Raja Babu (actor)
Raja Babu | |
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| Born | Punyamurthula Appalaraju 20 October 1937 |
| Died | 14 February 1983 (aged 45) Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Spouse | Lakshmi Ammalu |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Chitti Babu (brother) Ananth Babu (brother) |
| Awards | Filmfare Awards South Nandi Awards Honorary doctorate |
Punyamurthula Appalaraju (20 October 1937 – 14 February 1983), better known by his stage name Raja Babu, was an Indian actor and comedian known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He is noted as one of the finest Telugu comedians. A 9 ft bronze statue of Rajababu was unveiled in his birthplace of Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh in 2012.