'It was a delight to shoot in Kashmir': Mahesh Babu on filming 'Sarileru Neekevvaru'

Written By DNA Web Team | Updated: Aug 12, 2019, 02:21 AM IST

"We had a wonderful time shooting there", shares Mahesh Babu as he shot for the first time in Kashmir for 'Sarileru Neekevvaru'. The film's unit shot in Kashmir before scrapping of Article 370

Mahesh Babu treated the fans with the first look of Sarileru Neekevvaru. His 25th film Maharshi, which released this May, was a huge success at the box office. As of now, he’s shooting for his next Telugu film Sarileru Neekevvaru, which will release in 2020 has a packed schedule.

What’s noteworthy is the fact that in his career spanning over four decades, this the first time that Mahesh Babu shot a film in Kashmir. The actor says he just can’t get over the beauty of the place! Mahesh Babu who plays an army officer in the film, also celebrated his seven-year-old daughter Sitara's birthday there.

Talking more about filming in Kashmir, Mahesh Babu shares, “I’ve shot for my films at varied domestic locations and even abroad, but somehow I never got the chance to shoot in the ‘paradise on earth’. We had a wonderful time shooting there; the locals were so warm and cooperative with the entire team that it was a delight to shoot. Looking forward to go there again!”

For this upcoming film, the actor zeroed in on Kashmir’s picturesque beauty and amazing locations. The film’s unit had shot the required portions before the scrapping of Article 370 by the central government. By July-end, the unit had wrapped up the shoot and headed to Hyderabad for the next shooting schedule.

After enjoying the massive success of Maharshi, Mahesh Babu is all set for his upcoming release Sarileru Neekevvaru. The actor has recently launched his own clothing line named 'THE HUMBL CO' inspired by the larger than life persona of the beloved actor.