Hyderabad, Nov. 14 -- Veteran Telugu film actor Giri Babu passed away on Saturday at the age of 80 while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kondapur, Hyderabad. The senior actor had been suffering from age-related health issues for some time, reports said.

His demise has sent shockwaves across the Telugu film industry, where he was admired for his versatile performances and contribution to cinema spanning several decades.

Born on June 8, 1946, in Ravinuthala village of Prakasam district, Giri Babu made his acting debut with the 1973 film Jagame Maya. Starting his journey as an antagonist, he gradually established himself as a versatile performer, taking on several memorable roles as a hero, villain and character artist.

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