Superstar Mahesh Babu turned heads at the lavish wedding reception of Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee, held on Sunday, June 8, at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad.
While the star-studded event saw the who’s who of South Indian cinema, including Ram Charan, Suriya, Yash, and Nani, it was Mahesh Babu’s casual yet luxurious outfit that stole the spotlight and ignited a frenzy among netizens.
Mahesh, accompanied by his wife Namrata Shirodkar and daughter Sitara, opted for a seemingly simple floral sweatshirt paired with his signature effortless charm. However, eagle-eyed fans quickly identified the sweatshirt as a high-end piece from the luxury fashion brand Hermès, carrying a staggering price tag of $1,600 (approximately Rs. 1.37 lakh).
The reactions ranged from awe at the actor’s ability to pull off such an expensive casual look to playful banter about his reverse-aging style.
The reception, hosted by the Akkineni family, was a grand affair, attended by dignitaries like Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu. Akhil, dapper in a white tuxedo, and Zainab, stunning in a peach gown, were the center of attention, but Mahesh’s appearance became a talking point online. Annapurna Studios shared photos of the event, including a heartwarming family portrait featuring Mahesh, Namrata, Sitara, and the newlyweds alongside Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni.
Fans praised Mahesh’s age-defying looks, with many commenting on his ability to make a Rs. 1.37 lakh sweatshirt look effortlessly chic.
The buzz around Mahesh’s outfit comes at a time when he is busy shooting for SSMB29, a pan-Indian film directed by SS Rajamouli. His off-screen appearances, like this one, continue to keep fans engaged, bridging the gap between his highly anticipated on-screen projects.