Mahesh Babu Gets Candid, Opens Up About Guntur Kaaram and Definition of Success

In a decades-long career, Tollywood Superstar Mahesh Babu is an undisputed Superstar. He retained the sobriquet over the years, notwithstanding the success and failures of his films at the Box Office. Mahesh shared insights on his career, successes, failures, his recent release 'Guntur Kaaram' and his most-awaited forthcoming film (SSMB29) with SS Rajamouli.

Mahesh shared his changing perspective on success in the film industry. He emphasized the challenges faced by this movie and highlighted the importance of simple storytelling and audience engagement. Additionally, he discussed his approach to selecting roles, underlining the significance of moral values in his decision-making process.

Directed by Trivikram Srinivas, 'Guntur Kaaram' has been a major hit, grossing Rs 180 crores globally and Rs 146.67 crores in India, making it one of the year's top earners. However, it fell slightly short of the expectations set for a project led by Mahesh Babu.

Over the years, Mahesh Babu's definition of success in the film industry has evolved beyond just box office performance. He now places more emphasis on the impact a movie has on viewers and the artistic satisfaction it provides.

Balancing work and personal life has been a challenge for Babu, who relies on a strong support system to successfully navigate the demands of his career and family life.

Despite some criticisms regarding his recent film choices, Mahesh Babu has a humongous fan base and is known for captivating on-screen charisma. His upcoming project 'SSMB29' with SS Rajamouli is currently in pre-production and is expected to be shot in various global locations, including Africa for its jungle-themed storyline. Touted to be a forest-adventure film, the shooting is expected to start in April-May.