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| name = Mahesh Babu |
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| image = Mahesh Babu at Selvandhan audio launch.jpg |
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| caption = Mahesh at the audio release of ''Selvanthan'' (''[[Srimanthudu]]'') in August 2015. |
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| birth_name = Mahesh Ghattamaneni |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1975|8|09}}<ref name="IMDbBabuZNA"/> |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1975|8|09}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/mahesh-babus-40th-birthday-celebration-samantha-ram-sushanth-other-t-town-celebs-wish-642208|title=Mahesh Babu's 40th Birthday Celebration: Samantha, Ram, Sushanth, Other T-Town Celebs Wish 'Srimanthudu' Star|last=H. Hooli|first=Shekhar|work=International Business Times India|date=9 August 2015|accessdate=20 September 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150920123740/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/mahesh-babus-40th-birthday-celebration-samantha-ram-sushanth-other-t-town-celebs-wish-642208|archivedate=20 September 2015}}</ref> |
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| birth_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India |
| birth_place = [[Chennai, India|Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India |
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| residence = [[Film Nagar]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], India |
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| nationality = Indian |
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| ethnicity = [[Telugu people|Telugu]] |
| ethnicity = [[Telugu people|Telugu]] |
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| residence = [[Jubilee Hills]], [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]], India<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/it-raids-on-mahesh-babu-news-news-lmjqaqiehebsi.html|title=IT raids on Mahesh Babu|publisher=Sify|date=9 December 2011|accessdate=20 September 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20141228131635/http://www.sify.com/movies/it-raids-on-mahesh-babu-news-news-lmjqaqiehebsi.html|archivedate=28 December 2014}}</ref> |
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| children = Gautham Krishna <br />Sitara Ghattamaneni |
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| parents = [[Krishna (actor)|Krishna Ghattamaneni]]<br />Indira Devi |
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| parents = [[Krishna (actor)|Krishna]]<br/>Indira |
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*[[Vijaya Nirmala]] (step-mother)| |
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*[[Ramesh Babu]] (brother)| |
*[[Ramesh Babu]] (brother)| |
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*[[Padma]] (sister)| |
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*[[Manjula Ghattamaneni|Manjula Swaroop]] (sister)| |
*[[Manjula Ghattamaneni|Manjula Swaroop]] (sister)| |
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*Priya Ghattamaneni ( |
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*[[Sanjay Swaroop]] (brother-in-law, Manjula's husband)| |
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*[[Jay Galla]] (brother-in-law, Padma's husband)| |
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*[[Sudheer Babu]] (brother-in-law, Priya's husband)| |
*[[Sudheer Babu]] (brother-in-law, Priya's husband)| |
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'''Mahesh Babu''' |
'''Mahesh Babu''' (born '''Mahesh Ghattamaneni''' on 9 August 1975<ref name="IMDbBabuZNA">{{cite web |last=ZNA |title=Mahesh Babu: Biography |url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1121870/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm |publisher=Internet Movie Database |accessdate=30 November 2014}}</ref>) is an [[Cinema of India|Indian film]] actor and producer known for his work predominantly in [[Telugu cinema]]. He owns the production house [[G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment Pvt. Ltd]]. Born to actor [[Krishna (actor)|Krishna]] in the Ghattamaneni family. Mahesh Babu faced the camera at the age of four as a child artist in 1979's ''Needa''. His first leading role was in the film ''[[Rajakumarudu]]'', which was released in August 1999.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/story/tollywood-star-Mahesh-babu-turns-37-set-for-dookudu-release/1/147514.html|title=Mahesh Babu turns 37, set for Dookudu's release|work=India Today|accessdate=9 August 2011}}</ref> |
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He played a young [[Kabaddi]] player in the 2003 [[blockbuster (entertainment)|blockbuster]] film ''[[Okkadu]]'', one of the biggest Telugu grossers of the time. The film was subsequently remade into various Indian languages. He received international recognition with the 2005 film ''[[Athadu]]'', another high grosser in Telugu cinema. The film was dubbed into Polish for a release in Poland as ''Poszukiwany'', becoming the first Telugu film released in Poland, and became a boxoffice hit.<ref>[http://www.podnapisi.net/athadu-2005-%D1%81%D1%83%D0%B1%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B8-p299080 Athadu (2005) - Български субтитри<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.cinegoer.com/maheshbabu175.htm CineGoer.com - Box-Office Records And Collections - Maheshbabu's 175-Day Centres List<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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Mahesh received breakthrough with the films ''[[Murari (film)|Murari]]'' (2001) and ''[[Okkadu]]'' (2003); the former fetched him his first [[Nandi Special Jury Award]] and the latter fetched him his first [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu]]. The commercial successes of the films ''[[Athadu]]'' (2005) and ''[[Pokiri]]'' (2006) established him in the Telugu film industry. He later went on to act in other commercially successful films such as ''[[Dookudu]]'' (2011), ''[[Businessman (film)|Businessman]]'' (2012), ''[[Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu]]'' (2013) and ''[[Srimanthudu]]'' (2015). To date, he has won seven [[Nandi Awards]], four [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]], three [[CineMAA Awards]] and two [[South Indian International Movie Awards]]. |
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In 2006 he starred in ''[[Pokiri (2006 film)|Pokiri]]'', premiered at the [[7th IIFA Awards]] held in Dubai.<ref>[http://archive.today/f72hz IIFA to showcase South films in Dubai<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iifa.com/web07/showcase/2006-filmfestival.htm|title=South films garnered limelight |publisher=IIFA|date=2 May 2007|accessdate=13 January 2011 | quote=IIFA screens films from south and north}}</ref> The blockbuster film was subsequently remade into Tamil, Hindi and Kannada. |
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In 2011, he starred in ''[[Dookudu]]'', which had the largest worldwide opening for a Telugu film at that time. The film was released to seventy-nine screens in the [[United States]].<ref name="Winning combo">{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Winning-combo/articleshow/10277523.cms|title=Winning combo|publisher=[[Times of India]]|accessdate=13 October 2011}}</ref><ref name="The New Indian Express">{{cite news|url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/article349143.ece|title=‘Oosaravelli’ takes competition to the US|publisher=[[The New Indian Express]]|accessdate=10 December 2011}}</ref> In the rest of north, east and west India, it opened up in 21 cities.<ref name="TOI1">{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-20/news-interviews/30419726_1_telugu-film-bollywood-films-mahesh-babu-starrer|title=Dookudu touches the one billion mark|publisher=[[Times of India]]|accessdate=29 December 2011|date=20 November 2011}}</ref> It became the first Telugu film to reach a gross of more than {{INR}} 1 billion at the time, excluding the dubbed versions. Subsequently, the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' quoted it as "the biggest hit you've never heard of".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/09/dookudu-daring-dashing-showtimes-reviews-prince-mahesh-samantha.html |title='Dookudu,' the biggest hit you've never heard of |publisher=latimes |accessdate=27 September 2011 |date=27 September 2011}}</ref> |
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== Early life == |
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⚫ | Mahesh was born on 9 August 1975 in [[Chennai]], Tamil Nadu, India.{{Sfn|Bhaskar|2012|page=7}} He was the fourth of the five children of Telugu actor [[Krishna (actor)|Krishna]] and Indira |
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In 2014, he starred in the psychological thriller, ''[[1: Nenokkadine]]'' which reached $1.225 million in its first weekend, and remained one of the best openings ever for an [[Indian film]] in the United States.<ref>[http://ibnlive.in.com/news/1-nenokkadine-packs-a-punch-at-the-us-boxoffice/445046-71-216.html '1: Nenokkadine' packs a punch at the US box-office - IBNLive<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/535343/20140121/yevadu-box-office-collection-1-nenokkadine.htm Box Office Collection: 'Yevadu' Enters ₹40-crore Club; '1 Nenokkadine' Mints $1.2 Million in US - International Business Times<!--Bot generated title-->]</ref> He was then starred in [[Aagadu]], which became the highest opening weekend Indian film in U.S. box office beating [[Bollywood]] films like ''[[Krrish 3]]'' and ''[[Kick (2014 film)|Kick]]''.<ref>http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/mahesh-babus-aagadu-beats-salman-khans-kick/</ref><ref>http://www.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-collection-maheshs-aagadu-beats-salmans-kick-opening-weekend-figures-us-609688</ref> |
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He has won seven state [[Nandi Awards]], four [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu|Filmfare Best Telugu Actor Awards]], three [[CineMAA Awards]] and two [[South Indian International Movie Awards]]. In addition to the films, he also endorses several brands in [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[South India]]. He was also the national brand ambassador for [[Thums Up]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Vora |url=http://www.123telugu.com/mnews/Mahesh-babu-is-national-brand-ambassador-for-thums-up.html |title=Mahesh Babu is national brand ambassador for Thums Up! |publisher=123telugu.com}}</ref> He was voted as the most desirable man in the Times Most Desirable Men 2013 online polls conducted by the Indiatimes Group.<ref name="TOIFrancis2014">{{cite news |last=Francis |first=Christina |title=Mahesh Babu is 2013’s most desirable man |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news-interviews/Mahesh-Babu-is-2013s-most-desirable-man/articleshow/35481316.cms |date=23 May 2014 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |publisher=Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. |accessdate=9 February 2015}}</ref> He was ranked 31st on Celebrity 100 list by ''[[Forbes India]]'' in 2012,<ref name="forbesindia.com">http://forbesindia.com/lists/2012-celebrity-100/1395/1</ref> and 54th in 2013<ref name="ReferenceA">http://forbesindia.com/lists/2013-celebrity-100/1439/1</ref> and was ranked 30th in 2014.<ref name="ReferenceB">http://forbesindia.com/lists/2014-celebrity-100/1489/1</ref><ref name="ibtimes.co.in">http://www.ibtimes.co.in/ajith-vijay-pawan-kalyan-mahesh-babu-among-other-celebrities-forbes-india-2014-celebrity-100-616991</ref> |
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== Acting career == |
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== Early life == |
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⚫ | Mahesh was born on 9 August 1975 in [[Chennai]], Tamil Nadu, India.{{Sfn|Bhaskar|2012|page=7}} He was the fourth of the five children of Telugu actor [[Krishna (actor)|Krishna]] and Indira succeeding [[Ghattamaneni Ramesh Babu]], Padmavathi and [[Manjula Ghattamaneni|Manjula Swaroop]] and preceding Priyadarshini. Mahesh's childhood was spent mostly in Chennai under the care of his maternal grandmother Durgamma and the rest of his family.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/maheshbabu-bereaved-telugu-event-12908.html|title=Mahesh Babu bereaved|publisher=IndiaGlitz|date=6 August 2007|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706070732/http://www.indiaglitz.com/maheshbabu-bereaved-telugu-event-12908.html|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> Since Krishna was busy with his film commitments, Ramesh used to look after Mahesh's academic performance.{{Sfn|Bhaskar|2012|page=7}} Mahesh, along with his siblings, used to play cricket regularly at the [[Golden Beach, Chennai|VGP Golden beach]] in Chennai. To spend time with him, Krishna used to make sure that his films' shoots would be conducted at the [[VGP Universal Kingdom]] during the weekends.{{Sfn|Bhaskar|2012|page=7}} |
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⚫ | At the age of four, Mahesh visited the sets of the Telugu film ''Needa'' (1979) where its director [[Dasari Narayana Rao]] shot a few sequences of his as a part of the narrative in the presence of the former's brother Ramesh. ''Needa'' marked his debut as an child actor.{{Sfn|Bhaskar|2012|page=8}} During the shoot of ''Poratam'' (1983) at [[Vauhini Studios]], |
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⚫ | Krishna also made sure that none of his kids would reveal his name during their schooling to ensure a peaceful environment.{{Sfn|Bhaskar|2012|page=7}} He was educated at [[St. Bede's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School]], Chennai where actor [[Karthi]] was his schoolmate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/i-am-in-love-with-hyderabad-news-telugu-mdtmrXbeibbsi.html|title='I am in love with Hyderabad'|publisher=Sify|date=19 March 2012|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706070908/http://www.sify.com/movies/i-am-in-love-with-hyderabad-news-telugu-mdtmrXbeibbsi.html|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/i-can-never-call-suriya-a-competition-karthi-477539.html|title=I can never call Suriya a competition: Karthi|publisher=CNN-IBN|date=25 May 2012|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706070612/http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/i-can-never-call-suriya-a-competition-karthi-477539.html|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> Mahesh used to be an above average student and weaker in Mathematics. He gained a bachelor's degree in commerce from [[Loyola College, Chennai|Loyola College]] in Chennai.{{Sfn|Bhaskar|2012|page=9}} After graduating, he met director L. Satyanand in [[Vishakhapatnam]] for further training in acting which went on for three to four months.{{Sfn|Bhaskar|2012|page=9}} |
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In 1999, Mahesh made his debut as a lead actor with the film ''[[Raja Kumarudu]]'', directed by [[K. Raghavendra Rao]] and co-starring [[Priety Zinta]]. The film was commercially successful, and people began referring to him with the title Prince.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Mahesh-Babu-to-make-Bollywood-debut/articleshow/10215514.cms|title=Mahesh Babu to make Bollywood debut|last=M. Shah|first=Kunal|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=3 October 2011|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706084812/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Mahesh-Babu-to-make-Bollywood-debut/articleshow/10215514.cms|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> He received the Nandi Award for Best Male Debut.<ref name="six nandi">{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/maheshbabu-nandiawards.html|title=Mahesh Babu Nandi awards list|publisher=[[Idlebrain.com]]|date=14 November 2006|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706085030/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/maheshbabu-nandiawards.html|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> He starred in two films the following year – ''[[Yuvaraju]]'' and ''[[Vamsi (film)|Vamsi]]''. Following their poor performance at the box office, Mahesh starred in [[Krishna Vamsi]]{{'s}} ''[[Murari (film)|Murari]]'' the next year. Mahesh called ''Murari'' an important film in his career and the role he played in it one of his favourites.<ref name="MB Int 2005">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/06/03/stories/2005060302010100.htm|title=His father's son|last=Chowdary|first=Y. Sunita|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=3 June 2005|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706085335/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/06/03/stories/2005060302010100.htm|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Murari-was-a-crucial-film-Mahesh-Babu/articleshow/17626453.cms|title=Murari was a crucial film: Mahesh Babu|last=Kavirayani|first=Suresh|work=The Times of India|date=15 December 2012|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706085426/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Murari-was-a-crucial-film-Mahesh-Babu/articleshow/17626453.cms?|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> ''Murari'' was a commercial success and earned him the [[Nandi Special Jury Award]].<ref name="six nandi"/> Though his 2002 releases ''[[Takkari Donga]]'' and ''[[Bobby (2002 film)|Bobby]]'' performed poorly at the box office, Mahesh received his second Nandi Special Jury Award for his performance in the former.<ref name="six nandi"/> |
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Mahesh had two film releases in 2003, the first one being [[Gunasekhar]]{{'s}} ''[[Okkadu]]'' co-starring [[Bhumika Chawla]], which went on to become the highest grossing Telugu film of the year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/07/24/stories/2003072400060202.htm|title=Telugu mid-year report|last=Pillai|first=Sreedhar|work=The Hindu|date=24 July 2003|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706085655/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/07/24/stories/2003072400060202.htm|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> He won his first [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu|Filmfare award for best Telugu actor]] for his performance in the film.<ref name="Okkadu FF">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2004/06/04/stories/2004060411680300.htm|title=Pithamagan bags six Filmfare awards|work=The Hindu|date=4 June 2004|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20140819171928/http://www.thehindu.com/2004/06/04/stories/2004060411680300.htm|archivedate=19 August 2014}}</ref> The other release was [[Teja (film director)|Teja]]{{'s}} ''[[Nijam]]'' co-starring [[Rakshita]]. The film was noted for introducing Dolby EX surround system in Telugu cinema.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/05/12/stories/2003051201400301.htm|title=Promoting talent|last=Kumar|first=G. Manjula|work=The Hindu|date=4 June 2004|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706090523/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/05/12/stories/2003051201400301.htm|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> Though the film was a commercial failure,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140925/entertainment-tollywood/article/can-ram-charan-break-jinx|title=Can Ram Charan break the jinx?|last=Kavirayani|first=Suresh|work=Deccan Chronicle|date=26 September 2014|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706090733/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140925/entertainment-tollywood/article/can-ram-charan-break-jinx|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> Mahesh received praise from the critics for his performance in the film, with Vijayalaxmi of [[Rediff.com]] calling him the only reason to watch the film's second half which she termed a routine tale of vendetta.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/may/26nijjam.htm|title=Nijam is a run of the mill tale|author=Vijayalaxmi|publisher=Rediff.com|date=26 May 2003|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706090913/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/may/26nijjam.htm|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> Mahesh won his first [[Nandi Award for Best Actor|Nandi Best Actor Award]] for his performance in the film.<ref name="Nijam Nandi">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2004/09/30/stories/2004093002591900.htm|title=Nandi awards announced|work=The Hindu|date=30 September 2004|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706091247/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2004/09/30/stories/2004093002591900.htm|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> |
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=== 1979–2003 === |
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=== Mainstream film acclaim and success (2004–2010) === |
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⚫ | At the age of four, Mahesh visited the sets of the Telugu film ''Needa'' (1979) where its director [[Dasari Narayana Rao]] shot a few sequences of his as a part of the narrative in the presence of the former's brother Ramesh. ''Needa'' marked his debut as an child actor.{{Sfn|Bhaskar|2012|page=8}} During the shoot of ''Poratam'' (1983) at [[Vauhini Studios]], its director [[Kodi Ramakrishna]] suggested Krishna to cast Mahesh in the role of the protagonist's brother after watching him on the sets. Terrified initially, he accepted to act in the film after being persuaded by the film's crew.{{Sfn|Bhaskar|2012|page=8}} He went on to act as a child artist in the films ''Sankharavam'' (1987), ''Bazaar Rowdy'' (1988), ''Mugguru Kodukulu'' (1988) and ''Gudachari 117'' (1989). He played a dual role in the film ''Koduku Diddina Kapuram'' (1989). Krishna asked him to stop acting and concentrate on studies after he completed working on the 1990 Telugu films ''Bala Chandrudu'' and ''Anna Tammudu''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.suryaa.com/main/features/Article.asp?Category=4&SubCategory=1&ContentId=159355|title=వెండి తెర ఏలిన బాటనటులు|trans_title=Child actors who ruled the silver screen|work=[[Suryaa]]|language=Telugu|date=14 November 2013|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6ZocNxfFX|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> |
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In 1999, Mahesh made his debut as a lead actor with the film ''[[Raja Kumarudu]]'' directed by [[K. Raghavendra Rao]] and co-starring [[Priety Zinta]]. The film was commercially successful and people began referring to him with the prefix Prince.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Mahesh-Babu-to-make-Bollywood-debut/articleshow/10215514.cms|title=Mahesh Babu to make Bollywood debut|last=M. Shah|first=Kunal|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=3 October 2011|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706084812/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Mahesh-Babu-to-make-Bollywood-debut/articleshow/10215514.cms|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> He received the Nandi Award for Best Male Debut.<ref name="six nandi">{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/maheshbabu-nandiawards.html|title=Mahesh Babu Nandi awards list|publisher=[[Idlebrain.com]]|date=14 November 2006|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706085030/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/maheshbabu-nandiawards.html|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> He starred in two films the following year {{mdash}} ''[[Yuvaraju]]'' and ''[[Vamsi (film)|Vamsi]]''. Following their poor performance at the box office, Mahesh starred in [[Krishna Vamsi]]{{'s}} ''[[Murari (film)|Murari]]'' the next year. Mahesh called ''Murari'' a crucial film in his career and one of the favourite characters played by him.<ref name="MB Int 2005">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/06/03/stories/2005060302010100.htm|title=His father's son|last=Chowdary|first=Y. Sunita|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=3 June 2005|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706085335/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/06/03/stories/2005060302010100.htm|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Murari-was-a-crucial-film-Mahesh-Babu/articleshow/17626453.cms|title=Murari was a crucial film: Mahesh Babu|last=Kavirayani|first=Suresh|work=The Times of India|date=15 December 2012|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706085426/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Murari-was-a-crucial-film-Mahesh-Babu/articleshow/17626453.cms?|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> ''Murari'' was a commercial success and earned him the [[Nandi Special Jury Award]].<ref name="six nandi"/> His 2002 releases ''[[Takkari Donga]]'' and ''[[Bobby (2002 film)|Bobby]]'' performed poorly at the box office. Mahesh however received his second Nandi Special Jury Award for his performance in the former.<ref name="six nandi"/> |
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Mahesh had two film releases in 2003, the first one being [[Gunasekhar]]{{'s}} ''[[Okkadu]]'' co-starring [[Bhumika Chawla]] which went on to become the highest grossing Telugu film of the year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/07/24/stories/2003072400060202.htm|title=Telugu mid-year report|last=Pillai|first=Sreedhar|work=The Hindu|date=24 July 2003|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706085655/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/07/24/stories/2003072400060202.htm|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> He won his first [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu|Filmfare award for best Telugu actor]] for his performance in the film.<ref name="Okkadu FF">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2004/06/04/stories/2004060411680300.htm|title=Pithamagan bags six Filmfare awards|work=The Hindu|date=4 June 2004|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20140819171928/http://www.thehindu.com/2004/06/04/stories/2004060411680300.htm|archivedate=19 August 2014}}</ref> The other release was [[Teja (film director)|Teja]]{{'s}} ''[[Nijam]]'' co-starring [[Rakshita]]. The film was noted for introducing Dolby EX surround system in Telugu cinema.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/05/12/stories/2003051201400301.htm|title=Promoting talent|last=Kumar|first=G. Manjula|work=The Hindu|date=4 June 2004|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706090523/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/05/12/stories/2003051201400301.htm|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> Despite being a commercial failure,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140925/entertainment-tollywood/article/can-ram-charan-break-jinx|title=Can Ram Charan break the jinx?|last=Kavirayani|first=Suresh|work=Deccan Chronicle|date=26 September 2014|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706090733/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140925/entertainment-tollywood/article/can-ram-charan-break-jinx|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> Mahesh received praise from the critics for his performance in the film with Vijayalaxmi of [[Rediff.com]] calling him the only reason to watch the film's second half which she termed a routine tale of vendetta.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/may/26nijjam.htm|title=Nijam is a run of the mill tale|author=Vijayalaxmi|publisher=Rediff.com|date=26 May 2003|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706090913/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/may/26nijjam.htm|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> Mahesh won his first [[Nandi Award for Best Actor|Nandi Best Actor Award]] for his performance in the film.<ref name="Nijam Nandi">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2004/09/30/stories/2004093002591900.htm|title=Nandi awards announced|work=The Hindu|date=30 September 2004|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706091247/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2004/09/30/stories/2004093002591900.htm|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> |
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=== 2004–2010 === |
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⚫ | After ''Athidhi''{{'s}} release, Mahesh took a break |
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⚫ | Manjula produced his next film ''[[Naani]]'' directed by [[S. J. Surya]] co-starring [[Amisha Patel]]. While its simultaneously shot Tamil version ''[[New (film)|New]]'' featuring a different cast was commercially successful, ''Naani'' flopped at the box office.<ref name="MB Int 2005"/> He received the Nandi Special Jury Award for his performance in his next film ''[[Arjun (2004 film)|Arjun]]'' directed by Gunasekhar and produced by Ramesh.<ref name="Arjun Nandi">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2005/10/10/stories/2005101017920100.htm|title=`Anand' walks away with six Nandi awards|work=The Hindu|date=10 October 2005|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706091504/http://www.thehindu.com/2005/10/10/stories/2005101017920100.htm|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> The failure of ''Naani'' depressed both Mahesh and Manjula who took a small break in [[Goa]] before resuming their other commitments.{{Sfn|Bhaskar|2012|page=10}} He chose to act in [[Trivikram Srinivas]]{{'s}} ''[[Athadu]]'' co-starring [[Trisha Krishnan]] whose script was approved back in 2002 before the production of ''Naani'' and ''Arjun'' began.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/chitchat-maheshbabu1.html|title=Chitchat with Mahesh Babu|publisher=Idlebrain.com|date=29 June 2005|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706091711/http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/chitchat-maheshbabu1.html|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> Despite being one of the highest grossing films of the year,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/12/30/stories/2005123002160100.htm|title=Dubbed films rule yet again|last=Narasimham|first=M. L.|work=The Hindu|date=30 December 2005|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706091816/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/12/30/stories/2005123002160100.htm|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> the film's producers considered it a cost failure due to the budget being shot beyond estimations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Sukumar-should-take-a-cue-from-Trivikram/articleshow/28381167.cms|title=Sukumar should take a cue from Trivikram|work=The Times of India|date=4 January 2014|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706092035/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Sukumar-should-take-a-cue-from-Trivikram/articleshow/28381167.cms?|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> The film benefited Mahesh's career as he won the Nandi Best Actor Award for his performance in the role of a hired assassin.<ref name="Athadu Nandi">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/nandi-awards-for-2005-announced/article3047107.ece|title=Nandi awards for 2005 announced|work=The Hindu|date=12 November 2006|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706092137/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/nandi-awards-for-2005-announced/article3047107.ece|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> |
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Mahesh collaborated with [[Puri Jagannadh]] in 2006 for the film ''[[Pokiri]]'' which was jointly produced by the latter and Manjula.<ref name="Prince TH">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/the-prince-does-it-again/article3218139.ece|title=The `Prince' does it again|last=Chowdary|first=Y. Sunita|work=The Hindu|date=12 May 2006|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706092735/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/the-prince-does-it-again/article3218139.ece|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> Made on a budget of {{INR}}100 million and shot within six months,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/mahesh-in-sankranthi-race-news-news-lhvlLSjajbjsi.html|title=Mahesh in Sankranthi race|publisher=Sify|date=21 July 2011|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706093007/http://www.sify.com/movies/mahesh-in-sankranthi-race-news-news-lhvlLSjajbjsi.html|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> ''Pokiri'' became the highest grossing Telugu film of all time by the end of its theatrical run.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/half-yearly-report-news-telugu-kkfvjzgihiisi.html|title=Half Yearly report!|publisher=Sify|date=7 July 2006|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706093459/http://www.sify.com/movies/half-yearly-report-news-telugu-kkfvjzgihiisi.html|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> Mahesh received praise for his performance with Y. Sunita Chowdary of ''[[The Hindu]]'' opining that "Mahesh's understated performance in ''Pokiri'' allows him to effortlessly reclaim the title of a star, overshadowing more questionable recent career choices".<ref name="Prince TH"/> He won the Filmfare award for best Telugu actor for the second time in his career.<ref name="Pokiri FF">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/32709.html|title=Prince Mahesh bags Filmfare award|publisher=IndiaGlitz|date=31 July 2007|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706093655/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/32709.html|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> The same year, his next film ''[[Sainikudu]]'' co-starring Trisha was released amid huge expectations and flopped at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/telugu-films-a-year-of-few-hits-and-many-flops/article3037223.ece|title=Telugu films: a year of few hits and many flops|last=Madhav|first=K. V. S.|work=The Hindu|date=22 December 2006|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706093826/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/telugu-films-a-year-of-few-hits-and-many-flops/article3037223.ece|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> |
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=== ''Dookudu'', ''Businessman'' and career setback (2011–2014) === |
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⚫ | In 2011, Mahesh collaborated with [[Srinu Vaitla]] for the film ''[[Dookudu]]'' |
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The following year saw Mahesh acting in the film ''[[Athidhi (film)|Athidhi]]'' co-starring [[Amrita Rao]] marking her Telugu debut. The film was produced by Mahesh's brother Ramesh.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/four-frames/article2242185.ece|title=Four Frames|last=Pillai|first=Sreedhar|work=The Hindu|date=17 March 2007|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706094017/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/four-frames/article2242185.ece|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> UTV Motion Pictures acquired its distribution rights for an amount of {{INR}}185 million which became its first Telugu film venture.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20081012143521/http://www.businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=5016|title=UTV eyes Telegu films; signs Mahesh Babu|publisher=Business of Cinema|date=3 September 2007|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20081012143521/http://www.businessofcinema.com/news.php?newsid=5016|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> In 2008, Mahesh provided voice-over for the film ''[[Jalsa]]'' directed by Trivikram Srinivas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/news/2008/jalsa-commentary-mahesh-babu-180308.html|title=Jalsa begins with Mahesh Babu's voice-over|publisher=Oneindia Entertainment|date=18 March 2008|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706102205/http://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/news/2008/jalsa-commentary-mahesh-babu-180308.html|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> |
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⚫ | After ''Athidhi''{{'s}} release, Mahesh took a break for seven months from films. Two months later, he signed ''[[Khaleja]]'' and his break was unintentionally extended for two years due to several delays. During this phase, Mahesh's grandmother and his wife Namrata's parents died. Krishna was worried about Mahesh's career during this phase as the film's shoot was delayed for long.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Mahesh-Babu-Exclusive-Interview/articleshow/15077102.cms|title=Mahesh Babu Exclusive Interview|last=Francis|first=Christina|work=The Times of India|date=22 July 2012|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706094609/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Mahesh-Babu-Exclusive-Interview/articleshow/15077102.cms?|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> Upon release, ''Khaleja'' received mixed reviews from critics and was a commercial failure in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/did-you-know-/Khaleja-had-no-producer/articleshow/35558688.cms|title=Khaleja had no producer|work=The Times of India|date=23 May 2014|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706094717/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/did-you-know-/Khaleja-had-no-producer/articleshow/35558688.cms?|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> However, it managed to perform well at the overseas box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Directors-dictate-overseas-market/articleshow/17452862.cms|title=Directors dictate overseas market|last=Kavirayani|first=Suresh|work=The Times of India|date=2 December 2012|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706094803/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Directors-dictate-overseas-market/articleshow/17452862.cms?|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> |
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=== 2011–present === |
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⚫ | Mahesh had two releases in 2014, the first one being [[Sukumar (director)|Sukumar]]{{'s}} ''[[1: Nenokkadine]]'', a [[psychological thriller]] focusing on a celebrity suffering |
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⚫ | In 2011, Mahesh collaborated with [[Srinu Vaitla]] for the film ''[[Dookudu]]'' which was partially inspired from the 2003 German [[tragicomedy]] film ''[[Good Bye, Lenin!]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-director-seenu-vaitla-on-dookudu/20111004.htm|title='I knew Dookudu would be a blockbuster'|last=Rajamani|first=Radhika|publisher=Rediff.com|date=4 October 2011|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20141227074407/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-director-seenu-vaitla-on-dookudu/20111004.htm|archivedate=27 December 2014}}</ref> Co-starring [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu]], the film received positive reviews upon release and became one of the highest grossing films of the year. ''[[The Los Angeles Times]]'' called ''Dookudu'' as the "biggest hit you've never heard of".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/09/dookudu-daring-dashing-showtimes-reviews-prince-mahesh-samantha.html|title='Dookudu,' the biggest hit you've never heard of|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|date=29 September 2011|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20141228130035/http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/09/dookudu-daring-dashing-showtimes-reviews-prince-mahesh-samantha.html|archivedate=28 December 2014}}</ref> For his performance in the film, Mahesh won the best actor award at the 2012 [[Nandi Awards]] ceremony.<ref name="Dookudu Nandi">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/nandi-awards-mahesh-babu-best-actor/article3995830.ece|title=Nandi awards: Mahesh Babu best actor|work=The Hindu|date=14 October 2012|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20141228120745/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/nandi-awards-mahesh-babu-best-actor/article3995830.ece|archivedate=28 December 2014}}</ref> He also won the best Telugu actor award at the [[59th Filmfare Awards South]] and [[1st South Indian International Movie Awards]] ceremonies.<ref name="Dookudu FF">{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/news/2012/59th-south-filmfare-awards-2011-telugu-winners-list-097229.html|title=59th South Filmfare Awards 2011 - Telugu winners list|author=Shekhar|publisher=Oneindia Entertainment|date=9 July 2012|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20141228121819/http://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/news/2012/59th-south-filmfare-awards-2011-telugu-winners-list-097229.html|archivedate=28 December 2014}}</ref><ref name="Dookudu SIIMA">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/the-south-shines/article3589711.ece|title=The South Shines|last=Manigandan|first=K. R.|publisher=''The Hindu''|date=1 July 2012|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20141228122750/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/the-south-shines/article3589711.ece|archivedate=28 December 2014}}</ref> After the film's gross crossed {{INR}}1 billion, Income Tax Department officials conducted a raid on the Jubilee Hills residence of Mahesh as he was rumored to get a remuneration of more than {{INR}}1.2 million for his next projects.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/it-raids-on-mahesh-babu-news-news-lmjqaqiehebsi.html|title=IT raids on Mahesh Babu|publisher=Sify|date=9 December 2011|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20141228131635/http://www.sify.com/movies/it-raids-on-mahesh-babu-news-news-lmjqaqiehebsi.html|archivedate=28 December 2014}}</ref> |
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He later played the role of a mafia kingpin with a hidden personal agenda in the film ''[[Businessman (film)|Businessman]]'' co-starring [[Kajal Aggarwal]] and directed by Puri Jagannadh.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/businessman-review-this-tamil-film-is-for-the-masses/309332-40.html|title='Businessman' Review: This Tamil film is for the masses|author=IANS|publisher=IBN Live|date=7 December 2012|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150222154516/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/businessman-review-this-tamil-film-is-for-the-masses/309332-40.html|archivedate=22 February 2015}}</ref> Upon release, Mahesh received praise from the critics for his performance in the film with Y. Sunita Chowdary of ''The Hindu'' wrote "The film has no frills, no vulgar wastage and the hero is practically in every frame; you hear only his voice, he looks good, sounds good, he also steals the comedian's job. Mahesh plays it straight."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/article2798529.ece|title=The Businessman: Back in form|last=Chowdary|first=Y. Sunita|publisher=''The Hindu''|date=14 January 2012|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150222154328/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/article2798529.ece|archivedate=22 February 2015}}</ref> ''Businessman'' became on of the highest grossing Telugu films of the year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Tollywoods-blockbuster-year/articleshow/17796046.cms|title=Tollywood's blockbuster year|last=Kavirayani|first=Suresh|work=The Times of India|date=28 December 2012|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706141646/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Tollywoods-blockbuster-year/articleshow/17796046.cms?|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> He received a nomination each for best Telugu actor award at the [[60th Filmfare Awards South]] and [[2nd South Indian International Movie Awards]] ceremonies.<ref name="TBM FF">{{cite web|url=http://www.filmfare.com/features/60th-idea-filmfare-awards-2013-south-nominations-3603-3.html|title=60th Idea Filmfare Awards 2013 (South) Nominations|publisher=Filmfare|date=4 July 2013|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150225043817/http://www.filmfare.com/features/60th-idea-filmfare-awards-2013-south-nominations-3603-3.html|archivedate=25 February 2015}}</ref><ref name="TBM SIIMA">{{cite web|url=http://m.indiaglitz.com/pawan-kalyan-the-most-voted-for-siima-awards-telugu-news-96877.html|title=Pawan Kalyan, The Most Voted Fir SIIMA Awards|publisher=IndiaGlitz|date=27 August 2013|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150617121834/http://m.indiaglitz.com/pawan-kalyan-the-most-voted-for-siima-awards-telugu-news-96877.html|archivedate=17 June 2015}}</ref> By then, Mahesh was reported to be second highest paid actors in South India after [[Rajinikanth]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/others/news-interviews/Mahesh-Babu-commands-an-eight-figure-pay-cheque/articleshow/11779741.cms|title=Mahesh Babu commands an eight figure pay cheque|work=The Times of India|date=6 February 2012|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706142228/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/others/news-interviews/Mahesh-Babu-commands-an-eight-figure-pay-cheque/articleshow/11779741.cms|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> |
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=== Resurgence and recent work (2015–present) === |
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⚫ | Mahesh collaborated with [[Koratala Siva]] for the family drama film ''[[Srimanthudu]]'' co-starring [[Shruti Haasan]]. He co-produced the film under his newly formed banner [[G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment Pvt. Ltd]] |
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Mahesh is currently filming Srikanth Addala's Telugu–Tamil bilingual film ''[[Brahmotsavam (film)|Brahmotsavam]]'', co-starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Kajal Aggarwal, and [[Pranitha Subhash]], which marks Mahesh's first straight Tamil film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Rakul-out-Samantha-Kajal-in-for-Mahesh-Babus-Tamil-debut/articleshow/47852246.cms|title=Rakul out, Samantha, Kajal in for Mahesh Babu’s Tamil debut|last=Suganth|first=M.|work=The Times of India|date=29 June 2015|accessdate=7 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150629080831/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Rakul-out-Samantha-Kajal-in-for-Mahesh-Babus-Tamil-debut/articleshow/47852246.cms?|archivedate=29 June 2015}}</ref> |
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⚫ | He then began filming for [[Srikanth Addala]]{{'s}} ''[[Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu]]'' whose script was approved by him during the pre-production phase of ''Dookudu''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-mahesh-babu/20120206.htm|title=Mahesh Babu: Don't want to experiment for the next 5 years|last=Rajamani|first=Radhika|publisher=Rediff.com|date=6 February 2012|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706142922/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-mahesh-babu/20120206.htm|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> Co-starring [[Daggubati Venkatesh]] along with [[Anjali (actress born 1986)|Anjali]] and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, ''Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu'' became the first Telugu [[All-star|multistarrer]] film to be produced in the last twenty five years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-interview-with-venkatesh-on-seethamma-vakitlo-sirimalle-chettu/20130208.htm|title=Venkatesh: Seethamma Vakitlo... was a safe bet|last=Rajamani|first=Radhika|publisher=Rediff.com|date=8 February 2013|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706143251/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-interview-with-venkatesh-on-seethamma-vakitlo-sirimalle-chettu/20130208.htm|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> Release in January 2013, the film became one of the highest grossing Telugu films of the year and marked the completion of Mahesh's hat-trick of successful films.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/top-worldwide-share-telugu-039yevadu039-039svsc039-039attarintiki-daredi039-039mirchi039-and-other-films-538981|title=Top Worldwide Share (Telugu): 'Yevadu', 'SVSC', 'Attarintiki Daredi', 'Mirchi' and Other Films|last=Seshagiri|first=Sangeetha|work=International Business Times India|date=16 February 2014|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150110061927/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/top-worldwide-share-telugu-039yevadu039-039svsc039-039attarintiki-daredi039-039mirchi039-and-other-films-538981|archivedate=10 January 2015}}</ref> Mahesh won the best Telugu actor award at the [[61st Filmfare Awards South]] ceremony and the [[3rd South Indian International Movie Awards]] ceremony.<ref name="SVSC FF">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Winners-list-61st-Idea-Filmfare-Awards-South/articleshow/38287405.cms|title=Winners list: 61st Idea Filmfare Awards (South)|work=The Times of India|date=13 July 2014|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150125160859/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Winners-list-61st-Idea-Filmfare-Awards-South/articleshow/38287405.cms|archivedate=25 January 2015}}</ref><ref name="SVSC SIIMA">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/2014-SIIMA-award-winners-list/articleshow/42547641.cms|title=2014 SIIMA award winners list|publisher=''The Times of India''|date=15 September 2014|accessdate=6 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150125161032/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/2014-SIIMA-award-winners-list/articleshow/42547641.cms|archivedate=25 January 2015}}</ref> He provided voice-over for Srinu Vaitla's ''[[Baadshah (2013 film)|Baadshah]]'' the same year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/news/2013/mahesh-babu-voice-over-junior-ntr-baadshah-105862.html|title=Mahesh Babu giving voice over for Junior NTR's Baadshah|author=Shekhar|publisher=Oneindia Entertainment|date=21 March 2013|accessdate=7 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150707020941/http://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/news/2013/mahesh-babu-voice-over-junior-ntr-baadshah-105862.html|archivedate=7 July 2015}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Mahesh had two releases in 2014, the first one being [[Sukumar (director)|Sukumar]]{{'s}} ''[[1: Nenokkadine]]'', a [[psychological thriller]] focusing on a celebrity suffering with hallucinations related to the murder of his parents and the discovery of a special variety of rice. [[Kriti Sanon]] played the female lead in this film which marked her acting debut.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Mahesh-Babu-to-romance-Kriti-Sanon/articleshow/16683552.cms|title=Mahesh Babu to romance Kriti Sanon|last=A. S.|first=Sashidhar|work=The Times of India|date=5 October 2012|accessdate=7 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706150510/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Mahesh-Babu-to-romance-Kriti-Sanon/articleshow/16683552.cms|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> Made on a budget of around {{INR}}700 million, ''1: Nenokkadine'' was released amid huge expectations and received mixed reviews from the critics, turning out to be a big disaster by incurring a loss of around {{INR}}260{{mdash}}270 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/0391-nenokkadine039-box-office-collection-mahesh-babu-starrer-is-a-big-disaster-538409|title='1 Nenokkadine' Box Office Collection: Mahesh Babu Starrer is a Big Disaster|last=Seshagiri|first=Sangeetha|work=International Business Times India|date=12 February 2014|accessdate=7 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706150704/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/0391-nenokkadine039-box-office-collection-mahesh-babu-starrer-is-a-big-disaster-538409|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> However, Mahesh's performance received praise with critics calling it as one of his best performances.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/1-nenokkadine-review-telugu-pcmbhTjiijgch.html|title=Review : 1 Nenokkadine|publisher=Sify|date=10 January 2014|accessdate=7 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706150855/http://www.sify.com/movies/1-nenokkadine-review-telugu-pcmbhTjiijgch.html|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/1nenokkadine-games-the-mind-can-play/article5562253.ece|title=1-Nenokkadine: Games the mind can play|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|work=The Hindu|date=10 January 2014|accessdate=7 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706151148/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/1nenokkadine-games-the-mind-can-play/article5562253.ece|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/One-Nenokkadine-Telugu-movie-review-highlights/articleshow/28631278.cms|title=One – Nenokkadine Telugu movie review highlights|last=A. S.|first=Sashidhar|work=The Times of India|date=10 January 2014|accessdate=7 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150706151453/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/One-Nenokkadine-Telugu-movie-review-highlights/articleshow/28631278.cms?|archivedate=6 July 2015}}</ref> He also earned a nomination for the best Telugu actor at the 4th South Indian International Movie Awards.<ref name="1 NN SIIMA">{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-awards-2015-nominations-manam-race-gurram-top-telugu-movie-list-636052|title=SIIMA Awards 2015 Nominations: 'Manam', 'Race Gurram' Top Telugu Movie List|last=H. Hooli|first=Shekhar|work=International Business Times India|date=16 June 2015|accessdate=7 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150707020237/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-awards-2015-nominations-manam-race-gurram-top-telugu-movie-list-636052|archivedate=7 July 2015}}</ref> The other release ''[[Aagadu]]'' directed by Srinu Vaitla and co-starring [[Tamannaah]] flopped at the box office.<ref name="Aagadu">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Aagadu-was-a-failure-Mahesh-Babu/articleshow/45326005.cms|title=Aagadu was a failure: Mahesh Babu|last=A. S.|first=Sashidhar|work=The Times of India|date=30 November 2014|accessdate=7 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150707020422/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Aagadu-was-a-failure-Mahesh-Babu/articleshow/45326005.cms|archivedate=7 July 2015}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Mahesh collaborated with [[Koratala Siva]] for the family drama film ''[[Srimanthudu]]'' co-starring [[Shruti Haasan]]. He co-produced the film under his newly formed banner [[G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment Pvt. Ltd]] marking his first film production venture.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/mahesh-babu-ventures-into-film-production-with-srimanthudu-telugu-news-134020.html|title=Mahesh Babu ventures into film production with Srimanthudu|publisher=IndiaGlitz|date=29 May 2015|accessdate=7 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150529155135/http://www.indiaglitz.com/mahesh-babu-ventures-into-film-production-with-srimanthudu-telugu-news-134020.html|archivedate=29 May 2015}}</ref> He opted to do so in order to control the film's budget and decided to accept share in profits in lieu of his remuneration.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150722/entertainment-tollywood/article/namrata-house-producer|title=Namrata, the in-house producer|last=Reddy|first=Gayatri|work=Deccan Chronicle|date=23 July 2015|accessdate=23 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150723144541/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150722/entertainment-tollywood/article/namrata-house-producer|archivedate=23 July 2015}}</ref> Released on 7 August 2015, ''Srimanthudu'' opened to positive reviews from the critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/srimanthudu-starring-mahesh-babu-shruti-haasan-opens-to-positive-response/|title=‘Srimanthudu’ starring Shruti Haasan, Mahesh Babu opens to positive response|last=Bajwa|first=Dimpal|work=The Indian Express|date=7 August 2015|accessdate=7 August 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150807164356/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/srimanthudu-starring-mahesh-babu-shruti-haasan-opens-to-positive-response/|archivedate=7 August 2015}}</ref> He is currently filming Srikanth Addala's Telugu-Tamil bilingual film ''[[Brahmotsavam (film)|Brahmotsavam]]'', co-starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Kajal Aggarwal, and [[Pranitha Subhash]], which marks Mahesh's first straight Tamil film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Rakul-out-Samantha-Kajal-in-for-Mahesh-Babus-Tamil-debut/articleshow/47852246.cms|title=Rakul out, Samantha, Kajal in for Mahesh Babu’s Tamil debut|last=Suganth|first=M.|work=The Times of India|date=29 June 2015|accessdate=7 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150629080831/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Rakul-out-Samantha-Kajal-in-for-Mahesh-Babus-Tamil-debut/articleshow/47852246.cms?|archivedate=29 June 2015}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Mahesh Babu is considered as one of the most popular actors in Telugu cinema.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/telugu/news-interviews/Pawan-Kalyan-vs-Mahesh-Babu-for-No-1-slot/articleshow/17511642.cms|title=Pawan Kalyan vs Mahesh Babu for No 1 slot|last=Pasupulate|first=Karthik|work=The Times of India|date=6 December 2012|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711070521/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Pawan-Kalyan-vs-Mahesh-Babu-for-No-1-slot/articleshow/17511642.cms|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> He debuted at the twelfth place in the Times 50 Most Desirable Men in India for the year 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Times-50-Most-Desirable-Men/articleshow/7241661.cms|title=Times 50 Most Desirable Men|work=The Times of India|date=9 January 2011|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711070527/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Times-50-Most-Desirable-Men/articleshow/7241661.cms|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> He climbed to the first position of the same list for the year 2013, beating the likes of [[Hrithik Roshan]], [[Salman Khan]] and [[Shahrukh Khan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Mahesh-Babu-most-desirable-actor-Times-50-Most-Desirable-Men/articleshow/35481316.cms|title=Mahesh Babu is 2013’s most desirable man|last=Francis|first=Christina|work=The Times of India|date=23 January 2014|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711070534/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Mahesh-Babu-most-desirable-actor-Times-50-Most-Desirable-Men/articleshow/35481316.cms|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> He stood in the sixth place in the same list for the year 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Times-50-Most-Desirable-Men-2014/articleshow/47071834.cms|title=Times 50 Most Desirable Men 2014|last=Gupta|first=Francis|work=The Times of India|date=28 April 2015|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711070657/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Times-50-Most-Desirable-Men-2014/articleshow/47071834.cms|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> Mahesh is criticised for using a limited and similar wardrobe while attending any kind of event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/The-different-shades-of-Mahesh-Babu/articleshow/46339219.cms|title=The different shades of Mahesh Babu|work=The Times of India|date=23 February 2015|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711071723/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/The-different-shades-of-Mahesh-Babu/articleshow/46339219.cms|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Mahesh is one of the best South Indian brand ambassadors, being the celebrity model for close to dozen brands.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/article199588.ece|title=The endorsement bug has bitten Tollywood|last=Sharma|first=Swati|work=The New Indian Express|date=1 August 2010|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711073012/http://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/article199588.ece|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/trivikram--mahesh-babu-team-up-again-news-telugu-mjslCDifgdesi.html|title=Trivikram - Mahesh Babu team up again|publisher=Sify|date=18 September 2012|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711073014/http://www.sify.com/movies/trivikram--mahesh-babu-team-up-again-news-telugu-mjslCDifgdesi.html|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> In 2007, he signed a five-year endorsement deal with the cola company [[Thums Up]] to replace [[Chiranjeevi]] as its brand ambassador in [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/brand-equity/most-trusted-brands-2012-thums-ups-journey-of-becoming-a-cola-brand-for-the-macho-man/articleshow/17112238.cms|title=Most Trusted Brands 2012: Thums Up's journey of becoming a cola brand for the macho man|work=The Economic Times|date=7 November 2012|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711073015/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/brand-equity/most-trusted-brands-2012-thums-ups-journey-of-becoming-a-cola-brand-for-the-macho-man/articleshow/17112238.cms|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> He endorsed brands such as UniverCell Mobile Store,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/51353.html|title=UniverCell brand ambassador is Prince Mahesh|publisher=IndiaGlitz|date=2 November 2009|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711073017/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/51353.html|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> [[Emami|Navratna Oil]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-brandline/emamis-power-keg/article1011058.ece|title=Emami's power keg|last=Kannan|first=Shobha|work=The Hindu|date=12 August 2010|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711073455/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-brandline/emamis-power-keg/article1011058.ece|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> [[Amrutanjan (balm)|Amrutanjan]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/selective-about-roles-and-brand/article628022.ece|title=Selective about roles and brand|work=The Hindu|date=13 September 2010|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711073454/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/selective-about-roles-and-brand/article628022.ece|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> [[Provogue]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/news/2010/mahesh-babu-provogue-ambassador-011010.html|title=Mahesh Babu is Provogue’s brand ambassador|publisher=Oneindia Entertainment|date=1 October 2010|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711073451/http://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/news/2010/mahesh-babu-provogue-ambassador-011010.html|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> [[ITC (company)|ITC Vivel]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/marketing/tollywoods-mahesh-babu-is-new-brand-ambassador-for-itcs-vivel/article1588417.ece|title=Tollywood's Mahesh Babu is new brand ambassador for ITC's Vivel|work=The Hindu|date=31 March 2011|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711073450/http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/marketing/tollywoods-mahesh-babu-is-new-brand-ambassador-for-itcs-vivel/article1588417.ece|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> [[Jos Alukkas]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/mahesh-babu-is-jos-alukkasbrand-ambassador-for-ap/article2025095.ece|title=Mahesh Babu is Jos Alukkas' brand ambassador for A.P.|work=The Hindu|date=17 May 2011|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711073936/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/mahesh-babu-is-jos-alukkasbrand-ambassador-for-ap/article2025095.ece|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> [[Idea Cellular]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/management/south-stars-shining-bright-111102600087_1.html|title=South stars shining bright|last=Bhat|first=Varada|work=Business Standard|date=26 October 2011|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711073934/http://www.business-standard.com/article/management/south-stars-shining-bright-111102600087_1.html|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> [[Wipro|Santoor Soap]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Prince-sets-his-eyes-on-Bollywood/articleshow/12037307.cms|title=‘Prince’ sets his eyes on Bollywood?|last=Rao|first=Ch. Sushil|work=The Times of India|date=26 February 2012|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711073932/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Prince-sets-his-eyes-on-Bollywood/articleshow/12037307.cms|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> South India Shopping Mall,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/sism-to-invest-rs-500-cr-in-malls-business-112092600149_1.html|title=SISM to invest Rs 500 cr in malls business|last=Kanth|first=K. Rajani|work=Business Standard|date=26 September 2012|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711073931/http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/sism-to-invest-rs-500-cr-in-malls-business-112092600149_1.html|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> [[Royal Stag]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/mahesh-babus-new-look-news-telugu-nbdmCihieaisi.html|title=Mahesh Babu`s new look|publisher=Sify|date=3 January 2013|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711074335/http://www.sify.com/movies/mahesh-babus-new-look-news-telugu-nbdmCihieaisi.html|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> [[Rainbow Hospitals]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/wholl-say-no-to-mahesh-babu-news-telugu-ndpmDwggjahsi.html|title=Who`ll say `no` to Mahesh Babu?|publisher=Sify|date=15 March 2013|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711074334/http://www.sify.com/movies/wholl-say-no-to-mahesh-babu-news-telugu-ndpmDwggjahsi.html|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> [[TVS Motor Company]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/TVS-signs-on-Mahesh-Babu-as-brand-ambassador/articleshow/20490251.cms|title=TVS signs on Mahesh Babu as brand ambassador|work=The Times of India|date=8 June 2013|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711074332/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/TVS-signs-on-Mahesh-Babu-as-brand-ambassador/articleshow/20490251.cms|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> [[Mahindra Tractors]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/mm-organises-customer-meet-at-its-zaheerabad-plant/article5078349.ece|title=M&M organises customer meet at its Zaheerabad plant|work=The Hindu|date=31 August 2013|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711074331/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/mm-organises-customer-meet-at-its-zaheerabad-plant/article5078349.ece|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> [[Paragon footwear]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/mahesh-babu-to-be-paragon-brand-ambassador/article6396132.ece|title=Mahesh Babu to be Paragon brand ambassador|work=The Hindu|date=10 September 2014|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711074715/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/mahesh-babu-to-be-paragon-brand-ambassador/article6396132.ece|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> [[Tata Sky]] in South India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2014-09-27/Mahesh-Babu-endorses-Tata-Sky-109321|title=Mahesh Babu endorses Tata Sky|work=The Hans India|date=27 September 2014|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711074713/http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2014-09-27/Mahesh-Babu-endorses-Tata-Sky-109321|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> He was signed as the brand ambassador of Intex Mobiles in August 2015 for one year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/mahesh-babu-is-brand-ambassador-for-intex/article7495593.ece|title=Mahesh Babu launches Intex Aqua Trend|last=Krishnamoorthy|first=Suresh|work=The Hindu|date=3 August 2015|accessdate=9 August 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150809011539/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/mahesh-babu-is-brand-ambassador-for-intex/article7495593.ece|archivedate=9 August 2015}}</ref> In 2012, he replaced [[Akshay Kumar]] as the National brand ambassador for Thums Up across India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/others/news-interviews/Mahesh-Babu-is-a-serious-threat-to-AB/articleshow/12146423.cms|title=Mahesh Babu is a serious threat to 'AB'|work=The Times of India|date=5 March 2012|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711074712/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/others/news-interviews/Mahesh-Babu-is-a-serious-threat-to-AB/articleshow/12146423.cms?|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> Mahesh commands an amount of {{INR}}25{{mdash}}30 million per endorsement per annum, thus earning approximately around {{INR}}300 million per annum as a brand ambassador.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Younger-faces-to-drive-2013-brandwagon/articleshow/18011915.cms|title=Younger faces to drive 2013 brandwagon|last=Sharma|first=Samidha|work=The Times of India|date=14 January 2013|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711074710/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Younger-faces-to-drive-2013-brandwagon/articleshow/18011915.cms|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
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⚫ | Mahesh stood in the 31st place in the Forbes India 'Celebrity 100' List for the year 2012 with an annual earnings figure of {{INR}}422.5 million. He stood in the 15th place in terms of Money and 79th place in terms of Fame.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://forbesindia.com/lists/2012-celebrity-100/1395/1|title=2012 Celebrity 100 List|work=Forbes India|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711071335/http://forbesindia.com/lists/2012-celebrity-100/1395/1|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> He slipped to the 54th position in the same list for the year 2013 with his annual earning figures, Money ranking and Fame ranking descending to {{INR}}289.6 million, 24 and 84 respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://forbesindia.com/lists/2013-celebrity-100/1439/1|title=2013 Celebrity 100 List|work=Forbes India|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711071334/http://forbesindia.com/lists/2013-celebrity-100/1439/1|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> However, he climbed to the 30th position in the same list for the following year with an annual earning figure of {{INR}}510 million. His Money and Fame rankings stood at 14 and 84 respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://forbesindia.com/lists/2014-celebrity-100/1489/1|title=2014 Celebrity 100 List|work=Forbes India|accessdate=11 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150711071333/http://forbesindia.com/lists/2014-celebrity-100/1489/1|archivedate=11 July 2015}}</ref> |
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⚫ | In 2002, during the shoot of [[B. Gopal]]{{'s}} ''[[Vamsi (film)|Vamsi]]'' at [[Australia]], Mahesh began to date his co-star [[Namrata Shirodkar]]. After being in a relationship for four years, they decided to get married |
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== Charity == |
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Telugu actress and filmmaker [[Vijaya Nirmala]] is Mahesh's step-mother, and actor [[Naresh (actor)|Naresh]] is his step-brother.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/bestowed-with-bliss/article2251633.ece|title=Bestowed with bliss|last=Chowdary|first=Y. Sunita|work=The Hindu|date=4 August 2007|accessdate=19 September 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150919061851/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/bestowed-with-bliss/article2251633.ece|archivedate=19 September 2015}}</ref> Mahesh's elder sister Padmapriya was married to Galla Jayadev, an industrialist and [[Indian Parliament|Member of the Indian Parliament]] who is currently aligned with the [[Telugu Desam Party]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2015-09-11/After-Srimanthudu-Mahesh-Srimanthuralu-adopts-village-175546|title=After Srimanthudu Mahesh, Srimanthuralu adopts village|last=Anjali|first=G.|work=The Hans India|date=6 August 2015|accessdate=19 September 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150919060226/http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2015-09-11/After-Srimanthudu-Mahesh-Srimanthuralu-adopts-village-175546|archivedate=19 September 2015}}</ref> Mahesh's younger sister Priyadarshini was married to [[Sudheer Babu]], who later made his debut as an actor in Telugu cinema.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Sudheer-Babu-is-all-set-to-make-his-Tollywood-entry/articleshow/11699923.cms|title=Sudheer Babu is all set to make his Tollywood entry|last=Kavirayani|first=Suresh|work=The Times of India|date=1 February 2012|accessdate=19 September 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150919060605/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Sudheer-Babu-is-all-set-to-make-his-Tollywood-entry/articleshow/11699923.cms|archivedate=19 September 2015}}</ref> |
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Mahesh babu is involved in multiple charitable activities. He gives 30% of his income to charity and doesnt like to publicize it.<ref>http://www.gulte.com/movienews/35486/30-Of-Maheshs-Income-Goes-To-Charity</ref><ref>http://news.releaseday.com/news/movie-news/mahesh-babu-donates-30-percent-to-charity-ali.html</ref> He is associated with Heal-a-child foundation, a Non-Profit Organization founded with the mission to save sick children who may not survive, not because of their illness, but only because the family cannot afford to pay for medical expenses & prolonged in-patient treatment at the hospital. The organization pays medical expenses for very poor & critically ill children.<ref>http://www.heal-a-child.org/mahesh-babu/</ref> |
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He adopted his native village Burripalem in Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. He also announced that he is working with Telangana's Rural Development minister Mr. K Taraka Rama Rao to adopt another village in Mahabubnagar District, Telangana, India.<ref>http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/mahesh-babu-to-adopt-village-in-telanganas-mahabubnagar-1209248</ref> |
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=== Philanthrophy === |
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Mahesh has given 30% of his annual income to charities, and most of his philanthropic activities are unpublicised because he prefers them to be so.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/news/2015/mahesh-babu-s-stunning-act-in-discussion-180159.html|title=Mahesh Babu's Stunning Act In Discussion|last=Anjuri|first=Pravallika|publisher=Oneindia Entertainment|date=15 April 2015|accessdate=19 September 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150919091624/http://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/news/2015/mahesh-babu-s-stunning-act-in-discussion-180159.html|archivedate=19 September 2015}}</ref> Mahesh joined [[Farhan Akhtar]]{{'s}} [[Men Against Rape and Discrimination]] (MARD) campaign in August 2013 and lent his voice to the Telugu version of a poem written by [[Javed Akhtar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/MARD-poem-by-Mahesh-Babu/articleshow/21546158.cms|title=MARD poem by Mahesh Babu|work=The Times of India|date=2 August 2013|accessdate=19 September 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150919094809/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/MARD-poem-by-Mahesh-Babu/articleshow/21546158.cms?|archivedate=19 September 2015}}</ref> He was signed in 2013 as the goodwill ambassador of Heal-a-child Foundation, a non-profit organization that offers financial support to the parents of terminally ill children to help with the cost of medical treatment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/141130/entertainment-tollywood/article/mahesh-comes-out-his-shell|title=Mahesh comes out of his shell|last=Jha|first=Neha|work=Deccan Chronicle|date=30 November 2014|accessdate=19 September 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150919094119/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/141130/entertainment-tollywood/article/mahesh-comes-out-his-shell|archivedate=19 September 2015}}</ref> In October 2014, he donated {{INR}}2.5 million to a relief fund run by the chief minister of [[Andhra Pradesh]] for reconstruction of areas destroyed during [[Cyclone Hudhud]]. Krishna and Vijaya Nirmala later donated {{INR}}2.5 million to the fund.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Mahesh-Babu-donates-Rs-25-lakhs-to-CM-relief-fund/articleshow/44814486.cms|title=Mahesh Babu donates Rs 25 lakhs to CM relief fund|last=Kumar|first=Hemanth|work=The Times of India|date=14 October 2014|accessdate=19 September 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150919092326/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Mahesh-Babu-donates-Rs-25-lakhs-to-CM-relief-fund/articleshow/44814486.cms?|archivedate=19 September 2015}}</ref> |
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== Family == |
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Jayadev announced in February 2015 that Mahesh would adopt Krishna's native village [[Burripalem]], a minor [[Panchayati Raj|panchayat]] in [[Tenali]], and would address basic needs of the community such as potable drinking water and better roads and drainage systems.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/mahesh-babu-to-adapt-burripalem-village/article6861260.ece|title=Mahesh Babu to adopt Burripalem village|last=Jonathan|first=P. Samuel|work=The Hindu|date=5 February 2015|accessdate=19 September 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150919150045/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/mahesh-babu-to-adapt-burripalem-village/article6861260.ece|archivedate=19 September 2015}}</ref> Mahesh also announced that he is working with Telangana's Rural Development minister [[K. T. Rama Rao]] to adopt another village in [[Mahbubnagar district]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/mahesh-babu-to-adopt-village-in-telanganas-mahabubnagar-1209248|title=Mahesh Babu to Adopt Village in Telangana's Mahabubnagar|publisher=NDTV|date=20 August 2015|accessdate=19 September 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150919121936/http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/mahesh-babu-to-adopt-village-in-telanganas-mahabubnagar-1209248|archivedate=19 September 2015}}</ref> |
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⚫ | In 2002, during the shoot of [[B. Gopal]]{{'s}} ''[[Vamsi (film)|Vamsi]]'' at [[Australia]], Mahesh began to date his co-star [[Namrata Shirodkar]]. After being in a relationship for four years, they decided to get married and Manjula convinced Krishna in favour of their decision.{{Sfn|Bhaskar|2012|page=9}} They got married on 10 February 2005 at the [[JW Marriott Mumbai|Marriott Hotel, Mumbai]] during the shooting of ''[[Athadu]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/mahesh-babu-weds-namrata-news-telugu-kkfv87aahbcsi.html|title=Mahesh Babu weds Namrata!|publisher=Sify|date=10 February 2005|accessdate=8 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150708133117/http://www.sify.com/movies/mahesh-babu-weds-namrata-news-telugu-kkfv87aahbcsi.html|archivedate=8 July 2015}}</ref> The couple gave birth to a boy on 31 August 2006 at the Global Hospital in Hyderabad.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/mahesh-babu-is-a-daddy-news-telugu-kkfvirieahd.html|title=Mahesh Babu is a daddy!|publisher=Sify|date=2 September 2006|accessdate=8 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150708133108/http://www.sify.com/movies/mahesh-babu-is-a-daddy-news-telugu-kkfvirieahd.html|archivedate=8 July 2015}}</ref> The boy, named Gautham Krishna, was a premature baby and was in critical condition during his birth. His condition turned stable after the doctors treated him in time.<ref name="Aagadu"/> The couple gave birth to a girl on 20 July 2012 whom they named Sitara.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Mahesh-Babu-names-his-daughter-Sitara/articleshow/15077305.cms|title=Mahesh Babu names his daughter Sitara|last=Kavirayani|first=Suresh|work=The Times of India|date=22 July 2012|accessdate=8 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150708133107/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Mahesh-Babu-names-his-daughter-Sitara/articleshow/15077305.cms|archivedate=8 July 2015}}</ref> Before her delivery, they preserved her stem cells using stem cell banking to ensure a better immunity level.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Im-the-bad-cop-at-home-Namrata-Shirodkar/articleshow/14555468.cms|title=I’m the bad cop at home: Namrata Shirodkar|last=Chowdary|first=Asha|work=The Times of India|date=2 July 2012|accessdate=8 July 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150708133105/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Im-the-bad-cop-at-home-Namrata-Shirodkar/articleshow/14555468.cms|archivedate=8 July 2015}}</ref> |
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In September 2004, Mahesh attended a rally organised by his fans at [[Warangal]] for the promotional activities of ''Arjun''. He and his fans allegedly raided two video libraries and assaulted their owners who were circulating pirated CDs of the film. Cases under [[Indian Penal Code|IPC]] section 448 (criminal trespass), section 427 (mischief) and section 366 (kidnap) were registered on Mahesh, who was the principal accused, and five others.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Police-gun-for-star-after-piracy-stunt/articleshow/847244.cms|title=Police gun for star after piracy stunt|work=The Times of India|date=11 September 2004|accessdate=20 September 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150920052226/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Police-gun-for-star-after-piracy-stunt/articleshow/847244.cms?|archivedate=20 September 2015}}</ref> Later, a delegation from the Telugu film industry, including [[Chiranjeevi]], [[Akkineni Nagarjuna]], Krishna, [[Allu Aravind]] and [[Daggubati Suresh Babu]], approached the then chief minister [[Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy]] to intervene in this case. Regarding the issue, Mahesh said that while cases were booked against him, not a single case has been booked against the person dealing in pirated CDs, which he found the "funniest" thing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/youth/fullstory.php?id=13565626|title=Telegu film industry seeks action against piracy|publisher=Sify|date=13 September 2004|accessdate=20 September 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150920052236/http://www.sify.com/youth/fullstory.php?id=13565626|archivedate=20 September 2015}}</ref> Actor and filmmaker [[Pawan Kalyan]] openly supported Mahesh throughout the episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Pawan-Mahesh-to-promote-Allu-Arjun/articleshow/46229332.cms|title=Pawan, Mahesh to promote Allu Arjun?|work=The Times of India|date=14 February 2015|accessdate=20 September 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150214030146/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Pawan-Mahesh-to-promote-Allu-Arjun/articleshow/46229332.cms|archivedate=14 February 2015}}</ref> Mahesh surrendered in the district court on 20 September 2004 and appeared before the court again on 22 April 2006. The final hearing was held on 7 July 2006, and Mahesh and the others were exonerated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/court-acquits-film-actor-mahesh-babu/article3101649.ece|title=Court acquits film actor Mahesh Babu|work=The Hindu|date=7 July 2006|accessdate=20 September 2015|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150920052215/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/court-acquits-film-actor-mahesh-babu/article3101649.ece|archivedate=20 September 2015}}</ref> |
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Born | Mahesh Ghattamaneni 9 August 1975[1] Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Alma mater | Loyola College, Chennai |
Occupation(s) | Actor, producer |
Years active | 1979–1990 (child artist) 1999–present |
Spouse |
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Children | Gautham Krishna Sitara Ghattamaneni |
Parent(s) | Krishna Ghattamaneni Indira Devi |
Relatives | List
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Mahesh Babu (born Mahesh Ghattamaneni on 9 August 1975[1]) is an Indian film actor and producer known for his work predominantly in Telugu cinema. He owns the production house G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Born to actor Krishna in the Ghattamaneni family. Mahesh Babu faced the camera at the age of four as a child artist in 1979's Needa. His first leading role was in the film Rajakumarudu, which was released in August 1999.[2]
He played a young Kabaddi player in the 2003 blockbuster film Okkadu, one of the biggest Telugu grossers of the time. The film was subsequently remade into various Indian languages. He received international recognition with the 2005 film Athadu, another high grosser in Telugu cinema. The film was dubbed into Polish for a release in Poland as Poszukiwany, becoming the first Telugu film released in Poland, and became a boxoffice hit.[3][4] In 2006 he starred in Pokiri, premiered at the 7th IIFA Awards held in Dubai.[5][6] The blockbuster film was subsequently remade into Tamil, Hindi and Kannada.
In 2011, he starred in Dookudu, which had the largest worldwide opening for a Telugu film at that time. The film was released to seventy-nine screens in the United States.[7][8] In the rest of north, east and west India, it opened up in 21 cities.[9] It became the first Telugu film to reach a gross of more than ₹ 1 billion at the time, excluding the dubbed versions. Subsequently, the Los Angeles Times quoted it as "the biggest hit you've never heard of".[10]
In 2014, he starred in the psychological thriller, 1: Nenokkadine which reached $1.225 million in its first weekend, and remained one of the best openings ever for an Indian film in the United States.[11][12] He was then starred in Aagadu, which became the highest opening weekend Indian film in U.S. box office beating Bollywood films like Krrish 3 and Kick.[13][14]
He has won seven state Nandi Awards, four Filmfare Best Telugu Actor Awards, three CineMAA Awards and two South Indian International Movie Awards. In addition to the films, he also endorses several brands in Andhra Pradesh and South India. He was also the national brand ambassador for Thums Up.[15] He was voted as the most desirable man in the Times Most Desirable Men 2013 online polls conducted by the Indiatimes Group.[16] He was ranked 31st on Celebrity 100 list by Forbes India in 2012,[17] and 54th in 2013[18] and was ranked 30th in 2014.[19][20]
Early life
Mahesh was born on 9 August 1975 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.[21] He was the fourth of the five children of Telugu actor Krishna and Indira succeeding Ghattamaneni Ramesh Babu, Padmavathi and Manjula Swaroop and preceding Priyadarshini. Mahesh's childhood was spent mostly in Chennai under the care of his maternal grandmother Durgamma and the rest of his family.[22] Since Krishna was busy with his film commitments, Ramesh used to look after Mahesh's academic performance.[21] Mahesh, along with his siblings, used to play cricket regularly at the VGP Golden beach in Chennai. To spend time with him, Krishna used to make sure that his films' shoots would be conducted at the VGP Universal Kingdom during the weekends.[21]
Krishna also made sure that none of his kids would reveal his name during their schooling to ensure a peaceful environment.[21] He was educated at St. Bede's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai where actor Karthi was his schoolmate.[23][24] Mahesh used to be an above average student and weaker in Mathematics. He gained a bachelor's degree in commerce from Loyola College in Chennai.[25] After graduating, he met director L. Satyanand in Vishakhapatnam for further training in acting which went on for three to four months.[25]
Career
1979–2003
At the age of four, Mahesh visited the sets of the Telugu film Needa (1979) where its director Dasari Narayana Rao shot a few sequences of his as a part of the narrative in the presence of the former's brother Ramesh. Needa marked his debut as an child actor.[26] During the shoot of Poratam (1983) at Vauhini Studios, its director Kodi Ramakrishna suggested Krishna to cast Mahesh in the role of the protagonist's brother after watching him on the sets. Terrified initially, he accepted to act in the film after being persuaded by the film's crew.[26] He went on to act as a child artist in the films Sankharavam (1987), Bazaar Rowdy (1988), Mugguru Kodukulu (1988) and Gudachari 117 (1989). He played a dual role in the film Koduku Diddina Kapuram (1989). Krishna asked him to stop acting and concentrate on studies after he completed working on the 1990 Telugu films Bala Chandrudu and Anna Tammudu.[27]
In 1999, Mahesh made his debut as a lead actor with the film Raja Kumarudu directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and co-starring Priety Zinta. The film was commercially successful and people began referring to him with the prefix Prince.[28] He received the Nandi Award for Best Male Debut.[29] He starred in two films the following year — Yuvaraju and Vamsi. Following their poor performance at the box office, Mahesh starred in Krishna Vamsi's Murari the next year. Mahesh called Murari a crucial film in his career and one of the favourite characters played by him.[30][31] Murari was a commercial success and earned him the Nandi Special Jury Award.[29] His 2002 releases Takkari Donga and Bobby performed poorly at the box office. Mahesh however received his second Nandi Special Jury Award for his performance in the former.[29]
Mahesh had two film releases in 2003, the first one being Gunasekhar's Okkadu co-starring Bhumika Chawla which went on to become the highest grossing Telugu film of the year.[32] He won his first Filmfare award for best Telugu actor for his performance in the film.[33] The other release was Teja's Nijam co-starring Rakshita. The film was noted for introducing Dolby EX surround system in Telugu cinema.[34] Despite being a commercial failure,[35] Mahesh received praise from the critics for his performance in the film with Vijayalaxmi of Rediff.com calling him the only reason to watch the film's second half which she termed a routine tale of vendetta.[36] Mahesh won his first Nandi Best Actor Award for his performance in the film.[37]
2004–2010
Manjula produced his next film Naani directed by S. J. Surya co-starring Amisha Patel. While its simultaneously shot Tamil version New featuring a different cast was commercially successful, Naani flopped at the box office.[30] He received the Nandi Special Jury Award for his performance in his next film Arjun directed by Gunasekhar and produced by Ramesh.[38] The failure of Naani depressed both Mahesh and Manjula who took a small break in Goa before resuming their other commitments.[39] He chose to act in Trivikram Srinivas's Athadu co-starring Trisha Krishnan whose script was approved back in 2002 before the production of Naani and Arjun began.[40] Despite being one of the highest grossing films of the year,[41] the film's producers considered it a cost failure due to the budget being shot beyond estimations.[42] The film benefited Mahesh's career as he won the Nandi Best Actor Award for his performance in the role of a hired assassin.[43]
Mahesh collaborated with Puri Jagannadh in 2006 for the film Pokiri which was jointly produced by the latter and Manjula.[44] Made on a budget of ₹100 million and shot within six months,[45] Pokiri became the highest grossing Telugu film of all time by the end of its theatrical run.[46] Mahesh received praise for his performance with Y. Sunita Chowdary of The Hindu opining that "Mahesh's understated performance in Pokiri allows him to effortlessly reclaim the title of a star, overshadowing more questionable recent career choices".[44] He won the Filmfare award for best Telugu actor for the second time in his career.[47] The same year, his next film Sainikudu co-starring Trisha was released amid huge expectations and flopped at the box office.[48]
The following year saw Mahesh acting in the film Athidhi co-starring Amrita Rao marking her Telugu debut. The film was produced by Mahesh's brother Ramesh.[49] UTV Motion Pictures acquired its distribution rights for an amount of ₹185 million which became its first Telugu film venture.[50] In 2008, Mahesh provided voice-over for the film Jalsa directed by Trivikram Srinivas.[51]
After Athidhi's release, Mahesh took a break for seven months from films. Two months later, he signed Khaleja and his break was unintentionally extended for two years due to several delays. During this phase, Mahesh's grandmother and his wife Namrata's parents died. Krishna was worried about Mahesh's career during this phase as the film's shoot was delayed for long.[52] Upon release, Khaleja received mixed reviews from critics and was a commercial failure in India.[53] However, it managed to perform well at the overseas box office.[54]
2011–present
In 2011, Mahesh collaborated with Srinu Vaitla for the film Dookudu which was partially inspired from the 2003 German tragicomedy film Good Bye, Lenin!.[55] Co-starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu, the film received positive reviews upon release and became one of the highest grossing films of the year. The Los Angeles Times called Dookudu as the "biggest hit you've never heard of".[56] For his performance in the film, Mahesh won the best actor award at the 2012 Nandi Awards ceremony.[57] He also won the best Telugu actor award at the 59th Filmfare Awards South and 1st South Indian International Movie Awards ceremonies.[58][59] After the film's gross crossed ₹1 billion, Income Tax Department officials conducted a raid on the Jubilee Hills residence of Mahesh as he was rumored to get a remuneration of more than ₹1.2 million for his next projects.[60]
He later played the role of a mafia kingpin with a hidden personal agenda in the film Businessman co-starring Kajal Aggarwal and directed by Puri Jagannadh.[61] Upon release, Mahesh received praise from the critics for his performance in the film with Y. Sunita Chowdary of The Hindu wrote "The film has no frills, no vulgar wastage and the hero is practically in every frame; you hear only his voice, he looks good, sounds good, he also steals the comedian's job. Mahesh plays it straight."[62] Businessman became on of the highest grossing Telugu films of the year.[63] He received a nomination each for best Telugu actor award at the 60th Filmfare Awards South and 2nd South Indian International Movie Awards ceremonies.[64][65] By then, Mahesh was reported to be second highest paid actors in South India after Rajinikanth.[66]
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He then began filming for Srikanth Addala's Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu whose script was approved by him during the pre-production phase of Dookudu.[67] Co-starring Daggubati Venkatesh along with Anjali and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu became the first Telugu multistarrer film to be produced in the last twenty five years.[68] Release in January 2013, the film became one of the highest grossing Telugu films of the year and marked the completion of Mahesh's hat-trick of successful films.[69] Mahesh won the best Telugu actor award at the 61st Filmfare Awards South ceremony and the 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards ceremony.[70][71] He provided voice-over for Srinu Vaitla's Baadshah the same year.[72]
Mahesh had two releases in 2014, the first one being Sukumar's 1: Nenokkadine, a psychological thriller focusing on a celebrity suffering with hallucinations related to the murder of his parents and the discovery of a special variety of rice. Kriti Sanon played the female lead in this film which marked her acting debut.[73] Made on a budget of around ₹700 million, 1: Nenokkadine was released amid huge expectations and received mixed reviews from the critics, turning out to be a big disaster by incurring a loss of around ₹260—270 million.[74] However, Mahesh's performance received praise with critics calling it as one of his best performances.[75][76][77] He also earned a nomination for the best Telugu actor at the 4th South Indian International Movie Awards.[78] The other release Aagadu directed by Srinu Vaitla and co-starring Tamannaah flopped at the box office.[79]
Mahesh collaborated with Koratala Siva for the family drama film Srimanthudu co-starring Shruti Haasan. He co-produced the film under his newly formed banner G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment Pvt. Ltd marking his first film production venture.[80] He opted to do so in order to control the film's budget and decided to accept share in profits in lieu of his remuneration.[81] Released on 7 August 2015, Srimanthudu opened to positive reviews from the critics.[82] He is currently filming Srikanth Addala's Telugu-Tamil bilingual film Brahmotsavam, co-starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Kajal Aggarwal, and Pranitha Subhash, which marks Mahesh's first straight Tamil film.[83]
In the media
Mahesh Babu is considered as one of the most popular actors in Telugu cinema.[84] He debuted at the twelfth place in the Times 50 Most Desirable Men in India for the year 2010.[85] He climbed to the first position of the same list for the year 2013, beating the likes of Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan and Shahrukh Khan.[86] He stood in the sixth place in the same list for the year 2014.[87] Mahesh is criticised for using a limited and similar wardrobe while attending any kind of event.[88]
Mahesh is one of the best South Indian brand ambassadors, being the celebrity model for close to dozen brands.[89][90] In 2007, he signed a five-year endorsement deal with the cola company Thums Up to replace Chiranjeevi as its brand ambassador in Andhra Pradesh.[91] He endorsed brands such as UniverCell Mobile Store,[92] Navratna Oil,[93] Amrutanjan,[94] Provogue,[95] ITC Vivel,[96] Jos Alukkas,[97] Idea Cellular,[98] Santoor Soap,[99] South India Shopping Mall,[100] Royal Stag,[101] Rainbow Hospitals,[102] TVS Motor Company,[103] Mahindra Tractors,[104] Paragon footwear,[105] Tata Sky in South India.[106] He was signed as the brand ambassador of Intex Mobiles in August 2015 for one year.[107] In 2012, he replaced Akshay Kumar as the National brand ambassador for Thums Up across India.[108] Mahesh commands an amount of ₹25—30 million per endorsement per annum, thus earning approximately around ₹300 million per annum as a brand ambassador.[109]
Mahesh stood in the 31st place in the Forbes India 'Celebrity 100' List for the year 2012 with an annual earnings figure of ₹422.5 million. He stood in the 15th place in terms of Money and 79th place in terms of Fame.[110] He slipped to the 54th position in the same list for the year 2013 with his annual earning figures, Money ranking and Fame ranking descending to ₹289.6 million, 24 and 84 respectively.[111] However, he climbed to the 30th position in the same list for the following year with an annual earning figure of ₹510 million. His Money and Fame rankings stood at 14 and 84 respectively.[112]
Charity
Mahesh babu is involved in multiple charitable activities. He gives 30% of his income to charity and doesnt like to publicize it.[113][114] He is associated with Heal-a-child foundation, a Non-Profit Organization founded with the mission to save sick children who may not survive, not because of their illness, but only because the family cannot afford to pay for medical expenses & prolonged in-patient treatment at the hospital. The organization pays medical expenses for very poor & critically ill children.[115]
He adopted his native village Burripalem in Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. He also announced that he is working with Telangana's Rural Development minister Mr. K Taraka Rama Rao to adopt another village in Mahabubnagar District, Telangana, India.[116]
Family
In 2002, during the shoot of B. Gopal's Vamsi at Australia, Mahesh began to date his co-star Namrata Shirodkar. After being in a relationship for four years, they decided to get married and Manjula convinced Krishna in favour of their decision.[25] They got married on 10 February 2005 at the Marriott Hotel, Mumbai during the shooting of Athadu.[117] The couple gave birth to a boy on 31 August 2006 at the Global Hospital in Hyderabad.[118] The boy, named Gautham Krishna, was a premature baby and was in critical condition during his birth. His condition turned stable after the doctors treated him in time.[79] The couple gave birth to a girl on 20 July 2012 whom they named Sitara.[119] Before her delivery, they preserved her stem cells using stem cell banking to ensure a better immunity level.[120]
Filmography
Awards and nominations
Ceremony[a] | Category | Year | Film | Result | Reference |
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Nandi Awards | Nandi Award for Best Male Debut | 2000 | Raja Kumarudu | Won | [29] |
Nandi Special Jury Award | 2002 | Murari | Won | [29] | |
2003 | Takkari Donga | Won | [29] | ||
2005 | Arjun | Won | [38] | ||
Nandi Award for Best Actor | 2004 | Nijam | Won | [37] | |
2006 | Athadu | Won | [43] | ||
2012 | Dookudu | Won | [57] | ||
Filmfare Awards South | Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu | 2004 | Okkadu | Won | [33] |
2007 | Pokiri | Won | [47] | ||
2012 | Dookudu | Won | [58] | ||
2013 | Businessman | Nominated | [64] | ||
2014 | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | Won | [70] | ||
South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor – Telugu | 2012 | Dookudu | Won | [59] |
2013 | Businessman | Nominated | [65] | ||
2014 | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | Won | [71] | ||
2015 | 1: Nenokkadine | Nominated | [78] | ||
CineMAA Awards | CineMAA Award for Best Actor – Male | 2003 | Okkadu | Won[b] | [121] |
2011 | Dookudu | Won | [122] | ||
CineMAA Award for Best Actor – Male (Jury) | 2015 | 1: Nenokkadine | Won | [123] | |
Santosham Film Awards | Santosham Best Actor Award | 2007 | Pokiri | Won | [124] |
2013 | Businessman | Won | [125] | ||
TSR – TV9 National Film Awards | Best Actor for the year 2013 | 2015 | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | Won | [126] |
Vamsee Film Awards | Best Actor – Male | 2005 | Athadu | Won | [127] |
2006 | Pokiri | Won | [127] | ||
2007 | Athidhi | Won | [127] | ||
The Hyderabad Times Film Awards | Best Actor – Male | 2011 | Dookudu | Won | [128] |
2013 | Businessman | Nominated | [129] | ||
AP Cinegoers' Association 34th Annual Awards | Best Actor – Male | 2004 | Okkadu | Won | [130] |
Notes
- ^ Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They recognize several different recipients and have runner-ups.
- ^ Tied with N. T. Rama Rao Jr. for Simhadri.[121]
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External links
- Mahesh Babu on X
- Mahesh Babu at IMDb
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- Living people
- Telugu male actors
- Loyola College, Chennai alumni
- Male actors in Telugu cinema
- Indian male film actors
- 1974 births
- People from Chennai
- Filmfare Awards South winners
- 20th-century Indian male actors
- Nandi Award winners
- Indian male child actors
- University of Madras alumni