Mahesh Babu’s VIRAL New Look For SSMB29 Sparks Memefest, Fans Call Actor 'Indian John Wick'

Mahesh Babu has been busy shooting for his next highly anticipated project SSMB29, helmed by SS Rajamouli. Amid this, the actor's new look from the movie has gone viral on the internet, inviting hilarious memes. It happened after Mahesh along with his wife Namrata Shirodkar met Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and donated Rs 50 lakh to CM's Relief Fund. The photo of him presenting the check to CM went viral.

A look at Mahesh Babu 's new look

In the viral images, Mahesh Babu is sporting a heavy beard and long hair. He can be seen wearing a white T-shirt paired with jeans. A user shared the photos and wrote, "Superstar @urstrulyMahesh and his wife #Namrata have donated ₹50 lakhs to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund and presented the check to CM @revanth_anumula at his Jubilee Hills residence. Additionally, Mahesh Babu donated another ₹10 lakhs on behalf of AMB."

Netizens call Mahesh Babu Tollywood's Jesus

Soon after the photos were posted, fans flooded the comment section, comparing Mahesh Babu 's new avatar with Hollywood actor John Wick and other individuals. Some even said the actor is inspired by Ranbir Kapoor 's Animal look. A user wrote, "Indian John wick".

Another wrote, "Avunu #MaheshBabu𓃵 Raa Entho mandhi Chinna pillala Pranalu  Kaapadina  Vaaadu Devudey. #DHFMS You can proudly Say #MaheshBabu𓃵 Is Our TFI Jesus." The third user wrote, "Hydraa and FTL is out of syllabus for Mahesh Babu ."

What do we know about SSMB29?

Information about SSMB29 has been sparse of late. The film, as per media reports, is touted to be in its pre-production stage. Mahesh Babu is said to have revamped his training routine to embrace the requirements of the globe-trotting adventure. According to a previous 123Telugu report, SSMB29 has already zeroed in on a title - Maharaja. This news, however, has not been confirmed officially.

Separately, there was a buzz that makers have roped in Indonesian actress Chelsea Islan in the movie. This speculation came to light after Islan started following SS Rajamouli on Instagram. However, no official confirmation has come through on this either.