Ram Pothineni is all praise for his Andhra King Taluka director, Mahesh Babu P, calling him one of the most honest and refreshing filmmakers Telugu cinema has seen in recent times. Speaking during promotions, Ram made a striking comparison, saying Mahesh Babu P reminds him of celebrated Bollywood directors Rajkumar Hirani and Imtiaz Ali. “There’s something very pure about his storytelling. His sensibilities, his honesty, the way he approaches emotions, he gives me the vibe of Hirani sir and Imtiaz Ali sir,” Ram said. He added, “But Telugu cinema deserves an honest filmmaker like Mahesh Babub P, and I truly believe he will go a long way.” Mahesh Babu P made his directorial debut with Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty, starring Anushka Shetty and Naveen Polishetty. The film became a surprise hit, praised for its clean humour, modern sensibilities, and relatable writing. The success immediately placed Mahesh Babu P among the promising new-age filmmakers to watch out for. His second project, Andhra King Taluka, brings him together with Ram Pothineni for the first time. The film …