Posani Naga Sudheer Babu (born 11 May 1980) is an Indian actor and former professional badminton player.
He works primarily in Telugu films.
2010
Babu began his acting career with a supporting role in Gautham Vasudev Menon-directed Ye Maaya Chesave (2010), produced by his sister-in-law Manjula Ghattamaneni.
2012
Debuted as a lead actor in Shiva Manasulo Shruti (2012), Babu's successful films include Prema Katha Chitram (2013), Baaghi (2016), and Sammohanam (2018).
He won SIIMA Special Jury award for his performance in Sammohanam.
His first film in a leading role was Siva Manasulo Sruthi (2012), a remake of Tamil film Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009).
2013
Babu tasted success with the 2013 horror comedy film, Prema Katha Chitram.
Made on a budget of ₹2 crore, the film went onto gross ₹20 crore at the box office.
In the same year, he appeared in Aadu Magaadra Bujji.
2015
In 2015, Babu played the lead role in three films, Krishnamma Kalipindi Iddarini, Mosagallaku Mosagadu, and Bhale Manchi Roju.
2016
In 2016, Babu made his Hindi film debut with Baaghi, where he played an antagonistic role.
2017
His 2017 film Samanthakamani was a commercial success.
2018
In 2018, Babu teamed up with director Mohana Krishna Indraganti for the romantic drama film Sammohanam. The film where a young cartoonist falls for an actress turned out to be a profitable venture.
In the same year, he appeared in two other films, namely Nannu Dochukunduvate and Veera Bhoga Vasantha Rayalu.
2020
In his second collaboration with Indraganti, Babu appeared in action thriller V (2020) alongside actor Nani.
Prior to entering the film industry, Babu was the Number 1 ranked badminton player of Andhra Pradesh as well as Karnataka.
He has played alongside Pullela Gopichand as a doubles partner.
He is scheduled to play the role of Gopichand in the latter's biopic.
Sudheer Babu is married to Priyadarshini, daughter of actor Krishna and younger sister of Mahesh Babu.
