Mahesh Babu
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(born Mahesh Babu Ghattamaneni on 9 August 1975) is an Indian film actor best known for his work in Telugu cinema. Born to actor Krishna, Mahesh Babu faced the camera at the age of four as a child artist in 1979's Needa. His first leading role was in the film Rajakumarudu, which was released in August 1999.After playing the role of a young Kabaddi player in the 2003 blockbuster film Okkadu, Mahesh continued in this vein,gaining mass appeal and appearing in many successful films such as Murari (2001), Athadu (2005), Pokiri (2006),
Dookudu (2011), Business Man and Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013). In 2012, he has won the CNN-IBN actor of the Year AwardMahesh Babu has worked in nine films as a child artist and in seventeen films as a lead actor till date. He has won seven Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards, three Filmfare Best Telugu Actor Awards, three CineMAA Awards and one South Indian International Movie Award. In addition to the films, he also endorses several brands in Andhra Pradesh and South India. He is also the national brand ambassador for Thums Up.[5] He was listed #31 in Forbes India top 100 Celebrities for the year 2012.