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Pawan Kalyan

02 Sep, 1971 | Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh

Actor/Director/Singer

Biography

Pawan Kalyan is a popular Telugu cinema actor and film director. Fondly known as "Power Star" by his fans, Pawan Kalyan's notable movies include Tholi Prema (1998), Thammudu (1999), Badri (2000), Khushi (2001), and Jalsa (2008). Pawan Kalyan was born to Venkat Rao and Smt. Anjana Devi in Mogalthur, Andhra Pradesh, India, in 1965. In October of 2007, Pawan established the Common Man Protection Force (CMPF). He has contributed 1 crore of INR to the corpus fund. The CMPF aims to solve social problems and help the neglected sections of Indian society. He is the youngest brother of Telugu actor Chiranjeevi and actor/producer Nagendra Babu. Pawan Kalyan was first married to Nandini, but he left her and then started living with Renu Desai, with whom he worked in his films Badri and Johnny. The couple has a son named Akira Nandan, named after his favourite director, Akira Kurosawa.


Pawan Kalyan Movies

Movie Director Release Date
PSPK 29
Telugu
As Actor
Surender Reddy 27 Oct 2026
Ustaad Bhagat Singh
Telugu
As Actor
Harish Shankar 19 Mar 2026
Hari Hara Veera Mallu
Telugu
As Actor
Krish Jagarlamudi 24 Jul 2025
Sujeeth 25 Sep 2025

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Pawan Kalyan: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Family, and Personal Details

Name Pawan Kalyan
Profession(s) Main Profession
Actor, Producer, Story

Other Profession
Politician
Date Of Birth 02 Sep 1971
Age 55
Birth Place Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh
Current Residence Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
Religion Hindu
Nationality Indian
Height 1.78 m
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Hobbies Reading and Gardening

Pawan Kalyan Family

Father Venkat Rao Kondidela
Mother Anjana Devi Kondidela
Sibling Chiranjeevi Kondidela (Brother), Naga Babu (Brother)
Spouse

Anna Lezhneva (m. 2013)

Renu Desai (m. 2009 - 2012)

Nandini (m. 1997 - 2008)
Children Akira Nandan (Son), Aadhya Konidela (Daughter), Polena Anjana Pawanova Konidela (Daughter), Mark Shankar Pawanovich Konidela (Son)

Pawan Kalyan Education

Education Qualification Consortium for Educational Communication, Moving Picture Company
College(s) Model Engineering College, Kochi.
School(s) St Joseph's English Medium High school in Dargamitta

Pawan Kalyan Net Worth

Net Worth $15 Million

Pawan Kalyan Debut Movies

Telugu Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbai

Latest Updates On Pawan Kalyan

Pawan Kalyan's recent film 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh', directed by Harish Shankar, is performing steadily at the box office following its release in late March 2026. As of April 1, 2026, the film's total India net collection reached approximately Rs 70.64 crore, with a worldwide gross estimated at Rs 94.81 crore. The action-comedy marks the actor's major cinematic return in early 2026, alongside his current professional commitments as the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

2026-04-01

Pawan Kalyan's film Ustaad Bhagat Singh is continuing its theatrical run, reportedly crossing the Rs 70 crore net collection mark in India by its second Monday. The action drama, directed by Harish Shankar, is currently approaching a worldwide gross of Rs 94 crore as it enters its third week of release. Additionally, the actor-politician recently expressed his condolences following the passing of actor Prakash Raj's mother on March 30, 2026.

2026-03-31

Pawan Kalyan's action entertainer Ustaad Bhagat Singh has crossed the ₹93 crore mark at the worldwide box office as of March 30, 2026. The film continues its theatrical run, reporting a total India net collection of approximately ₹69.94 crore following its second weekend. Additionally, official reports confirm the movie is scheduled to begin digital streaming on Netflix starting April 23, 2026.

2026-03-30

Pawan Kalyan's action-drama Ustaad Bhagat Singh has crossed the ₹90 crore mark at the worldwide box office as of March 29, 2026. Directed by Harish Shankar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film continues its theatrical run following its release on March 19, maintaining steady figures into its second week.

2026-03-29

Pawan Kalyan’s latest action drama, Ustaad Bhagat Singh, has surpassed the ₹91 crore mark in worldwide gross collections as of March 28, 2026. The film, which features Kalyan in the lead role alongside Raashii Khanna, has maintained a steady theatrical run since its release on March 19, currently completing ten days at the box office.

2026-03-28

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on March 25, 2026, dismissed a Public Interest Litigation that challenged Pawan Kalyan’s continuation in his acting career while serving as the Deputy Chief Minister. The court ruled that there are no constitutional or statutory restrictions preventing a public representative from pursuing a professional career in films. Following the verdict, the actor’s team maintained that he has not signed any new film commitments and will personally share updates regarding future projects like 'OG 2' at an appropriate time.

2026-03-27

As of March 26, 2026, the Pawan Kalyan-starrer action drama 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh' continues its theatrical run, crossing the Rs 88 crore gross mark worldwide within its first week. The film, directed by Harish Shankar, is moving toward the Rs 100 crore milestone following its release on March 19.

2026-03-26

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on March 25, 2026, dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking to restrain Pawan Kalyan from acting in films while holding the position of Deputy Chief Minister. The court ruled that there is no constitutional or statutory restriction preventing a public representative from pursuing a professional career such as acting, affirming the actor's right to continue his cinematic work alongside his political responsibilities.

2026-03-25

Pawan Kalyan Creative Works issued an official statement on March 23, 2026, clarifying that the actor has not signed any new film projects at this time. The production house addressed ongoing speculation by stating that there are no immediate plans to commence new films and that any official updates regarding the sequel to his film OG will be shared by the actor himself at the appropriate time.

2026-03-24

Pawan Kalyan's latest release, Ustaad Bhagat Singh, has maintained steady performance at the box office, crossing the ₹81 crore mark worldwide following its debut weekend. As of March 23, 2026, the action drama directed by Harish Shankar earned an estimated ₹8 crore on its fourth day in India, bringing the domestic net collection to approximately ₹60.80 crore. The film is currently tracking toward the ₹100 crore milestone globally within its first week of release.

2026-03-23

Pawan Kalyan's latest film, the action entertainer Ustaad Bhagat Singh, has recorded a worldwide box office collection of ₹71.67 crore as of March 22, 2026. Directed by Harish Shankar, the film has maintained a steady domestic performance with a net collection of ₹52.90 crore in India within its opening three days. Global distribution rights for the film have been secured by Netflix, with a digital premiere expected following a five-week theatrical window.

2026-03-22

Pawan Kalyan's action entertainer 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh' has achieved a total gross collection of ₹51.92 crore within two days of its theatrical release on March 19, 2026. Despite facing a dip in numbers on its first Friday, the film maintained momentum in Telugu-speaking regions, reaching a domestic net total of approximately ₹44.00 crore. Directed by Harish Shankar, the project features Kalyan alongside Sreeleela and Raashii Khanna in lead roles.

2026-03-21

Pawan Kalyan’s action-drama Ustaad Bhagat Singh, directed by Harish Shankar, officially released in theatres on March 19, 2026, coinciding with the Ugadi festival. The film, produced by Mythri Movie Makers, features the actor in the role of a police officer and marks his first major theatrical release of the year following a period of political commitments.

2026-03-20

Pawan Kalyan's action entertainer Ustaad Bhagat Singh was released in theatres on March 19, 2026, coinciding with the festival of Ugadi. Directed by Harish Shankar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film features Kalyan in a mass-action police officer role alongside lead actresses Sreeleela and Raashii Khanna. Early reports indicate the film is poised for a strong opening at the domestic box office following a festive release schedule.

2026-03-19

Pawan Kalyan’s upcoming film Ustaad Bhagat Singh is scheduled for a worldwide release on March 19, 2026, coinciding with the Ugadi festival. Ahead of the theatrical premiere, trade reports on March 18 indicate the project has achieved significant global advance bookings, grossing over ₹14 crore in worldwide pre-sales to date. Additionally, recent reports suggest the actor is exploring a potential collaboration with Tamil director Mohan Raja for a future professional project.

2026-03-18

Advance bookings for Pawan Kalyan's upcoming action-comedy 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh' have gained momentum in overseas markets ahead of its release on March 19, 2026. The Andhra Pradesh government has officially granted permission for early morning benefit shows beginning at 4:00 AM and has approved a ticket price hike for the first ten days of the film's theatrical run.

2026-03-17

Advance bookings for Pawan Kalyan's upcoming action-comedy 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh' have officially commenced, with the film's North America pre-sales surpassing 200,000 USD as reported on March 15, 2026. During a grand pre-release event held in Hyderabad, the actor-politician expressed his confidence in the project and credited director Harish Shankar for efficiently managing the production schedule around his political commitments. The film, which also stars Sreeleela and Raashii Khanna, is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on March 19, 2026, coinciding with the festival of Ugadi.

2026-03-16

The Andhra Pradesh government has officially granted permission for early morning benefit shows and a ticket price hike for Pawan Kalyan's upcoming film, Ustaad Bhagat Singh. Ahead of its theatrical release on March 19, 2026, the state has permitted special shows starting as early as 4:00 AM and authorized a price increase of up to ₹125 for the first ten days. Additionally, the actor-politician marked the 13th anniversary of the Jana Sena Party on March 14 by participating in community celebrations in remote tribal villages.

2026-03-15

The makers of the upcoming action entertainer Ustaad Bhagat Singh announced on March 13, 2026, that the film's official trailer is scheduled for release on March 14 at 6:30 PM. To mark the countdown, a new promotional poster featuring the actor was also unveiled. Directed by Harish Shankar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film is set for a worldwide theatrical release on March 19, 2026, coinciding with the Ugadi festival.

2026-03-14

The third single from Pawan Kalyan's upcoming film Ustaad Bhagat Singh, titled "Collar Ey Etthara," was officially released on March 12, 2026. The energetic folk-style track, composed by Devi Sri Prasad and sung by Ram Miriyala, features lyrical glimpses of the actor in a powerful role. The film is currently scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on March 19, 2026, coinciding with the Ugadi festival.

2026-03-13

The makers of the upcoming action entertainer Ustaad Bhagat Singh announced on March 11, 2026, that the film's theatrical trailer is scheduled to be unveiled on March 14. This update follows the film receiving a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification and shifting its worldwide theatrical release to March 19, 2026.

2026-03-12

Actor Pawan Kalyan's upcoming action entertainer 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh' has been officially cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification with a U/A certificate. The production house, Mythri Movie Makers, confirmed on March 10, 2026, that the film is now set for a worldwide theatrical release on March 19, 2026, coinciding with the festival of Ugadi.

2026-03-11

Following reports that special preview screenings were planned for the upcoming film Ustaad Bhagat Singh on March 18, it has emerged today that the makers have opted to proceed with early morning shows starting at 5 AM on March 19 instead. The move follows the film's release date being moved forward to coincide with the festival of Ugadi and a competitive clash with other major theatrical releases.

2026-03-10

A new action-packed teaser for the film "Ustaad Bhagat Singh" was released on March 8, 2026, showcasing Pawan Kalyan in a fierce commercial avatar. Alongside the promotional glimpse, the makers officially confirmed that the film's theatrical release has been preponed to March 19, 2026, to coincide with the Ugadi festival. Reports also indicate that the lead actor has commenced the final dubbing phase for the project as it nears completion.

2026-03-09

Pawan Kalyan has officially commenced dubbing for his upcoming action entertainer, Ustaad Bhagat Singh, as the film enters its final post-production phase. The production team confirmed that the movie's release has been advanced to March 19, 2026, to coincide with the Ugadi festival. Additionally, a new promotional 'trailer tease' was unveiled on March 7, offering a first look at the film's action sequences and character introduction.

2026-03-08

Mythri Movie Makers officially announced on March 6, 2026, that the release of Pawan Kalyan's upcoming action film, Ustaad Bhagat Singh, has been advanced to March 19, 2026. This preponement, shifting the date forward by one week from its original March 26 schedule, aligns the theatrical launch with the Ugadi festival. Additionally, the production team confirmed that music director Thaman S has joined the project to compose the film's background score.

2026-03-07

The makers of the upcoming action entertainer Ustaad Bhagat Singh officially announced on March 6, 2026, that the film’s worldwide theatrical release has been preponed to March 19, 2026. This adjustment moves the premiere forward by one week to coincide with the festival of Ugadi. Additionally, the production confirmed that composer Thaman S has joined the project to handle the background score, collaborating with Devi Sri Prasad who remains responsible for the film's songs.

2026-03-06

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan officially launched Project HANUMAN on March 5, 2026, to address human-wildlife conflict in the state. The initiative, unveiled on World Wildlife Day, involves the deployment of GPS-enabled rapid response vehicles and the establishment of wildlife rescue and treatment centres. The project also introduced an enhanced ex-gratia compensation of up to 10 lakh rupees for victims of wildlife attacks.

2026-03-05

Pawan Kalyan Famous For


Pawan Kalyan Awards

Year Award Category Status Movie
2013 Filmfare Awards South Best Actor – Telugu Nominee
Attharintiki Daaredhi (TV)
2012 SIIMA Best Actor Winner

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Pawan Kalyan

What is Pawan Kalyan's age?

The age of Pawan Kalyan in the 2026 was 55.

Where was the Pawan Kalyan born?

The Pawan Kalyan's was born in Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh.

What is the Pawan Kalyan date of birth?

The DOB for Pawan Kalyan was 02 Sep 1971.

What is Pawan Kalyan's height?

The Pawan Kalyan is approximately 1.78 m tall.

What is Pawan Kalyan's latest movie?

The most recent movies for Pawan Kalyan is Ustaad Bhagat Singh.

What are some notable movies/TV shows Pawan Kalyan has been in?

Pawan Kalyan is best known for the films Gabbar Singh and Attharintiki Daaredhi.

What are some interesting facts about Pawan Kalyan?

He became the first South Indian to represent the well-known soft drink Pepsi as its brand ambassador when Pepsi announced him as a ambassador in 2001. and With a one-time payment of Rs 5 crore in compensation from Kalyan, their separation was formally finalised in August 2008..

What is Pawan Kalyan's net worth?

The Pawan Kalyan had $15 Million's worth of wealth.

What are Pawan Kalyan upcoming movies?

PSPK 29 were Pawan Kalyan's upcoming films.

What is the education qualification of Pawan Kalyan?

The educational background of Pawan Kalyan was Consortium for Educational Communication.

What is the Pawan Kalyan's first movie?

Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbai was Pawan Kalyan first movie in Telugu

What is Pawan Kalyan's Instagram ID?

The Pawan Kalyan Instagram account is @pawankalyan.k.

What is Pawan Kalyan's Twitter ID?

The Pawan Kalyan Twitter handle is PawanKalyan.

Who is the next director for Pawan Kalyan's next project?

Pawan Kalyan's next feature film with Surender Reddy.


Pawan Kalyan Unknown Facts

He became the first South Indian to represent the well-known soft drink Pepsi as its brand ambassador when Pepsi announced him as a ambassador in 2001.

With a one-time payment of Rs 5 crore in compensation from Kalyan, their separation was formally finalised in August 2008.

For the 14th session of the India Conference 2017, Madhavan & Kalyan were requested to speak at Harvard University.

Kalyan was asked to appear as the brand ambassador for JEEVAN DAAN, a government of the Andhra Pradesh programme to promote organ donation, in August 2017.



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