Mahesh Babu
Biography
Mahesh Babu is an Indian actor and producer who primarily works in Telugu cinema. Born on August 9, 1975, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, he is the younger son of actor Krishna. Mahesh began his career as a child actor in the 1980s, appearing in several films before making his leading debut with Rajakumarudu in 1999. He has established himself as one of the most bankable and highest-paid stars in Indian cinema over the past two decades. Mahesh has received numerous accolades, including nine Nandi Awards, five Filmfare Awards South, and four SIIMA Awards, among others.
Career overview
Mahesh Babu is an Indian actor who primarily works in Telugu cinema. He began his career as a child actor in the 1980s, appearing in several films. Mahesh made his leading debut with the 1999 film Rajakumarudu.
Mahesh has established himself as one of the most bankable and highest-paid stars in Indian cinema over the past two decades. He has received numerous accolades for his performances, including multiple awards. Mahesh's career has spanned over several decades, with a significant number of films to his credit.
Mahesh has established himself as a prominent figure in Indian cinema, with a career marked by nuanced performances. He has appeared in numerous films, with a significant body of work in the Telugu film industry.
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Full filmography
- Vāranāsi (2027) as Rudhra / Lord Rama
- Rao Bahadur (2026) Presenter
- Guntur Kaaram (2024) as Veera Venkata Ramana
- Major (2022) Producer
- Acharya (2022) as Narrator (voice)
- Sarkaru Vaari Paata (2022) as Mahesh 'Mahi'
- Unstoppable with NBK (2021) as Self
- Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020) as Major Ajay Krishna
- Maharshi (2019) as K. Rishi Kumar
- Bharat Ane Nenu (2018) as Bharath Ram
- Manasuku Nachindi (2018) as Voiceover
- Spyder (2017) as Shiva
- Brahmotsavam (2016) as Ajay Chantibabu
- Srimanthudu (2015) as Harsha Vardhan
- 1: Nenokkadine (2014) as Gautham
- Aagadu (2014) as 'Encounter' Shankar
- Aagadu (2014) Playback Singer
- Baadshah (2013) as Narrator (voice)
- Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013) as Chinnodu
- Businessman (2012) as Vijay Surya 'Surya Bhai'
- Businessman (2012) Playback Singer
- Dookudu (2011) as ACP G. Ajay Kumar
- Khaleja (2010) as Alluri Seetarama Raju
- Jalsa (2008) as Narrator (voice)
- Athidhi (2007) as Athidhi / Aditya
- Sainikudu (2006) as Siddharth
- Pokiri (2006) as Pandu
- Athadu (2005) as Nanda "Nandu" Gopal / Pardhu
- Naani (2004) as Naani / Vijju
- Arjun (2004) as Arjun
- Okkadu (2003) as Ajay Varma
- Nijam (2003) as G. Seetaram
- Bobby (2002) as Bobby
- Takkari Donga (2002) as Raja
- Murari (2001) as Murari
- Yuvaraju (2000) as Srinivas
- Vamsi (2000) as Vamsi
- Rajakumarudu (1999) as Raja
- Balachandrudu (1990) as Balachandra
- Anna Thammudu (1990) as Murali
- Koduku Diddina Kapuram (1989) as Vinod / Pramod
- Gudachari 117 (1989) as Chinna
- Mugguru Kodukulu (1988) as Surendra
- Sankharavam (1987) as Raja
- Poratam (1983) as Bujji