Mahesh Babu Clarifies His ‘Bollywood Can’t Afford Me’ Comment Ahead Of 'Sarkaru Vaari Paata' Release

His statement on working in the Hindi film industry during the trailer launch of Major did not go down well with many Bollywood fans.

Mahesh Babu Clarifies His 'Bollywood' Comment Ahead Of 'Sarkaru Vaari Paata' Release.

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New Delhi: Superstar Mahesh Babu has been interacting with the media lately for his upcoming film 'Sarkaru Vaari Paata' and his production venture 'Major'. His statement on working in the Hindi film industry during the trailer launch of Major did not go down well with many Bollywood fans and they criticised the actor for his comment and felt that he belittled the Hindi language.

"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," he had said when asked about his plans of working in Bollywood films

Now, Mahesh Babu has clarified his comment while interacting with the Telugu media during the film’s promotion

“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,” Indian Express quoted Mahesh Babu as saying.

Mahesh’s upcoming film ‘Sarkaru Vaari Paata’ is due in cinemas on May 12. The film is written and directed by Parasuram, and stars Keerthy Suresh, Samuthirakani, Vennela Kishore, and Subbaraju among others.

He will also be working with SS Rajamouli for one of his upcoming projects, which is tentatively titled SSMB 29. This highly anticipated project will mark Mahesh Babu's debut in the pan-India market.