Kathi Mahesh Kumar, better known as Mahesh Kathi, was an Indian actor and film critic who worked predominantly in Telugu films. He gained fame for his scathing reviews on Telugu cinema.
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Mahesh Kathi was born on Wednesday, 14 December 1977 (age 43 at the time of death) in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Kathi Mahesh in childhood
He did his schooling from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya. He was a communications graduate from Hyderabad Central University.
Kathi Mahesh in his college days
He was fond of films since childhood and always wanted to make a career in the entertainment industry.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 8″
Hair Colour: Brown
Eye colour: brown
Family
parents and siblings
His father’s name is Kathi Obulesu and mother’s name is Sarojamma. He had a brother’s name Kathi Ravi Kumar and a sister’s name Vani Kathi.
Kathi Mahesh with his father
Kathi Mahesh’s brother
Kathi Mahesh with his family
wife and children
When Mahesh was pursuing his post-graduation, he met a girl named Sonalika. Both of them fell in love with each other and after dating each other for a few years, they got married. The couple has a son named Mukund Avinash. There were rumors that the couple had divorced. However, in one of his interviews his father had said that his son has not separated from his wife.
Kathi Mahesh’s wife
Kathi Mahesh’s wife and son
religion and caste
He belonged to a Hindu family and was a Dalit.
livelihood
movies
Mahesh Kathi started his career in the field of development communication. Before entering the entertainment industry, she worked with several NGOs. Mahesh made his acting debut in 2011 with the Telugu film “Edaari Varsham”.
edari varsham poster
Subsequently, he worked as a co-writer for the Telugu film “Minugurulu”. He made his directorial debut in 2015 with the film “Pesaratu” (Telugu). In 2017, he co-wrote the screenplay of the film “Egise Tarajuvvalu”. Some of his popular Telugu films as an actor include “Hridaya Kaleyam” (2014), “Nene Raju Nene Mantri” (2017), “Kobbari Matta” (2019), and “Amma Rajyam Lo Cuddapah Bidalu” (2020) .
Mahesh Kathi in Amma Rajyam Lo Cuddapah Biddlu
The last film in which he appeared was “Krack” (2021). She played the character of ‘Kathy’ in the film.
Television
Mahesh made his television debut in 2017 with the controversial reality TV show “Bigg Boss Telugu: Season 1”.
Mahesh Kathi on the sets of Bigg Boss Telugu 1
controversies
- In 2018, Kathi had courted controversy by allegedly calling Lord Ram a ‘cheater’ during a debate in a regional news channel and also saying that Sita would have been better off with Ravana. Following the incident, Mahesh was banned from entering Hyderabad for a period of six months by the Telangana Police on 9 July 2018, under the Telangana Prevention of Anti-Social and Dangerous Activities Act, 1980.
- In February 2020, a case was registered against him for saying during an anti-CAA event held at Osmania University in Hyderabad that Lord Ram had mistresses and that Sita was ready to eat the golden deer that Lord Ram was chasing. Were. After Mahesh faced criticism for his comments, his father came out in his support and said that his son is being criticized just because he is a Dalit. He also said that what his son has said about Lord Ram is 100 percent true and if anyone reads the book ‘Ramayana Vish Vriksham’ then the real face of Lord Ram will be understood.
Mahesh Kathi during his speech at Osmania University, Hyderabad
Death
Mahesh Kathi breathed his last on 10 July 2021 at Apollo Hospital in Chennai after suffering respiratory failure. The hospital management confirmed the news to a local daily and said,
Kathi Mahesh died on July 10 at 4 pm. His condition was critical since Friday night and he died due to respiratory complications.
Kathi met with a road accident on June 26, 2021, at Chandrasekharapuram village in Kodavalur mandal of Nellore. The actor was in his Innova when it collided with a container truck, seriously injuring him. He was immediately admitted to Medicover Hospital in Nellore and was undergoing treatment. He was later shifted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai for better treatment. The Andhra Pradesh government also provided a sum of Rs. Rs 17 lakh for his treatment.
Mahesh admitted to Kathi hospital
Favourite Things
- Quote: “If God exists, this is His business.”
Facts/General Knowledge
- The Telugu film “Minuhurulu” (2014) for which Mahesh worked as a co-writer, was the first Telugu script to be preserved in the permanent collection of the Oscar Library. The film was also the first Telugu film to compete for the Academy Award in the Best Feature Film category.
- Kathi was a vocal supporter of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and the YSR Congress Party. Even before this, he had spoken in favor of Reddy in many television debates.
- Mahesh had worked with UNICEF, World Bank, Save the Children and Clinton Foundation.
- Mahesh was not only vocal about social issues, but he was also known for not mincing words when it came to politics, religion or prominent figures from the film industry.
- He was an associate editor of the book “Slap Philosophy”.
Mahesh Kathi holding the slap philosophy book
- Before his death he was living in Hyderabad, Telangana.
- He followed a non-vegetarian diet.
Kathi Mahesh is eating
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