Actor Mahesh Babu is one of the most widely known and popular names of the Telugu film industry. The superstar who belongs to a film family has made a mark in the industry with his charismatic screen presence. The younger son of veteran Telugu actor Krishna, Mahesh made his debut as a child artist in a cameo role in Needa (1979), at the age of four, and acted in eight other films as a child artist. He made his debut as a lead actor with Rajakumarudu (1999) which won him the Nandi Award for Best Male Debut.

As the actress turns 49 today, we take a look at Mahesh Babu's performance at the box office.