Babloo Prithiveeraj (born 29 November 1965) is an Indian actor who works in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi films as well as television shows.
Career
Prithveeraj made his acting debut as a child artiste and featured in films, under the stage name of Babloo. He made a comeback as an actor in the 1980s with low budget Malayalam movies before starring in Vaaname Ellai (1992) directed by K. Balachander.
Prithiveeraj is known for his negative roles, in the Telugu film such as Pelli (1997), which earned him the Nandi Award for Best Villain as well as Tamil film, Aval Varuvala (1998).
Despite starting in supporting roles, his on-screen charisma and versatility quickly garnered attention. This marked the beginning of his exploration of diverse characters and genres. As he progressed in his career, Babloo’s ability to effortlessly transition between comedic and dramatic roles became a defining trait.
He then transitioned to negative roles in Tamil films before making his mark on television in the 2000s.
In the 2000s, he played crucial roles in the serials supernatural thriller Marma Desam and Ramany vs Ramany both directed by Naga. These serials gained him a breakthrough, while he also hosted the show Savaal in Jaya TV. He then appeared as transgender goon Ganga in Radhika’s serial Arasi, before continuing to act further in the serial Vani Rani. His role in Vani Rani won him the Best Supporting Actor award at the Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal.
As film offers became less frequent, Prithveeraj spent a year competing as a part of the dance reality show, Jodi No.1 during its second season. During the show, he was involved in an on-air altercation with actor and show judge Silambarasan.
In 2014, he set up a bubble tea shop, Cha Republic, in Besant Nagar, Chennai after being inspired to set up a store following a visit to Malaysia.
The actor made his Bollywood debut in Ranbir Kapoor's blockbuster film Animal (2023).
Personal life Prithveeraj married Beena in 1994, and they have a son who has autism. Prithveeraj and Beena divorced in 2022.
Filmography
Films Year Title Role Language Notes 1971 Naangu Suvargal Tamil Child actor 1974 Dheerga Sumangali Child actor 1975 Naalai Namadhe Young Vijay Child actor 1979 Naan Vazhavaippen Ravi's brother Child actor 1985 Bandham Dancer in song "Hey Aatha" Child actor 1987 Oru Thayin Sabhatham Madhu 1989 Malayathippennu Malayalam Paandi Nattu Thangam Chelladurai Tamil 1990 Manaivi Oru Manickam Sandhana Kaatru Dancer in song "Raavu Neram" Special appearance 1991 Sigaram Guest appearance Kumbakarai Thangaiah Azhagan Kumarasan Vasavadatta Malayalam 1992 Vaaname Ellai Gautham Tamil 1993 Naan Pesa Ninaipathellam Guest appearance 1994 Priyanka Special appearance Thaatboot Thanjavoor Veeramani Gautham Mani Rathnam Nadarajan Pudhiya Mannargal Thaai Manasu Periya Marudhu 1995 Chellakannu Rajavel 1996 Musthaffaa Lakshmanan 1997 Pelli Prudhvi Telugu Pelli Pandiri Prakash 1998 Vettu Onnu Thundu Rendu Dancer Tamil Aval Varuvala Prithvi Circle Inspector Kannada Pellaadi Choopista Telugu Kante Koothurne Kanu Deergha Sumangali Bhava Prakash 1999 Samarasimha Reddy Vasu Velugu Needalu Avinash Rajasthan Tamil Hello...Yama! Telugu Srimathi Vellostha Rajendra Panchadara Chilaka Prithvi Preyasi Raave Sriram Time Dilip Tamil 2000 Sudhandhiram Charlie Sammakka Sarakka Telugu Madhuri Nagulamma Nagalingam Raja Tamil Goppinti Alludu Paramahamsa Telugu Manasunna Maaraju Pradeep Vyjayanti Bhavani Devullu Prashanth Bachi Bachi Sanchalanam 2001 Nageswari Narayanan Tamil Pandanti Samsaram Narendra Telugu Naa Manasistha Raa Nuvvu Naaku Nachav Mohan 2002 Lagna Patrika Subhash Santosham Shriram Chennakesava Reddy Chennakesava Reddy's brother-in-law 2003 Naaga Annai Kaligambal / Shri Kalikamba TamilKannada Special appearance Palnati Brahmanayudu Telugu Thayumanavan Kanna Tamil Vani Mahal 2004 Love Today Telugu Swetha Naagu Shapeshifting snake dancer TeluguKannada Guest appearance Bhagawan Kannada 2005 Keelu Gurram Sadhu Telugu Gowtam SSC Kondal Rao 2006 Boys and Girls Kumar Tamil Seethakoka Chiluka Telugu Chinnodu Ranga 2007 Best Friends Prithvi Malayalam 2008 Vaaranam Aayiram Asad Tamil 2011 Payanam / Gaganam Chandrakanth TamilTelugu 2014 Chandamama Kathalu DK Telugu Kolagala Kannada 2015 Lailaa O LailaaKuppuswamyMalayalamColumbus Ashwin's father Telugu 2017 Ticket Local Don Tamil Patel S. I. R. Monti Telugu 2018 Parichayam Nannu Dochukunduvate David 2019 Neerthirai Yoganand Tamil NTR: Mahanayakudu Jaipal Reddy Telugu Kathanam Former Minister Marshal G. M. Ravindar Reddy 2022 Balamevvadu Phani Bhushan Urvasivo Rakshasivo Sindhuja's father 2023 Skanda Pradeep Malhotra Maa Oori Polimera 2 Animal Asrar Haque Hindi 2025 Sankranthiki Vasthunam Pankaj Pandey Telugu Thandel Koracha Somayya Laila Shankar Jaat C. H. Sunil Kumar Hindi Arjun Son Of Vyjayanthi Shivaji Telugu Ace Raja Durai Tamil Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama Surya Telugu Krishna Leela Eesha Dr. Aadidev 2026 Nilakanta Commando Vin Love Story Tamil Idhayam Murali Minister Parandhaman's henchmen
Television Year Title Role Network Language Notes1996–1997Marmadesam Prasad Sun TVTamil 1997 Premi 1998 Aalu Magalu ETVTelugu Manasa Kavvinchake Bhoopathi Nandini Sun TVTamil 1998–1999Ramany vs Ramany Ramany 2005–2006Raja Rajeshwari Rajan 2007–2008Arasi Ganga 2008 Kausalya STAR Vijay Alaipayuthey Karunakaran Jaya TV 2008–2009Gokulathil Seethai Gokul Kalaignar TV Jodi No.1 Contestant Vijay TV Second season 2010 Rani Yaaru Raja Yaaru Sun TV 2012 Savaal Host Jaya TV 2013–2018Vani RaniSwaminathanSun TV 2020–2023Kannana Kanne Gautam Krishnan 2021Anbe Vaa Gautam Krishnan Cameo Appearance Intinti Gruhalakshmi Rohit Star Maa Telugu Cameo Appearance2023 Ardhangi Balamani Gemini TV Cameo AppearanceDayaa Penmatsa Parshurama Raju Disney+ Hotstar Super Kudumbam Gautham Sun TV Tamil 2024 Naanga Ready Neenga Ready Ah Judge 2025 Touch Me Not JioHotstar Telugu 2025 Ayali Vikram Zee Tamil Tamil Cameo Appearance
Awards Nandi Award for Best Villain Pelli (1997) (in Telugu) Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal (Best Supporting Male Actor) Vani Rani (2014)
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