D. Suresh Babu
Daggubati Suresh Babu (born 24 December 1958) is an Indian film producer, studio owner and distributor who serves as the managing director of Suresh Productions.[5] In 2012, he received the Andhra Pradesh state Nagireddy–Chakrapani National Award for his contribution to popular cinema.[6]
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 Suresh Babu in December 2019 | |
| Born | Daggubati Suresh Babu 24 December 1958[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan, College of Engineering, Guindy |
| Occupation | Film producer |
| Spouse(s) | Lakshmi[2] |
| Children | 3, including Rana Daggubati[3] |
| Parent(s) | Ramanaidu Daggubati[4] |
| Relatives | See Daggubati-Akkineni Family |
| Awards | National Film Awards (1) Nandi Awards (4) TSR – TV9 National Film Awards (1) |
| Website | sureshproductions |
He has produced several Telugu-language films under Suresh Productions banner including Bobbili Raja, Coolie No.1, Preminchukundam Raa, Ganesh, Kalisundam Raa, Jayam Manade Raa, Nuvvu leka nenu lenu, Malliswari, Tulasi, Drushyam and Gopala Gopala.
Early life
He is the son of the producer D. Ramanaidu[7] and elder brother of popular actor Venkatesh.[8] He did his schooling in Don Bosco school at Madras. He completed his PUC from Loyola College. He did his graduate studies at University of Michigan in 1981.[4]
He his married to Lakshmi and they have three children, Rana Daggubati, Malavika Daggubati and Abhiram Daggubati.[9][10]
Career
He started his career with the film Devatha in 1982, though he started putting his name as producer from Bobbili Raja onwards.[4]
Filmography
As a producer
As a presenter
| Sno | Year | Title | Cast | Director |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 | Ashta Chamma[11] | Nani, Swati Reddy | Mohan Krishna Indraganti |
| 2 | 2010 | Namo Venkatesa[12] | Daggubati Venkatesh, Trisha Krishnan | Srinu Vytla |
| 3 | 2011 | Golconda High School[13] | Sumanth, Swati Reddy | Mohan Krishna Indraganti |
| 4 | 2012 | Eega[14] | Nani, Samantha | S. S. Rajamouli |
| 5 | 2013 | Prema Ishq Kaadhal[15][16] | Harshvardhan Rane, Sree Vishnu, Harish, Vithika Sheru, Srimukhi, Ritu Varma | Pavan sadineni |
| 6 | 2013 | Uyyala Jampala[17][18] | Avika Gor, Raj Tarun | Virinchi Varma |
| 7 | 2015 | Hora Hori | Dileep, Daksha | Teja |
| 8 | 2015 | Thanu Nenu[19] | Avika Gor, Santosh Sobhan | Ram Mohan.P |
| 9 | 2016 | Pelli Choopulu | Vijay Deverakonda, Ritu Varma | Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam |
| 10 | 2016 | Pittagoda [20] | Vishwadev Rachakonda, Punarnavi Bhupalam | Anudeep K. V. |
| 11 | 2017 | Mental Madhilo | Sree Vishnu, Nivetha Pethuraj, Amrutha Srinivasan | Vivek Athreya |
| 12 | 2020 | Virata Parvam | Rana Daggubati | Venu Udugula |
As an actor
| No | Year | Film | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | Azhar | Tony D'Souza | |
Awards
| Ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Film Awards | 1999 | Best Feature Film Telugu | Kalisundam Raa | Won |
| Filmfare Awards South | 2012 | Filmfare Award for Best Film – Telugu | Eega | Won |
| Nandi Awards | 1998 | Nandi Award for Best Feature Film (Bronze) | Ganesh | Won |
| 1999 | Nandi Award for Best Feature Film (Gold) | Kalisundam Raa | Won | |
| 2003 | Best Home-viewing Feature Film | Neeku Nenu Naaku Nuvvu | Won | |
| 2004 | Malliswari | Won | ||
| Nagireddy-Chakrapani National Award | 2012 | Various films | Won | |
| TSR – TV9 National Film Awards | 2015 | Best Film[21] | Drushyam | Won |
Other work
- He served as the president of the A P Film Chamber of Commerce for the year 2011–12.[22]
- He has been unanimously elected the president of Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) from 2015–17.[23] He is the first president of the body after AP Film Chamber of Commerce was renamed Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce.[24]
- He is also associated with Hyderabad Angels as Vice President.[25]
References
- "Samantha, Rana and Venkatesh wish Daggubati Suresh Babu on his 61st birthday". Times of India. 24 December 2019.
- "DAGGUBATI FAMILY". infodhooth.blogspot.in. 18 February 2015. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
- "Rana to debut with 'Leader'". entertainment.in.msn.com. 25 September 2009. Archived from the original on 29 September 2009. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
- "Interview with D Suresh Babu by Jeevi". idlebrain.com. 8 January 2002. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
- "Suresh Babu is Back as Film Chamber President". gulte.com. 19 July 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- Correspondent, Special. "S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Hema Malini bag NTR awards".
- "Suresh Babu is the new TFCC President". indiaglitz.com. 21 July 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
- "Filmmaker Rama Naidu cremated". sify.com. 20 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- "Daggubati Wedding: 10,000 guests and over Rs. 2 crore". deccanchronicle. 28 November 2012. Archived from the original on 23 July 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- "Gopala Gopala Movie - Abhiram Daggubati's Response". youtube.com. 10 January 2015. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
- "Full cast and crew for Ashta Chamma". imdb.com. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
- "Telugu Movie review – Namo Venkatesa". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
- "Full cast and crew for Golkonda High School". imdb.com. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
- "SS Rajamouli Telugu Eega as Makkhi in Bollywood". filmsadda.com. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
- "Prema Ishq Kaadhal teaser". youtube.com. 12 August 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- "Prema Ishq Kadal movie first look poster". zimbio.com. 12 August 2013. Archived from the original on 18 November 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- "Suresh Babu and Nagarjuna team up for Uyyala Jampala". thehyderabadtimes.com. 1 November 2013. Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- "Suresh Babu and Nagarjuna team up for a small film". 123telugu.com. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- "Thanu Nenu is a heart touching film: Ram Mohan". indiaglitz.com. 25 November 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A91M4xKaHck
- "TSR-TV9 National Film Awards 2014 Winners List". ibtimes.co.in. 20 July 2015. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
- "Suresh Babu to head film chamber". The Times of India. 31 July 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
- "Suresh Babu elected TFCC president unanimously". The Times of India. 20 July 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- "Record victory for Daggubati Suresh". telugupeople.com. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- "Hyderabad Angels to invest in 12 start-ups this fiscal". The Hindu. 30 May 2016. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
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