Mahesh Babu: Tollywood Prince is worshipped like a God, fans built a temple for him..

When we talk about superstars of Indian cinema, one name that is definitely included is that of Telugu cinema superstar Mahesh Babu. Apart from being an actor, Mahesh Babu is also a producer and has produced many films. Many of Mahesh Babu's films are also liked in the North. Mahesh Babu, who started his career as a child artist, appeared for the first time as a lead actor in the year 1999.

Mahesh Babu, who has done about 28 films as a lead actor in his career, has won many awards. These include 9 Nandi Awards, five Filmfare Awards (South), four SIIMA Awards, and 2 Gaddar Telangana Film Awards. Mahesh Babu, who is called the Prince of Tollywood, was born on 9 August 1975. Mahesh Babu is celebrating his 50th birthday today. On this occasion, let us know about some of his major films. Along with some important stories related to Mahesh Babu.

Started career as a child artist
Mahesh Babu comes from a film family. His father, Krishna, was also a famous actor. His brother Ramesh Babu was also a well-known actor-producer in South India. Mahesh Babu started his career as a child artist in the year 1979 with the film 'Needa'. At that time, he was only four years old. After this, Mahesh Babu worked as a child artist in many films till the year 1990.

Debut as a lead actor with Preity Zinta

Mahesh Babu first appeared as a lead actor in the year 1999 in the film 'Prince No. 1'. Preity Zinta was seen in the lead role with him in this. The film was successful at the box office, and Mahesh Babu also received the Nandi Award for Best Male Debut for this.

Recognition from 'Rowdy Cheetah' and 'The One'

After this, Mahesh Babu got recognition from the film 'Rowdy Cheetah' in 2001 and 'The One' in 2003. Sonali Bendre is in the lead role with him in 'Rowdy Cheetah'. While Bhumika Chawla is seen with him in 'The One'. Mahesh Babu also received his first Telugu Filmfare Award for 'The One'.

These superhit films made Mahesh Babu a superstar.

After this, Mahesh Babu gave one superhit film after another in his career. These include 'Cheeta The Power of One' (2005), 'Tapori Wanted' (2006), 'The Real Tiger' (2011), 'Number One Businessman' (2012), 'Sabse Badhkar Hum Do' (2013), 'The Real Tevar' (2015), 'Dashing CM Bharat' (2018), 'Maharshi' (2019), 'Sarileru Neekevvaru' (202), 'Sarkaru Vaari Paata' (2022) and his recent release 'Guntur Karam' (2024). These are the superhit films of Mahesh Babu, which have performed well at the box office.

Mahesh Babu is in the news these days for his upcoming film 'SSMB 29'. This film is being made by SS Rajamouli. International stars Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran will also be seen in lead roles with him in the film. The shooting of the film is currently going on. This film is likely to be released in 2026. It is being made on a large scale.

Before marriage, Mahesh Babu had put this condition in front of Namrata Shirodkar.
South superstar Mahesh Babu is married to Bollywood actress Namrata Shirodkar. The love story of both started on the sets of the film 'Vamsi' released in the year 2000. After after dating each other for about five years, Mahesh Babu married Namrata Shirodkar in the year 2005. Before marriage, Mahesh Babu had put a condition in front of Namrata that after marriage, she would stop working in films. Namrata accepted this condition. Namrata left working in films after marriage and focused on her family. The couple has two children, son Gautam and daughter Sitara.

Stories related to Mahesh Babu

Mahesh Babu became quite famous when, on the question of working in Bollywood, he said that he has no interest in working in Bollywood. Bollywood cannot even afford him. After this statement of his, he also became the target of people in North India.

Mahesh Babu is the highest-paid star of Telugu cinema. When his films are released in theaters, fans bathe his posters with milk and play drums a lot.

When Mahesh Babu, considered the biggest superstar of Telugu cinema, started in films, he did not know the Telugu language at all. Although he came from a Telugu family.

In his early days, Mahesh Babu did not know the Telugu language. He used to memorize the dialogues of films by rote.

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