Renowned as the “Prince of Tollywood,” actor Mahesh Babu will celebrate his 51st birthday this Sunday. Born on August 9, 1975, in Chennai, fans are eagerly preparing to celebrate this special occasion.
Mahesh Babu completed his education at St. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School in Chennai. He began acting at a young age but took a break to finish his studies. In 1999, he made his debut as a lead actor in the film “Raja Kumarudu.” Over his two-decade-long career, he has starred in more than 40 blockbuster films.
As an actor, Mahesh Babu holds a special place in the hearts of many fans. Besides acting, he is also a film producer and is affectionately referred to as the “Prince of Tollywood.” Notably, he has never acted in a remake film and owns his own production house. He is also known as a “family man.”
Mahesh Babu donates 30 percent of his earnings to charity, which is one reason he appears in numerous advertisements. He is the only actor whose statue is displayed at Madame Tussauds in Singapore. His fan following is so immense that he is the most followed South Indian star on the social media platform X.
In 2005, Mahesh Babu married actress Namrata Shirodkar, whom he met on the set of the film “Vamsi” in 2000. After their marriage, Namrata stepped away from acting and now manages the family’s affairs in Hyderabad.