Sobhan Babu

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Characters played by Sobhan Babu

Soggadu — Soggadu (1975)

Known as Soggadu in his native village, Sobhanadri loves his cross-cousin Saroja. When her father rejects him and says she should marry an educated man, Sobhanadri leaves for the city and vows to marry an educated girl. There he meets Latha, marries her, and later reunites happily with her.

Kiran — Chakravakam (1974)

The youngest son of Jagapati, Kiran loves Devarani, the daughter of his father's best friend. After a proposed marriage alliance is rejected, Janaki manipulates a photograph and causes him to misunderstand Devarani. He becomes a wanderer, learns of his mother's death, and eventually reunites with Devarani, who recovers and marries him.

Vijay — Jeevana Tarangalu (1973)

Vijay is a lawyer and responsible citizen, and the stepson of Ananth's wealthy mother. Entrusted with Ananth's care and given her property, he takes responsibility for his stepbrother and arranges his proposed marriage to Lavanya. He objects to Ananth's friendship with Roja and marries Roja while she is unconscious, but later helps her face the troubles in her life.

Vasu — Jeevana Jyothi (1975)

Vasu is a Hyderabad-bred man who travels to a village, falls in love with Lakshmi, and marries her. After Sonu's death leaves Lakshmi devastated, Vasu turns heavily to alcohol. Their daughter is raised by his brother and Janaki, and years later the family visits Lakshmi, where their grown daughter learns who her real parents are.

Kalyan — Mande Gundelu (1979)

Kalyan is the boy Devi Prasad buys from Satyam and raises as his son after his biological son dies. He excels in academics and sports, falls in love with Varalakshmi, and is entrusted with Mohan and Devi Prasad’s assets. After discovering the truth about his origins, he struggles with the revelation and seeks to uncover his past.

Siva Rao / Agent 303 — Goodachari 116 (1966)

A secret agent whose homicide initiates Gopi's investigation. Before his death, he had found evidence that could help identify the perpetrators.

Anand — Lakshmi Nivasam (1968)

Subbaiah's child who shares his father's values. He partners with Asha, Gopal, and Subbaiah to carry out a strategic intervention aimed at correcting the materialistic behavior of the family.

Prabhakar — Chaduvukunna Ammayilu (1963)

A policeman who marries Vasantha and later takes up Sekhar's case. He arrests Sekhar when he interrupts Vasantha's planned wedding and tries to expose Anand. After Latha and Sujatha reveal the plot and prove Sekhar is innocent, the case is resolved and Sekhar is acquitted.

Arjuna — Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam (1966)

Arjuna is one of the Pandavas. Disguised as a Brahmin youth, he succeeds in Drupada's archery contest and wins Draupadi's hand in marriage. When he tells Kunthi that he has won a prize, her instruction to share it with his brothers leads, in accordance with custom, to Draupadi becoming the wife of all five Pandavas.

Gopi — Manchi Manushulu (1974)

A poor man who falls in love with Radha and gets her pregnant. After her father refuses their marriage, he leaves a note that is intercepted. Years later, he returns with their disabled son, Babu, and seeks medical help from Dr. Ramesh, ultimately leading to the family's reunion.

Raja Sekharam — Samsaram (1988)

A wealthy, strict factory owner and the father of Ravi. He expels Ravi after learning that he has left his job and married Gowri, and later faces a labor dispute that brings his former love, Padmavathi, back into his life. After his family relationships deteriorate, Ravi defends his honor, and Raja comes to recognize his son's virtue.

Balaramaiah — Balarama Krishnulu (1992)

A village patriarch and Krishna Murthy's half-brother, Balaramaiah upholds caste distinctions and ostracizes Krishna Murthy and their sister. He opposes his daughter's love for Sivaji and initially seeks to control her marriage. After Vasumathi reveals truths he had not known, he recognizes his mistakes, reconciles with his sister, and protects his family.

Career Overview

Sobhan Babu has 70 screen credits in a career dating back to 1959. Their work is anchored in the Krishnavataram Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Sarpayagam, Karthika Pournami, Ummadi Mogudu. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
70
Birth Date
1937-01-14
Birth Place
India

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1802784), public domain (CC0).