Jagapathi Babu in ruthless role

Popular hero-turned baddy Jagapathi Babu is all set to take on the might of Nandamuri Balakrishna in his upcoming film to be directed by K S Ravikumar and produced by C Kalyan.

"We have finalised Jagapathi Babu as one of the villains," said C Kalyan and dismissed rumours that a lady villain has been roped in. "Sarathkumar Varalakshmi is not in our film" he added.

Actually, popular hero Jagapathi Babu delivered hits like 'Subhalagnam' and `Sardukupodam Randi' to carve a niche for himself. Later, turned a baddy with Balakrishna's `Legend' and followed it up with big-ticket films like 'Lingaa' and 'Nanakku Prematho' and established himself as a popular baddy.

His baddy act went a few notches up with his sterling performance in 'Rangasthalam' as ruthless village-head. Now, he will take on fearless cop Balakrishna in his next.