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When Mahesh Babu Said, "Bollywood Cannot Afford Me, Don`t Want To Waste My Time"
Updated on: 08 August, 2025 05:12 PM IST |Shweta Shah
When Mahesh Babu said Bollywood cannot afford him
South superstar Mahesh Babu has conquered the Telugu cinema and garnered a massive fan base. But when asked about his thoughts on venturing in Bollywood, the actor`s sneaky remark about Bollywood not being able to afford him, stirred a controversy.
Mahesh Babu has been frequently asked about his plans of starring in a Bollywood movie and finally he broke his silence on the subject. With a little smirk, he said "Bollywood cannot afford me."
Now all Bollywood fans, hold your horses because there`s more to this. Several media reports quoed him saying, "I did get a lot of offers in Hindi but I don`t think they can afford me. I don`t want to waste my time working in an industry which can`t afford me. The stardom and the respect I get here is huge, so I never really thought of leaving my industry and going to some other industry."
Also Read: Top 5 Mahesh Babu Movies Which Helped Him Garner A Huge Fan Base
Now this isn`t the allegation or presumption that only Mahesh Babu has about Bollywood. Many actresses, including Taapsee Pannu, when made a switch to Bollywood from Tollywood faced severe discrimination and was conformed with the roles offered till she had her breakthrough in Pink.
Talking about his long term career goals, the Sarileru Neekevvaru actor said, "I have always thought of doing films and becoming bigger. My dream is coming true now and I can`t be happier."
Son of Telugu superstar Krishna, Mahesh Babu started his career as a child artist with the movie Poratam, a 1989 release featuring his father. The Prince of Tollywood made his full-fledged debut with Raja Kumarudu opposite Preity Zinta in 1999.
He went on to play the lead in superhit films like Athadu, Pokiri, Athidhi, Dookudu, SPYder, Bharat Ane Nenu and Maharshi, to name a few.
Last seen in Guntu Kaaram, the actor is gearing up to collaborate with SS Rajamouli for SSMB29. Details about the same are kept under wraps. Reports suggest Priyanka Chopra will also join the cast. Her back and forth visits to Hyderabad has increased speculations.
As of now, SSMB29 will release in cinemas in November 2025.
Mahesh Babu has been frequently asked about his plans of starring in a Bollywood movie and finally he broke his silence on the subject. With a little smirk, he said "Bollywood cannot afford me."
Now all Bollywood fans, hold your horses because there`s more to this. Several media reports quoed him saying, "I did get a lot of offers in Hindi but I don`t think they can afford me. I don`t want to waste my time working in an industry which can`t afford me. The stardom and the respect I get here is huge, so I never really thought of leaving my industry and going to some other industry."
Also Read: Top 5 Mahesh Babu Movies Which Helped Him Garner A Huge Fan Base
Now this isn`t the allegation or presumption that only Mahesh Babu has about Bollywood. Many actresses, including Taapsee Pannu, when made a switch to Bollywood from Tollywood faced severe discrimination and was conformed with the roles offered till she had her breakthrough in Pink.
Talking about his long term career goals, the Sarileru Neekevvaru actor said, "I have always thought of doing films and becoming bigger. My dream is coming true now and I can`t be happier."
Son of Telugu superstar Krishna, Mahesh Babu started his career as a child artist with the movie Poratam, a 1989 release featuring his father. The Prince of Tollywood made his full-fledged debut with Raja Kumarudu opposite Preity Zinta in 1999.
He went on to play the lead in superhit films like Athadu, Pokiri, Athidhi, Dookudu, SPYder, Bharat Ane Nenu and Maharshi, to name a few.
Last seen in Guntu Kaaram, the actor is gearing up to collaborate with SS Rajamouli for SSMB29. Details about the same are kept under wraps. Reports suggest Priyanka Chopra will also join the cast. Her back and forth visits to Hyderabad has increased speculations.
As of now, SSMB29 will release in cinemas in November 2025.
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