Mahesh Babu, popularly known as Prince, is one of the reigning young stars of Telugu cinema.
Prince
Born on 9th August 1974, Ghattamaneni Mahesh Babu was born to actor Krishna and in Chennai. He is one of five siblings. He has an older brother Ramesh, two older sisters Padmavathi and Manjula and a younger sister Priyadarshini.
He did his schooling at St Bede’s School in Chennai and obtained a degree in Commerce from Loyola College, Chennai. Mahesh stands tall at a height of 6’3” and a cricket fan.
Mahesh married Namrata Shirodkar, a former Ms. India and an actress in 2005 and they had a son Gautam Krishna Gattamaneni in 2006.
Riding on the crest of his popularity Mahesh is the brand ambassador for Thumps Up and Hero Honda.
Tollywood Calling
1999 to 2003 Raja Kumaradu was Mahesh’s debut and starred him opposite Preity Zinta. His role as Raja won him the Nandi Best Male Debut. In 2000, he starred in Yuvaraju and Vamsi, in which he shared screen space with Namrata Shirodkar and his father Krishna. Murari in 2001 with Sonali Bendre won him the Nandi Award for Special Jury. He won the award again in 2002 for Takkari Donga with Lisa Ray and Bipasha Basu. Year 2003 was another year for award winning performances with Nandi Award for Best Actor for Nijam and Filmfare Best Telugu Actor Award for Okkadu with Bhoomika Chawla.
2004 to 2009 Another Nandi Award for Special Jury went his way for his role in Arjun. The other release in 2004 was Naani. Athadu in 2005 was a money spinner and won him another Nandi Best Actor Award. The 2006 release Pokiri, made around the realty mafia, won him the Filmfare Best Telugu Actor Award for his portrayal of Pandu, a thug. Athidi with Amrita Rao released in 2007 was directed by his brother Ramesh Babu. There were no releases in 2008. However his fans can look forward to Varudu which has him playing a taxi driver opposite Parvati Melton.
Actresses Tamanna & Parvati with Prince Mahesh
Mahesh Babu's new flick in the direction of Trivikram Srinivas will be commenced to regular shoot in the locations of Rajasthan from the third week of September. Made on Kanakaratna movies banner, it is produced by popular financier Singanamala Ramesh. Parvati Melton and Tamanna are doing female leads.
Actress "Parvati Melton" to pair with "Mahesh Babu"
After considering top level heroines like Deepika Padukone, Ileana and all top rung heroines for Mahesh Babu's new flick, now the winner is confirmed. Parvati Melton who is still to get a start with lead heroine role received the honor for her sustained effort. Following a photo shoot she is selected for the main lead in this two heroine feature. With high and shapely beauty Parvati Melton did her debut in 'Vennela', though able to do main heroine roles but not against a big star.
This is the ever first for her to pair with a big star in a lead heroine role. In Trivikram's 'Jalsa', too she was one of the leads. Also she did a hit number with Pawan Kalyan. This Trivikram's new flick start's regular shoot from 3rd September. It is produced by S Ramesh on Kanakaratna Movies banner. Devi Sri Prasad has taken the charge of composing Music.
Mahesh Babu Birthday Celebrations
The week-long birthday celebrations of actor Mahesh Babu commenced today with multitudes of fans performing pujas at the temples statewide, besides doing poor feeding and distribution of fruit to the patients at the hospitals. This assumed significance in the wake of swirling buzz that the young superstar might take up campaigning for the ruling Congress party in the ensuing elections. However, Mahesh said a few months ago that he was not interested in politics. But, Krishna directly said he would campaign for the party. As part of the celebrations, state minister Anam Ramnarayan Reddy is expected to participate at a fans programme in Hyderabad.
Mahesh Babu and Trivikram join for 'Varudu'
Singanamala Ramesh is producing a new Mahesh Babu starring 'Varudu' directed by Thrivikram Srinivas, on Kanakarathna Movies banner. According to the close sources the film is based 'Hum Tum' of Hindi of Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukherjee. In fact it is said that the hero approached the director to prepare a story after viewing the Hindi hit movie. It is maintained that the film will be full of action and romance. Srinivas hopes as like his earlier hits 'Athadu' and Okkadu this one will also reach and entertain audience. Dr Mohan Babu and Sri Hari will play prominent roles in the film. The producers plan to wind-up the works and release the film for NewYear 2009. However, the heroine and other casts are yet to be decided.
Varudu launch on Aug 20
Varudu, the crazy film in the combination of Mahesh and Trivikram Srinivas is going to be launched on August 20th. There has been a simmering curiosity over the film's start in the media in the wake of the young superstar's passing hiatus post Athidi, which got released last year. Singanamala Ramesh produces the film.
Varudu – romance & adventure?
Varudu, the proposed film of Mahesh Babu in the direction of Trivikram Srinivas, is going to be launched anytime after August 9th (the star's Birthday). After Athidi, the actor was not seen in action, making it for sure that he would not deliver any film this year. Mahesh is said to have perceived the pulse of the audiences, particularly his fans, that whatever film that he would do there is imminent possibility of its comparison with his industry hit – Pokiri. Keeping this apparent risk in mind, the script was treated with the elements of fabulous adventure and captivating romance. Two schedules are being sketched out at the scenic locations in Kerala and Rajasthan, reports said. Singamamala Ramesh produces the flick, set for summer release 2009. Latest buzz says Mahesh has worked out 6-packs for the film. However, the actor long back said he was not interested in muscle mania.
Deepika Padukone for Mahesh
Mahesh Babu's film Varudu (title in vogue) will have its regular shooting from July 16th. Deepika Padukone (of OSM fame) is mostly likely to be the heroine, sources said. Trivikram Srinvias directs the film with Singanamala Ramesh as producer on Kanakaratna Movies.
Mahesh fans Yagam for rains
Fans of Mahesh Babu today performed Sudharshan Yagam in a local temple at Chikkadpalli in Hyderabad. The ritual was said to have been performed seeking the betterment of social conditions. The recent social service activities of Krishna-Mahesh Babu fans gave vent to wide talk about their political intentions. However, comedian Dharmavarapu Subramanyam, who holds a key post in the government's cultural wing, clarified that Sudharshan Yagam was done to invoke the Rain god. The same event coincided with the birthday celebrations of chief minister YS Rajasekhar Reddy today, he said. He desired that the fans should undertake more and more acts of social service.
Mahesh B'Day planned big way
Fans of Mahesh Babu today organized a meet at Basheerbagh Press Club, Hyderabad. The All India Mahesh-Krishna Sena is set to launch extensive social service activities from August 2nd to 9th as part of the birthday celebrations of Mahesh (on Aug 9). They are also planning a weeklong screening of Mahesh Babu's films. Freedom fighters would be felicitated. The activities include blood and eye donation camps, distribution of books to the schoolchildren and plating of saplings, according to the Association circles.
Dasavataram thrilled me: Mahesh Babu
Kamal Hassan's latest film Dasavataram thrilled hero Mahesh Babu to a great deal. After watching the film, the young star poured out his feelings: "It is extraordinary. Kamal is one and the only actor in India to perfectly chisel out ten different roles in the film. The makeup and body language attached to each of the ten characters is superb. It is a big thrill to see five characters simultaneously in some scenes. Each of them is done wonderfully. Hats-off to Kamal. I congratulate KS Ravikumar and Ravichandran for making Dasavataram with high standards." Mahesh Babu's pleasure at Dasavataram assumed much significance
