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D. Suresh Babu
Suresh Babu in December 2019
Born	Daggubati Suresh Babu (1958-12-24) 24 December 1958 (age 65) Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Nationality	Indian
Alma mater	University of Michigan, College of Engineering, Guindy
Occupation	Film producer
Years active	1990-present
Spouse	Lakshmi
Children	3, including Rana Daggubati
Parent	D. Ramanaidu
Relatives	See Daggubati-Akkineni Family
Awards	National Film Awards (1) Nandi Awards (4)
Website	sureshproductions.com

Daggubati Suresh Babu (born 24 December 1958) is an Indian film producer, studio owner and film distributor who serves as the managing director of Suresh Productions. He is the elder brother of popular telugu actor Venkatesh and father of another popular actor Rana Daggubati. In 2012, he received the Andhra Pradesh state Nagireddy–Chakrapani National Award for his contribution to popular cinema.

He has produced several Telugu-language films under Suresh Productions banner including Bobbili Raja, Coolie No.1, Preminchukundam Raa, Ganesh, Kalisundam Raa, Jayam Manade Raa, Nuvvu leka nenu lenu, Malliswari, Tulasi, Drushyam and Gopala Gopala.

Early life

He is the son of the producer D. Ramanaidu and elder brother of popular actor Venkatesh. He did his schooling from Don Bosco school in Madras. He completed his PUC from Loyola College and graduated from University of Michigan in 1981.

He is married to Lakshmi and they have three children, Rana Daggubati, Malavika Daggubati and Abhiram Daggubati.

Career

He started his career with the film Devatha in 1982, though he started putting his name as producer from Bobbili Raja onwards.

Filmography

As a producer

As a presenter

Awards and nominations

Other works

• He served as the president of the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce for the year 2011–12.
• He has been unanimously elected the president of Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) from 2015 to 2017. He is the first president of the body after AP Film Chamber of Commerce was renamed Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce.
• He is also associated with Hyderabad Angels as vice president.

References

1. "Samantha, Rana and Venkatesh wish Daggubati Suresh Babu on his 61st birthday". Times of India. 24 December 2019.
2. "DAGGUBATI FAMILY". infodhooth.blogspot.in. 18 February 2015. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
3. "Rana to debut with 'Leader'". entertainment.in.msn.com. 25 September 2009. Archived from the original on 29 September 2009. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
4. ^ "Interview with D Suresh Babu by Jeevi". idlebrain.com. 8 January 2002. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
5. "Suresh Babu is Back as Film Chamber President". gulte.com. 19 July 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
6. Correspondent, Special (5 April 2017). "S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Hema Malini bag NTR awards". The Hindu. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
7. "Suresh Babu is the new TFCC President". indiaglitz.com. 21 July 2015. Archived from the original on 24 July 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
8. "Filmmaker Rama Naidu cremated". Sify. 20 February 2015. Archived from the original on 22 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
9. "Daggubati Wedding: 10,000 guests and over Rs. 2 crore". deccanchronicle. 28 November 2012. Archived from the original on 23 July 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
10. "Gopala Gopala Movie - Abhiram Daggubati's Response". youtube.com. 10 January 2015. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
11. "Full cast and crew for Ashta Chamma". imdb.com. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
12. "Telugu Movie review – Namo Venkatesa". idlebrain.com. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
13. "Full cast and crew for Golkonda High School". imdb.com. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
14. "SS Rajamouli Telugu Eega as Makkhi in Bollywood". filmsadda.com. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
15. "Prema Ishq Kaadhal teaser". youtube.com. 12 August 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
16. "Prema Ishq Kadal movie first look poster". zimbio.com. 12 August 2013. Archived from the original on 18 November 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
17. "Suresh Babu and Nagarjuna team up for Uyyala Jampala". thehyderabadtimes.com. 1 November 2013. Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
18. "Suresh Babu and Nagarjuna team up for a small film". 123telugu.com. 31 October 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
19. "Thanu Nenu is a heart touching film: Ram Mohan". indiaglitz.com. 25 November 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
20. "LOLZ | EPI #05 | Booju Baby | By Harsha Annavarapu | #TeluguWebSeries 2016". YouTube. Archived from the original on 5 December 2021.
21. "TSR-TV9 National Film Awards 2014 Winners List". ibtimes.co.in. 20 July 2015. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
22. "Suresh Babu to head film chamber". The Times of India. 31 July 2011. Archived from the original on 1 October 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
23. "Suresh Babu elected TFCC president unanimously". The Times of India. 20 July 2015. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
24. "Record victory for Daggubati Suresh". telugupeople.com. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
25. "Hyderabad Angels to invest in 12 start-ups this fiscal". The Hindu. 30 May 2016. Retrieved 17 October 2016.

External links

• D. Suresh Babu at IMDb

• Living people
• Film producers from Andhra Pradesh
• People from Prakasam district
• Nandi Award winners
• Filmfare Awards South winners
• Don Bosco schools alumni
• University of Michigan alumni
• Telugu film producers
• 1958 births
• Theatre owners
• Film exhibitors