Idavela Babu

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 Year Title Role Notes 1982 Idavela Ravi 1985 Puli Varunne Puli Babu Ayanum Lizy's Brother 1986 Neram Pularumbol 1987 Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu Babu 1989 Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal Suresh The News Albert 1991 Meena Bazaar Anil Hindi film Ganamela Babu Ottayal Pattalam 1992 Ennodishtam Koodamo Kasarkode Khaderbai Thalasthanam Aayushkalam Gopi 1993 Agnishalabhangal Kulapathy Ghazal Nambeesan kutty Samagamam Babu Oru Kadankatha Pole Unni 1994 Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu Cabinet Sudhakaran 1995 Keerthanam Mazhavilkoodaram Supru Samudhayam 1996 K. L. 7/95 Ernakulam North Babu Hitlist Murali Ishtamanu Nooru Vattam Hitler Chandru Mookkilla Rajyathu Murimookkan Rajavu Rahul Mimics Super 1000 Babu 1997 The Good Boys Susheelan 1998 Gloria Fernandez From USA Mayajalam Vishwan 1999 Aakasha Ganga Ravi Pranaya Nilavu Auto Brothers 2000 Priyankari 2003 Chronic Bachelor 'Kuruvi' Kuruvilla Kalavarkey Vishnu Pattalam Krishna Panikkar 2004 Masanagudi Mannadiyar Speaking Nirappakittu 2005 Naran Paramu Boyy Friennd Arumukhan Udayon Itti 2006 Pachakkuthira Subair - Travel Agent Lion Pathrose 2008 Twenty:20 Josuttan De Ingottu Nokkiye 2009 Swantham Lekhakan Bijuraj Evidam Swargamanu Peethambaran 2010 Brahmasthram A B P Pranchiyettan & the Saint Yusuf 2012 Father's Day Abeed Ali Da Thadiya Jose Prakash Friday 2013 Isaac Newton S/O Philipose Sexton Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty Himself Cameo Tourist Home Chackochan Ithu Pathiramanal Punyalan Agarbattis K. C. Mathews 2014 How Old Are You? Bhaskaran, Superintendent Avatharam Babu Ormayundo Ee Mukham Hema's Father 2015 She Taxi Love 24x7 Mili School Manager Chirakodinja Kinavukal Thayyalkaran's Friend 2016 10 Kalpanakal Dooram Priest Anyarku Praveshanamilla Chako 2018 Kayamkulam Kochunni Menon 2019 Mamangam Chandroth family member Driving License Himself Cameo 2021 Vellam Babu 2022 CBI 5: The Brain Mammen Varghese Monster Adv. Vasavan Gold Shop owner 2023 Maheshum Marutiyum Jacob 2024 DNA Eenasu 2025 Aap 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.