Mahesh Babu : Net Worth, Height, Weight, Age, Affairs, Wiki, Facts and Figures

Mahesh Babu is one of the most popular actors in the Indian film industry. The Bollywood actor he has appeared in more than 25 films and won several accolades, including eight Nandi Awards, five Filmfare Telugu Awards, four SIIMA Awards, three CineMAA Awards, and one IIFA Utsavam Award.

In this blog post, we will take a closer look at his life, career, and achievements.

Mahesh Babu
Mahesh Babu

Early Life and Upbringing

Mahesh Babu was born on August 9, 1975, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is the son of veteran Telugu actor Krishna and Indira. He has four siblings, Ramesh Babu, Padmavathi, Manjula, and Priyadarshini.

Mahesh Babu spent most of his childhood in Chennai under the care of his maternal grandmother Durgamma and the rest of his family. He completed his schooling at St. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School in Chennai and graduated from Loyola College, Chennai.

Mahesh Babu - Early Life And Upbringing
Mahesh Babu – Early Life And Upbringing

Personal Life – Age, Zodiac Sign

Mahesh Babu - Personal Life
Mahesh Babu – Personal Life
Personal DetailsInformation
Full NameGhattamaneni Mahesh Babu
NicknameNaani, Prince, and Navataram Superstar
Alternative Names(s) (also known as)Mahesh Ghattamaneni
Date of Birth9 August 1975
Age (as of 2023)48 Years
ReligionHinduism
Zodiac SignLeo
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
HometownChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Current AddressJubilee Hills, Hyderabad, India
Education QualificationBachelor of Commerce at Loyola College, Chennai
Hobbies and InterestsReading, jogging, and playing video games
Languages KnownTelugu, Tamil, Hindi, and English
Social Media Profiles link (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
Wikipedia Profile linkMahesh Babu – Wikipedia
IMDb Profile linkMahesh Babu – IMDb
Website linkN/A

Physical Appearance – Height, Weight, Body Measurements

Mahesh Babu - Physical Appearance
Mahesh Babu – Physical Appearance
Physical StatsInformation
Body TypeAthletic
Body Measurements (Chest – Waist – Hips)40-34-14 inches
Height in feet, inches, cm6’ 2″, 188 cm
Weight in kg, lbs70 kg, 154 lbs
Chest40 inches
Waist34 inches
Biceps14 inches
Eye ColourBrown
Hair ColourBlack
HairstyleShort and wavy
Distinctive FeaturesCharming smile and dimples
TattoosN/A

Family and Relationships – Girlfriend/Wife, Affairs

Mahesh Babu is married to Namrata Shirodkar, a former Miss India and Bollywood actress. They got married on February 10, 2005, and have two children, a son named Gautam Krishna and a daughter named Sitara.

Mahesh Babu is known for being a private person and keeps his personal life away from the media.

Mahesh Babu - Family And Relationships
Mahesh Babu – Family And Relationships
Relationships DetailsInformation
Marital StatusMarried
Spouse – WifeNamrata Shirodkar (actress)
FatherKrishna (veteran Telugu actor)
MotherIndira
Children Gautam Krishna (son), Sitara (daughter)
Siblings Ramesh Babu (brother), Padmavathi (sister), Manjula Swaroop (sister), Priyadarshini (sister)
Affairs – Girlfriend(s) N/A
Significant RelationshipsNamrata Shirodkar (wife)

Rise to Stardom

Mahesh Babu made his debut as a child artist in the film Needa (1979) at the age of four. He acted in eight other films as a child artist before making his debut as a lead actor with Rajakumarudu (1999). The film won him the Nandi Award for Best Male Debut.

He achieved his breakthrough with the supernatural drama Murari (2001) and the action film Okkadu (2003). He went on to act in other commercially successful films such as Arjun (2004), Athadu (2005), Pokiri (2006), Dookudu (2011), Businessman (2012), Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013), Srimanthudu (2015), Bharat Ane Nenu (2018), Maharshi (2019), Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020), and Sarkaru Vaari Paata (2022).

Mahesh Babu -Rise To Stardom
Mahesh Babu – Rise To Stardom

Debut Film – Needa 

Mahesh Babu - Debut Film
Mahesh Babu – Debut Film

Successful Film – Maharshi 

Mahesh Babu Successful Film
Mahesh Babu Successful Film

Career, Awards, and Achievements

Mahesh Babu has won several awards and accolades throughout his career. He has won eight Nandi Awards, five Filmfare Telugu Awards, four SIIMA Awards, three CineMAA Awards, and one IIFA Utsavam Award. He was also honored with the International Indian Film Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in Pokiri (2006).

In addition to his acting career, Mahesh Babu is also a philanthropist and co-runs the charitable trust and non-profit organization Heal A Child. He is also associated with Rainbow Hospitals as their goodwill ambassador.

Mahesh Babu - Career, Awards, And Achievements
Mahesh Babu – Career, Awards, And Achievements
Career DetailsInformation
Profession(s)Actor, Producer
Debut FilmRaja Kumarudu (1999)
Notable Roles Harsha in Srimanthudu, Bharat in Bharat Ane Nenu, Rishi in Maharshi, Ajay Krishna in Sarileru Neekevvaru
Recent Films – New Movies Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020), Maharshi (2019), Bharat Ane Nenu (2018)
Upcoming Films Sarkari Vari Paata (2022), Major (2022)
Popular Television Series N/A
Awards and Achievements Eight Nandi Awards, five Filmfare Telugu Awards, four SIIMA Awards, three CineMAA Awards, one IIFA Utsavam Award, one National Film Award for Best Popular Film
Endorsements/Brand Collaborations Thumbs Up, Royal Stag, Santoor, TVS, Vivel, Jos Alukkas, Idea Cellular, South India Shopping Mall, Rainbow Hospitals, Denver, Protinex, Close Up, Mahindra Tractors, Paragon, Sai Surya Developers, Chennai Silks, AbhiBus, Denver, Flipkart
Philanthropy/Charity Work Heal A Child Foundation, Gramam Foundation, Andhra Hospitals, Rainbow Hospitals, MARD Initiative, Chennai Flood Relief, Hudhud Cyclone Relief
Professional Associations G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment, AMB Cinemas
Training and EducationActing training by L. Satyanand in Visakhapatnam
Production CompanyG. Mahesh Babu Entertainment
Box Office Success – Hit Movies Pokiri (2006), Dookudu (2011), Srimanthudu (2015), Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020)
Critical Acclaim Movies Murari (2001), Okkadu (2003), Athadu (2005), Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013), Bharat Ane Nenu (2018), Maharshi (2019)

Assets and Finances – Net Worth

Mahesh Babu - Assets And Finances
Mahesh Babu – Assets And Finances
Financial ProfileInformation
Net Worth in Rs. and DollarsRs. 270 crore, $36 million
Per Movie Charges in Rs. and DollarsRs. 25-30 crore, $3.4-4 million
Per Endorsement Charges in Rs. and DollarsRs. 2-3 crore, $0.27-0.4 million
Sponsorship Deals Thumbs Up, Royal Stag, Santoor, TVS, Vivel, Jos Alukkas, Idea Cellular, South India Shopping Mall, Rainbow Hospitals, Denver, Protinex, Close Up, Mahindra Tractors, Paragon, Sai Surya Developers, Chennai Silks, AbhiBus, Denver, Flipkart
Business Ventures G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment, AMB Cinemas
Investments Real estate, stocks, mutual funds
Real Estate Holdings Bungalow in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad; Farmhouse in Chevella, Ranga Reddy district; Apartment in New York City
Luxury Items/Properties Owned Rolex watch, Harley Davidson bike, vanity van
Cars Collection Mercedes Benz GL-Class, Range Rover Vogue, Toyota Land Cruiser, Audi A8

Favorite Things, Likes and Dislikes

Mahesh Babu - Favorite Things, Likes And Dislikes
Mahesh Babu – Favorite Things, Likes And Dislikes
Favorite ThingsInformation
Favorite ActorKrishna (his father)
Favorite ActressSridevi
Favorite FilmThe Godfather
Favorite Music BandsU2, Metallica, Iron Maiden
Favorite SportCricket
Favorite BooksThe Fountainhead by Ayn Rand, Kane and Abel by Jeffrey Archer
Favorite ColorBlue
Favorite FoodBiryani, coffee
Things s/he likeSpending time with family, traveling, watching movies
Things s/he dislikeSmoking, drinking, gossiping

Top 5 Best Films – Mahesh Babu

Film NameYear of ReleaseCharacter Played
Athadu2005Nanda Gopal
1: Nenokkadine2014Gautham/Krishna
Okkadu2003Ajay
Pokiri2006Pandu
Murari2001Murari

Controversies – Mahesh Babu

  • In 2022, Mahesh Babu made a statement at Adivi Sesh’s ‘Major’ trailer launch that “Bollywood cannot afford him,” which stirred up a controversy.
  • In 2023, Income Tax officials raided his residence in Jubilee Hills after his movie Dookudu earned a gross of 1 Billion.
  • In 2023, Mahesh Babu’s statement on the Sankranti releases created a controversy.
  • In 2023, Mahesh Babu was notably absent from Tollywood.
  • In 2024, Mahesh Babu’s movie Guntur Kaaram was surrounded by controversy.
Mahesh Babu -Controversies
Mahesh Babu – Controversies

Interesting Facta – Mahesh Babu

  • Mahesh Babu was born to popular actor and filmmaker Krishna, who starred in more than 350 films.
  • Famous Tamil actor Karthi was Mahesh’s schoolmate while Tamil superstar Vijay was his childhood playmate.
  • Mahesh Babu’s Telugu films dubbed in Hindi have fetched high TRP ratings on Hindi movie channels.
  • He is one of the highest-paid celebrities and one of the few South actors to endorse a national brand.
  • For years, Mahesh Babu has been involved with various philanthropic activities, including charities promoting women’s rights and helping poor children.
  • Despite being a superstar in the Telugu film industry, Mahesh Babu can’t read and write in Telugu.
Mahesh Babu Interesting Facts
Mahesh Babu Interesting Facts

In conclusion, Mahesh Babu’s journey from a child artist to a superstar is truly inspiring. His dedication to his craft, his versatility as an actor, and his commitment to giving back to society make him a true icon of Indian cinema. His story serves as a testament to the fact that with passion and perseverance, one can indeed reach the pinnacle of success.


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