Actor Mahesh Babu, who has spent the lockdown time with his family in Hyderabad, has returned to work to shoot for an ad commercial at Annapurna Studios today and tomorrow. Dressed in casuals, a picture of the 45-year-old actor sipping coffee with a mask in his hand while having a conversation with a man on the sets has gone viral on social media.

The production team reportedly adhered to the government-recommended safety guidelines with a limited crew.

Up next, Mahesh will be seen playing a financier in director Parasuram's action entertainer Sarkaru Vaari Paata. According to reports, he will be in home quarantine for a week after the ad shoot and will decide on the commencement of the film's shoot post that.

Produced by Mythri Movie Makers in association with 14 Reels Plus and GMB Entertainment, Sarkaru Vaari Paata has Keerthy Suresh as the female lead. The film has music by SS Thaman.