Mahesh Babu

Director Anil Ravipudi shared in an interview on July 22, 2026, that he personally appraised Mahesh Babu of his meeting with actor Vijay during the filming of 'The Greatest of All Time'. The discussion focused on Vijay's appreciation for the film 'Bhagavanth Kesari' and the subsequent acquisition of its remake rights for the Tamil project 'Jana Nayagan'. Mahesh Babu is currently dedicated to his upcoming collaboration with SS Rajamouli, titled 'Varanasi', which is scheduled for a worldwide release in April 2027.

Mahesh Babu celebrated his daughter Sitara’s 14th birthday on July 21, 2026, by sharing a heartfelt message and a candid photograph on social media. The actor is currently filming for director SS Rajamouli's upcoming action-adventure, titled Varanasi, which is scheduled for a global theatrical release on April 7, 2027.

Mahesh Babu and his wife Namrata Shirodkar shared personal social media tributes to celebrate their daughter Sitara’s 14th birthday on July 20, 2026. The actor, who is currently filming for the SS Rajamouli directorial 'Varanasi,' expressed his affection through a dedicated post while continuing the final production stages of the upcoming international action-adventure epic.

Mahesh Babu shared a celebratory social media post on July 20, 2026, marking his daughter Sitara Ghattamaneni's 14th birthday. The actor also recently expressed professional pride in the successful maiden orbital launch of the Hyderabad-based Vikram-1 rocket by Skyroot Aerospace, describing the milestone as a testament to the perseverance of the private space sector.

Mahesh Babu congratulated the Skyroot Aerospace team on July 19, 2026, following the successful launch of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital rocket. In a message shared to mark the occasion, the actor praised the Hyderabad-based team for their achievement and perseverance in the private space sector. Additionally, co-star Priyanka Chopra's character look from their upcoming film 'Varanasi', directed by SS Rajamouli, was officially revealed by the makers on July 19.

Mahesh Babu, the biggest hero in the industry and a star of several movies, is illiterate in Telugu. His secondary education was in Hindi and English, and he was born and raised in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

The 1979 film Needa, which was directed by Dasari Narayana Rao, marked Maheshbabu's entrance into the big screen. His age at the time was just four.

Before becoming a hero, he appeared in nine films as an artiste.

Mahesh Babu, Suriya, Karthi, and Yuvan Shankar Raja are all students at the same institution.

Maheshbabu earns more than Rs 15 crore per year from advertisements alone.

One of Mahesh Babu's biggest hits, it at the time began a trend. There were rumors that Mahesh Babu received Rs 1.2 million in 2011 and that his residence was the target of IT raids.

Mahesh Babu enjoys driving. In his garage, you'll find dozens of high-end automobiles, including a Range Rover, a Lamborghini, an Audi A8, a Toyota Land Cruiser V8, a Mercedes-Benz E Class, and a BMW.

Despite enjoying a luxurious lifestyle, he donates 30% of his income to philanthropic organisations.

Only Mahesh Babu, a celebrity from South India, has 12.4 million Twitter followers. Additionally, 8.1 million people follow him on Instagram. Dhanush has a second ranking based on his 10.6 million Twitter followers.