Namrata Shirodkar, Gautam and Sitara wish Superstar Mahesh Babu on his birthday

As Superstar Mahesh Babu turns 45 today, numerous Tollywood stars and celebrities took to social media to send him warm wishes on his birthday.

But the most special wishes were of course from his family – his better half and

lady love Namrata Shirodkar

, son Gautam and

daughter Sitara

. Mahesh has a huge female following in Tollywood for the same reason, as he’s known to be the perfect husband and a complete family man.

Namrata took to social media sharp at midnight, posted a super cute picture of them and wrote, “True love is how I experience it with YOU. Happy Birthday MB I love you now and always. @urstrulymahesh.” (sic)

Competing with her mom, Mahesh Babu’s 8-year-old daughter

Sitara Ghattamaneni

too posted special wishes for her dad. Sharing a special video for him, she wrote, “Hi Nanna, Happy Birthday and this is your day. It is really fun to spend time with you because you are very special to me. I cannot wait to make this day special to you with Amma and Annayya. I am so happy that I am getting to spend so much time with you in this lockdown.” (sic) She added, “My most favourite day of the year!! Happyyy Birthday Nanna You're the best dad everrr. I love you so so much.” (sic)

Apart from Sitara, Mahesh Babu’s son

Gautam Ghattamaneni

too showered love on his dad. He wrote, “Happy Birthday, Nanna!! Thank you for being YOU!! and most importantly my favourite gaming partner I love you lots @urstrulymahesh.” (sic)


On the occasion of Mahesh Babu’s birthday, the motion poster of his next film Sarkaru Vaari Paata was also released on Sunday. The movie is being directed by

Parusuram Petla

who earlier directed

Vijay Devarakonda

and Rashmika Mandanna starrer Geetha Govindham.