Mahesh Babu Age, Tallness, History, Wiki, Undertakings, Family, Net Worth & More

About Mahesh Babu
Mahesh Babu is one of the most celebrated performing artists in the Telugu film industry, prevalently known as Tollywood. Separated from being an effective on-screen character, he is too a maker and philanthropist.

Mahesh Babu Biography
Full Title: Ghattamaneni Mahesh Babu

Nicknames: Naani, Prince

Profession: On-screen character, Maker, TV Identity, Philanthropist

Height: 1.83 m

Date of Birth: August 9, 1975

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Nationality: Indian

Religion: Hindu

Hobbies: Reading, Traveling

Education:

School: St. Bede’s Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai

College: Loyola College, Chennai (Single men in Commerce)

Mahesh Babu’s Career Journey
Mahesh Babu entered movies as a child performing artist with Needa (1979) at the age of 4. He highlighted in a few motion pictures during his childhood and early teenagers including Sankharavam, Bazaar Rowdy, and Koduku Diddina Kapuram.

Debut as Lead Actor
His big break came in 1999 with Raja Kumarudu's inverse Preity Zinta, which was a commercial victory. The film was afterward named into Hindi and Tamil.

Career Milestones
2001: Murari – Acclaimed; won Nandi Extraordinary Jury Award

2003: Okkadu – Blockbuster hit; won Filmfare Grant for Best Actor

2006: Pokiri – Major commercial hit

2011: Dookudu – Enormous box office success

2015–2020: Movies like Srimanthudu, Spyder, Bharat Ane Nenu, Maharshi, and Sarileru Neekevvaru made box office history

Upcoming Projects
Collaborating with Trivikram Srinivas and S.S. Rajamouli for up-and-coming pan-India projects

Early Life & Family Background
Born into a conspicuous Telugu film family, Mahesh is the child of ingenious on-screen characters Krishna and Indira Devi. He is the fourth among five siblings. Raised in Chennai, Mahesh went through most of his childhood with his maternal grandma. His senior brother Ramesh Babu played a significant part in his childhood and education.

Personal Life & Relationships
Wife: Namrata Shirodkar (Performing artist & previous Miss India)

Children: Gautham (Child), Sitara (Daughter)

Siblings: Ramesh Babu, Padmavathi, Manjula, Naresh, Priyadarshini

Awards & Achievements
Major Awards:
Nandi Awards – Numerous wins counting Best Actor

Filmfare Awards South – For Okkadu, Dookudu, Pokiri, etc.

CineMAA Awards

Santosham Film Awards

Zee Cine Telugu Awards

SIIMA (South Indian International Movie Awards)

Notable Achievements:
Consistently positioned among the top-paid on-screen characters in Tollywood.

Multiple sections into the ₹100–₹200 Crore club

Recognized for his charitable activities and brand endorsements

Filmography – Selected Works
Year Film
1979 Needa
1999 Raja Kumarudu
2003 Okkadu
2006 Pokiri
2011 Dookudu
2015 Srimanthudu
2018 Bharat Ane Nenu
2019 Maharshi
2020 Sarileru Neekevvaru
2022 Sarkaru Vaari Paata
Upcoming Project with S.S. Rajamouli (Jungle-based adventure)

Mahesh Babu’s Favorites
Favorite On-screen characters: Krishna (his father), Amitabh Bachchan

Favorite Motion pictures: Pokiri, Dookudu, Murari

Books He Likes: Self-help and motivational genres

Mahesh Babu’s Affairs & Controversies
Affairs
Before the wedding of Namrata Shirodkar, Mahesh Babu was connected with a few co-stars, but he continuously kept his individual life low-key.

Net Worth, Properties, and Assets
Estimated Net Worth (2024): ₹275–300 Crores

Owns sumptuous homes in Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Mumbai

Multiple cars in his carport counting Run Wanderer, BMW, and Audi

Co-owner of AMB Cinemas (Multiplex chain)

Endorses beat brands like Thums Up, South India Shopping Shopping Center, and Santoor.

Life Lessons from Mahesh Babu
Stay Humble: Despite superstardom, he remains grounded.

Consistency is Key: Success didn’t come overnight – his travel is a verification of perseverance.

Private Life, Quiet Life: Keeps up a solid boundary between work and individual life

Philanthropy Things: Effectively underpins causes without looking for exposure