D. Rajendra Babu (30 March 1951 – 3 November 2013) was an Indian filmmaker and screenplay writer in Kannada cinema.

[citation needed] Some of the notable works of Babu are Nanu Nanna Hendathi (1985), Olavina Udugore (1987), Ramachaari (1991), Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru (1990), Halunda Thavaru (1994), Appaji (1996), Diggajaru (2000), Amma (2001), Encounter Dayanayak (2005) and Bindaas (2010).

[citation needed] Babu joined the Kannada film industry in the early 1980s as an actor, but later on became a filmmaker.

He worked as an associate to many top directors such as Rajendra Singh Babu, K. S. R. Das and V. Somashekhar.

[citation needed] Babu was admitted to M. S. Ramaiah Hospital on 2 November 2013 after he complained of abdominal pain.