Peddi director Buchi Babu wishes Jaggu Bhai on 64th Birthday, Tributes Pour In

Director Buchi Babu Sana led the birthday celebrations for veteran actor Jalapathi Babu, fondly known as Jaggu Bhai , as the senior artiste turned 64 on Tuesday, sharing a heartfelt message and a candid picture from the sets of his upcoming film Peddi.

Taking to social media, Buchi Babu Sana wished the actor on his birthday, praising his experience and screen presence, while offering fans a glimpse of Jalapathi Babu from the Peddi shoot. The film, headlined by Ram Charan, features an ensemble cast including Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Prakash Raj, and Jalapathi Babu in a significant role. Backed by a strong emotional core and mounted on a large scale, Peddi is now officially scheduled for a theatrical release on April 30, 2026.

Birthday tributes poured in from across the industry, with the Salaar team kicking off celebrations by releasing a special poster calling him their ‘Raja Manaar’. The gesture struck a chord with fans, who hailed the actor’s commanding performance in the Prabhas-starrer and eagerly await his return in Salaar: Chapter Two.

Fans also revisited Jalapathi Babu’s remarkable cinematic journey from debuting as a child artist in 1977, to becoming a popular romantic lead in the 1990s, and later reinventing himself as a powerful antagonist in films such as Aaravinda Sameta and Legend . In recent years, he has earned praise for his layered character roles that highlight his adaptability as an actor.

Adding to the excitement around his current lineup, tributes also mentioned his role in Dulquer Salmaan’s upcoming film DQ41, where his presence is expected to add gravitas to the narrative.

At 64, Jalapathi Babu continues to command respect and relevance in Telugu cinema, with filmmakers and audiences alike celebrating an actor whose career spans generations and genres.