Renowned Telugu actor Raja Babu passed away on Sunday after battling ailments for several years. According to his family members, the 64-year-old breathed his last on October 24. After having primarily worked in TV shows, Raja Babu gained fame following his lead roles in some acclaimed films.

In 1995, Raja Babu entered the film industry with the movie Ooriki Monagadu. After that, he went on to do lead roles in movies such as Pichodi Pelli, Tata Manavadu, Thirupathi, Evariki Vaare Yamuna Teere, and Manishi Rodduna Paddadau. Many of his movies were huge box-office successes, bringing him a lot of fame. However, it was his TV shows that made him a household name.

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Raja Babu was born on June 13, 1957, in Narasapurampet, Ramachandrapuram Mandal, East Godavari District. He loved dramas and theatre since his childhood. Raja Babu acted in shows such as Radha Madhu, Vasantha Kokila, Abhishekam, Bangaru Kodalu, Manasu Mamata, Bangaru Panjaram, Na Kodalu Bangaram, Chi La Sou Sravanti and many others.

Raja Babu is survived by his wife and three children.