Actor Mahesh Babu's passport moment goes viral after SS Rajamouli's playful remark
Hyderabad: Actor Mahesh Babu was captured by cameras at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport on Saturday, April 5, 2025, as he happily showed off his passport to the media. Smiling and posing, Mahesh was seen with his daughter Sitara, preparing for a vacation after wrapping up a busy schedule for his upcoming film, SSMB29, with director SS Rajamouli.
The video quickly went viral on social media, with fans expressing excitement and joy over his candid moment. Some fans joked about Mahesh’s "passport being back" following a humorous Instagram video posted by SS Rajamouli. In the video, Rajamouli jokingly claimed to have taken Mahesh’s passport to prevent him from going on trips.
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SSMB29, directed by Rajamouli, is Mahesh Babu’s first collaboration with the acclaimed filmmaker, known for his blockbuster films Baahubali and RRR. The movie also stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran. After completing two shooting schedules in Hyderabad and Odisha, the film is scheduled for release in 2027.
Mahesh Babu, one of the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema, has a legacy spanning many hit films. His career began as a child artist, and he gained fame with movies such as Okkadu (2003), Pokiri (2006), Srimanthudu (2015), and Sarkaru Vaari Paata (2022). He has earned multiple awards, including nine Nandi Awards and five Filmfare Telugu Awards.
Beyond acting, Mahesh Babu is known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly through his Mahesh Babu Foundation, which supports children in need. He is married to actress Namrata Shirodkar.
