A renowned figure in Indian cinema, Mahesh Babu is a versatile film actor who has captivated audiences with his dynamic performances for over two decades. He has become one of the most reliable and popular actors in Telugu cinema. Mahesh Babu began his acting career as a child artist in Needa (1979) and made his debut as a lead actor in Rajakumarudu (1999), which marked the beginning of his successful career. He has acted in various films across different genres and has received critical acclaim for his acting prowess.

Babu gained immense popularity with his performances in Murari (2001) and Okkadu (2003), both of which were commercially successful. He continued to deliver hit films such as Athadu (2005), Pokiri (2006), Dookudu (2011), Businessman (2012), Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013), Srimanthudu (2015), Bharat Ane Nenu (2018), Maharshi (2019), Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020) and Sarkaru Vaari Paata (2022). Pokiri held the record for being the highest-grossing Telugu film, and Maharshi won the National Film Award.