“I was 13 - 14 when I first tasted stardom. In the summer holidays, my dad made me act in these films that went on to become superhits. I became a child star.”

Indian actor, producer and philanthropist, voice actor

Ghattamaneni Mahesh Babu is an Indian actor, producer, philanthropist and voice actor who works in Telugu cinema. Active in modern Indian film, he has appeared in more than 30 films and is widely referred to in the media as the Superstar. He is among the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema and has appeared on Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list from 2012 to 2025. His work has earned him several honors, including nine Nandi Awards, five Filmfare Awards South and four SIIMA Awards.