Mahesh Babu to essay a Chief Minister in Bharat Ane Nenu

It's known that Telugu actor Mahesh Babu and director Koratala Siva are teaming up for another flick after the success of Srimanthudu. The film is tentatively titled Bharat Ane Nenu.

Mahesh Babu will be seen portraying the role of a Chief Minister of a state in the film.

"This is the first time Mahesh Babu will be seen playing a politician's role and his look as a CM is going to be the surprise element in the movie. The film is set in the backdrop of political intrigue and has a strong underlying social message to it," a source close film unit said.

Veteran Tamil actor Sarath Kumar essay the role of Mahesh Babu's father in the film and Bollywood actress Kiara Advani has been roped in to play an important role too.

A huge set resembling the state assembly is reportedly erected in the outskirts of Hyderabad and Mahesh Babu is expected to join the shoot after the September release of his film, SPYder.

It remains to be seen which social issue will Mahesh Babu and Koratala Siva take up this time.