Ascribe it to Dookudu success! Telugu movies Prince and Superstar Mahesh Babu is now planning to eye Tamil and even South Indian market. After blockbuster Dookudu, Mahesh Babu is planning to venture into Tamil market and compete with the likes of Suriya, Vijay, Simbu, Vikram, etc. The first step in this connection is the release of his upcoming movie ‘The Businessman’ in Tamil and Malayalam (dubbed versions). Albeit Mahesh got several offers to do a straight Tamil movie, he turned down. Even ace filmmakers like Shankar and Mani Ratnam evinced interest to make films with Mahesh but things did not materialize. But now Mahesh is all poised to capture the South Indian market – much like Rajinikanth.

With Dookudu movie success, the star hero discovered the huge market scope and potential in South India and the superstar is already on his way. Mahesh Babu has got good market for his films in Tamil Nadu. His movie has great openings and also come out as a decent engrosser. Since he has following across all types of audience, Mahesh is releasing the Businessman movie in both the markets. So can Mahesh Babu prove his mettle in Tamil and South India? Let’s wait and watch!