Mahesh Babu closes in on a half-century at the box office with his 25th feature film, Maharshi. The superstar's stardom has got his fans swarming to theatres to watch their favourite actor on the big screen. The film opening with 90 per cent occupancy on its first Monday is a sign that the film is here to stay.

Collecting Rs 49.13 crore after its opening in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Maharshi gives out a strong social message through the touching performance of Mahesh Babu. The actor has left all sections of the audience impressed with his brilliant performance replete with emotions and drama.