Mahesh Babu is a popular Telugu actor, producer who has acted in over 30 movies in the Tollywood industry. The actor is the son of veteran actor Krishna. Mahesh made a debut in Tollywood as a child artist in Needa (1979) and as a lead actor in Rajakumarudu (1999). He also owns production house G Mahesh Babu Entertainment Pvt Ltd. The actor shot to fame in the industry after hits like Okkadu, Athadu, Pokiri and Murari. To date, the actor has won seven Nandi Awards, five Filmfare Awards, three CineMAA Awards, three South Indian International Movie Awards and one International Indian Film Academy Award. The actor married popular heroine Namrata Shirodkar. Mahesh has also been cited in the media as one of the most attractive male celebrities in India.