Mahesh Babu, the prominent Telugu superstar, recently honored his late father, Ghattamaneni Krishna, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary, expressing his enduring admiration by stating, 'Forever my hero.' In a heartfelt Instagram post, Mahesh shared a picture of them together, captioning it with affectionate words and red heart emojis. Krishna, a veteran actor, passed away on November 15, 2022, at the age of 79 after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was a pivotal figure in Telugu cinema, recognized for his significant contributions, including being awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2009. His legacy includes over 350 films and several innovations in filmmaking techniques. Mahesh frequently cites Krishna as his inspiration and holds a deep respect for his father's legacy. On the professional front, Mahesh Babu is preparing for his upcoming film 'Varanasi,' directed by SS Rajamouli, which features Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran and is set to release on April 7, 2027.