`Pokiri': Mahesh Babu's biggest hit to release again on his birthday

Actor Mahesh Babu is turning a year older in a few days and the stage is set for the birthday bash.

August 9 marks the birthday of the superstar. Special shows of his most popular film `Pokiri' are being released worldwide.

Right from the day of the announcement, the response has been phenomenal. Tickets were sold like hot cakes. Given the outpour of love, fans and the distributors have decided to donate the entire amount of `Pokiri' special shows to Mahesh Babu Foundation. The Foundation funds heart surgeries for underprivileged kids.

"We take immense pride in announcing this initiative and extend our deepest gratitude to our fans and distributors for supporting us. We would surely look forward to doing many such noble works shortly in the best way possible by following the footsteps of our hero SUPERSTAR MAHESH BABU. Like Hero Like FANS. This August 9th is going to be Super Special (sic," a press statement said.

Mahesh Babu is currently on a vacation with his family. He will begin shooting for his upcoming film soon. Directed by Trivikram Srinivas, Pooja Hegde will be playing the leading lady in the film. Later Rajamouli and Mahesh will collaborate for a movie. More details on the film are awaited.