Just like a lot of due diligence and credentials is checked before finalizing a heroine for a superstar, a fair share of effort goes behind locking another role, that of the hero’s mother. In many movies, the mother sentiment has worked wonders with the audience and hence it is always necessary to rope in a seasoned performer who can match the hero’s stature.

And when it comes to superstar Mahesh Babu, it is by default that his mother should be someone very admired. Akin to that, reports have arrived that the mother for Mahesh has been locked for his ongoing project ‘Maharshi’. She is none other than the everlasting beauty Jayaprada. It is heard that she has an important role in the film.

Once upon a time Jayaprada was a top heroine in the Telugu industry before she started foraying into Bollywood and eventually the north Indian politics. This project is more like a comeback venture for her and her admirers are quite thrilled to see her. Helmed by the extravagant director Vamshi Paidipally, the team is preparing for their next schedule in US.