THIS Star Heroine Rejected Mahesh Babu Twice? A Missed Opportunity Fans Still Talk About

Published : Feb 14, 2026, 10:33 PM IST

Mahesh Babu has acted with many heroines. But one star heroine rejected him. Not just once, but she said no twice. Because of this, a rare on-screen pair was missed. 

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Mahesh Babu busy with `Varanasi`

Superstar Mahesh Babu is currently working on a global film, 'Varanasi,' directed by Rajamouli. This is their first movie together, targeting a global audience. It's now filming.

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The heroine who rejected Mahesh Babu twice

Meanwhile, no heroine would say no to a film with Mahesh Babu. Many are waiting for a chance. But one heroine rejected him twice, once for being younger and once for an older sister role.

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The heroine who rejected Mahesh Babu was Soundarya

The heroine who rejected Mahesh Babu twice was none other than Soundarya. She was a natural actress who worked with all top stars. She was first chosen for 'Yuvaraju' but declined.

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Soundarya said no to playing his sister

A similar incident happened with the movie 'Arjun.' Shriya was paired with Mahesh Babu, and Keerthi Reddy played his sister. Initially, Soundarya was asked for the sister role but refused.

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`Varanasi` next year

If Soundarya and Mahesh Babu had acted together, they would have been a wonderful pair. It was a wish for many fans. Sadly, Soundarya passed away before it could happen.

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