Mahesh Babu’s New Business Endeavour With Global Gaming

Apart from films, Mahesh is also actively involved in multiple businesses. Now, he is set to expand his portfolio. Mahesh Babu has officially entered the global gaming industry with a strategic investment in Mumbai-based interactive entertainment studio Shotgun Games. The actor joined Shotgun Games as a strategic investor, expanding his business portfolio beyond cinema, theaters, and wellness.

Currently, Shotgun Games is developing an ambitious action-adventure game titled “Takedown: Genesis” aimed at international PC and console markets, including the US, UK, and Europe. Mahesh is an investor in the project, which is currently in development. Filmmaker Vicky Arora is directing the project, with the studio focused on delivering console-grade, narrative-driven action games crafted by Indian talent. Shotgun Games co-founders and leadership confirmed the partnership.

Mahesh Babu is an investor in the multiplex chain AMB Cinemas, in partnership with Asian Cinemas. He also owns AN Restaurants, launched in partnership with Asian Group and Minerva. Mahesh is also a part of Fitday, a Hyderabad-based omni-channel nutraceutical and healthy snack startup. Apart from this, Mahesh is also part of Mithronsmart, an angel investment round participant supporting the food, agriculture tech, and consumer sectors.

On the work front, Mahesh’s next release is Varanasi, under the direction of SS Rajamouli.