Mahesh Babu

Oscar-winning music composer M.M. Keeravani shared a significant update on July 27, 2026, regarding the background score for Mahesh Babu's upcoming film, Varanasi. The composer confirmed that he will begin the scoring process in September 2026, with the aim of completing the music by January 2027 to ensure post-production stays on schedule for its April 2027 theatrical release. Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, the globe-trotting adventure features the actor in a rugged role that has generated substantial global trade interest.

Mahesh Babu shared a special video message on July 26, 2026, expressing his support for the acting debut of his nephew, Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni, in the upcoming film Srinivasa Mangapuram. The actor conveyed his professional best wishes to the entire team, including lead actress Rasha Thadani and director Ajay Bhupathi, ahead of the film's theatrical release scheduled for July 30.

Mahesh Babu officially released the teaser for the Telugu film Srinivasa Mangapuram on July 25, 2026, marking the silver-screen debut of his nephew Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni. The superstar expressed his support for the project, which is directed by Ajay Bhupathi and also features debutante Rasha Thadani. The film has been scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on July 30, 2026.

The title dispute surrounding Mahesh Babu’s upcoming collaboration with director S.S. Rajamouli has been amicably resolved, as filmmaker Subba Reddy officially transferred the rights for the title 'Varanasi' to producer K.L. Narayana. This administrative milestone ensures the high-budget project, which features an international cast including Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran, can proceed without legal complications toward its scheduled global release in 2027.

Producer Subba Reddy has officially handed over the title rights for the upcoming film 'Varanasi' to director SS Rajamouli and the production team. The dispute ended amicably on July 23, 2024, after Reddy, who had previously registered the title under his own banner, chose to relinquish it as a gesture of respect for the high-budget project starring Mahesh Babu.

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.