Cinemaazi wishes Mohan Babu a very happy birthday

Superstar Mohan Babu was born on this day in 1952 as Manchu Bhathavatsalam Naidu. After working as a physical education instructor in YMCA college, he persevered to get an entry into the film world. In 1975, he finally got his chance to appear on screen in Swargam Narakam, directed by Dasari Narayana Rao, a collaborator who plays a significant role in his career. Rechristened as Mohan Babu for the screen, he began his journey in an antagonist role and made a name for himself playing such characters in Alluri Seetharama Raju (1974), Driver Ramudu (1979), Sardar Papa Rayudu (1980), Premabhishekaram (1981), Adavi Donga (1985), and Annamayya (1997). The 1978’s blockbuster hit Sivaranjani was a breakthrough film. Despite playing the role of a villain most often, Mohan Babu displayed a wide range in his acting skills. However, it was Assembly Rowdy (1991) that established his superstar status. As a producer, he made films such as Pratigna, Assembly Rowdym Rowdygari Pellam, and Pedarayudu and Major Chandrakanth. He served his tenure as an MP in Rajya Sabha from 1995-2001. Mohan Babu is known for his philanthropic contribution and has been awarded with Padma Shri in 2007. Cinemaazi wishes him on his birthday!