Superstar Mahesh Babu claimed that he is one among crores of die-hard fans of his father and legendary actor Krishna in ‘Guntur Kaaram’. “Through a disclaimer in the film, Mahesh claims that he is one among the legion of Krishna’s fans and used the picture of thespian actor,” says a source and adds, “Mahesh Babu has kept his abundant love and adoration for his father within himself and when he found an opportunity, he went all out,” he adds
In the film again, Mahesh Babu dances in a theatre before a cutout of his father as celebrations galore and also uses a few of his yesteryear chartbusters to regale his fans. “It was a perfect tribute to legendary mass hero Krishna who had hundreds of fan clubs in united Andhra Pradesh. The fans used to adore both father and son. Initially, Mahesh Babu’s films were supported by Krishna’s fans before he got a fan following of his own, “he points out.
During the Sankranthi festival, Mahesh Babu invoked the name of his father Krishna and probably wanted his dad's fans to turn up in theatres and watch his son paying respects to the ‘Alluri Seetharamaraju’ actor.
