చిరంజీవి కొణిదెల శివశంకర వరప్రసాద్
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In 1992, Chiranjeevi commanded a record fee of Rs 1.25 crore per film, surpassing Amitabh Bachchan. He debuted in 1978 with Punadhirallu and achieved his breakthrough with Intilo Ramayya Vidhilo Krishnayya in 1981. A Padma Bhushan 2006 and Padma Vibhushan 2024 recipient, he is known for Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and Annayya.
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Chiranjeevi — early life, career, personal life, and legacy.
On January 26, 1976, Chiranjeevi performed in the Republic Day parade ballet of Andhra Pradesh—his first public stage appearance.
Chiranjeevi was born in Narasapur, Andhra Pradesh in 1955 to Anjana Devi and Venkat Rao Konidela. He grew up with brothers Pawan Kalyan and Nagendra Babu. He studied at Sri Y N College and Andhra University before training at the Adyar Film Institute, where his acting career began.
Chiranjeevi made his film debut in 1978 with Punadhirallu, though his first released film was Pranam Khareedu. He gained widespread attention with Intilo Ramayya Vidhilo Krishnayya in 1981, establishing himself as a leading Telugu actor known for electrifying dance sequences and fight choreography.
In 1990, he ventured into Hindi cinema with Pratibandh. By 1992, he had become the highest-paid Indian actor, earning Rs 1.25 crore per film, surpassing Amitabh Bachchan. His philanthropic efforts led to the Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust. In 2006, he received the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian honor.
Later films include Annayya 2000, the period epic Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy 2019, and GodFather 2022. In 2024, he received the Padma Vibhushan. He also briefly founded the Praja Rajyam Party in 2008.
Chiranjeevi married Konidela Surekha. They have three children: Ram Charan, Chiranjeevi Sushmitha, and Sreeja Konidela. Ram Charan is a noted actor in Telugu cinema. Chiranjeevi’s younger brothers Pawan Kalyan and Nagendra Babu are also actors and producers. He is the uncle of actor Allu Arjun and brother-in-law of producer Allu Aravind.
In 1987, Chiranjeevi became the first South Indian star invited to the Academy Awards. His fan following extends across India and abroad. His record remuneration of Rs 1.25 crore in 1992 set a new benchmark in Indian cinema. The Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust is the largest recipient of eye and blood donations in Andhra Pradesh.
His films often carry social messages while being mass entertainers. He received the Padma Bhushan in 2006 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2024, India’s third and second highest civilian honors. Chiranjeevi’s dynamic screen presence, charitable work, and role as patriarch of one of India’s most influential film families define his legacy.
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I Play Characters of Ordinary Men in Extraordinary Circumstances. I Like Characters Who Have a Perspective for Right and Wrong.
Admiration Is Not Adorning the Cutouts with Blood or Indulging in Fights with Other Fans. but Being of Help to the Needy, Living Life Again by Donating Eyes After Death Is What I Call Genuine Admiration of a Fan.
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By charging Rs 1.25 crore per film in 1992, Chiranjeevi surpassed Amitabh Bachchan in remuneration.
In 1987, Chiranjeevi became the first South Indian star invited to the Academy Awards.
The only actor to achieve the feat of acting in single, dual, and triple roles is Chiranjeevi, with all those films running for 100 days.
Founder of the Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust, the largest recipient of eye and blood donations in Andhra Pradesh.
Though Punadhirallu was his first film as a project, his debut release was Pranam Khareedu. Punadhirallu eventually released as his seventh film.
S.P. Balasubrahmanyam is Chiranjeevi’s favorite singer.
Chiranjeevi has two younger brothers: actor-producer Nagendra Babu and actor Pawan Kalyan.
In 2008, Chiranjeevi founded the Praja Rajyam Party in Andhra Pradesh, aiming to bring political change.
He is the brother-in-law of producer-actor Allu Aravind.
On January 25, 2006, the Government of India announced the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award, for Chiranjeevi.
Sean Connery is Chiranjeevi’s favorite actor.
Charles Chaplin is Chiranjeevi’s favorite comedian.
Chiranjeevi is the son-in-law of actor Allu Ramalingaiah.
D. Rama Naidu is Chiranjeevi’s favorite producer.
In 2024, Chiranjeevi was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honor.
He is the uncle of actor Allu Arjun.
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