He frequently shares his thoughts on the films he watches, and this habit has earned him a playful nickname among fans - "the superstar movie critic."
Recently, Mahesh watched the Hindi film Saiyaara and was thoroughly impressed. Taking to his social media, he wrote, "Take a bow #Saiyaara team… What a beautifully made film with honest storytelling, standout performances, and top-notch execution."
He didn't stop there. The actor also praised the lead pair, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, saying they "lived their roles effortlessly."
Rajamouli Bringing Back Golden Era: Wildest Ever?
His words of appreciation have gone viral, further amplifying the buzz around Saiyaara and giving the film an additional boost of visibility.
Fans, meanwhile, are having fun with Mahesh's latest review, lovingly troll him saying, "Here comes the real movie critic! This is the review we were all waiting for!"
WAR 2: All Doubts to Be Erased on July 25?
But beneath the banter, they admire his willingness to openly celebrate good cinema, no matter the language or scale.
With Mahesh Babu continuing to support fresh talent and heartfelt storytelling, it seems his social media reviews have become a trend in themselves - almost as anticipated as the films he stars in.
Manaswini KManaswini is a senior writer with extensive experience covering Telugu cinema, as well as the broader Indian film landscape, including Bollywood, Tamil, and other regional industries. With a strong focus on NRI (Non-Resi…