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Mahesh Babu learns Gen-Z lingo from daughter Sitara in new ad; fans call him “Santoor dad”

Many commenters on the video said that Mahesh Babu and Sitara look more like siblings than a father and daughter.

Sitara introduces Mahesh Babu to some Gen-Z slang like "drip," "vibe," and "fam" in the video

Mahesh Babu and his daughter, Sitara Ghattamaneni, continue to give fans heartwarming father-daughter moments. The duo recently appeared in a commercial for a clothing brand, and their chemistry stole the show.

The ad, posted on the brand’s official Instagram page, shows Mahesh and Sitara returning home after a shopping spree, excited about their purchases. As they showcase their new outfits, Sitara introduces her dad to some Gen-Z slang, explaining terms like “drip,” “vibe,” and “fam”. Amused, Mahesh responds with a smile, asking, “Then this is a fam-jam?”

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Fans couldn’t get enough of their adorable interaction, flooding the comments with love. One user said, “He looks so happy, genuine, and proud! I’ve never seen SSMB this happy in an ad.” Another wrote, “OMG Sitara, you will rule Tollywood in the future.” Someone noted they look more like siblings than a father and daughter, while another called Mahesh a “Santoor dad.”

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However, not everyone was convinced. A few viewers felt the visuals looked too polished, speculating that parts of the ad appeared “AI-generated” and pointing out that Mahesh’s face seemed a bit different.

Mahesh Babu recent work

Mahesh Babu’s most recent film, Guntur Kaaram, directed by Trivikram Srinivas, hit theaters during Sankranthi 2024. Though the film garnered a mixed response from critics, it performed well at the box office, raking in Rs 126 crore net across India and Rs 180 crore globally, as per Sacnilk.

Currently, Mahesh is busy filming an adventurous project set in the jungle, helmed by SS Rajamouli. The highly anticipated film also features Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran in key roles.

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