Superstar Mahesh Babu has received his first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and has urged everyone above 18 to get vaccinated. Taking to Twitter, he wrote, "Done with my vaccination! Please get yours!! The COVID-19 second wave has hit everyone hard and getting vaccinated is the need of the hour. Those aged 18 years and above are eligible to get theirs from May 1st. #GetVaccinated. Stay safe everyone." The actor had isolated himself a few days back after his stylist had tested positive for COVID-19.
Many Indian celebs like Mohanlal, Saif Ali Khan, Salman Khan, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Saif Ali Khan, Kamal Haasan, Rakesh Roshan, Hema Malini, Satish Shah, Johnny Lever, Shilpa Shirodkar, Ram Charan's wife Upasana among others have taken the COVID-19 vaccine. On the work front, Mahesh Babu was last seen in Sarileru Neekevvaru, which went on to become a superhit in 2020. Before the lockdown, the actor was busy shooting for his upcoming film, Sarkaru Vaari Paata, which is directed by Parasuram and also starring Keerthy Suresh in the lead role. The film is jointly produced by Mythri Movie Makers, 14 Reels Plus, and Mahesh Babu Entertainment, and reportedly, it will release in January 2022.