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'''Raja Babu''' or '''Punyamurthula Appalaraju ''' (15 October 1937) is a popular actor in Telugu film industry. He is considered as the most successful comedian in [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Tollywood]]. |
'''Raja Babu''' or '''Punyamurthula Appalaraju ''' (15 October 1937) is a popular actor in Telugu film industry. He is considered as the most successful comedian in [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Tollywood]]. |
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Raja Babu | |
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| Born | Punyamurthula Appalaraju |
| Occupation | actor |
| Awards | 14 Filmfare Awards |
Raja Babu or Punyamurthula Appalaraju (15 October 1937-7 February 1983) is a popular actor in Telugu film industry. He is considered as the most successful comedian in Tollywood.
Early life
He was born in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh. His brother is also a noted comedian, Chitti Babu......
Career
Raja Babu was known for his slapstick comdey roles. He acted in record 589 movies in less than 20 years.
Personal life
Raja Babu married Lakshmi Ammalu and they have two children Nagendra Babu and Mahesh Babu.
He died of an heart attack in Srinagar colony in Hyderabad.
Filmography
Awards
He won a record 14 Film fare awards - 13 of which were won in succession.
He was given the title "Haasya Nata Chakravarthi" (Comedy King).