Mahesh Babu in legal trouble: 'SSMB29' actor faces notice over endorsement of real estate firm
has found himself in legal trouble due to his association with a real estate company he endorsed in the past. The popular actor, known for his consistent streak of endorsements, has reportedly received legal notices from the Ranga Reddy District Consumer Commission in
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According to a report published by Deccan Chronicle, a Hyderabad-based doctor filed a complaint against the actor and the real estate firm Sai Surya Developers. The complainant claimed she was defrauded of Rs 34.8 lakh after purchasing plots that, as per her allegation, did not exist. Mahesh Babu has been named as the third respondent in the case, accused of promoting the realty firm and influencing potential buyers through misleading advertising.
The complaint states that the 'Guntur Kaaram' actor's public endorsement of Sai Surya Developers played a key role in building trust among prospective customers. The actor, however, has not issued any official statement in response to the notice yet, and neither has his team commented on the ongoing issue.
Earlier in April 2025, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had questioned the actor in connection with a money laundering probe involving Sai Surya Developers and the Surana Group.
As per a PTI report, the company's owner, Kancharla Satish Chandra Gupta, was under police investigation for defaulting on a major real estate project named Green Meadows. The report suggested that the investigation had clarified at the time that the actor was not being treated as an accused and may not have been aware of any fraudulent activities linked to the company.
They further indicated that Mahesh likely endorsed the project in good faith, without knowledge of the alleged scam.
On the work front, Mahesh Babu is working on his upcoming film, 'SSMB29', helmed by the ace director SS Rajamouli. The movie also includes international star Priyanka Chopra and Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran.
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