Babu has served as General Secretary of Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA).

Babu was born on 11 August 1963 to Raman and Shantha at Irinjalakuda in Thrissur district of Kerala.

[5] Edavela Babu was arrested after a round of questioning by the Special Investigation Team in a case of sexual abuse against him based on a complaint of a former actress, but released on bail.

[6][7][8] Following the Hema Committee report on harassment in the Malayalam film industry, actor has been arrested for a sexual assault case but will be released on anticipatory bail.

The investigation began after Minu Muneer accused seven individuals, including Babu and Mukesh, of abuse.