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Director Anil Ravipudi, who recently scored a massive hit with the action-comedy entertainer Sankranthiki Vasthunam, has revealed a pivotal piece of career advice from superstar Mahesh Babu that played a significant role in shaping his success.

Anil shared how Mahesh Babu had watched the film and thoroughly enjoyed it. He recalled that Mahesh gave him valuable guidance during the production of Bhagavanth Kesari. “Mahesh told me that I have a natural flair for comedy and suggested I explore this genre more. He even pointed to the success of the Tamil film Jailer as an example and encouraged me to try my hand at it,” Anil said. That 40-minute conversation with Mahesh became a turning point for Anil, setting him on a new creative path.

Having previously worked with Mahesh Babu on Sarileru Neekevvaru, Anil noted that the superstar’s belief in his potential gave him the confidence to take risks. “He told me that I had the ability to create something extraordinary in this genre, and those words stuck with me,” Anil revealed. The outcome was Sankranthiki Vasthunam, which went on to become a massive success, crossing ₹200 crores at the box office.

Anil expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Mahesh Babu for his support, mentioning that the superstar’s encouragement not only shaped the film but also gave him a fresh perspective on his creative approach.