# Mahesh Babu 51st birthday and film update

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> Updated: 2026-08-09T01:13:14.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Telugu film actor Mahesh Babu celebrated his 51st birthday on August 9, 2026. To mark the occasion, producers released a first look at his character, Rudra, in the upcoming film "Varanasi," directed by S. S. Rajamouli.

The character is described as a complex, emotional, and dangerous individual. The film also stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas and has been filmed in various locations across Africa, including the Masai Mara and Kilimanjaro.

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### 2026-08-09: Mahesh Babu celebrates 51st birthday as new film look is revealed

On his 51st birthday, Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu's new look for S. S. Rajamouli's upcoming film

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mahesh-babu-celebrates-51st-birthday-as-new-film-look-is-revealed

### 2026-08-08: Mahesh Babu celebrates 51st birthday in Hyderabad

Mahesh Babu, the “Prince of Tollywood,” turns 51 on 9 Aug 2026, celebrating in Hyderabad with family; he’s a prolific actor‑producer, charity donor, and has a Madame Tussauds statue.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mahesh-babu-celebrates-51st-birthday-in-hyderabad

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