Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu marked the birth anniversary of Telugu cinema legend Krishna, his late father, with an emotional tribute on social media. The 'Varanasi' star took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a candid picture of the duo laughing together during a family gathering. In the post, he wrote, 'Forever my hero....Happy Birthday Nanna.'
Namrata Shirodkar's Loving Tribute
Mahesh Babu's wife, Namrata Shirodkar, also paid homage to her father-in-law on his special day. She shared a black-and-white portrait of Krishna on social media, captioning it, 'Remembering you with love always. Happy birthday Mamayya!' accompanied by folded hands and white heart emojis. The post received an outpouring of love from fans who appreciated the family's continued remembrance of the legendary actor.
Remembering Superstar Krishna
Krishna, whose full name was Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy, was one of the biggest stars in Telugu cinema. His career spanned over five decades, and he acted in more than 350 films. Some of his most beloved movies include 'Gudachari 116', 'Alluri Seetarama Raju', 'Mosagallaku Mosagadu', 'Pandanti Kapuram', 'Devudu Chesina Manushulu', 'Agent Gopi', and 'Simhasanam'. Fondly known as 'Superstar Krishna', he earned a special place in the hearts of movie lovers through his remarkable contributions to the film industry. Krishna passed away on November 15, 2022, at the age of 79 due to a cardiac arrest.
About 'Varanasi'
Mahesh Babu will next be seen in the time travel adventure drama 'Varanasi', directed by SS Rajamouli. He plays the character Rudra, with Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Mandakini and Prithviraj Sukumaran as the main antagonist Kumbha. The film is set to release on April 7, 2027.
