Published Nov 14, 2026 | 11:00 PM ⚊ Updated Nov 14, 2026 | 11:08 PM
Giri Babu (8 June 1943 - 14 November 2026).
Veteran Telugu actor and filmmaker Giri Babu passed away at a private hospital in Kondapur, Hyderabad, on Saturday, 14 November.
The 83-year-old thespian had been suffering from age-related health complications for some time. His demise marked the end of a remarkable career spanning over five decades.
Born in a middle-class agricultural family in Prakasam’s Ravinthala village on 8 June 1943, he was popularly known as Giri Babu, though his real name was Yerra Seshagiri Rao. He had acted in more than 600 films and worked with several generations of prominent actors, including N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Chiranjeevi, Krishna, Mohan Babu, and Nagarjuna.
Giri Babu’s wife, Sreedevi, passed away in 2016. He is survived by his sons, Raghu Babu and Bose Babu. Raghu Babu is an established comedian and character actor in Telugu cinema.
(Edited by Majnu Babu).
