Mahesh Babu paid heartfelt tributes to his late father, Ghattamaneni Krishna, on his birth anniversary, calling him 'forever my hero.' He shared a touching post on social media, which resonated with many fans and family members, including his wife, Namrata Shirodkar, who responded with heart emojis. Krishna, a veteran actor in Telugu cinema, passed away on November 15, 2022, following a cardiac arrest. He was 79 years old and had a significant impact on the film industry, being awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2009 for his contributions. Krishna acted in over 350 films and was known for introducing groundbreaking techniques to Telugu cinema, such as Cinemascope and DTS. On the professional front, Mahesh Babu is preparing for his upcoming film 'Varanasi,' directed by SS Rajamouli, which stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film is generating considerable excitement and is set to be released on April 7, 2027.