Ammanath Babu Chandran (born 11 August 1963), better known by his stage name Edavela Babu, is an Indian actor who appears in the Malayalam cinema. He made his acting debut in 1982 with Idavela, from which he got his stage name. Since then, he has worked in over 200 films. Babu has served as general secretary of Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). Currently, he is a part of the Indian National Congress political party.

Early life and education

Babu was born on 11 August 1963 to Raman and Shantha at Irinjalakuda in Thrissur district of Kerala. He completed his schooling from Govt. Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Irinjalakuda. He was graduated in Commerce from the Christ College, Irinjalakuda. He is also a postgraduate in Commerce.

Sexual Assault case

Edavela Babu was arrested after a round of questioning by the Special Investigation Team in a case of sexual abuse against him based on a complaint of a former actress, but released on bail.

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
1982IdavelaRavi
1985Puli Varunne PuliBabu
AyanumLizy's Brother
1986Neram Pularumbol
1987Sreedharante Onnam ThirumurivuBabu
1989Peruvannapurathe VisheshangalSuresh
The NewsAlbert
1991Meena BazaarAnilHindi film
GanamelaBabu
Ottayal Pattalam
1992Ennodishtam Koodamo
Kasarkode Khaderbai
Thalasthanam
AayushkalamGopi
1993Agnishalabhangal
Kulapathy
GhazalNambeesan kutty
SamagamamBabu
Oru Kadankatha PoleUnni
1994Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu
CabinetSudhakaran
1995Keerthanam
MazhavilkoodaramSupru
Samudhayam
1996K. L. 7/95 Ernakulam NorthBabu
HitlistMurali
Ishtamanu Nooru Vattam
HitlerChandru
Mookkilla Rajyathu Murimookkan RajavuRahul
Mimics Super 1000Babu
1997The Good BoysSusheelan
1998Gloria Fernandez From USA
MayajalamVishwan
1999Aakasha GangaRavi
Pranaya Nilavu
Auto Brothers
2000Priyankari
2003Chronic Bachelor'Kuruvi' Kuruvilla
KalavarkeyVishnu
PattalamKrishna Panikkar
2004Masanagudi Mannadiyar Speaking
Nirappakittu
2005NaranParamu
Boyy FrienndArumukhan
UdayonItti
2006PachakkuthiraSubair - Travel Agent
LionPathrose
2008Twenty:20Josuttan
De Ingottu Nokkiye
2009Swantham LekhakanBijuraj
Evidam SwargamanuPeethambaran
2010BrahmasthramA B P
Pranchiyettan & the SaintYusuf
2012Father's DayAbeed Ali
Da ThadiyaJose Prakash
Friday
2013Isaac Newton S/O PhiliposeSexton
Kadal Kadannu Oru MaathukuttyHimselfCameo
Tourist HomeChackochan
Ithu Pathiramanal
Punyalan AgarbattisK. C. Mathews
2014How Old Are You?Bhaskaran, Superintendent
AvatharamBabu
Ormayundo Ee MukhamHema's Father
2015She Taxi
Love 24x7
MiliSchool Manager
Chirakodinja KinavukalThayyalkaran's Friend
201610 Kalpanakal
DooramPriest
Anyarku PraveshanamillaChako
2018Kayamkulam KochunniMenon
2019MamangamChandroth family member
Driving LicenseHimselfCameo
2021VellamBabu
2022CBI 5: The BrainMammen Varghese
MonsterAdv. Vasavan
GoldShop owner
2023Maheshum MarutiyumJacob
2024DNAEenasu
2025Aap Kaise Ho

Television

  • Kerala Samajam : Oru Pravasi Kadha(Asianet)
  • Ayyappa Saranam (Amrita TV)
  • Panchavadippalam (flowers TV)
  • Kayamkulam Kochunnide Makan (Surya TV)
  • Mizhi Randilum (Surya TV)
  • Bharya (Asianet)
  • Kunjali Marakkar (Asianet)
  • Sthree - Part 2 (Asianet)
  • Swami Ayyappan (Asianet)
  • Kayamkulam Kochunni (Surya TV)
  • Swantham Malootty (Surya TV)
  • Sayanna Swapangal (DD)
  • Chillu (Tele Cinema) (DD)
  • Sthree (Asianet)
  • Unnimoolam
  • Brammannyam
  • Neeharam
  • Innocent Stories
  • Gokulam
  • Charulatha
  • Ishtamayi
  • Pravesam
  • Mizhiyoram
  • Sparsam
  • Periyattin Theerathu
  • Ela Pozhiyum Kalam
  • Muttathu Varkey Stories
  • Desadanakilikal
  • Ashtambandham
  • O.Hendy Stories
  • Kaliyalla Kallyanam
  • Tele Cinema
  • Sayanna Swapangal
  • Andherdhar

Controversy

Following the Hema Committee report on harassment in the Malayalam film industry, actor has been arrested for a sexual assault case but will be released on anticipatory bail. The investigation began after Minu Muneer accused seven individuals, including Babu and Mukesh, of abuse.

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