Maharshi is actor Mahesh Babu’s 25th film. At the trailer and audio launch of the film on Wednesday evening, Mahesh thanked the directors who allowed him to climb the ladder of success.

“In the journey of 25 years, there are directors I need to thank. First, K Raghavendra Rao for introducing me. I will always be thankful to him. I will thank Krishna Vamsi who gave me Murari and proved that I could act. I have to thank Gunasekhar for Okkadu that gave me stardom. My turning point came with Dookudu. So, thank you for that film, Sreenu Vaitla. Have to thank Koratala Siva who gave me life twice with Srimanthudu and Bharat Ane Nenu. Now, this 25th film director Vamshi.

When he came for narration, I thought I would send him back because I had commitments to fulfil, but he was ready to wait for me. He waited for two years. With the film releasing on May 9, it is his third year with the film. I am thankful to him for waiting so long,” Mahesh said at the launch event which took place in Hyderabad on May 1.