{
  "id": 20012671,
  "title": "Veteran actor Giri Babu dies at 80, Telugu film industry mourns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/veteran-actor-giri-babu-dies-at-80-telugu-film-industry-mourns",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T16:16:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/veteran-actor-giri-babu-dies-at-80-telugu-film-industry-mourns-1.500747488"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran Telugu actor Giri Babu has died at the age of 80, leaving the film industry in mourning. The renowned actor, known for his memorable roles, passed away on Saturday while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Kondapur, Hyderabad. YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, president of the YSR Congress Party and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, paid tribute to Giri Babu, recalling their close friendship and the actor's significant contributions to Telugu cinema as an actor, director, and producer. Reddy expressed his condolences to Giri Babu's family, praising the actor's distinctive acting that brought countless characters to life and earned him a special place in the hearts of Telugu audiences. Giri Babu's film career spanned several decades, with his debut in the 1973 film Jagame Maya and notable roles in films such as Simha Garjana, Merupudadi, and Indrajith. He also ventured into production and direction, working on projects like Ranarangam, Indrajith, and Nee Sukhame Ne Korukunna. The actor's last screen appearance was in the 2023 Telugu film Anni Manchi Sakunamule. Giri Babu was a devoted family man, losing his wife in 2016 due to illness, and is survived by his two sons, Bose Babu and popular Telugu actor and comedian Raghu Babu.",
  "summary": "YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy also paid tribute to the actor, remembering his association with his family and his contribution to Telugu cinema.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-11-14T11:28:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Veteran Telugu actor Giri Babu dies at 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/veteran-telugu-actor-giri-babu-dies-at-80",
        "published": "2026-11-14T15:04:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}