Dr Mohanbabu made his debut into films with 'Swargam-Narakam'.

Later he played different characters as villain, comedy villain, character artiste and hero in over 500 films and earned a good name as a versatile artiste.

He turned a producer and launched 'Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures' and produced 47 films on the banner and proved a successful producer.

Moreover, he started educational institutions called 'Sri Vidya Nikethan' and is providing education to poor students with a concession of 25 per cent in fee.

He served the film industry in various capacities. The Union government had announced 'Padma Shri' to this versatile artiste in recognition to his services to the film industry.

Dr Mohanbabu had celebrated his birthday on March 19 and four days later, President APJ Abdul Kalam had handed over the award to Dr Mohanbabu on March 23.

Presently Padma Shri Mohanbabu is producing 'Raju Bhai' and is playing a special role as Yama Dharma Raju in 'Yamadonga' being directed by SS Rajamouli.