Mahesh Babu, the beloved Telugu superstar, has captured the hearts of fans not just in the Telugu states but also nationwide. His immense popularity has earned admiration from Bollywood figures, showcasing his significant presence in Indian cinema.
His films have transcended regional boundaries, many being remade in Hindi, expanding his appeal across India. Recently, Anil Kapoor, a prominent Bollywood actor, expressed his admiration for Mahesh Babu at an Animal event, praising the warmth of Hyderabad and thanking Mahesh for gracing the occasion.
However after the event, Anil Kapoor’s tweet praising Mahesh sparked surprise among some.
After the event, Anil Kapoor took to his X account and write a big post on Mahesh Babu sharing his clip from Animal event. He wrote, ‘I’m still buzzing from the energy of this phenomenal event! I could not have imagined a better blessing for our film than the love, warmth and generosity showered on us by people of Hyderabad…A special note of thanks to @urstrulyMahesh for gracing this event. His star burns so bright, it lit up the entire arena! Sending a prayer of thanks to the late Bapu saab for introducing me to the incredible world of Tollywood and directing me in my first ever Telugu film 🙏
Here’s hoping my bond with Hyderabad grows only deeper with #Animal!’
I'm still buzzing from the energy of this phenomenal event! I could not have imagined a better blessing for our film than the love, warmth and generosity showered on us by people of Hyderabad…A special note of thanks to @urstrulyMahesh for gracing this event. His star burns so… pic.twitter.com/ftKtM83nvx
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) November 29, 2023
Anil Kapoor’s praise for Mahesh Babu has left many of Mahesh’s fans delighted, yet some are surprised by the extent of admiration coming from a senior Bollywood actor. There are opinions circulating that speculate whether this could be a strategic move for promoting the movie “Animal,” and it might also be a way to garner immense support for the film from Mahesh’s fan base. The unexpectedness of Anil Kapoor’s effusive praise has led to speculation about potential promotional strategies for the movie and the possibility of leveraging Mahesh Babu’s fan following to bolster the film’s reception.
Meanwhile, despite not acting directly in Hindi cinema, Mahesh Babu’s popularity in Bollywood and among Northern audiences remains high. This underscores his versatility and wide-ranging appeal, generating immense anticipation for his upcoming collaboration with acclaimed filmmaker SS Rajamouli.
