Babu Antony |
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 Babu Antony in the film Karinkunnam 6'S |
| Born | 22 February
Ponkunnam, Kerala, India |
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| Education | SIBM Pune (MBA) |
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| Occupation | Actor |
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| Years active | 1985–present |
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| Spouse | Evgeniya Antony |
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| Children | 2 |
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| Relatives | Antony Thekkek (brother) |
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| Website | babuantony.com |
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Babu Antony (born 22 February)[1] is an Indian-American actor and martial artist, who works primarily in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in several Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Sinhalese, Hindi and English films. He started his career doing antagonistic roles and progressed to supporting and leading roles as well. Babu owns a mixed martial art academy in Houston.[2]
He made his debut in Bharathan's Chilampu (1986). His career highlights include Vaishali (1988), Aparahnam (1991) and Uppukandam Brothers (1993).[3]
Career
Early in his career, he started making appearances in roles like Chilambu, Mizhineerppoovukal (1986) in Malayalam. He made a mark through Fazil's 1986 thriller Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal. The film was remade into Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi. Babu reprised his role in all five versions. He made his debut by playing an antagonist in Bharathan's Chilambu (1987).
In 1987, he appeared for its debut in Tamil cinema with Sathyaraj in Poovizhi Vasalile and then Makkal En Pakkam. Later with Kamal Haasan's Vrutham (1987) in Malayalam and Per Sollum Pillai in Tamil. With Nizhalgal Ravi, he acted in a horror film, Veendum Lisa which were all commercial successes. He also played with Chiranjeevi in Pasivadi Pranam and Jebu Donga which was later a hit at the box office. He started his career as a villain and later on featured in leading roles with the image of an angry young man.
His debut film in Kannada was Shanti Kranti (1991). His movies like Aparahnam (1991), Gandhari (1993), Rajadhani (1994), Bharanakoodam (1994), Chantha (1995), Special Squad (1995) and Indian Military Intelligence (1995) helped him to build a large audience and fan following for him. Apart from these, he has worked as many different characters such as an ex-terrorist role in Aparahnam, a king's role in Vaishali (1988), an impecunious man in Sayahnam (2000). Uppukandam Brothers (1993) gave a breakthrough for Babu's career in starring roles.[4]
He made his debut in Hindi cine-industry with the movie Hatya in 1988. He is also in Telugu films including Lorry Driver (1990), Sathruvu (1991) and Nippu Ravva (1993). His debut movies in English Made in USA (2005) and Leader (2009) in Sinhala. His other Tamil hits were Anjali (1990), Surieyan (1992), Airport (1993), Attahasam (2004), Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010), Kanchana (2011), Aadhi-Bhagavan (2013), Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014), Kaaka Muttai (2015), Adanga Maru (2018), Ponniyin Selvan (2022), Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023) and Leo (2023).
Personal life
He is married to Evgeniya Antony, who is a Russian American.[5] The couple has two sons, Arthur Antony and Alex Antony.[6] He trains his sons in martial arts and Arthur got his 1st Dan Black Belt in MMA.[7]
Filmography
Malayalam films
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| Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes
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| 1986 |
Chilambu |
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Debut film
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| Mizhineerppoovukal |
Richard's friend
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| Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal |
Renji
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| Pranamam |
Ajith
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| 1987
|
Jaithra Yaathra |
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| Vrutham |
Freddy |
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| Veendum Lisa |
John Fernandes |
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| 1988
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Vaisali |
Lomapadhan |
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| Moonnam Mura |
Antony |
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| 1989 |
New Year |
Robert |
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| Douthyam |
Gang Leader |
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| Antharjanam |
Vishnu Namboothiri |
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| The News |
Victor George |
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| Carnivel |
James |
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| Jagratha |
Babu |
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| 1990
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Kottayam Kunjachan |
Psycho Jimmy |
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| Randam Varavu |
Customs Officer Stephen |
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| Vyooham |
|
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| 1991
|
Koodikazhcha |
Williams |
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| Aparaahnam |
Nandakumar |
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| Kuttapathram |
Vicky |
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| Chakravarthy |
Edwin |
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| 1992 |
Kauravar |
Hamsa |
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| Kavacham |
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| Kasarkode Khaderbai |
Kasim Bhai |
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| Ezhara Ponnana |
Charlie |
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| Naadody |
Jackson |
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| 1993
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Gandhari |
Vishnu |
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| Uppukandam Brothers |
Uppukandam Sevichan |
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| Mafia |
Chandra Gowda |
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| 1994 |
Kadal |
Bapooty |
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| Napoleon |
Abu Salim |
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| Rajadhani |
Abbas Amanulla Khan |
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| Kambolam |
Tharakandam Daniel / Dany |
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| Dadha |
Bharathan |
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| Bharanakoodam |
Dany |
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| 1995 |
Street |
Guruji |
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| Boxer |
Jimmy Cherian |
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| Rajakeeyam |
Durga Dathan |
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| Chantha |
Sulthan |
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| Special Squad |
Siby Matthew |
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| Arabia |
Akbar Ali |
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| Indian Military Intelligence |
Imran Khan |
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| 1997 |
Hitler Brothers |
Narendran |
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| 1998 |
Gloria Fernandes from USA |
Fernandes |
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| 1999 |
Jananaayakan |
Rajmohan |
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| Devadasi |
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| Captain |
Ranger Haridas |
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| 2000 |
Shayanam |
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| 2001 |
Sravu |
Bawa |
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| Uthaman |
Pulimuttathu Sunny Thomas |
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| Unnathangalil |
Thug |
Cameo appearance
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| 2002 |
Thandavam |
Sufi |
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| 2004
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Shambu |
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| Vajram |
Paulson Williams |
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| Black |
Govind Chengappa IPS |
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| Nothing but Life |
Omar |
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| 2006 |
Highway Police |
Mammad |
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| 2008 |
Twenty:20 |
Vikram Bhai |
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| Shambhu |
Adisheshan |
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| 2009
|
Thirunakkara Perumal |
Job |
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| 2010 |
Thathwamasi |
Parashurama |
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| Yugapurushan |
Ayyankali |
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| Sufi Paranja Katha |
Sufi |
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| 9 KK Road |
Devdas Adiyodi |
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| Kanyakumari Express |
Ranjan Philip |
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| Again Kasargod Khader Bhai |
Kasargod Kasim Bhai |
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| 2011 |
Christian Brothers |
Captain Rasheed Rahman |
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| Uppukandam Brothers: Back in Action |
Uppukandam Sevichan |
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| 2012
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Cobra |
Isaac |
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| Grandmaster |
Victor Rosetti |
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| 2013
|
Buddy |
Chandran Singh |
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| Idukki Gold |
Antony |
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| 2014
|
Villali Veeran |
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| Homely Meals |
Himself |
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| 2016
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Moonam Naal Njayarazhcha |
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| Karinkunnam 6's |
Douglas |
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| 2017 |
Ezra |
Rabbi David Benyamin |
[8]
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| Zacharia Pothen Jeevichirippundu |
Chami |
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| 2018 |
Kayamkulam Kochunni |
Thangal |
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| 2019 |
Mikhael |
John |
Cameo appearance
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| 2022 |
The Great Escape |
Bob Christo |
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| Headmaster |
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| Neepa |
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| 2023 |
Madanolsavam |
Madanan Manjakkaaran |
[9]
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| RDX: Robert Dony Xavier |
Antony Aashan |
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| 2024 |
DNA |
DCP Raja Mohammed |
Cameo appearance[10]
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| Bad Boyz |
Vettukadu Belson |
[11]
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| 2025 |
Oru Jaathi Jathakam |
Ramesh Babu |
[12]
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| Bazooka |
John Caesar |
Cameo appearance[13]
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| Maranamass |
DYSP Ajay Ramachandran |
[14]
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| Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira † |
TBA |
[15]
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Tamil films
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Telugu films
Key
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| Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes
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| 1987
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Pasivadi Pranam |
Ranjith |
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| Jebu Donga |
Mike |
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| 1988
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Trinetrudu |
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| 1989
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Adavilo Abhimanyudu |
Max |
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| 1990
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Magaadu |
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| Lorry Driver |
Seenu |
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| 1991 |
Sathruvu |
Jorge |
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| Chaitanya |
Thug |
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| Shanti Kranti
|
Bob |
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| 1993 |
Nippu Ravva |
Dasu |
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| 2008
|
Ekaloveyudu |
Bhakta |
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| 2010
|
Ye Maaya Chesave |
Joseph (Jessie's father) |
Cameo appearance
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| 2016 |
Krishnashtami |
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Hindi films
Key
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Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
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| Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes
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| 1988 |
Hatya |
Ranjit |
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| 1990 |
Jawani Ki Jalan |
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| 1991
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Shanti Kranti |
Hindi
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| 2001
|
Nayak: The Real Hero |
Sniper |
Guest appearance
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| 2012 |
Ekk Deewana Tha |
Advocate Joseph (Jessie's father) |
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Kannada films
Key
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Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
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| Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes
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| 1991
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Shanti Kranti |
Bob |
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| 1992
|
Ravivarma |
|
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| 1997
|
Yuvasakthi |
|
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| 2012
|
Kalpana |
Akbar Bhai |
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Other language films
Key
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Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
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| Year |
Title |
Role |
Language |
Notes
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| 2005 |
Made in USA |
Omar |
English |
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| 2009 |
Leader |
Raghuwaran / Kimbulawala Soththi Siran |
Sinhala |
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| 2019
|
Bullets Blades and Blood |
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English |
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References
- ^ "Babu Antony celebrates his birthday in the US". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ Vijayakumar, Sindhu (12 February 2018). "Even a villain should have a character, which people can remember: Babu Antony". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 4 October 2018. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ^ "Exclusive biography of #BabuAntony and on his life".
- ^ Mathews, Anna. "Babu Antony shares bittersweet memory of favourite role". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ "Babu Antony and family on Snehathode Veetil Ninnu". The Times of India. 5 May 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Babu Antony in awe of Vijay's humbleness in 'Leo' sets". The Times of India. 25 March 2023.
- ^ "Babu Antony on training his sons in martial arts". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 19 August 2020. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ Kannan, Arathi (10 February 2017). "Ezra review: Almost 'dybbuk'ed, but not debunked". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ "New single from Suraj Venjaramoodu's Madanolsavam out". Cinema Express. 5 April 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
- ^ Features, C. E. (11 May 2024). "Raai Laxmi's DNA gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (9 September 2024). "Ghora Ghora Rajadhi Raja song from Bad Boyz out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ "Vineeth Srinivasan's Oru Jathi Jathakam Goes On Floors In Kochi". News18. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (22 March 2024). "It's a wrap for Mammootty's Bazooka". Cinema Express. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (1 April 2025). "Basil Joseph's Maranamass confirms release date, trailer unveiled". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ Mullappilly, Sreejith (16 July 2025). "Fahadh Faasil and Kalyani Priyadarshan's Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira gets a new release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
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