Veteran Telugu actor, producer, and director Giri Babu passed away on Saturday at a private hospital in Hyderabad following prolonged illness. Born in 1946, the versatile artist debuted with Jagame Maya and is survived by his two sons, including actor Raghu Babu. Hyderabad: Veteran Telugu film actor Giri Babu passed away on Saturday while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kondapur. He had been suffering from age-related illness for some time.