Diamond Babu

Diamond Babu is an Indian film public relations officer and media consultant who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He has worked more than 600 films as public relations officer in Indian cinema.[1][2][3]

Diamond Babu
Born (1960-06-16) 16 June 1960
Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India
Other namesBabu
Occupationpublic relations officer, media consultant
Years active1986–present
Spouse(s)Saraswathi (m.1983-present)
ChildrenDr. G.Vikram Sagar
Parent(s)Film News Anandan
Sivagami

Early life

Babu's father Film News Anandan was one of the earliest journalists, managers and chroniclers of Tamil cinema, and he wanted his son to enter the film industry. Babu on the other hand was comfortably educated in Delhi and employed in bank. To satisfy his father's wish he left bank job and started the ‘Diamond’ film club and screened films for a close group at Devi Bala, Sathyam and Subham theatres in early 80's. Tamil films faced some hiccups at the censors, and one such trouble was the reason Babu became a fully fledged PRO, since he realised that being knowledgeable in Hindi, he could be a bridge between the north and the south.[4]

Career

In 1986, when producer Aabhavanan wanted to convert a five minute documentary into a commercial film, Babu’s father canvassed for funds—the concept of crowdfunding is not new – and Babu got drawn into the struggle and was made the PRO. In 1986, when Oomai Vizhigal faced some hurdle in getting the censorship, Babu was able to liaise with the tribunal in Delhi. The film, starring Vijayakanth was a blockbuster hit. After Oomai Vizhigal his next nine films were also successive blockbuster hits and he was looked as lucky PRO in Tamil film industry.[5][6]

Filmography

Selected filmography
Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Language(s) Role Notes Ref.
1986Oomai VizhigalTamil PRO[7]
1990My Dear MarthandanTamil PRO[8]
1991Captain PrabhakaranTamil PRO
1992MannanTamil PRO
1993KalaignanTamil PRO
1994RajakumaranTamil PRO
1999Mannavaru ChinnavaruTamil PRO
2000Kandukondain KandukondainTamil PRO
2001AalavandhanTamil PRO
2003Kaakha KaakhaTamil PRO
2005ChandramukhiTamil PRO
SacheinTamil PRO
2007MozhiTamil PRO
2008Abhiyum NaanumTamil PRO
2009KanthaswamyTamil PRO
2010AasalTamil PRO
2012ThuppakkiTamil PRO
2014Arima NambiTamil PRO
2016TheriTamil PRO
KabaliTamil PRO
2017BaahubaliTamil PRO
Neruppu DaTamil PRO
and
Line producer
2018Vishwaroopam IITamil PRO
2.0Tamil PRO
Thuppaki MunaiTamil PRO
Asuraguru Tamil PRO

Accolades
Year Film Category Award Result
2017 Theri & Kabali Best PRO Vijay Awards Won[9]

References
  1. "Diamond Babu son wedding". www.sify.com.
  2. "Article about Diamond Babu". www.thenewsminute.com.
  3. "Article about Diamond Babu". www.behindwoods.com.
  4. "profile of Diamond Babu". www.tamilstar.com.
  5. "Diamond Babu news". www.tamil.filmibeat.com.
  6. "Diamond Babu news". www.cineinfotv.com.
  7. "Diamond Babu news". www.envazhi.com.
  8. "Diamond Babu son wedding". www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  9. https://m.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/complete-list-of-award-winners-in-behindwoods-gold-medals-2017.html
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