Mahesh Babu is being touted as the 'Navataram Superstar'. But he personally doesn't like to call by the tags. One of the most private persons in Telugu film industry, Mahesh Babu likes to spend his time with his mother Indira mostly. And he is very much in love with his wife, Namrata. When he is not shooting for, he straight away heads home.

He doesn't like partying, though he attends family functions and makes his presence felt for the parties thrown by friends. But he immediately looks for an excuse to mingle with others actively. Like his on screen image, he is reserved and straight forward person. Yet, with his close friends he can be as mischievous as any one can imagine.

He wakes up by 7am daily and jogs for an hour or so and then heads for work. If he is not doing films he loves to sleep till the noon.

Personal Details
Full Name: Ghattamaneni Mahesh Babu

Pet Name: Naani

Date of Birth August 09, 1975

Parents: Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna, Indira Devi

Brother: Ghattamaneni Ramesh Babu

Sisters: Padmavati, Manjula, Priyadarshini

Married to: Namrata

Height: 6.3''
Education: Had finished Bachelors at Loyola College, Chennai

Favorites

Favourite Sport: Cricket

Favourite Food: Home Food

Favourite Drink: Coffee

Favourite Activity: Watching movies and reading

Favourite Actors: Krishna and Amitabh Bachchan

Favourite Actress: Sridevi

Favourite Directors: Manirathnam

Favourite Film of his own: Okkadu

Favourite Co-star: Trisha

Favourite Music Director: Manisharma

Nandi Awards
1. Nandi Award for Best Actor for Nijam

Special Jury Awards (Nandi)
1. Murari
2. Takkari Donga
3. Rajakumarudu (Best Debut)