Arpita Sarkar
Mahesh Babu is one of the most popular actors who has done several blockbusters in his career. However, he also rejected many films and some of them starred Suriya. Take a look!
As per reports, Mahesh Babu rejected the role in the 2005 film Ghajini, which later went on to become a massive success with Suriya in the lead, and the film was also later remade in Hindi with Aamir Khan.
Reportedly, Mahesh Babu rejected Suriya starrer 24. He said, "I immensely liked the script, but could not accept it, as I could not imagine myself performing such role, where I cannot identify myself."
Mahesh Babu made his debut as a lead actor in the 1999 Telugu film Raja Kumarudu. He received immense praise for his role.
Mahesh Babu achieved a major career breakthrough with the films Murari (2001) and Okkadu (2003), particularly for his performance in the latter.
He was seen in Guntur Kaaram. Directed by Trivikram Srinivas, the film was released on January 12, 2024.
Guntur Kaaram follows Ramana, whose mother Vasundhara abandons him after an event, remarries, and becomes a politician.
Mahesh Babu will share screen space with Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran in SS Rajamouli's SSMB29.