Did you know Mahesh Babu can't read or write in Telugu? Some fun facts about the actor you must know

Actor Mahesh Babu is among the most successful actors in the Telugu film industry. He is the son of a popular Telugu actor from the 1970s and 1980s, Krishna. But did you know he can't read and write in his mother tongue? Here are some interesting facts.

Telugu actor Ghattamaneni Mahesh Babu, fondly known as Mahesh Babu, is one of the most popular actor-producers in India. He has a massive fanbase and his movies are immensely popular.

Mahesh Babu, who is married to former Bollywood actor Namrata Shirodkar, has a number of hits to his name including Pokiri, Athadu, Dookudu and Okkadu.

In the last two decades, Mahesh Babu has worked in over 40 films and has amassed many awards including eight Nandi Awards and International Indian Film Academy Award. The actor also owns a production house called Ghattamaneni Mahesh Babu Entertainments.

Mahesh Babu was last seen in the Telugu action-comedy film Sarileru Neekevvaru, where he starred as an officer in the Indian Army. The film was a box office hit and earned more than ₹260 crore worldwide. He has also worked as a producer in an upcoming Telugu film Major, which is slated to release on July 2, 2021.

Here are few interesting facts about Mahesh Babu you should know:

Mahesh Babu is a star kid

He was born to popular actor and filmmaker Krishna, who starred in more than 350 films. His elder brother Ramesh Babu is also an actor-turned-producer.

Tamil actors Karthi and Vijay are his childhood friends

Famous Tamil actor Karthi was Mahesh's schoolmate while Tamil superstar Vijay was his childhood playmate.

Mahesh Babu has served as a producer on the upcoming Telugu film, Major.

His movies have recorded highest TRP ratings on TV

The Srimanthudu actor has the highest TRP rating on television. His Telugu films dubbed in Hindi have also fetched high TRP ratings on Hindi movie channels.

18 movies dubbed in Hindi

18 of his Telugu films have been dubbed in Hindi. Some of them include Pokiri, Athadu, Dookudu and Okkadu.

One of the highest-paid brand endorsers in the country

He is one of the highest-paid celebrities and one of the few South actors to endorse a national brand.

His philanthropic side

For years, Mahesh Babu has been involved with various philanthropic activities, including charities promoting women's rights and helping poor children.

Mahesh Babu can’t read Telugu

In an interview with IndiaGlitz, Mahesh Babu revealed that having grown up in Chennai, he didn't learn to read and write Telugu. However, he is fluent in speaking and learns his dialogues by listening to his directors who narrate it to him.