“When I work on a movie, I never aim for records, collections or the number one position. I always concentrate on my work and look for ways to improve my acting abilities. I also advise my co-stars not to concentrate on these pretty issues and just focus on acting.”

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.