{
  "id": 19973219,
  "title": "Veteran Telugu Actor Giribabu Dies At 83 In Hyderabad; Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu Mourns His Demise",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/veteran-telugu-actor-giribabu-dies-at-83-in-hyderabad-andhra-pradesh",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T11:28:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/veteran-actor-giribabu-passes-away-at-83-in-hyderabad"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran Telugu actor Giribabu died in Hyderabad on Saturday at the age of 83, succumbing to age-related illness and prolonged health issues. The actor, known for his memorable roles in over 600 films spanning five decades, began his career in 1973 with the movie Jagame Maya. Giribabu gained fame for his villainous roles in the 70s, but gained widespread acclaim for his comedic turn in Dongodochadu, released in 1987. Over his illustrious career, he starred in numerous popular Telugu movies, including Athadu, Geetha Govindam, Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu, Pasivadi Pranam, Kothala Raayudu, Chandralekha, Nuvve Kavali, Prathinidhi, and many more. His final film was Anni Manchi Sakunamule, which premiered in 2023. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep sorrow over the actor's demise, calling him a talented director, producer, and actor. Giribabu leaves behind three children – two sons, Raghu Babu and Bose Babu, who are both actors, and a daughter, Madhavi, who prefers a private life.",
  "summary": "Veteran actor Giribabu, known for starring in many Telugu movies, passed away on Saturday in Hyderabad at the age of 83. According to reports, the actor died due to age-related illness and prolonged health issues. He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Hyderabad. Giribabu started his career as an actor with the film Jagame Maya, which was released in 1973. He played the antagonist…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}