Prince Mahesh Babu's Srimanthudu was made with a strong point which connected to all sections of audience. Adopting villages for philanthropic activities is the main point of the film.
Incidentally, Mahesh Babu's upcoming film Maharshi was also made with a powerful point. When Mahesh Babu was asked about the point by the scribes, Mahesh said Maharshi's point was musch stronger and intense than Srimanthudu's point. Furthermore, Mahesh Babu made it clear that the audience would become dumbfound with the message.
Maharshi has been bankrolled by Dil Raju, Aswini Dutt and PVP. Allari Naresh has played the role of a farmer while Pooja Hegde sported main heroine. Devi Sri Prasad composed tunes. Vamsi Paidipally is the director.