Meet actor who is a starkid-turned-superstar, made his debut at age of four and gained acclaim as a humble philanthropist

Mahesh spent many years of his childhood and adolescence in what is now known as Chennai (formerly Madras), under the watchful eye and tender care of his grandmother on his mother’s side. He finished primary school education at St. Bede’s Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School. Later, he went to Loyola College in Chennai where he earned a bachelor’s degree in commerce.

Mahesh Babu’s debut at the tender age of four

As the child of well-known actor Krishna, Mahesh Babu got an early glimpse into the movie industry. At just four years old in 1979, he stepped onto the sets of the Telugu film Needa. It was during this visit that director Narayana Rao decided to include him in some scenes for the film’s initial storyline.

Following this, Mahesh found himself cast as a child artist in numerous Telugu movies such as Poratam, Sankhavaram, Bazaar Rowdy, Mugguru Kodukulu, among many others.

In the year 1999, Mahesh Babu stepped into the lead actor’s role for the first time, appearing in the romantic comedy film Rajakumarudu, which was directed by K Raghavendra Rao. The captivating performance he gave in this movie led to him being affectionately called ‘Prince’, a moniker that has remained with him ever since and continues to be associated with his career.

Mahesh Babu’s first award as an actor

In the future, Mahesh Babu acted in a film titled Murari, directed by Krishna Vamsi. This movie significantly boosted his career because it won him both the Nandi Special Jury Award and the Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Actor, positioning him unexpectedly atop the industry’s recognition pedestal.

Mahesh Babu’s love for philanthropic work 

Beyond being renowned for his successful films, Mahesh Babu is also recognized for his humanitarian endeavors. He established a foundation aimed at aiding underprivileged kids, offering them essential aid and nurturing care. This foundation regularly collects funds to support children in dire need of critical medical treatments, such as congenital heart surgeries.

In addition to this, the Mahesh Babu Foundation jointly manages another charitable organization, known as Heal A Child, which operates alongside Andhra Pradesh’s prominent Rainbow Hospitals.

Mahesh Babu’s extensive filmography

Speaking about Mahesh Babu’s career in cinema, it’s worth mentioning that he has been involved in more than a thousand films up to now. He won the SIIMA Award three times, one of which was in 2006 for his portrayal of a gangster in Puri Jagannadh’s movie “Pokiri.” Interestingly, this film continues to hold the record as the highest-grossing Telugu movie ever.

In 2011, my film Dookudu shattered records by becoming the first Telugu movie to surpass one billion at the box office, and in the following year, Businessman mirrored its success. Later, in 2014, my film 1: Nenokkadine, a psychological thriller, garnered critical acclaim, but drew a mixed reaction from viewers.

Mahesh Babu’s personal life, marriage with Namrata Shirodkar

2000 saw Mahesh Babu encountering Bollywood actress Namrata Shirodkar. Together, they worked on a movie titled Vamsi. As fate would have it, they fell for each other during filming and started dating. On February 10, 2005, they tied the knot at the JW Marriott Hotel in Mumbai.

The family living in Hyderabad enjoys two wonderful children, Gautam and Sitara. These lively siblings frequently post snippets of their daily lives on various social media platforms.