Babu Antony

Here’s a profile of Babu Antony (born February 22, 1966) — an Indian actor (primarily in Malayalam cinema) with a background in martial arts, and some writing credits:

Early Life & Education

  • Babu Antony was born on 22 February 1966 in Ponkunnam, Kerala, India.

  • His schooling was at Sacred Heart High School, Ponkunnam, Government Boys High School, and St. Dominic’s High School, Kanjirappally.

  • He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and a Master’s in Human Resources Management from the University of Pune.

  • During his college years, he was active in sports: he captained university volleyball and athletic teams.

  • He also taught martial arts to a Papal pontifical college in Pune.

Film & Acting Career

Entry & Early Films

  • Babu Antony began his acting career playing antagonistic roles.

  • His debut was in Chilambu (1986), directed by Bharathan.

  • One of his early notable roles was in Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal (1986), which was remade in multiple languages.

Growth & Diversification

  • Over time, he moved from villain roles into supporting and some leading roles.

  • His notable films include Vaishali (1988), Aparahnam (1991), Uppukandam Brothers (1993).

  • He has acted in multiple languages: Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Sinhalese, Hindi, and English.

  • In recent years, he took on roles in pan-Indian / multi-language films such as Ponniyin Selvan (2022, 2023), Leo (2023), and The Great Escape (2023) — the latter is an Indo-American action film starring Babu Antony and his son Arthur.

Writing / Story Work

  • Babu Antony has some credits listed under story or “story collaborator” in Malayalam film databases.

  • However, there is no strong evidence that he is primarily known as a published author. The main public sources describe him first as an actor and martial artist.

So, while he may have contributed story ideas or writing in cinema, calling him an “author” in the sense of published literary works would be misleading based on available info.

Personal Life

  • He is married to Evgeniya Antony (a Russian American).

  • They have two sons: Arthur Antony and Alex Antony.

  • He owns a mixed martial arts academy in Houston, USA.

Sample Quote

“It is not easy to find the right story and director.”

Articles by the author

Generally, occasions like Maundy Thursday and Easter can strictly be family affairs for Christian households. But, while I was growing up in my ancestral home in Ponkunnam in Kottayam district, they weren't so. My late dad was a very cool, affable person who liked to involve our friends and neighbors too in such celebrations.

Babu Antony