Hyderabad, April 30 -- Mahesh Babu is grabbing headlines again, not for a film release, but for his stunning transformation for his upcoming movie, SSMB29, directed by the legendary SS Rajamouli. Recently, a few unseen pictures of the superstar went viral on social media, and fans simply can't get enough!

In the photos, Mahesh is seen in a relaxed avatar - beige T-shirt, black shorts, and seated comfortably with his wife, Namrata Shirodkar, and a friend. But it's his long, curly hair held back with a hairband and his rugged beard that truly stole the show. Fans quickly dubbed him a "Sher" (lion) and even compared him to a Hollywood action hero.

This transformation is unlike anything fans have seen from Mahesh Babu before. Known for his ...