Mahesh Babu filmography

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Mahesh Babu is an Indian actor and producer known for his work in Telugu cinema. He first appeared in the 1979 film Needa when he was four years old.[1] He continued to perform as a child actor in several films, most of which featured his father Krishna.[2] Following his role as the titular protagonist in Balachandrudu (1990) while still a child, his career went on hiatus so he could concentrate on his education until taking on his first lead role as an adult in the 1999 film Rajakumarudu, for which he won the Nandi Award for Best Male Debut.[3][4] Afterwards, his career stagnated until successes like Murari (2001), Okkadu (2003) and Athadu (2005) brought him fame.[2][5] In 2006, he played a gangster in the Puri Jagannadh-directed action-thriller Pokiri. The film became the highest-grossing Telugu film of all time,[6][7] and according to Vogue India, cemented Babu's reputation as a "superstar".[8]

In the wake of the failures of Sainikudu (2006) and Athidhi (2007), Babu took a long-term break from cinema for personal reasons.[8][9] His next project, the fantasy action film Khaleja, was released in 2010 after significant delays.[10] In 2011, he starred in Dookudu, which became the first Telugu film to gross over Template:INR1 billion.[11] Businessman (2012), his next film, was well received and became one of the year's highest grossing Telugu films at a time that was particularly harsh on other big-budget productions.[12][13] The following year, Babu co-starred alongside Venkatesh in the critically and commercially acclaimed drama film Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu,[14] which was considered the first Telugu multi-starrer in decades.[15][16] He then featured in Sukumar's 2014 psychological thriller film 1: Nenokkadine.[17] Although Babu's performance as a schizophrenic rock star was lauded by critics, the film itself received mixed reviews and failed to recover its budget.[18][19] Aagadu, his next release that year, suffered a similar fate,[20][21] despite the film's opening gross being his highest at the time.[22]

His 2015 action-drama Srimanthudu was a commercial success and earned Babu his fifth Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu as well as his eighth Nandi Award in any category, the most by any individual.[23][24][25] The film was also his first as a producer.[26] His subsequent film Brahmotsavam (2016) and his first bilingual film Spyder (2017) under-performed at the box office.[27][28] The actor's next role was as an inexperienced chief minister in Koratala Siva's Bharat Ane Nenu (2018).[29] The film was the year's second highest-grossing Telugu production and critics praised Babu's performance.[30][8] His following two films, Vamshi Paidipally's action-drama Maharshi (2019) and Anil Ravipudi's action-comedy Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020), also made substantial profits despite receiving less favourable reception.[31][32][33] Babu's 2022 film Sarkaru Vaari Paata also received a mixed response, however, his performance was appreciated by critics.[34] In 2024, Babu reunited with Trivikram Srinivas for their third collaboration in the film Guntur Kaaram.[35] IN 2025, Babu began filming Varanasi, his maiden collaboration with director S. S. Rajamouli.

Films

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  • All films in this list are in Telugu unless otherwise indicated.
List of Mahesh Babu film credits as actor
Year Film Role(s) Notes Template:Ref heading
1979 Needa Himself Child artist [36]
1983 Poratam Bujji [2][37]
1987 Sankharavam Raja [38]
1988 Bazaar Rowdy Mahesh Babu [36][39]
Mugguru Kodukulu Surendra [36][40]
1989 Gudachari 117 Chinna [36][41]
Koduku Diddina Kapuram Vinod and PramodTemplate:Efn [36][42]
1990 Anna Thammudu Murali [36][43]
Balachandrudu Balachandra [38][44]
1999 Rajakumarudu Raja Debut in lead role [36]
2000 Yuvaraju Srinivas [45]
Vamsi Vamsi [46]
2001 Murari Murari [8]
2002 Takkari Donga Raja [47]
Bobby Bobby [7][48]
2003 Okkadu Ajay Varma [49]
Nijam G. Seetaram [50]
2004 Naani Vijay "Viju" / Naani and his sonTemplate:Efn [51]
Arjun Arjun [7]
2005 Athadu Nanda "Nandu" Gopal / PardhuTemplate:Efn [52]
2006 Pokiri Pandu / Krishna Manohar IPSTemplate:Efn [8]
Sainikudu Siddharth [7][53]
2007 Athidhi Athidhi [54][55]
2010 Khaleja Alluri Seetharama Raju [56][57]
2011 Dookudu G. Ajay Kumar IPS / Ballary BabuTemplate:Efn [24]
2012 Businessman Vijay Surya "Surya Bhai" [58]
2013 Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu Chinnodu [59]
2014 1: Nenokkadine Gautham [18]
Aagadu Circle Inspector / Encounter Shankar [60]
2015 Srimanthudu Harsha Vardhan [61]
2016 Brahmotsavam Ajay Chantibabu [62][63]
2017 Spyder Shiva [64]
2018 Bharat Ane Nenu Bharath Ram [29]
2019 Maharshi K. Rishi Kumar [32]
2020 Sarileru Neekevvaru Major Ajay Krishna [65][66]
2022 Sarkaru Vaari Paata Mahesh "Mahi" [67]
2024 Guntur Kaaram Bhogineni Veera Venkata Ramana [68]
2027 scope="row" Template:Pending film Rudhra / Lord Rama (dual role) Filming [69]

Other roles

As a producer

List of Mahesh Babu film credits as a producer
Year Film Notes Template:Ref heading
2015 Srimanthudu
2016 Brahmotsavam
2020 Sarileru Neekevvaru
2022 Sarkaru Vaari Paata
Major [70]

As a voice actor

List of Mahesh Babu film credits in voice roles
Year Film Role Notes Template:Ref heading
2008 Jalsa Narrator [71]
2013 Baadshah [72]
2016 Sri Sri [73]
2018 Manasuku Nachindi [74]
2022 Acharya [75]
2024 Mufasa: The Lion King Mufasa (voice role) Telugu version [76]

See also

Notes

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References

  1. ↑ Mahesh Babu completes 15 years in TFI. The Times of India(15 January 2017). Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mahesh Babu on learning from failure, growing up with a star father, and the secret to a happy marriage, Chakrabarti, Samrat. Vogue India(5 October 2019). Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  3. ↑ Throwback Pics: Mahesh Babu's first film alongside his father Krishna completes 37 years. The Times of India(2020-12-09). Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  4. ↑ 'Every summer I would do a film in two months', recalls Mahesh Babu on how he started acting. The Statesman(9 October 2019). Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  5. ↑ Mahesh Babu turns 37, all set for Dookudu's release. India Today(9 August 2011). Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  6. ↑ Tolly's bigger than Bolly, Rao, Sushil. The Times of India(19 December 2009). Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Credit for Pokiri goes to Puri, Arundatha, B. Hindustan Times(4 July 2006). Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 9 Telugu movies that define superstar Mahesh Babu's career, Kumar CR, Hemanth. Vogue India(26 February 2020). Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  9. ↑ Mahesh Babu Exclusive Interview, Francis, Christina. The Times of India(22 July 2012). Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  10. ↑ Exclusive: Mahesh Babu on Mahesh Khaleja, Rajamani, Radhika. Rediff(5 October 2010). Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  11. ↑ Dookudu touches the one billion mark. The Times of India(14 January 2017). Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  12. ↑ Year of small films at southern box-office. The New Indian Express(4 February 2013). Retrieved 19 February 2015.
  13. ↑ The South Side Story, John, Nevin. Businessworld(3 January 2013). Retrieved 19 February 2015.
  14. ↑ 2013: The biggest hits & misses, Kavirayani, Suresh. Deccan Chronicle(29 December 2013). Retrieved 19 August 2015.
  15. ↑ Multi-starrer Telugu movies are back. The Hindu(24 January 2013). Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  16. ↑ It's raining multi-starrers in Telugu industry, Uddagiri, Nikisha. Telangana Today(22 June 2018). Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  17. ↑ Painting magic, Shivakumar, S.. The Hindu(16 May 2014). Retrieved 18 January 2016.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 '1 Nenokkadine' Review Roundup: Mahesh Babu Starrer Fails to Live up to Expectations, Seshagiri, Sangeetha. International Business Times India Edition(11 January 2014). Retrieved 3 January 2016.
  19. ↑ Mahesh Babu signs film with Rangasthalam director Sukumar after success of Bharat Ane Nenu, Sekar, Raja. Firstpost(23 April 2018). Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  20. ↑ Many advantages in doing a villain role. The Hindu(26 September 2014). Retrieved 14 October 2014.
  21. ↑ Mahesh Babu and director Srinu Vaitla are looking at a possible nightmare. Deccan Chronicle(24 September 2014). Retrieved 14 October 2014.
  22. ↑ Mahesh Babu hits the bull's eye with Aagadu. Sify(21 September 2014). Retrieved 30 December 2015.
  23. ↑ Koratala Siva fondly remembers Srimanthudu as the film completes two years. Hindustan Times(7 August 2017). Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 Mahesh Babu Awards: List of awards and nominations received by Mahesh Babu. The Times of India. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  25. ↑ Mahesh Babu has the record of the most won Nandi Awards. Asianet News(31 March 2018). Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  26. ↑ Films, future and the family, Reddy, Gayatri. Deccan Chronicle(29 July 2015). Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  27. ↑ Tollywood's money back scheme for flop movies, Kavirayani, Suresh. Deccan Chronicle(27 May 2016). Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  28. ↑ Mahesh Babu goes nostalgic; remembers his father's debut film 'Tene Manasulu'. The Times of India(31 May 2020). Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 'Bharat Ane Nenu' review: This promise ticks the right boxes. The Hindu(20 April 2018). Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  30. ↑ Top 5 highest grossing Telugu films of 2018. The Times of India(29 December 2018). Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  31. ↑ 'Baahubali 2' to 'Khaidi No 150', highest grossing Telugu movies at the worldwide box office. Deccan Herald(26 June 2020). Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 Maharshi review: Critics say it is a good film if you ignore predictable, slow and lengthy narration, Hooli, Shekhar H.. International Business Times(9 May 2019). Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  33. ↑ Sarileru Neekevvaru movie reviews. MSN(11 January 2020). Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  34. ↑ Mahesh Babu-starrer 'Sarkaru Vaari Paata' earns over Rs 75 crore on opening day. The Economic Times(2022-05-16).
  35. ↑ Guntur Kaaram final box office collections: Mahesh Babu close with 172Cr Worldwide. PINKVILLA(2024-02-08). Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 36.2 36.3 36.4 36.5 36.6 Child artists who turned into successful Tollywood stars. The Times of India(20 September 2018). Retrieved 26 May 2020.
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  38. ↑ 38.0 38.1 Charisma meets acting talent- that is Mahesh!, Vyas. The Hans India(9 August 2019). Retrieved 26 May 2020.
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  45. ↑ 20 Years For 'Yuvaraju'. DNA India(20 April 2020). Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  46. ↑ Mahesh Babu's wife Namrata Shirodkar. The Times of India(10 May 2020). Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  47. ↑ Takkari Donga. Sify(21 April 2003). Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  48. ↑ Telugu Cinema Etc – Idlebrain.com. Idlebrain.com. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  49. ↑ 14 Years of Okkadu: Fans celebrate Mahesh Babu's film on Twitter. India Today(15 January 2017). Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  50. ↑ Mahesh Babu Birthday special: Here are some of his best films. Zee News(9 August 2017). Retrieved 10 July 2020.
  51. ↑ Naani. Sify(17 May 2004). Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  52. ↑ Athadu. Sify. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  53. ↑ Mahesh Babu can't save Sainikudu, Rajamani, Radhika. Rediff(1 December 2006). Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  54. ↑ Chat with Surender Reddy, Rajamani, Radhika. Rediff(22 October 2007). Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  55. ↑ Mahesh Babu does well in Athidi, Rajamani, Radhika. Rediff(18 October 2007). Retrieved 16 July 2020.
  56. ↑ Mahesh Khaleja: Mahesh Babu's show all the way, Rajamani, Radhika. Rediff(7 October 2010). Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  57. ↑ Why does Trivikram name his heroes differently?. The Hans India(15 September 2015). Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  58. ↑ A cool escape from reality, literally. The Hindu(14 January 2012). Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  59. ↑ Review: Seethamma Vakitlo... looks outdated, Rajamani, Radhika. Rediff(11 January 2013). Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  60. ↑ Movie review 'Aagadu': Mahesh Babu thrills as 'Encounter Shankar' in Telugu film, Kavirayani, Suresh. Deccan Chronicle(19 September 2014). Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  61. ↑ South India's Mahesh Babu Takes A Risk With 'Srimanthudu', Cain, Rob. Forbes(9 August 2015). Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  62. ↑ Brahmotsavam Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Brahmotsavam by Times of India, Jonnalagedda, Pranita. The Times of India(20 May 2016). Retrieved 24 July 2020.
  63. ↑ Mahesh Babu keen on signing Sharwanand for his next production venture?. The Times of India(25 June 2020). Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  64. ↑ Spyder movie review: A different attempt by Mahesh. Deccan Chronicle(28 September 2017). Retrieved 2021-05-29.
  65. ↑ Pic: Superstar Mahesh Babu turns into Major Ajay Krishna for Anil Ravipudi's 'Sarileru Neekevvaru'. The Times of India(10 July 2019). Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  66. ↑ Sarileru Neekevvaru is Mahesh Babu's biggest release, says producer Anil Sunkara. India Today(4 January 2020). Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  67. ↑ Sarkaru Vaari Paata Movie Review : Mahesh and Keerthy shine in this half-baked drama, Nyayapati, Neeshita. The Times of India(12 May 2022). Retrieved 12 May 2022.
  68. ↑ Mahesh Babu-Trivikram film SSMB28 goes on floors. The Indian Express(12 September 2022). Retrieved 12 September 2022.
  69. ↑ Varanasi To The World: Globetrorrer & Timetrotter. Gulte.com(15 November 2025).
  70. ↑ Release of Mahesh Babu produced Major postponed due to the pandemic. Hindustan Times(26 May 2021). Retrieved 2021-06-01.
  71. ↑ 12 Years of Jalsa: 5 reasons why the Pawan Kalyan starrer was a hit. The Times of India(2 April 2020). Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  72. ↑ Mahesh Babu's voice over for NTR's Baadshah. The Times of India(15 January 2017). Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  73. ↑ Mahesh Babu wraps up dubbing for his father's next Sri Sri. The Times of India. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  74. ↑ 'Manasuku Nachindi' trailer: Mahesh Babu lends his voice for sister Manjula's directorial debut. The Times of India(15 February 2018). Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  75. ↑ Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan thank Mahesh Babu for narrating Acharya: 'You made it even more special'. The Indian Express(2022-04-22). Retrieved 28 April 2022.
  76. ↑ Mahesh Babu to voice Mufasa in the Telugu version of 'Mufasa: The Lion King'. The Hindu(2024-08-21). Retrieved 2024-10-13.

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