Mahesh Babu’s Bollywood absence: Rahul Dev reveals the truth
Key takeaways
- In an interview with Hindi Rush, Rahul discussed Mahesh’s previous collaborations with filmmaker Trivikram Srinivas.
- Mahesh Babu was his first choice for several years, and they did many films together.
- However, when asked about Mahesh’s past remark that “Bollywood can’t afford me,” Rahul responded with a wink, saying, “He doesn’t know how to speak the language—that’s the truth.”
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Famous Telugu film industry actor Mahesh Babu has appeared in a number of successful projects, amassing a significant following for his Hindi-dubbed films despite never taking on a full Hindi movie role.
Addressing the matter publicly, he once joked, “Bollywood can’t afford me.” Regarding this, Rahul Dev—who co-starred with him in the 2002 Western-style action film Takkari Donga—recently offered fresh remarks disclosing why Mahesh avoids Hindi cinema.
In an interview with Hindi Rush, Rahul discussed Mahesh’s previous collaborations with filmmaker Trivikram Srinivas. He noted how their partnership resonated with sensible audiences, cementing Mahesh’s status as a superstar in Telugu cinema.