Veteran Telugu actor, producer and director Giribabu has passed away at the age of 83 in Hyderabad at his house on November 14. His demise marks the loss of another senior artist who remained associated with Telugu cinema for over five decades. The news has left the Telugu film fraternity and his admirers saddened.
Born as Yerra Seshagiri Rao on June 8, 1943, in Ravinuthala village of Prakasam district, Giribabu moved to Madras with aspirations of becoming an actor. He made his acting debut with Jagame Maya in 1973 and gradually established himself as a versatile performer, initially playing lead roles before becoming popular for his negative and character roles.
Giribabu shared screen space with several generations of Telugu stars, including NTR, ANR, Krishna, Sobhan Babu and many others. With his distinctive screen presence and dialogue delivery, he became a familiar face in commercial cinema, appearing in hundreds of films across different genres.
Apart from acting, Giribabu also explored filmmaking as a producer, director and writer. He directed films such as Ranarangam, Indrajith and Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna, while also backing projects including Simha Garjana and Merupu Daadi.
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His son Raghu Babu followed in his footsteps and established himself as a popular actor in Telugu cinema. Giribabu's association with the industry extended across generations, and his contribution as an actor and filmmaker remains an important part of his legacy.
With Giribabu's passing, Telugu cinema loses a veteran performer who witnessed and contributed to several phases of its evolution. Further details regarding his last rites and funeral arrangements are awaited. May his soul rest in peace.
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