Edavela Babu

Edavela Babu
Edavela Babu at IFFK 2011
Born
Ammanath Babu Chandran

(1963-08-11) 11 August 1963 (age 61)
Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor
Years active1981–present
Websitewww.edavelababu.com

Ammanath Babu Chandran (born 11 August 1963), better known by his stage name Edavela Babu, is an Indian actor who appears in the Malayalam cinema. He made his acting debut in 1982 with Idavela, from which he got his stage name.[1] Since then, he has worked in over 200 films. Babu has served as General Secretary of Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA).[2][3] Currently, he is a part of the Indian National Congress political party.

Early life & education

Babu was born on 11 August 1963 to Raman and Shantha at Irinjalakuda in Thrissur district of Kerala.[4] He completed his schooling from Govt. Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Irinjalakuda. He was graduated in Commerce from the Christ College, Irinjalakuda. He is also a postgraduate in Commerce.[5]

Sexual Assault case

Edavela Babu was arrested after a round of questioning by the Special Investigation Team in a case of sexual abuse against him based on a complaint of a former actress, but released on bail.[6][7][8]

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes
1982 Idavela Ravi
1985 Puli Varunne Puli Babu
Ayanum Lizy's Brother
1986 Neram Pularumbol
1987 Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu Babu
1989 Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal Suresh
The News Albert
1991 Meena Bazaar Anil Hindi film
Ganamela Babu
Ottayal Pattalam
1992 Ennodishtam Koodamo
Kasarkode Khaderbai
Thalasthanam
Aayushkalam Gopi
1993 Agnishalabhangal
Kulapathy
Ghazal Nambeesan kutty
Samagamam Babu
Oru Kadankatha Pole Unni
1994 Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu
Cabinet Sudhakaran
1995 Keerthanam
Mazhavilkoodaram Supru
Samudhayam
1996 K. L. 7/95 Ernakulam North Babu
Hitlist Murali
Ishtamanu Nooru Vattam
Hitler Chandru
Mookkilla Rajyathu Murimookkan Rajavu Rahul
Mimics Super 1000 Babu
1997 The Good Boys Susheelan
1998 Gloria Fernandez From USA
Mayajalam Vishwan
1999 Aakasha Ganga Ravi
Pranaya Nilavu
Auto Brothers
2000 Priyankari
2003 Chronic Bachelor 'Kuruvi' Kuruvilla
Kalavarkey Vishnu
Pattalam Krishna Panikkar
2004 Masanagudi Mannadiyar Speaking
Nirappakittu
2005 Naran Paramu
Boyy Friennd Arumukhan
Udayon Itti
2006 Pachakkuthira Subair - Travel Agent
Lion Pathrose
2008 Twenty:20 Josuttan
De Ingottu Nokkiye
2009 Swantham Lekhakan Bijuraj
Evidam Swargamanu Peethambaran
2010 Brahmasthram A B P
Pranchiyettan & the Saint Yusuf
2012 Father's Day Abeed Ali
Da Thadiya Jose Prakash
Friday
2013 Isaac Newton S/O Philipose Sexton
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty Himself Cameo
Tourist Home Chackochan
Ithu Pathiramanal
Punyalan Agarbattis K. C. Mathews
2014 How Old Are You? Bhaskaran, Superintendent
Avatharam Babu
Ormayundo Ee Mukham Hema's Father
2015 She Taxi
Love 24x7
Mili School Manager
Chirakodinja Kinavukal Thayyalkaran's Friend
2016 10 Kalpanakal
Dooram Priest
Anyarku Praveshanamilla Chako
2018 Kayamkulam Kochunni Menon
2019 Mamangam Chandroth family member
Driving License Himself Cameo
2021 Vellam Babu
2022 CBI 5: The Brain Mammen Varghese
Monster Adv. Vasavan
Gold Shop owner
2023 Maheshum Marutiyum [9]
2024 DNA [10]

Television

  • Kerala Samajam : Oru Pravasi Kadha (Asianet)
  • Ayyappa Saranam (Amrita TV)
  • Panchavadippalam (flowers TV)
  • Kayamkulam Kochunnide Makan (Surya TV)
  • Mizhi Randilum (Surya TV)
  • Bharya (Asianet)
  • Kunjali Marakkar (Asianet)
  • Sthree - Part 2 (Asianet)
  • Swami Ayyappan (Asianet)
  • Kayamkulam Kochunni (Surya TV)
  • Swantham Malootty (Surya TV)
  • Sayanna Swapangal (DD)
  • Chillu (Tele Cinema) (DD)
  • Sthree (Asianet)
  • Unnimoolam
  • Brammannyam
  • Neeharam
  • Innocent Stories
  • Gokulam
  • Charulatha
  • Ishtamayi
  • Pravesam
  • Mizhiyoram
  • Sparsam
  • Periyattin Theerathu
  • Ela Pozhiyum Kalam
  • Muttathu Varkey Stories
  • Desadanakilikal
  • Ashtambandham
  • O.Hendy Stories
  • Kaliyalla Kallyanam
  • Tele Cinema
  • Sayanna Swapangal
  • Andherdhar

Controversy

Following the Hema Committee report on harassment in the Malayalam film industry, actor has been arrested for a sexual assault case but will be released on anticipatory bail. The investigation began after Minu Muneer accused seven individuals, including Babu and Mukesh, of abuse.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Here's why Edavela Babu is still unmarried". OnManorama. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  2. ^ Anjana George (10 July 2018). "AMMA cannot investigate oral complaints: Edavela Babu". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
  3. ^ "Malayalam actress Minu Muneer claims she faced sexual abuse from 4 Mollywood heavyweights". The Economic Times. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  4. ^ "'I was referring to actress' character that died in Twenty 20, yet to receive Parvathy's resignation letter': Edavela Babu".
  5. ^ "Edavela Babu". www.edavelababu.com.
  6. ^ "Malayalam actor Edavela Babu arrested in sexual assault case, later released on bail". DNA India. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Actor Edavela Babu arrested in rape case". Onmanorama. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
  8. ^ "Malayalam actor Edavela Babu held for rape, released on bail". The Indian Express. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
  9. ^ "'Maheshum Maruthiyum' to release on March 10". The New Indian Express. 28 February 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  10. ^ Features, C. E. (11 May 2024). "Raai Laxmi's DNA gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  11. ^ "Actor Idavela Babu got Arrested for sexual assault charges". Times of India.