How big is Babu's filmography?

Babu's filmography on GudVibe holds 28 credits across 45 years. The complete list is on this page.

Which are Babu's highest-rated films?

Enakkul Oruvan (8.5), Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (8.3) top the list. Enakkul Oruvan (1984) sits at 8.5/10 — the catalogue's high-water mark.

What jobs has Babu held on a film set?

Babu's credits split across multiple crafts: Director of Photography (22), Actor (5), Cinematographer (1). The dominant role is Director of Photography, accounting for 79% of the catalogue.

What is Babu's latest movie?

Kakathhiyudu (2019) — released 7 years ago. Available on Prime Video, YouTube.

Where did Babu's career begin?

The earliest credit on GudVibe is Anbu Thangai (1974).

On which OTT platforms is Babu's work available?

13 of Babu's 28 films stream today across 5 platforms — Aha, Airtel Xstream Play, Eros Now, Plex, and Prime Video. Use the OTT filter on this page to browse by service.

What was Babu's busiest decade?

The 1980s — 10 releases, about 36% of the entire catalogue.

What is the language breakdown of Babu's films?

28 Tamil films make up the catalogue. The language filter on this page narrows the list to any single industry.

Was there a period when Babu stopped acting?

13 years sit between 2001 and 2014 — the longest dry stretch in the filmography.

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Babu — Filmography (28 Films)

Artist · 1974–2019

Babu is a artist with 28 film credits between 1974 and 2019, primarily in Tamil cinema. The highest-rated film is Enakkul Oruvan (1984) at 8.5/10. Average rating across rated films: 6.2/10.

28+Total Credits

6.2Avg Rating

1974–2019Career Span

3Roles

veteranCareer Phase

28+Total Films

6.2Avg Rating

8.5Top Rating

45+Years Active

3Roles Played

The Babu filmography

The output totals 28 in total films — prolific by any measure. The career runs through 5 decades of Tamil cinema, from the 1970s to the 2010s. From Anbu Thangai (1974) to Kakathhiyudu (2019).

Vetrikku Oruvan (1979, 7.5/10) is the underseen one in the catalogue. 1991 edged ahead with 4 releases — the peak.

Career Trajectory

◆ Veteran·multi-decade career·28 films · 1974–2019

1974Debut
1991Peak · 4 films
2001Hiatus begins (13y)

1974–1978The Breakthrough1974–1978: 7 films, the first chapter.

1989–1993The Peak1989–1993: the busiest stretch — 6 films.

2015–2019Recent Work2015–2019: 1 recent release.

Top-rated Babu films

The five highest-rated entries in Babu's filmography.

Career Timeline

1974
Debut
Anbu Thangai
1984
Breakthrough
Enakkul Oruvan
2019
Latest
Kakathhiyudu

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All Films (28)

Activity by Decade

1970s9 films

1980s10 films

1990s6 films

2000s1 film

2010s2 films

Credits by Role

Director of Photography

Actor

Cinematographer