Mahesh Babu turned 51 on August 9, and the occasion became even more special with an outpouring of love from fans across the globe. The Telugu superstar took to social media to express his gratitude to his well-wishers, friends, colleagues, media and, most importantly, his fans for making his birthday memorable. In his heartfelt note, Mahesh also gave a special mention to his next film, SS Rajamouli’s much-awaited Varanasi, revealing that the ambitious project is very close to his heart. The actor promised to continue working hard and expressed excitement about eventually sharing the film’s journey with audiences.
Mahesh Babu Thanks Fans On His 51st Birthday
Mahesh Babu’s 51st birthday was celebrated by fans with special events, wishes and tributes. The actor responded to the overwhelming love with an emotional note, admitting that he was deeply touched by the messages he received. “Heart is full reading all your wishes. Truly overwhelmed in ways words can’t express,” Mahesh wrote.
Mahesh Babu in SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi
He went on to thank his well-wishers, friends, colleagues and members of the media for their wishes and blessings. However, Mahesh reserved a particularly special message for his fans, acknowledging their unwavering support throughout his career. “And to all my fans, thank you will never be enough. You have always been my constant love, strength and emotion,” the superstar wrote. He further expressed gratitude for the affection that his fans continue to shower on him, describing himself as incredibly blessed to receive such love.
Mahesh Babu Gives Special Shoutout To Varanasi
While thanking his fans, also spoke about his upcoming collaboration with filmmaker SS Rajamouli, Varanasi. The actor revealed that the film holds a special place in his heart and expressed confidence that it will offer something memorable to audiences. “I promise to keep working hard and make you even prouder. #VARANASI is very close to my heart and I truly believe it’s going to be something special,” Mahesh said. He also expressed his excitement about audiences experiencing the film, adding, “I can’t wait for you all to experience it. Let’s make this journey together.”
Mahesh Babu’s birthday post
Mahesh Babu’s birthday celebrations coincided with the release of new glimpses from Varanasi. Director SS Rajamouli and Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared new images from the highly anticipated film, offering fans a closer look at Mahesh’s character Rudhra. The project is being mounted on a massive scale and marks Mahesh’s first collaboration with Rajamouli.
According to reports, Varanasi revolves around Rudhra, described as an adventurous archaeologist and devotee of Lord Shiva. His life reportedly takes an unexpected turn when an asteroid threatens Varanasi in 2027. His quest for a mysterious celestial artefact is expected to take him across continents and different periods in history, giving the film an expansive adventure narrative.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas plays Mandakini, a historian who becomes connected to Rudhra’s extraordinary journey. Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran is set to play the antagonist. Varanasi is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on April 7, 2027, coinciding with the festival of Ugadi.