“Happy birthday legend” – David Warner wishes actor Mahesh Babu on turning 49

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David Warner retired as one of the most successful openers for Australia. [Getty Images]

Former Australian cricketer David Warner has wished popular South Indian actor Mahesh Babu on his 49th birthday (Friday, August 9). Warner shared a picture of Mahesh in the gym as his Instagram story.

Notably, Warner was associated with SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) from 2014 to 2021. Thus, he has a special connection with the people from southern India. The 37-year-old often shares face-swapping pictures with several South Indian actors on social media. He has 10.8 million followers on Instagram.

Warner wrote on his latest Instagram story:

“Happy birthday legend @urstrulymahes.”
David Warner's latest Instagram story. [Pic credits: @davidwarner31 on Instagram]
David Warner's latest Instagram story. [Pic credits: @davidwarner31 on Instagram]

Speaking of Mahesh, the Chennai-born actor has worked in dozens of movies. The superstar has won several accolades, including Filmfare Telugu Awards, and IIFA Utsavam Award, among others. He was last seen in the action-drama Guntur Kaaram. Mahesh owns a production house G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment.


“Wishing you the best of everything” – When South Indian actor wished David Warner on his birthday

David Warner had a dream come-true-moment as South Indian actor Allu Arjun, famous for his role in Pushpa 1, wished him on his 37th birthday. Arjun tagged Warner and wrote on his Instagram story:

“Many returns of the day to the cricket superstar. Wishing you the best of everything you want and more.”

Warner has often celebrated catches in Arjun’s style from Pushpa 1. He recently featured in a TV advertisement with famous filmmaker SS Rajamouli.

On the personal front, David Warner retired as one of the most successful openers for Australia in international cricket earlier this year. The southpaw represented the Aussies in 112 Tests, 161 ODIs, and 110 T20Is, scoring 18,995 runs across formats, comprising 49 centuries and 98 fifties. The New South Wales-born player has confirmed that he will continue to play in T20 leagues.

Warner is currently captaining Brampton Wolves in Global T20 Canada. The Delhi Capitals batter will be keen for another opportunity in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is the tournament’s leading run-getter among overseas players with 6565 runs in 184 matches, hitting four tons and 62 half-centuries.

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Edited by Sudeshna Banerjee