Mahesh Babu’s Birthday: Top 5 Must-Watch Films

Mahesh Babu's superstardom is driven by his knack for blending mass appeal with originality

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Khaleja, Mahesh Babu's comeback film after three years, mixed fantasy, action, and comedy but failed to live up to expectations

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Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu was unique in Telugu cinema, named after Anjali's character despite starring Venkatesh and Mahesh Babu

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Nenokkadine features a hero who is a schizophrenic rock musician, a suspected murderer, and a justice crusader with a troubled past

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Srimanthudu, Mahesh Babu’s biggest hit at the time, was a box-office success thanks to its perfect formula and the leading actor’s unmatched charisma

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