Nagendra Babu

Konidela Nagendra Rao, popularly known as Nagendra 'Babu and Naga Babu', is an Indian actor, producer, and politician who works in Telugu cinema. He has received one National Film Award and two Nandi Awards for his work as a producer. He is the general secretary of the Janasena Party and the Member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council since March 2025.

Acting career

Nagendra Babu acts mainly in supporting roles, though he has also played the lead role in some films. He has acted in 143, Anji, Shock, Sri Ramadasu, Chandamama and Orange. He has produced several films with his brothers, Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan under Anjana Productions. He has two children, actor Varun Tej and Niharika. He appeared in television serials and was a judge on the comedy show, Jabardasth, which aired on ETV.

Controversies

In February 2024, Naga Babu faced criticism following remarks he made at the pre-release event of his son Varun Tej’s film Operation Valentine. During the event, he commented that actors of taller stature were more suitable for portraying police officers, which drew backlash on social media for promoting body shaming. In response, Naga Babu issued a public apology on social media, stating that his comments were unintended and expressing regret over his choice of words.

Political career

Naga Babu joined Janasena Party established by his brother Pawan Kalyan and contested as a M.P. candidate for Narasapuram Lok Sabha constituency in the 2019 Indian general election. He lost after securing 250,289 votes.
On 13 March 2025, he was unanimously elected as Member of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council.

Filmography

Films

Telugu films

Tamil films

Kannada films

As producer

He debuted as a producer with Rudraveena on the Anjana Productions banner which won the National Award, He has produced eight films.

Year	Film name	Notes
1988	Rudraveena	Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration Nandi Special Jury Award
1988	Trinetrudu
1994	Mugguru Monagallu
1998	Bavagaru Bagunnara?
2000	Kauravudu
2004	Gudumba Shankar
2006	Stalin	Nandi Special Jury Award
2010	Orange

As dubbing artist

Aadukalam Naren
Television