The family of Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar welcomed 2026 with warmth and joy, celebrating with their children, Gautam and Sitara. Adding to the festive cheer, Namrata's sister, Shilpa Shirodkar, joined the celebrations, making it a complete family affair.

Namrata Shirodkar offered glimpses into their New Year celebrations through social media, sharing heartwarming photos and videos with fans. One touching image showed Mahesh Babu showering his daughter, Sitara, with a kiss. Another captured Namrata posing with Sitara and Gautam, all smiles and donning "Happy New Year" accessories. These candid moments showcased the family's close bond and the joyous atmosphere surrounding their celebrations.

Namrata also shared a selfie from Dubai, featuring Mahesh Babu, their children, Shilpa, and other loved ones, captioning it "Extended new year with more family and loved ones".

Prior to the New Year festivities, Namrata created a reel featuring cherished moments from 2025. The video montage included glimpses of Mahesh Babu, their children, close friends, extended family, and even her staff. She captioned the post, "The year that was..." followed by heart emojis, "& with that...the 2025 season comes to an end".

In a heartwarming gesture, Namrata surprised Shilpa with a visit to Dubai, allowing the sisters to ring in the New Year together. Shilpa expressed her joy on social media, sharing a photo of herself and Namrata twinning in white outfits. She wrote, "The best best way to bid goodbye to 2025...surprise visit by non other then my darling sister in Dubai...Love you my dearest Chin I Love You so so so so much".

Mahesh Babu, known for dedicating quality time to his family, continued his tradition of celebrating the New Year abroad. The family's celebrations, filled with love and laughter, resonated with fans who admire their strong family values.

Looking ahead, Mahesh Babu is preparing for his role in SS Rajamouli's "Varanasi," a globe-trotting adventure drama slated for a 2027 release. The film also stars Prithviraj Sukumaran and Priyanka Chopra.