Mahesh Babu son of Superstar Krishna, is his identity until he made entry into films. But, once he found his groove, there is no looking back at all even at his Father Krishna who was considered one of the most inspirational star heroes. Mahesh has shown effortless versatility and chanceless confidence during his career and showed tremendous talent onscreen. Subtle doesn't remain Subtle after Mahesh tuned himself into subtle acting. He showed all kinds of emotions and variations through his subtle acting itself.
Mahesh made his debut at the age of four in Needa in a brief role. His brother Ramesh Babu played the lead role while Dasari Narayana Rao directed it. It was a children film. Then, he did more than half a dozen films as a child actor and after a break, he made his proper debut as a lead actor with Rajakumarudu in 1999. After a couple of setbacks, Mahesh got his break with Krishnavamsy's directorial Murari which ran for silver jubilee at many theatres. Then again after a couple of disappointments, his much-awaited big break came with Okkadu directed by Gunasekhar. With Okkadu Mahesh earned stardom.
Again after a series of setbacks, Athadu directed by Trivikram Srinivas happened. It is considered one of the finest films in both Mahesh and Trivikram's careers. But, still need an explosive film that will put him on the list of Star Heroes. Mahesh is back with vengeance this time with Puri Jagannadh as Pokiri. It made him Superstar with superstardom among the youth. Pokiri rewrote records in Telugu Cinema and has become a trendsetter in gangster template films.
Then again after Hattrick's failures, Mahesh finds his mojo once again with Dookudu directed by Srinu Vaitla. Dookudu became a huge blockbuster redefining the commercial cinema format with samples of comedy and entertainment. Then his Businessman and Seethamma Vaakitlo Sirimalle Chettu successes further added to his stardom. Then again after a couple of disappointments, Mahesh once again changed his course as a subtle actor who is explosive whenever the scene demands in the film and scored Non-Baahubali Industry Hit in Koratal Siva's direction. Again a couple of failures followed by Hattrick superhits Bharat Ane Nenu, Maharshi, and Sarileru Neekevvaru.
Now he is coming with Gunturu Kaaram with Trivikram, the third collaboration of Mahesh and Trivikram after Athadu and Khaleja. The film is slated to release on January 12, 2024. Then Mahesh will join Ace Director SS Rajamouli's film. This film is the most expensive Indian film and will put Mahesh on a global map. Mahesh married his longtime friend Namrata Shirodkar and had Gautam and Sitara as their children.
In addition to being an actor, he is a humanitarian and philanthropist – cco-running the charitable trust and non-profit organization Heals A Child. He is also associated with Rainbow Hospitals as their goodwill ambassador. He helped in performing more than 3000 child heart surgeries which makes him one of the kindest souls. He entered into the film exhibition business alongside the late Narayandas Narang of Asian Group with the inauguration of the seven-screen multiplex, AMB cinemas at Gachibowli, Hyderabad.
CineJosh wishes the reigning Superstar a very happy birthday and becomes bigger with his upcoming films.