Sabu Filmography
ActorBORN 1924KARAPUR22 FILMS IN DB

Sabu
Known for Acting · Black Narcissus, The Thief of Bagdad, Visual Effects: The Thief of Bagdad
22
FILMS IN DB
$795
TOTAL VALUE
12
PRICED
$66
AVG VALUE
OTHER
BEST FORMAT
💎
RAREST RELEASE
Jungle Hell
~$258 · OTHER · 1956
📈
MOST VALUABLE
Rampage
$20 · Est. market value
BIOGRAPHY
BORN
January 27, 1924
BIRTHPLACE
Karapur, Mysore, Kingdom of Mysore, British India
KNOWN FOR
Acting
TOTAL CREDITS
22 (TMDb)
IN WATCHROSTER DB
22 matched films
HIGHEST VALUE RELEASES
FILMS BY DECADE
FULL FILMOGRAPHY
22 filmsTITLE
YEAR
ROLE
FORMATS
RATING
VALUE
Visual Effects: The Thief of Bagdad
Abu (archival footage)
2008
Lead
★ 7.0
—
+ TRACK
A Tiger Walks
Ram Singh
1964
Lead
★ 5.7
—
+ TRACK
Rampage
Talib
1963
Lead
ALL
★ 5.2
$20
+ TRACK
Sabu and the Magic Ring
Sabu, the stable boy
1957
Lead
★ 5.0
—
+ TRACK
Jungle Hell
Sabu the Jungle Boy
1956
Lead
★ 5.0
$258
+ TRACK
Jaguar
Juano
1956
Lead
★ 7.0
—
+ TRACK
The Black Panther
Sabu the Jungle Boy
1956
Lead
—
$6
+ TRACK
The Treasure of Bengal
Ainur
1953
Lead
★ 4.5
—
+ TRACK
Hello Elephant
Sultan of Nagore
1952
Lead
★ 5.7
—
+ TRACK
Savage Drums
Tipo Tairu
1951
Lead
★ 6.0
—
+ TRACK
Song of India
Ramdar
1949
Lead
★ 4.0
$6
+ TRACK
Man-Eater of Kumaon
Narain
1948
Lead
★ 5.0
$88
+ TRACK
Black Narcissus
The Young General
1947
Lead
★ 7.5
$180
+ TRACK
The End of the River
Manoel
1947
Lead
★ 5.0
$101
+ TRACK
Tangier
Pepe
1946
Lead
★ 6.2
—
+ TRACK
Cobra Woman
Kado
1944
Lead
★ 5.1
$20
+ TRACK
White Savage
Orano
1943
Lead
★ 5.2
$39
+ TRACK
Arabian Nights
Ali Ben Ali
1942
Lead
★ 6.0
—
+ TRACK
Jungle Book
Mowgli
1942
Lead
★ 6.3
$2
+ TRACK
The Thief of Bagdad
Abu
1940
Lead
★ 7.1
$45
+ TRACK
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sabu best known for in his acting career?
Sabu is best known for his roles in adventure and fantasy films, notably as Toomai in Elephant Boy (1937) and Abu in The Thief of Bagdad (1940).
During which decade was Sabu most active in his film career?
Sabu was most active during the 1940s, appearing in several notable films throughout that decade.
What range of genres did Sabu work in?
Sabu's filmography spans adventure, drama, fantasy, action, romance, and family genres.
Did Sabu play any notable roles based on classic stories or literature?
Yes, Sabu played Mowgli in Jungle Book (1942), a character from Rudyard Kipling's famous stories, and Abu in The Thief of Bagdad (1940), which is based on classic Arabian Nights tales.
Has Sabu's acting career spanned multiple decades?
Yes, Sabu's acting career spans from 1937 to 2008, covering over seven decades.
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