On August 9, 2025, Telugu cinema superstar Mahesh Babu celebrated his 50th birthday, receiving an outpouring of warm wishes from colleagues, fans, and admirers. Among the first to extend his greetings was Megastar Chiranjeevi, who conveyed his heartfelt message via social media.

Chiranjeevi's message resonated deeply with fans, as he referred to Mahesh Babu as the "Pride of Telugu Cinema". He expressed his admiration for Mahesh Babu's enduring youthfulness and wished him a wonderful year ahead with many happy returns. Chiranjeevi wrote, "Happy Happy 50th! You are the pride of Telugu cinema, destined to conquer beyond! You seem to grow younger with every passing year. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead and many, many happy returns!".

Jr NTR also joined in the chorus of birthday wishes, offering a short but heartfelt message to Mahesh Babu, wishing him love and success. In his message, Jr NTR addressed Mahesh Babu as "Anna," an affectionate Telugu term for elder brother.

Numerous other celebrities and filmmakers also extended their greetings to Mahesh Babu. Director Srinu Vaitla, who directed Mahesh Babu in the blockbuster film "Dookudu," shared a nostalgic tribute, reminiscing about the first time he saw Mahesh Babu in "Poratam". He lauded Mahesh Babu's dedication and passion, describing him as a "director's dynamite".

Production houses, including Mythri Movie Makers, DVV Entertainment, Sithara Entertainments, Haarika & Hassine Creations, 14 Reels Entertainment, AK Entertainments, M S Raju, and Sri Venkateswara Creations, also joined in celebrating Mahesh Babu's birthday with celebratory posts on social media.

Mahesh Babu, born Ghattamaneni Mahesh Babu on August 9, 1975, has established himself as one of the leading actors in Telugu cinema. The actor made his debut as a child artist at the age of four in the film "Needa" (1979). He later transitioned to lead roles with the film "Rajakumarudu" (1999), which earned him the Nandi Award for Best Male Debut.

Throughout his career, Mahesh Babu has starred in numerous commercially successful films, including "Murari" (2001), "Okkadu" (2003), "Athadu" (2005), "Pokiri" (2006), "Dookudu" (2011), "Businessman" (2012), "Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu" (2013), "Srimanthudu" (2015), "Bharat Ane Nenu" (2018), "Maharshi" (2019), "Sarileru Neekevvaru" (2020), and "Sarkaru Vaari Paata" (2022). His contributions to Telugu cinema have earned him several accolades, including nine Nandi Awards, five Filmfare Awards South, four SIIMA Awards, and two Gaddar Telangana Film Awards.

As Mahesh Babu celebrates his 50th birthday, he is currently preparing for his upcoming project "SSMB29," directed by S.S. Rajamouli. Rajamouli has asked fans to be patient until November 2025 for a "never-before-seen reveal" of the film. Mahesh Babu has also expressed his excitement for the reveal.

On the occasion of Mahesh Babu's birthday, the team of "Jatadhara," including Sudheer Babu, Zee Studios, and others, extended their warmest wishes to the superstar. They acknowledged Mahesh Babu's remarkable contributions to cinema and expressed their admiration for his dedication, passion, and commitment.