MUMBAI: Mahesh Babu is a well-known name in the entertainment world.

He is one of the A-listers of Telugu film industry. He is known for his performance in films like Businessman, Srimanthudu, Bharat Ane Nenu, Maharshi, and Sarileru Neekevvaru to name a few.

The actor is currently gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Sarkaru Vaari Paata.

Mahesh Babu recently shocked many when he said that he doesn't want to do Hindi films as the Bollywood 'couldn't afford' him. In a new statement, Mahesh added that he doesn't want to work for ‘another industry’ and only wants to do Telugu films.

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According to an Indian Express report, during a new interaction with the Telugu media, Mahesh said, “I have always wanted to do Telugu films. And I have always wished for Telugu movies to do well across the country. I strongly feel, why should we go to another industry by leaving ours behind? I am very happy that our films are reaching there (in North India). Our movies are doing well at the pan-India level and my dream is coming true. I don’t need to do Hindi films. I can just do a Telugu film and it’ll get seen all over the world – that’s what’s happening right now. You’d want to be in a position to do (only) a Telugu film.”

For the uninitiated, he had earlier said, “I may sound arrogant, but I did get a lot of offers in Hindi. But I think they can’t afford me. I don’t want to waste my time. The stardom and love I have here in Telugu cinema, I never thought of going to another industry. I always thought I will do films here and they will become bigger, and my belief is turning into a reality now. I can’t be happier."

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CREDIT: HINDUSTAN TIMES