
Idavela Babu
Acting
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

Advocate Ramesh saves Devan from a murder case. Later, he realize Devan was the actual culprit. Ramesh tries for a payback, unaware of Devan's real intentions and the reason for the murder.
Twenty 20

While Pranchiyettan, a devotee of St. Francis of Assissi, attains the best of riches, he is unsatisfied with his reputation and sets off to popularise himself as a celebrity in society.
Pranchiyettan & The Saint

Madhavan Mahadevan, who comes into the city from a village to see off his sister-in-law and her daughter after the death of his elder brother, an upright Customs Officer (KB Ganesh Kumar). While running around to claim the insurance money, he comes to know that his brother was actually murdered by the underworld don Irumbanakkal John (Joy Mathew).
Avatharam

A retired judge faces difficulty keeping his daughter safe from a convict he imprisoned. Later, when he gets murdered, a man with visual impairment who was loyal to him tries to defend his daughter.
Oppam

A married woman, who has set aside her dreams for the sake of her husband and daughter, rediscovers her true self and becomes an achiever.
How Old Are You

Anandakkuttan, a junior artist in films, is forced to look after his brother who is autistic. Though unwilling and hesitant in the beginning, he soon develops a bond with his sibling.
Pachakuthira

Sumathi, a village girl, falls in love with a tailor. But problems start brewing in their lives when her father does not approve of their relationship.
Chirakodinja Kinavukal

A 65-year-old man in search of his lady friend, whom he left behind in his hometown when he was 19 years old, discovers the different forms people's eternal longing for love takes and how it seeps into their daily lives.
Mohabbathin Kunjabdulla

Three cousins and their best friend leave for a road trip, hoping for one final hurrah before one of them gets married. Their path crosses with that of two girls who are on a getaway of their own. Their plans are derailed after a suspicious death. Who was the killer and why forms the plot.
Achayans

Unni, a journalist is in love with Vimla. The two get married against the wishes of their family. His life turns upside down when has to cover a celebrated writer who is about to die.
Swa Le

The life of Kayamkulam Kochunni, a famed highwayman who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor during the British Raj in the early 19th century Central Travancore.
Kayamkulam Kochunni

Series of bucket-killing murders happening in the city. Failure to resolve by police, a team of CBI Officers under CBI officer Sethurama Iyer take up the investigation to resolve the never experienced mystery.
CBI 5: The Brain

A famous superstar needs to renew his driver's licence, and the motor vehicle inspector is a die-hard fan of his, but a series of misunderstandings causes a great deal of friction.
Driving Licence

Jilted at his wedding, Aby encounters a reserved woman needing help. As they heal together, his ex returns with newfound insight into his dreams. A hidden truth leads Aby to find peace.
Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira

Based on the medieval fair called Mamankam, which was celebrated every 12 years between 800 AD and 1755 AD, the story of the film is supposedly about a brave warrior of Malabar and his loyal soldiers.
Mamangam

The film is set in a fictitious poverty-ridden village of Gowlipady, which is virtually ruled by the ruthless zamindari Bhandaravathi . Kashi is a lottery salesman. He is the only literate person of his village. Once, a lottery sold by him happens to win the first prize of 5 Crore Indian Rupee. Greedy Kashi tries to get back the lottery ticket but doesn't know to whom he has sold the ticket to.
Aamayum Muyalum

On discovering a mysterious truck filled with illegal gold, a young man consumed with greed hatches an egotistical plan to use the treasure to his own advantage.
Gold

An education minister's family, steeped in politics and corruption, faces internal strife as his honest son fights for justice.
Lion

Luke faces many embarrassments as he is obese. Will he be able to prove his talent in front of the people who teased him for obesity?
Da Thadiya

Madhavan, an eligible bachelor, is very protective of his five sisters. However, things take an ugly turn for Madhavan when his sisters turn against him and fail to understand his love for them.