Ghattamaneni Mahesh Babu is an Indian actor, producer, media personality, and philanthropist who has made a significant impact in the Telugu film industry. Born on August 9, 1975, in Madras, India, which is now known as Chennai, Mahesh Babu is the fourth of five children to the legendary Telugu actor Krishna and his wife Indira.
Growing up in a family of actors, Mahesh Babu's interest in the film industry began at a young age. He made his debut as a child artist at the tender age of four in the 1979 film Needa, and went on to act in eight other films as a child artist. His first lead role came in the 1999 film Rajakumarudu, which earned him the Nandi Award for Best Male Debut.
Mahesh Babu's breakthrough role came with the supernatural drama Murari in 2001, followed by the action film Okkadu in 2003. He then went on to act in a string of commercially successful films, including Arjun in 2004, Athadu in 2005, Pokiri in 2006, Dookudu in 2011, Businessman in 2012, Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu in 2013, Srimanthudu in 2015, Bharat Ane Nenu in 2018, Maharshi in 2019, Sarileru Neekevvaru in 2020, and Sarkaru Vaari Paata in 2022.
Throughout his career, Mahesh Babu has been referred to as the "Superstar" of the Telugu film industry, and has been recognized for his humanitarian work. He is the co-founder of the charitable trust and non-profit organization "Heal A Child", and has been involved in various philanthropic activities, including donating 30% of his annual income to charity.
Mahesh Babu's educational background includes a bachelor's degree in commerce from Loyola College, Chennai, where he was educated alongside his siblings. His family hails from Burripalem in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh.
In addition to his acting career, Mahesh Babu has also been recognized for his humanitarian work. He has won several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Popular Film for his 2019 film Maharshi. Pokiri, which was released in 2006, held the record for being the highest-grossing Telugu film until it was surpassed by Maharshi.
Mahesh Babu's success has been marked by his versatility as an actor, his philanthropic efforts, and his commitment to his craft. He continues to be one of the most popular and highest-paid Indian film actors, and his fans affectionately refer to him as the "Superstar" of the Telugu film industry.
