‘Selvandhan’ is my first dubbed venture, which will release simultaneously with the original. It is a family drama. It has familiar Tamil faces, and I hope it does well. – Mahesh Babu
You see, at 25, I was very new to my craft. I was raw as an actor; my exposure was limited… No matter what field you are in, experience adds to your personality. – Mahesh Babu
Over the years, I’ve learnt from co-actors, directors, technicians, and even from junior artists. – Mahesh Babu
I struggled to kick the habit – I would make a decision to give up smoking, but it was hard. I couldn’t resist the urge to steal a smoke. It was at that time that I was gifted Allen Carr’s book ‘The Easy Way to Stop Smoking.’ After I read that book, I didn’t touch a fag again. – Mahesh Babu
Everybody has been saying ‘Srimanthudu’ is the best film of my career. After watching the film, Dad told me that he’s never seen me perform like this. I just couldn’t stop myself from crying. – Mahesh Babu
Yes, ‘Aagadu’ was a failure. I was dejected for a couple of months, since there was a lot at stake. – Mahesh Babu
Gautham was a premature baby. I remember when doctors said that his health condition was critical, I was tense. I could afford the treatment, but a lot of commoners can’t. I believe more children’s lives can be saved if we work towards it. – Mahesh Babu
I try to work on a film that my audiences would appreciate and enjoy their time in a theatre. – Mahesh Babu
Since my father was a superstar, without me knowing it, I became a child star, as my father’s entire fan base liked me, and I can’t thank my father enough for this, as it was so effortless. – Mahesh Babu
First and foremost, I look for a great script. Then, the team that I am working with. Only then, we will be able to come up with a good film. – Mahesh Babu
I’m under pressure with all my films. And the reason we are always under pressure is because it’s only in our profession that months and even years of hard work is judged by the first show on Friday. – Mahesh Babu
I am very close to my brother Ramesh Babu. When my father was away for shootings, my brother would take care of me, and I am very close to him, and yes, Dad’s always special. He used to call me and enquire about my film’s progress. Whenever I deliver a hit, I can see a glow on my father’s face. – Mahesh Babu
I try to make my fans happy by working hard in every film of mine, and I give my films everything I’ve got. – Mahesh Babu
‘Baahubali’s success augurs well for the Telugu film industry as a whole. It has opened up new markets. – Mahesh Babu
We were five kids at home, and my mother and grandmother ensured that we all had a very grounded upbringing in Madras. Even in school, I never used to tell anyone that my dad was an actor. – Mahesh Babu
‘Brahmotsavam’ is a love story set in a family backdrop… It’s all about relationships people have on different levels. – Mahesh Babu
Our entire film fraternity should be proud of ‘Baahubali.’ These are the kind of films that are not made very often. – Mahesh Babu
I always believe that one can’t interfere in another’s work. Once I start work on any film, I surrender myself completely and blindly follow the director. – Mahesh Babu
I am a shy person, basically. I don’t think I can take my shirt off in front of so many people. I never thought about it. No one asked me to. But I don’t even know if people like it if they see me without a shirt all of a sudden. But let’s see, if a film demands it, I might just do it. – Mahesh Babu
