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Mohan Babu

Mohan Babu

Actor and producer · Born March 19, 1952 (74) · Modhugulapalem Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Mohan Babu was born on 19 March 1952[4] to Narayanaswamy Naidu and Lakshmamma in the Modhugulapalem village near the banks of the river Swarnamukhi. His birth place is sandwiched between two famous pilgrim centers - Tirupati (abode of Lord Venkateswara) and Sri Kalahasti (abode of Lord Vayulingeswara) in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. He was named Bhaktavatsalam Naidu in reverence to Lord Eswara by his parents. It was not until he stepped into the film industry that his name changed to Mohan Babu. Mohan Babu grew up with his three younger brothers, Ranganath Chowdary, Ramachandra Chowdary, Krishna and his sister Vijaya. After finishing primary schooling from Yerpedu village, he attended the S.P.J.N.M High School in Tirupati. As a child, Mohan Babu developed an interest with the stage and actively appeared in school plays from the age of 14. His father, a headmaster, was keen on his son pursuing an academic career. It was during this time that Mohan Babu moved to Chennai and acquired a degree in Physical Education from the YMCA College of Physical Education. He then moved on to attend the Madras Film Institute to pursue a career in the film industry. He was also a class mate of superstar Rajinikanth who is one of his closest friends in the film industry.[5]a

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Born
March 19, 1952 (74)
From
Modhugulapalem Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Works as
Actor and producer
Titles
18 on MovieCove · 131 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 16% in 30 days

What are Mohan Babu's films like?

Across their 16 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Action9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 64th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 81st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Biography2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 97th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Biography movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
29%
Self
23%
Morality
19%
Power
13%
Society
8%
Survival
4%
Ideas
3%
Romantic love5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds6 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice5 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFaith2 titles, browse their movies with this themePower2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCorruption2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 16 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 9 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 3

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 2 · Charged 6 · Intense 8

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 6 · Shifting 8 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 8 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 12 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 7 · Engaged 9 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 5 · Affecting 4 · Heavy 7

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 15 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

13 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 4 of 13 analyzed roles.

Shadow
4 of 13
Hero
3 of 13
Mentor
3 of 13
Trickster
1 of 13
Ally
1 of 13
Shapeshifter
1 of 13
Show the 13 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
10
Melancholic
6
Triumphant
5
Romantic
3
Joyful
2
Other
13

How their films linger

Hopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 6 with a twist

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet4
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Mohan Babu's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 15 of their 18 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Mohan Babu's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

131 credits, 18 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • The Paradise(2026)

    as Shikanja Maalik

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Srinivasa Mangapuram(2026)

    as Venkatappaya Naidu

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Daksha: The Deadly Conspiracy(2025)

    Producer · as Professor Viswamitra

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Kannappa(2025)

    Producer · as Mahadeva Shastri

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Shaakuntalam(2023)

    as Sage Durvasa

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Ginna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Presenter

  • Son of India (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Screenplay · as Kadiyam Babji

  • Soorarai Pottru(2020)

    as M. Bhaktavatsalam Naidu

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Mahanati(2018)

    as S.V. Ranga Rao

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Gayatri(2018)

    Producer · Actor

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Bhakthavatsala Naidu

  • Rowdy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Anna

  • Paandavulu Paandavulu Thummeda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Naidu

  • Doosukeltha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Producer

  • Jagadguru Adi Shankara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Rudraksha Rushi

  • Dhenikaina Ready (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Producer

  • Jhummandi Naadam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Captain Rao

  • Saleem (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Raju Maharaju (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Chakravarthy

  • Mesthri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Hero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Pandurangadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Saint (cameo appearance)

  • Bujjigaadu: Made in Chennai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Sivanna

  • Krishnarjuna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Producer · Actor

  • Yamadonga(2007)

    as Yama Dharma Raja

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Raju Bhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Producer

  • Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Producer · as Pandit Raghava

  • Sri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Producer · as Basawadu (Special Appearance)

  • Political Rowdy(2005)

    Producer · as Vithal

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Oray Pandu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Suryam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Producer · Actor

  • Shiva Shankar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Producer · Actor

  • Kondaveeti Simhasanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Satti

  • Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Producer · as Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary / Murali

  • Postman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Producer · Actor

  • Sri Ramulayya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Paritala Sreeramulu

  • Annamayya(1997)

    as Saluva Narasimha Rayalu

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Collector Garu(1997)

    Producer · Actor

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Veedevadandi Babu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Adirindi Alludu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as chandram

  • Rayudugaru Nayudugaru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Pedarayudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Producer · as Pedarayudu / Raja

  • Taj Mahal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Producer · as Bharath

  • Gangmaster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Allari Police (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Producer · Screenplay · as Venkata Ramana / Ashok

  • M Dharmaraju M.A. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Kunthi Putrudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Producer · as Rambabu

  • Major Chandrakanth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Samrat Ashoka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Malavasimha

  • Chittemma Mogudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Allari Mogudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Gopal / Krishna

  • Detective Narada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Narada

  • Rowdy Gari Pellam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Producer · Actor

  • Alludu Diddina Kapuram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Coolie No. 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Assembly Rowdy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Producer · as Shivaji

  • Peddinti Alludu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Goodala Kanna Rao

  • Kodama Simham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Alludugaru(1990)

    Producer · Actor

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Prema Yuddham(1990)

    as Jayasimha

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Kondaveeti Donga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Narasimham

  • Prananiki Pranam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Rasool

  • Two Town Rowdy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Lankeswarudu(1989)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Bala Gopaludu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Koduku Diddina Kapuram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Chakradhar

  • Agni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Video Babu

  • Dhruva Naksthram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Ontari Poratam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Sivangi Sivaramakrishna

  • Bhale Donga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Manmadha Rao

  • Yudda Bhoomi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Varasudochadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Intinti Bhagavatham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Vishwamitra

  • Janaki Ramudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Brahma Puthrudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Khaidi No.786 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Murali Krishnudu(2008)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Chinababu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Donga Ramudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Lanka Eswar Rao

  • Kaliyuga Karnudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Manchi Donga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Srinivasa Kalyanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Chakravarthy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Mohan Rao

  • Naa Mogudu Naake Sontham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Producer · Actor

  • Kondaveeti Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Tandra Paparayudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Vijayarama Raju

  • Edadugula Bandham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Bharath Kumar

  • Adavi Donga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Seethamma Pelli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Rowdy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Padmavyuham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Producer · Actor

  • Billa Ranga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Devatha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Gruhapravesam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Madhu

  • Bangaru Koduku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Kondaveeti Simham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Ravi

  • Aggi Ravva (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Inspector Suryam

  • Prema Kanuka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Mohan

  • Premabhishekam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Dr. Chakravarthy

  • Sardar Papa Rayudu(1980)

    as Britisher

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Pilla Zamindar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Sita Ramulu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Ravi

  • Guru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Ratha Paasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Anbukku Naan Adimai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Natchathiram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Gharana Donga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Kishore Kumar

  • Kottapeta Rowdy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Circus Ramudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Sambaiah

  • Bhale Krishnudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Vetrikku Oruvan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Sri Rama Bantu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Kotta Alludu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Ravanude Ramudaithe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Driver Ramudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Kamal Babu

  • Thai Meethu Sathiyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Padaharella Vayasu(1978)

    as Simhachalam

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Chal Mohana Ranga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Dongala Dopidi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Vichitra Jeevitham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Surendra Nath

  • Vaazhkai Alaigal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Gorantha Deepam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Moratodu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Tholireyi Gadichindi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Annan Oru Koyil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Baskar

  • Kurukshetram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Shishupala

  • Devudu Chesina Bommalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Kadapa Redamma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 74th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 130 titles, 129 of them dated from 1976 to 2026; peak year 2019.

Biggest box office

Mahanati (2018)

$279K worldwide

Highest rated

Soorarai Pottru (2020)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

Srinivasa Mangapuram (2026)

Film career

19762026

Peak 2019 · at the high point of their film career. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting126 of 130: 106 only acting, 20 with another role · typical Midcredits score71stWriting2 of 130: 0 only writing, 2 with another roleProducing22 of 130: 3 only producing, 19 with another roleOther crew1 of 130: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

130 titles, 20 with more than one role — acting and producing overlap on 19 of them.

By decade

1970s17 · acting1980s50 · 50 acting · 2 crew1990s28 · 28 acting · 8 crew2000s17 · 16 acting · 7 crew2010s9 · 7 acting · 3 crew2020s8 · 7 acting · 4 crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Mohan Babu's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 68th percentile, the median of all 18; across their 16 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 65th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

65thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Approval · how many liked their films

86thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Reach · how many have seen their films

37thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Midcredits score across 18 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up7
  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

7 of their 18 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Loved with Detractors3
  • Divisive3
  • Crowd Pleaser1
  • Mixed7

Most divisive · actor

Prema Yuddham (1990)

98th percentile spread · 27% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Soorarai Pottru (2020)

Midcredits 99th · 93% liked

Reviewers score the acting 74/100 in their films, across 7 reviewed titles; fans 85, detractors 46. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Mohan Babu work with?

People who share at least 2 of Mohan Babu's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Brahmanandam shares the most, 6.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors