Mahesh Babu and SS Rajamouli Receive EC Notices: Why Telugu Stars Are Being Asked to Verify Voter Details

Superstar Mahesh Babu and filmmaker SS Rajamouli are among several prominent personalities in Hyderabad who have received notices from the Election Commission as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

The development has attracted attention because the list includes several familiar names from the Telugu film industry, sports and business sectors. However, receiving an SIR notice does not by itself indicate any wrongdoing. The notices are connected to discrepancies or gaps identified during the verification of voter records.

Why Did Mahesh Babu and Rajamouli Receive Notices?

The Election Commission's SIR exercise is intended to examine existing electoral-roll information and ensure that voter records are properly verified and updated.

According to the reported list of people issued notices after publication of the draft electoral roll on August 17, 2026, Mahesh Babu and SS Rajamouli are among the well-known Hyderabad residents whose voter details have been flagged for verification.

The reasons mentioned for issuing notices vary from person to person. They can include differences in names, mismatches involving parents' names, or cases where a voter's details could not be mapped with the previous SIR records.

In some cases, the reason column reportedly has no specific explanation, meaning the individual may still need to appear before the authorities or provide information so the electoral record can be clarified.

Several Telugu Film Personalities on the List

Mahesh Babu and Rajamouli are not the only film personalities whose names have appeared in the notice list.

The reported list also includes Mahesh Babu's wife and former actress Namrata Shirodkar, veteran actor Venkatesh Daggubati and his two daughters, actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, actor Vijay Deverakonda and his brother Anand Deverakonda, among others.

The presence of celebrities has naturally generated curiosity among fans, but election officials have stressed that prominent personalities are part of a much larger group of voters whose records are being examined.

What Is the Special Intensive Revision?

The Special Intensive Revision is an electoral-roll verification exercise. Its purpose is to check voter information and identify records that may require correction, clarification or updating.

For voters, such a process can involve checking details such as their name and other information contained in electoral records. Where discrepancies are identified, the Election Commission can issue a notice seeking clarification.

This means an SIR notice should not automatically be interpreted as a cancellation of voting rights or as evidence of an irregularity committed by the individual.

The current exercise has reportedly resulted in notices being sent to a large number of voters, including people from different professional backgrounds.

What Happens After Receiving an SIR Notice?

Voters who receive notices are given an opportunity to clarify their records before the election authorities.

According to the report, hearings are currently underway, and those who have received notices still have time to provide the necessary information and address questions concerning their electoral details.

Hyderabad District Election Officer RV Karnan also indicated that people who are unable to attend personally, including VIPs, have an option to authorise another person to appear on their behalf during the proceedings.

Therefore, Mahesh Babu and Rajamouli receiving notices should primarily be viewed as part of the electoral-roll verification process rather than as a controversy involving either celebrity.

Why Has the Issue Become a Talking Point?

The development has received considerable attention because some of the names involved are among the most recognisable figures in Telugu cinema.

Mahesh Babu is currently associated with one of the most anticipated upcoming collaborations in Indian cinema, while Rajamouli continues to command international attention following the success of films such as RRR. Their names appearing in an Election Commission notice list therefore quickly became a talking point among Telugu audiences.

At the same time, the issue has raised a broader question about voter-record awareness. Social activists cited in the report have questioned whether ordinary voters, particularly those who may not be familiar with electoral procedures, have sufficient awareness and resources to respond when their details are flagged.

No Need for Unnecessary Speculation

For now, the important point is that the notices concern verification of electoral information. The reasons listed against individual voters differ, and the hearing process provides an opportunity to clarify discrepancies.

The inclusion of Mahesh Babu, SS Rajamouli and other high-profile personalities therefore appears to be part of the wider SIR process rather than a separate action specifically targeting film celebrities.

With hearings still underway, further clarity can emerge as the concerned voters or their authorised representatives respond to the election authorities.

For fans, the headline may be surprising, but the underlying issue is administrative: ensuring that electoral records contain accurate and properly verified information.