Mahesh Babu Ghattamaneni on 9 August 1975 is an Indian film actor best known for his work in Telugu cinema. Born to actor Krishna in the Ghattamaneni family. After Mahesh Babu playing the role of a young Kabaddi player in the 2003 blockbuster film Okkadu, Mahesh Babu continued in this vein, gaining mass appeal and appearing in many successful films such as Murari (2001), Athadu (2005), Pokiri (2006), Dookudu (2011), Businessman (2012), Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013) and 1 Nenokkadine Movie.
