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Chiranjeevi is an Indian actor and former politician known for his work in Telugu cinema.
Chiranjeevi is an Indian actor and former politician known for his work in Telugu cinema.
Chiranjeevi (Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad) was born on 22 August 1955 in Mogalthur, Andhra State, India. Chiranjeevi is a famous Indian actor who mainly works in Telugu cinema. In 1978, Pranam Khareedu was the first movie of Chiranjeevi, and in 1979, Punadhirallu was the first movie in which he acted as a hero. Chiranjeevi was reportedly paid ₹1.25 crore for the film Aapadbandhavudu (1992), making him the highest-paid actor in India at that time — even surpassing many Bollywood stars. Chiranjeevi has received many awards, including the Nandi Award, Filmfare Award South, Padma Bhushan, SIIMA Lifetime Achievement Award, and Raghupathi Venkaiah Award. In 2024, he received a Guinness World Record title for being the most prolific actor-dancer in the Indian film industry. In 2008, the Praja Rajyam Party was founded by Chiranjeevi, and he led it in the 2009 Andhra Pradesh elections, where it won 18 seats. The party merged with the Indian National Congress in 2011. Chiranjeevi served as a Rajya Sabha MP from 2012 to 2018 and was appointed Minister of Tourism.Chiranjeevi served as a Rajya Sabha MP from 2012 to 2018 and was appointed Minister of Tourism. The Government of India honored him with the Padma Bhushan in 2006 and in 2024 honored him with the Padma Vibhushan.
Chiranjeevi (Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad) was born on 22 August 1955 in
Mogalthur, Andhra State, India. Chiranjeevi is a famous Indian actor who mainly works in Telugu cinema. In 1978, Pranam Khareedu was the first movie of Chiranjeevi, and in 1979, Punadhirallu was the first movie in which he acted as a hero. Chiranjeevi was reportedly paid ₹1.25 crore for the film Aapadbandhavudu (1992), making him the highest-paid actor in India at that time — even surpassing many Bollywood stars. Chiranjeevi has received many awards, including the Nandi Award, Filmfare Award South, Padma Bhushan, SIIMA Lifetime Achievement Award, and Raghupathi Venkaiah Award. In 2024, he received a Guinness World Record title for being the most prolific actor-dancer in the Indian film industry. In 2008, the Praja Rajyam Party was founded by Chiranjeevi, and he led it in the 2009 Andhra Pradesh elections, where it won 18 seats. The party merged with the Indian National Congress in 2011. Chiranjeevi served as a Rajya Sabha MP from 2012 to 2018 and was appointed Minister of Tourism.Chiranjeevi served as a Rajya Sabha MP from 2012 to 2018 and was appointed Minister of Tourism. The Government of India honored him with the Padma Bhushan in 2006 and in 2024 honored him with the Padma Vibhushan.
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Personal details
- Alternative names Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad
- Born March 27, 1985 · Mogalthur, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Spouses
- Surekha Konidala
- Children Ram Charan Sreeja Konidela Sushmita Konidela
- Relatives Pawan Kalyan, Nagendra Babu, Allu Aravind, Allu Arjun, Varun Tej, Sai Dharam Tej, Niharika Konidela
- Other works
- Politician, Philanthropist, Social activist.
Parents
Anjana Devi
Konidela Venkat Rao
FAQ
Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad.
Yes, Ram Charan is a famous Indian actor and film producer.
Chiranjeevi became Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism on 28 October 2012.
Yes, in 2024, Chiranjeevi was honored with a Guinness World Record as the most prolific actor-dancer in the Indian film industry.
Chiranjeevi founded the Praja Rajyam Party on 26 August 2008 in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
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Trivia
Chiranjeevi was the first South Indian actor invited to the Oscars in 1987.
Quotes
Success is not final; failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.
Trademarks
Extraordinary dance moves and grace.
Nicknames
Megastar
Boss
Annayya
Salaries
₹50 crore per film
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