Jagapathi Babu started out as a leading man in Tollywood, and made several films as a leading actor, with most of them turning out to be huge successes. He was also known as Junior Sobhan Babu, for the kind of subjects he picked, and for the kind of films he made, which mostly catered to the family audience.
The actor turned the antagonist for the first time in his career with Balakrishna’s Legend, directed by Boyapati Srinu, where he wowed the audience and other filmmakers alike, with his performance. He soon became the most sought after antagonist in the South Indian film industry, featuring in back to back films, even playing key and important roles in various movies.
On the occasion of his 60th birthday recently, Jagapathi Babu publicly announced that he is donating all of his vital organs so that they can be put to good use after he passed away. He also urged all those who can, to donate their organs as well, so that they can be used after their passing.