D. Rajendra Babu | |
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 Rajendra Babu in November 2013 | |
| Born | 12 June 1951 |
| Died | 3 November 2013 (aged 62) |
| Other names | Babu |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 1984–2013 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Umashankari Nakshatra |
D. Rajendra Babu (30 March 1951 – 3 November 2013) was an Indian filmmaker and screenplay writer in Kannada cinema. He has directed over 50 films in various genres, most of them being sentimental films. He wrote and directed numerous blockbuster films, though many of them are re-makes. Apart from Kannada films, he directed a Malayalam and a Hindi film each. He is considered one of the most revered directors of the Kannada film industry.[citation needed]
Some of the notable works of Babu are Nanu Nanna Hendathi (1985), Olavina Udugore (1987), Ramachaari (1991), Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru (1990), Halunda Thavaru (1994), Appaji (1996), Diggajaru (2000), Amma (2001), Encounter Dayanayak (2005) and Bindaas (2010). [citation needed]