Sarath Babu | |
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 Babu in 2009 | |
| Born | Sathyam Babu Dixithulu 31 July 1951 |
| Died | 22 May 2023 (aged 71) |
| Other names | sharat |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1973–2023 |
| Spouses | |
Sathyam Babu Dixithulu (31 July 1951 – 22 May 2023), known by his stage name Sarath Babu, was an Indian actor who worked predominantly in Tamil and Telugu cinema. He appeared in more than 300 films, including in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and a few Malayalam and Hindi films. He has received eight state Nandi Awards.
Babu was noted for his height, handsome looks, and charming smile throughout his acting career, which spanned for around five decades.[1][2] He was known for his compelling screen presence, especially known for his camaraderie with Rajinikanth in the films where the duo acted together.[3] He had also shared screen space with Kamal Haasan in many films.[4]
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- ^ "Despite his transition over years, his smile was always constant: KS Ravikumar on Sarath Babu". CinemaExpress. Archived from the original on 23 May 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- ^ "Rajinikanth mourns demise of Sarath Babu: 'I have lost my dear friend…'". The Indian Express. 22 May 2023. Archived from the original on 23 May 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- ^ "Actor Sarath Babu dies after a prolonged illness". The Hindu. 22 May 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 23 May 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2023.