Tollywood’s undisputed star, Mahesh Babu, is back in the news, not for a movie announcement, but for a delightful off-screen moment that instantly went viral. The 'No. 1 Telugu hero' was recently spotted at the Hyderabad airport, departing with his family for a well-deserved New Year's holiday, but it was his light-hearted, playful gesture that captured the internet's attention and amusement.

Family Vacation Mode: Relaxed and Radiant

Mahesh Babu, accompanied by his wife, former actress Namrata Shirodkar, and their children, Gautham and Sitara, looked every bit the picture of a relaxed, stylish family ready for an international trip. Stepping away from the demanding set of his highly anticipated film, Varanasi, the star was seen in casual yet sharp attire, exuding an air of calm confidence.

The family’s appearance sparked immediate interest among fans and the media, confirming the actor’s decision to prioritize time with his loved ones for the festive break. This commitment to family, even amid a rigorous shooting schedule for one of the biggest upcoming cinematic projects, continues to endear him to his audience.

'Naughty Babu' and the Rajamouli Passport Joke

What truly made the airport sighting memorable was Mahesh Babu’s unique engagement with the waiting paparazzi. In what has been quickly dubbed his 'signature airport wave', the Prince of Tollywood paused, dressed down, and gave a cheerful thumbs-up, but with an extra prop: his passport, held prominently in hand.

This seemingly simple gesture carried a layer of inside humour related to his director, S.S. Rajamouli. The playful act is understood by fans as a lighthearted retort to an earlier, viral comment made by Rajamouli. The visionary director had humorously claimed that he had 'confiscated' Mahesh Babu's passport to ensure the actor wouldn't take any unscheduled holidays during the intensive production of their global action-adventure, Varanasi.

The actor’s display of his passport was a hilarious way of confirming that, for now, he had successfully escaped the director's mock-confiscation and was officially in holiday mode.

 The Viral Aftermath and Fan Love

The moment resulted in much laughter online. Clips and images of the 'Varanasi' actor's comic timing quickly circulated, delighting fans who affectionately nicknamed him "Naughty Babu." His ability to inject such a spontaneous and self-aware joke into a public sighting earned widespread praise, even from those outside his core fan base.

This brief airport fun provided a welcome break from the intense professional focus surrounding Varanasi, the mythological action-adventure that also stars global icons like Priyanka Chopra Jonas and is set for a 2027 release. Mahesh Babu’s lightheartedness proves that even the biggest stars know how to poke fun at their demanding work lives and enjoy a laugh with the public.
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