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Veteran Telugu actor Giri Babu dies at 80
By The Hindu Bureau2 min read at The Hindu
In brief
Veteran Telugu actor Yerra Seshagiri Rao, known as Giri Babu, died at 80 in a private hospital in Hyderabad on Saturday while undergoing treatment for age-related ailments.
He had a five-decade career spanning over 600 films and was a familiar face in character roles.
The Movie Artistes Association (MAA) issued a statement expressing condolences, and several actors and politicians posted condolence messages on social media.
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Updated - November 15, 2026 01:15 pm IST - Hyderabad
Giri Babu | Photo Credit: VIJAYA BHASKAR CH
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