When Mahesh Babu Made A Shocking Statement: “I Don’t Think They (Bollywood) Can Afford Me” Despite Receiving Several Offers in Hindi

Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, known for his acting skills and massive stardom, created a controversy with his shocking claims and statements during a throwback press conference. The incident has resurfaced on the internet and gained attention once again. During the promotion of his film Sarkaru Vaari Paata, Mahesh Babu was asked about his potential debut in Bollywood. Without hesitation, he responded, “I did get a lot of offers in Hindi, but my simple thing is I don’t think they can afford me. So that’s the reason I can’t waste my time because the kind of respect I get here, the kind of stardom I have here [in the South] is huge, so I never really thought of leaving my industry and going to some other industry. And I have always thought that when you do films here, you know, it will become bigger.”

Rejection of Bollywood Offers and Fan Support

Although Mahesh Babu had received offers from Bollywood, he rejected them all. As a result, a video clip of his statement went viral, leading to his fans rallying in support of him. Fans pointed out examples of actors who had minimal recognition and compensation for their Bollywood appearances, reinforcing Mahesh Babu’s claim.

Controversy and Clarification

However, Mahesh Babu faced backlash from many individuals following the incident. Subsequently, a press note was released to clarify his statement. According to the note, “Mahesh Babu has clarified that he loves cinema and respects all languages. He said he is comfortable doing the film where he has been working. Mahesh said he is happy to see his dream coming true as Telugu cinema is going places.”

Mahesh Babu’s Stand on Bollywood

Despite receiving several offers from Bollywood, Mahesh Babu firmly believes that Bollywood cannot afford him and that he prefers to continue working in the South Indian film industry, where he enjoys immense respect and stardom. His statement and subsequent controversy have sparked discussions about the disparity in compensation and recognition between the South Indian and Bollywood film industries.

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