18 Facts About Sarath Babu

Sathyam Babu Dixithulu, known by his stage name Sarath Babu, was an Indian actor who worked predominantly in Tamil and Telugu cinema.

Sarath Babu appeared in more than 300 films, including in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and a few Malayalam and Hindi films.

Sarath Babu was known for his compelling screen presence, especially known for his camaraderie with Rajinikanth in the films where the duo acted together.

Sarath Babu had shared screen space with Kamal Haasan in many films.

Sarath Babu was born as Sathyam Babu Dixithulu on 31 July 1951.

Sarath Babu was in a live-in relationship with Telugu actress Rama Prabha during the 1980s.

The duo separated themselves from the living together lifestyle in 1988, and Rama blamed Sarath Babu by making allegations that he had cheated her and snatched all of her properties in Chennai.

Sarath Babu denied the allegations but admitted to being in a relationship with Rama.

Sarath Babu himself confirmed that he was much younger than Rama when he entered into a relationship with her.

Many people close to Sarath Babu felt he could enter the film industry as an actor, and though his father objected, his mother was supportive.

Sarath Babu entered the film industry in 1973 through the Telugu film Rama Rajyam.

Sarath Babu made his Tamil film debut with Pattina Pravesam, directed by K Balachander.

Sarath Babu later became popular through the Tamil film Nizhal Nijamagiradhu, which was directed by Balachander.

Sarath Babu's supporting role alongside Rajinikanth received critical acclaim, and his performance in the film's song Senthazham Poovil became the talk of the town across Tamil Nadu.

Sarath Babu later developed a deep rooted friendship with Rajinikanth following the success of Mullum Malarum.

Sarath Babu played the role of a friend for Rajinikanth before becoming his foe in Annamalai and for Sarath Babu's performance in Annamalai as a villain, it stirred memes in social media even several years after the release of the film.

Sarath Babu tasted success in Kannada cinema with Amruthavarshini.

Sarath Babu died from multiple organ failure on 22 May 2023, after being admitted in a ventilator at a private hospital in Hyderabad, Telangana.