Veteran Telugu actor Giri Babu dies at 80

Telugu cinema has lost one of its familiar faces. Veteran actor, director and producer Giri Babu died on Saturday at a private hospital in Hyderabad's Kondapur, where he was undergoing treatment. He was 80 and had reportedly been dealing with health complications for some time. Chiranjeevi, director Anil Ravipudi and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy were



among those who mourned his death.

Giri Babu spent more than five decades in the film industry, appearing in over 600 films. Whether playing a villain, a comic character or a supporting role, he had a way of making his presence felt on screen. His work also extended beyond acting, with several films to his credit as a director and producer.