Sitara Ghattamaneni, daughter of actor Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar, recently shared selfies with supermodel Kendall Jenner during a family vacation in Italy. The pictures, taken mid-flight, were posted on her Instagram and quickly caught public attention. While Sitara traveled with her mother and brother Gautam, Mahesh Babu was occupied with shooting his upcoming film SSMB29, directed by SS Rajamouli. The vacation included stops in Rome, Milan, and the US, where Gautam is studying acting.
Mahesh Babu’s Daughter Sitara Bumps Into Kendall Jenner on Vacation
Mahesh Babu’s daughter, Sitara Ghattamaneni, had a surprising moment during her family vacation in Italy when she bumped into global supermodel Kendall Jenner. The 12-year-old, who has a growing fanbase on social media, shared selfies with Jenner that quickly captured attention online. The photos, which were posted on Sitara’s Instagram stories, featured both of them wearing casual T-shirts, loose hair, and matching dad hats, seemingly taken during a flight.
Sitara tagged Kendall Jenner in the collage she uploaded, which included multiple selfies. Fans were quick to call the moment a "fangirl dream come true," as Sitara smiled beside the American model in what looked like an unexpected but cherished encounter.
Sitara Ghattamaneni's Instagram Story
Family Vacation Across Continents
Namrata Shirodkar, Sitara’s mother and former actor, also gave glimpses of the family's travel through her Instagram stories. She first teased their departure by posting photos of Sitara and her son, Gautam Ghattamaneni, at the airport. Later, she tagged Armani Hotel Milano and thanked them for their warm welcome, confirming the family's stay in Milan. Before arriving in Italy, the family spent time in Rome and also visited the US, where Gautam is currently studying acting.
The trip reflects a tradition of close-knit holidays for the Ghattamaneni family, even though this time Mahesh Babu was notably absent from the tour.
Mahesh Babu Occupied with SSMB29 Shoot
While his family enjoys their European holiday, Mahesh Babu remains tied up with work commitments. He is currently filming his upcoming movie SSMB29, directed by SS Rajamouli. The film, written by Rajamouli’s father Vijayendra Prasad, is being described as a jungle adventure. Though the official details of the film remain under wraps, several on-location leaks have surfaced in recent months, including a video of Mahesh Babu and co-star Prithviraj Sukumaran filming a key scene in Odisha.
Priyanka Chopra, also part of the cast, was recently spotted near the hotel where the cast was staying, which added to the speculation surrounding the film. Despite efforts to maintain confidentiality, fans have been eagerly tracking updates from the sets.
Mahesh Babu only managed a brief pause from the demanding schedule, aligning with a temporary break Rajamouli himself had taken from shooting. The actor was last seen in the 2024 release Guntur Kaaram and has since immersed himself in back-to-back schedules for the new project.
Sitara’s Growing Popularity and Public Attention
Sitara Ghattamaneni has been making a name for herself beyond being a celebrity child. Known for her frequent posts and bubbly personality, she has already attracted media attention as a budding fashionista. She recently became the face of a prominent jewelry brand and stunned many by donating her entire first paycheck of ₹1 crore to charity.
While rumors have floated about her possible entry into films, Namrata addressed the speculation by stating that Sitara is still young and it’s too early to discuss any future career plans. “She is just 12 years old now, so there’s a lot of time left for us to discuss it,” she said at a recent event.
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