Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu celebrated his 50th birthday today, August 9, 2025, and the occasion was marked by an outpouring of love and heartfelt wishes from his fans, family, and colleagues. Among the many messages, a particularly touching one came from his sister-in-law, actress Shilpa Shirodkar, who shared a warm birthday greeting on social media.
Shilpa Shirodkar's Instagram post featured a candid photo of herself with Mahesh Babu, both beaming at the camera. Along with the photo, she penned a heartfelt message: "Happy Birthday to the most amazing brother-in-law ever!! Your humility and grace continue to inspire us all. May your light shine even brighter with each passing year! Love you soooooo much @urstrulymahesh". This message highlights the strong family bond they share and Shilpa's admiration for Mahesh Babu's character.
Mahesh Babu is married to Shilpa Shirodkar's sister, Namrata Shirodkar, and the families share a close relationship. Shilpa's birthday wish offers a glimpse into their personal connection, showcasing the respect and affection she holds for her brother-in-law. In an earlier conversation, Shilpa had emphasized Mahesh Babu's role as a dedicated family man, highlighting how much his family means to him and his commitment as a husband and father.
Besides Shilpa, numerous other celebrities and fans have also conveyed their birthday wishes to Mahesh Babu. Jr NTR, a close peer, kept his message simple and genuine: "Happy Birthday @urstrulymahesh Anna. Wishing you all the love and success". Megastar Chiranjeevi offered a heartfelt tribute, saying, "Happy Happy 50th, my dear SSMB @urstrulyMahesh! You are the pride of Telugu Cinema, destined for greatness! You seem to become younger with each year! Wishing you a fantastic year ahead and many, many happy returns!". Namrata Shirodkar, Mahesh Babu's wife, also shared a loving message on Instagram, accompanied by a picture of Mahesh Babu, expressing her joy in sharing life with him. Their son, Gautam, shared a picture with his father, celebrating his "awesomeness".
On the work front, Mahesh Babu was last seen in "Guntur Kaaram". Looking ahead, he is set to collaborate with director S.S. Rajamouli in the film "SSMB29," which will also star Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
In other news, August 7th marked the 10th anniversary of Mahesh Babu's film 'Srimanthudu'. Mythri Movie Makers, the production house that debuted with this film, expressed their gratitude to Mahesh Babu for his contribution to making the film a milestone in Telugu cinema.
Shilpa Shirodkar, on the other hand, is preparing for her role in "Jatadhara," a pan-Indian Telugu-Hindi supernatural fantasy thriller, which also marks Sonakshi Sinha's Telugu debut. The film boasts a talented cast, including Sudheer Babu, Ravi Prakash, Divya Vij, and Rain Anjali.
