Idavela Babu
Known for Acting · 82 credits
- Born
- 1963-08-11 (age 62)
- Place of birth
- Irinjalakuda, Kerala, India
- Also known as
- A. Babu Chandran · Ammanath Babu Chandran · Edavela Babu · ഇടവേള ബാബു
Biography
’Edavela (Idavela) Babu’ was born to Late V.Raman (Retd. Administrative Assistant Kerala Police Dept) and Santha Raman (Retd.Music Teacher, Govt High School) on 11th August at Irinjalakuda in Thrissur District of Kerala. He did his High Schooling at Govt. Model Boy's High School, Irinjalakuda and then took his degree from Christ College, Irinjalakuda.
During his school days he actively participated in all extra curricular activities and won many prizes and was also the recipient of a scholarship, being first in Folk Dance in the 17th State School Youth Festival,1977. During college days he kept the same spirit and won 1st Place in the years-1980, 81, 82, 83- Representing Christ College, Irinjalakuda for Dance Competition in the Calicut University Youth Festival. Greatly Impressed by his skill during his college days, Director Sri.Mohan gave him a role in ‘Edavela"- in 1981.
It was a turning point in his life. He then acted in more than 100 films including one Hindi film (Meena Bazar). Some of his majors hits include Edavela, Auto Brothers, Pranayanilavu, AakashaGanga, Mayajalam, Gazal, Kulapathi, Ayushkalam, Thalasthanam, Ennodu Ishtam Koodamo, Kasargode Kather Bayi, Ottayal Pattalam, Agnisalabhangal, Ganamela, News, Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu, Puli Varunne Puli, Ayanam,NeramPularumbol,Pachakkuthira,Udayoan,Naran, Lion,Hitler,Cabinet,Keerthanam, Oru Kadamkatha Pole ,Samagamam ,Gloria Fernandez from USA, Good Boys, Mimics - Super 1000, Ishtamanu Nooruvattom, Mookkillaa Rajyathu Murimookkan Rajavu, Priyankari, KL7 - 95 - Ernakulam North ,Mazhavil Koodaram, Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal, Samudhayam, Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu,Chronic Bachelor, Pattalam ,Mazanagudiyil Mannadiyar Speaking.
He is a popular household name as he has acted in more than 200 Telefilms, Serials, and Mega Serials on the Mini Screen. Other than these, he has worked as Comperer and given many live shows on Doordarshan, Asianet, Surya, Kairali and IndiaVision Channels. He has also lent his voice for dubbing, to Heros like Vineeth, Rehman, K.P.Kumar, Ashok Pothen, Dileep, Vishnu, Baiju….etc and is skilled in modeling too.
Known For
Movies (82)
Mr. Bean
2013
Joseph
2018
as Car Owner
How Old Are You
2014
as Superintendent
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
2013
as Himself
Shirk
2018
Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira
2025
as Uncle Ben
Swa Le
2009
as Bijuraj
Thilothama
2015
as Vicar
Mohabbathin Kunjabdulla
2019
Gold
2022
as Shop Owner
Twenty 20
2008
as Josuttan
Lion
2006
as Thomman Chacko & Abraham's P.A
Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal
1989
as Suresh
Oppam
2016
as Swaminathan
Pachakuthira
2006
as Travel Agent Subair
Marconi Mathai
2019
Mili
2015
as Philip
Hitler
1996
as Chandru
Aapp Kaise Ho
2025
Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu
1987
as Babu
Chronic Bachelor
2003
as Young Kuruvila
Dhamaka
2020
as Annie's Father
Da Thadiya
2012
as Jose Prakash
CBI 5: The Brain
2022
as Mamman Varghese
Anyarku Praveshanamilla
2016
as Chako
Kayamkulam Kochunni
2018
as Menon
Aanakallan
2018
as Mathukutty
Polytechnic
2014
Boyy Friennd
2005
as Arumukhan
Happy Journey
2014
as Lissappettan
Monster
2022
as Advocate Vasavan (Original)
Aakasha Ganga
1999
as Ravi
Chirakodinja Kinavukal
2015
as Koottukaran 2
Love 24x7
2015
as Rupesh's Fan
Pa.Va
2016
as Brother Paul
Pranchiyettan & The Saint
2010
as Yousuf
Ennodishtam Koodamo
1992
as Ramanunni's Friend
Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare
2015
as Ramesh
Ividam Swargamanu
2009
as Peethambaran
Naran
2005
as Paramu
Mookkilla Rajyathu Murimookkan Rajavu
1996
as Rahul
Achayans
2017
as Sughatan
Mamangam
2019
as Family Member
Aayushkalam
1992
News
1989
Driving Licence
2019
as Himself (Cameo)
Tourist Home
2013
as Chackochan
Black Coffee
2021
Mazhavilkkoodaram
1995
as Supru
Isaac Newton S/O Philipose
2013
Aamayum Muyalum
2014
as Vaidyan
Puli Varunne Puli
1985
Appuram Bengal Ippuram Thiruvithamkoor
2016
Maheshum Marutiyum
2023
Ormayundo Ee Mukham
2014
as Hema's Father
Avatharam
2014
as Sundaresan's colleague
Dooram
2016
Samagamam
1993
as Babu
Pathaam Valavu
2022
She Taxi
2015
Dae! Ingottu Nokkiye...
2008
Idavela
1982
as Ravi
Prathi Niraparadhiyaano ?
2022
as Doctor Roy
Ganamela
1991
as Babu
916 Kunjoottan
2025
as Man at tea shop
Father's Day
2012
as Abeed Ali
Villain
2017
as Police Officer
Munthiri Monchan
2019
as Devaraj
Kalavarkey
2003
as Vishnu
Mayajalam
1998
Dhanayaathra
2016
Khali Purse of Billionaires
2023
as Krishnan
Punyalan Agarbattis
2013
as K. C. Mathews
Vellam
2021
as Babu (Ilayachan)
Neram Pularumbol
1986
Ayanam
1985
Thalasthanam
1992
as Nambeeshan
Pattalam
2003
as Panickar
Ullasa Poothirikal
Jimmy Ee Veedinte Aiswaryam
2019
as Kunnamkulam Baby
The Good Boys
1997
as Susheelan
White Paper
2012
About Idavela Babu
’Edavela (Idavela) Babu’ was born to Late V.Raman (Retd. Administrative Assistant Kerala Police Dept) and Santha Raman (Retd.Music Teacher, Govt High School) on 11th August at Irinjalakuda in Thrissur District of Kerala. He did his High Schooling at Govt. Model Boy's High School, Irinjalakuda and then took his degree from Christ College, Irinjalakuda. During his school days he actively participated in all extra curricular activities and won many prizes and was also the recipient of a scholarship, being first in Folk Dance in the 17th State Sch… With 82 credits spanning from 1982 to 2025, Idavela Babu has appeared in 82 films and 0 TV shows.
Fans searching for Idavela Babu movies, Idavela Babu filmography, or the latest projects starring Idavela Babu can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Idavela Babu Movies
- Mr. Bean (2013)
- Joseph (2018) — as Car Owner
- How Old Are You (2014) — as Superintendent
- Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty (2013) — as Himself
- Shirk (2018)
Where to Watch Idavela Babu Films
Most Idavela Babu movies and series are available to stream on Bowood.TV in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Idavela Babu, check our movies catalogue and browse page.