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Chiranjeevi

Chiranjeevi

Actor/Singer/Producer
Biography:  Chiranjeevi is a popular Tollywood film personality. He has received the Padma Bhushan award, the second-highest Padma award bestowed by the Government of India. He is the only Tollywood actor to receive seven Filmfare Best Actor awards. On August 26, he made his formal political debut and founded the Praja Rajyam political party. Early life Vara Prasad is the son of the late Sri Venkat Rao and Srimathi Anjana Devi. He was born on August 22, 1955, in Mogallturu, a town on the banks of River Godavari in the West Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, India. His father worked as a constable and got transferred on a regular basis. He spent his childhood in his native village with his grandparents. He has two sisters and two brothers. His younger brother, Nagendra Babu, is a film producer and an actor. His youngest brother, Pawan Kalyan, is also an actor. Chiranjeevi did his schooling in Nidadavolu, Gurajala, Bapatla, Ponnuru, Mangalagiri, and Mogalturu. After high school, he studied at C.S.R. Sharma Junior College in Ongole. He then graduated from Y.N. College in Narasapur with a B.Com. degree. He is an NCC cadet. Chiranjeevi had participated in the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi as an NCC cadet in the early 1970s. In 1977, after his graduation from Y.N. College in Narsapuram, Chiranjeevi moved to Chennai to seek a career in acting. Personal life Chiranjeevi married Surekha, the daughter of eminent yesteryear comedian Allu Rama Lingaiah, on February 20, 1980. He has three children: Susmitha, his eldest daughter; Ram Charan Teja, his son; and Sreeja, another daughter. Politics Chiranjeevi's foray into politics has been highly anticipated in the media and political circles since 2007. While it was reported that he was seeking the opinions of people during the latter half of 2007, the media also suggested that he would announce the decision in January 2008. Even before the party's launch, several political leaders from Andhra Pradesh, such as Harirama Jogaiah from the Congress Party and K. Vidyadhar Rao, B. Nagi Reddy, Tammineni Seetharam, Ganta Srinivasa Rao, and many more from the Telugu Desam Party, openly declared that they would join the party. Chiranjeevi inaugurated his party office in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, on August 10, 2008. On August 17, 2008, Chiranjeevi addressed a press conference in his party office to announce his entry into politics. On August 26, 2008, in a public meeting held at Avilala near Tirupati, he announced the party name as Praja Rajyam, saying the Rajyam (Rule) belongs to the Praja (people). He unveiled the party flag in this meeting. On October 10, he will embark on his first political journey from the north coastal district of Srikakulam in Andhra Pradesh. Padma Vibhushan Award On January 25, 2024, the Indian government bestowed the prestigious Padma Vibhushan to Megastar Chiranjeevi, the iconic figure of Tollywood. The Padma Vibhushan stands as the second-highest civilian award in India, following the Bharat Ratna.  
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Chiranjeevi Movies

Movies Director Release Date
Telugu
as Actor
Vashist 10 Jan 2025
Telugu
as Actor
Puri Jagannadh 15 Dec 2024
Telugu
as Actor
Krishna Vamshi 22 Mar 2023
Telugu
as Actor
K. S. Ravindra 13 Jan 2023

Chiranjeevi: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Family, and Personal Details

About Chiranjeevi

Name Chiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi Real name Konidela Siva Sankara Vara Prasad
Profession(s) Main Profession
Actor, Producer, Singer

Other Profession
Politician, Presenter
Date Of Birth 22 Aug 1955
Age 69
Birth Place Mogalthur, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
Current Residence jubilee hills, hyderabad.
Religion Hindu
Nationality Indian
Height 1.71 m
Zodiac Sign Leo
Hobbies Singing and Watching movies

Chiranjeevi Family

Father Venkat Rao Konidela
Mother Anjana Devi Konidela
Sibling Nagendra Babu (Producer), Pawan Kalyan (Actor)
Spouse Surekha Konidela (20 Feb 1980)
Children Srija, Susmitha, Ram Charan Teja

Chiranjeevi Education

Education Qualification Bachelor Of Commerce
College(s) Sri Y N College, Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh.
School(s) CSR Sharma Intemidiate College, Ongole

Chiranjeevi Net Worth

Net Worth Rs. 1650 Crore

Chiranjeevi Debut Movies

Telugu Pranam Khareedu
Kannada Sipaayi

Chiranjeevi Awards

Year Award Category status movie
2024 Civilian honours Padma Vibhushan Winner
2022 IFFI Indian Film Personality of the Year Award Winner
2014 SIIMA Awards International Face of Indian Cinema Winner

Chiranjeevi Unknown Facts

  • The Megastar obtained a Padma Bhushan and an esteemed Ph.D. from Andhra University in 2006 in recognition of his contributions to the Indian film Industry.
  • The megastar graduated from Sri YN College in Narsapur in 1976 and then entered the Madras Film Institute.
  • Chiranjeevi's mother Anjana Devi, advised him to get the screen name
  • Punadhirallu was supposed to be The Megastar's entry into the Telugu cinema business, but due to issues with the movie's distribution, he instead made his debut with the 1978 film Pranam Khareedu.
  • Kodandarami Reddy (Vaibhav Reddy's father), the only director to collaborate with Chiranjeevi on 23 films.
  • Amitabh Bachchan, who at the same time used to demand a price of 1 crore INR for a film, was overtaken by Chiranjeevi after receiving a payment of 1.25 crore INR.
  • Chiranjeevi seemed to be the 1st actor from the South Indian subcontinent to obtain an invitation to the 1987 Oscar Awards Ceremony.
  • Being the first Telugu film to surpass Rs. 10 crores, Chiranjeevi smashed the record.
  • Chiranjeevi became one of India's top actors in the early nineties after his performance in Aapad Bandhavudu.
  • On the whole, Chiranjeevi shaved his mustache only once, to do a lady getup role in the movie

Chiranjeevi Photos

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Chiranjeevi

  • The age of Chiranjeevi in the 2024 was 69.

  • The Chiranjeevi's was born in Mogalthur, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh.

  • The DOB for Chiranjeevi was 22 Aug 1955.

  • The Chiranjeevi is approximately 1.71 m tall.

  • The most recent movies for Chiranjeevi is Ranga Maarthaanda.

  • Chiranjeevi is best known for the films Khaidi 1983 and Gang Leader.

  • The Megastar obtained a Padma Bhushan and an esteemed Ph.D. from Andhra University in 2006 in recognition of his contributions to the Indian film Industry. and The megastar graduated from Sri YN College in Narsapur in 1976 and then entered the Madras Film Institute..

  • The Chiranjeevi had Rs. 1650 Crore's worth of wealth.

  • Vishwambhara were Chiranjeevi's upcoming films.

  • The educational background of Chiranjeevi was Bachelor Of Commerce.

  • Sipaayi was Chiranjeevi first movie in Kannada

  • The Chiranjeevi Instagram account is chiranjeevikonidela.

  • The Chiranjeevi Twitter handle is Chiranjeevi Konidela.

  • Chiranjeevi's next feature film with Vashist.

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