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Tamil star Karthi and Telugu icon Mahesh Babu were schoolmates, report reveals
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 04:18 AM
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Recent coverage highlights that popular actors Karthi and Mahesh Babu studied together during their school years, underscoring a shared early background before their rise in South Indian cinema.
South Indian cinema’s leading men, Tamil actor Karthi and Telugu star Mahesh Babu, were classmates during their school days, a fact highlighted in a recent Times of India feature. Both actors, now celebrated for their distinct filmographies, share a common educational background that predates their cinematic careers.
Karthi, known for his versatile roles in Tamil films such as "Sardar 2," and Mahesh Babu, famed for blockbusters like "Varanasi," attended the same school before embarking on their respective acting journeys. The report does not specify the institution but confirms their simultaneous enrollment.
Industry observers note that such early connections often surface later in the film world, adding a layer of camaraderie among stars from different linguistic markets. While their paths diverged into Tamil and Telugu cinema, the shared schooling experience remains a point of interest for fans and media alike.
The revelation adds a personal dimension to the public personas of both actors, reminding audiences that behind their on‑screen fame lies a common formative chapter.
Karthi, known for his versatile roles in Tamil films such as "Sardar 2," and Mahesh Babu, famed for blockbusters like "Varanasi," attended the same school before embarking on their respective acting journeys. The report does not specify the institution but confirms their simultaneous enrollment.
Industry observers note that such early connections often surface later in the film world, adding a layer of camaraderie among stars from different linguistic markets. While their paths diverged into Tamil and Telugu cinema, the shared schooling experience remains a point of interest for fans and media alike.
The revelation adds a personal dimension to the public personas of both actors, reminding audiences that behind their on‑screen fame lies a common formative chapter.