagendra Babu has produced many Telugu films and some of them are ‘Trinetrudu’ (1988), ‘Bavagaru Bagunnara?’ (1998), ‘Kouravudu’ (2000), ‘Stalin’ (2006), and ‘Orange’ (2010).
The poster of the Telugu film titled ‘Bavagaru Bagunnara’ (1998).
In 2019, Nagendra Babu joined the Jana Sena Party which was established by his brother Pawan Kalyan and contested as an M.P. candidate for the Narasapuram Lok Sabha constituency in the 2019 Indian general election. He lost after securing 2,50,289 votes.
In the same year, Nagendra Babu was cast in the Telugu comedy-drama film titled ‘ABCD: American Born Confused Desi’ which was the remake of the Malayalam film of the same name. Nagendra played the character of Aravind’s father.
The poster of the Telugu film titled ‘ABCD- American Born Confused Desi’ (2019).
In the same year, Nagendra Babu was cast in the Kannada action film titled ‘Kempegowda 2’ in which he played the character of the Police commissioner.
The poster of the Kannada film titled ‘Kempegowda 2’ (2019).
In 2020, Nagendra Babu was cast as one of the judges for the Telugu comedy and entertainment show titled ‘Bomma Adirindi.’ The show was broadcast on ZEE5 as well as Zee Telugu.
The poster of the Telugu TV show titled ‘Bomma Adirindi’ (2020).
In 2023, Nagendra Babu was cast in the Telugu action romantic thriller film titled ‘Ala Ila Ela’ in which he played the character of Surya’s father. The film was released after a ten-year delay to negative reviews due to its outdated feel.
The poster of the Telugu film titled ‘Ala Ila Ela’ (2023).
In the same year, Nagendra Babu was cast in the Tamil action comedy film titled ‘Jailer’ in which he played the character of Balsingh, Muthuvel’s former colleague.
The poster of the Telugu film titled ‘Jailer’ (2023).
Nagendra Babu has been part of many Telugu films and some of them are ‘Andaru Dongale Dorikite’ (2004), ‘Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw’ (2006), ‘Money Money, More Money’ (2011), ‘Bruce Lee – The Fighter’ (2015), and ‘Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava’ (2018).
The poster of the Telugu film titled ‘Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava’ (2018).
In 2023, Nagendra Babu became the judge of the Telugu comedy competition TV series titled ‘Comedy Stars Dhamaka’ which premiered on Disney+ Hotstar as well as on the Telugu TV channel Star Maa.
Nagendra Babu (left) in a still during the Telugu comedy TV show titled ‘Comedy Stars Dhamaka’ (2023).
In 2024, Nagendra Babu was cast in the Telugu crime thriller streaming TV series titled ‘Paruvu’ which is a series based on the honour killings in India and explores the socio-political dynamics of the Amaravati (Vijayawada–Guntur) region. Nagendra played the character of MLA Rammayya and the series premiered on ZEE5.
Nagendra Babu is the Secretary of the Indian regional political party named ‘Jana Sena Party’ for the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Nagendra Babu (centre) during a meeting with Janasena leaders in 2024.
Nagendra Babu loves to paint and often shares photos of his paintings on social media.
Nagendra Babu’s Instagram post about his paintings.
He loves animals and often shares photos and videos of his pet dogs on social media.
Nagendra Babu with his pet dogs.