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Chiranjeevi, a name that resonates with millions of fans across India, is a true legend in the world of Indian cinema. Renowned for his exceptional acting skills, he has not only left an indelible mark on the film industry but has also made significant contributions as a film producer and as the former Minister of Culture & Tourism in India from October 27, 2012 to May 26, 2014 under Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s regime. His career has spanned over four decades and has appeared in over 150 movies. He has won a number of awards including three Nandi Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Filmfare Awards South. Over his career, he has appeared in several movies expressing multi-lingual abilities in languages such as Telegu, Kannada, Hindi, Tamil etc.
In this article, we will delve into the life and illustrious career of Chiranjeevi, exploring his journey to stardom, his remarkable achievements, and the lasting impact he has made on the Indian entertainment landscape. Join us as we unravel the story of this extraordinary Indian actor, film producer, and cultural icon.
Chiranjeevi Bio.
Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad who is professionally known Chiranjeevi or by the nicknames Megastar and Supreme Hero, is an Indian actor, film producer, TV host and former politician who was born on August 22, 1955 in Mogathur, a village in the Andhra Pradesh state of India but he currently resides at Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. He is currently 68 years old and bears the Leo Zodiac sign. He is a veteran and well-known actor who started his acting journey in 1978 where he appeared in the movie “Punadhirallu”. He has ever since appeared in over 150 movies in languages like Hindi, Tamil, Kannada with majority of them being in his native tongue, Telugu. He is a film producer who has co-produced and singlehandedly produced movies such as “Rudraveena”, “Gharana Mogudu” among others. He is also a former politician who served as a member of Legislature in Andhra Pradesh in 2009 and eventually served as the Minister for Culture and Tourism under Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s regime. He served his tenure from October 27, 2012 to May 26 2014.
Educational Background.
He attended school in a host of different towns and villages including his native of Mogathur, Gurazala, Bapatia, Ponmur, Nidadavolu among others. He developed a passion for acting at an early age and as such attended C.S.R Sarma College in Ongole. He went to Sri Lanka Y N College where he graduated with a degree in commerce and went to pursue his acting career by enrolling at the Madras Film Institute.
Parents & Siblings.
He was born to Konidela Venkata Rao and Anjana Devi. His father was a police constable whereas his mother was a homemaker. He revealed that due to the nature of his father’s job, they moved around a lot to places such as Gurazala, Bapatia, Ponmur as his father was subjected to lot of transfers. He is not an only child. He has two younger brothers who are also into acting and politics. His brother Nagendra Babu is a famous Indian actor and film producer who is known for movies such as shock, Sri Ramadasu among others. His other brother who goes by the name Pawan Kalyan, is also an Indian actor, politician, filmmaker who is known for his portrayal in the drama series Gokulamlo Seeta. He is also the founder of the Jana Sena regional political party.
Wife & Children.
He is married to Surekha, the daughter of Telugu comic actor, Allu Ramalingaiah. The couple married on February 20, 1980 and have been together ever since. They share three children together. They have two daughters, Sushmitha and Sreeja and a son by the name of Konidela Ram Charan who follows his father’s footsteps is a known actor and producer in the Telegu and Bollywood Film Industry.
Physical Features.
The veteran actor is reportedly 5 feet 9 inches (175 centimetres) tall and has a body weight of 80 kilograms (176 pounds). His height and weight contribute to him having a very stunning physique despite his age.
Career.
The actor developed the passion for acting at a very young age and has ever since starred in over 150 movies predominantly in his native tongue of Telegu. His career has spanned over four decades as he first appeared in the movie “Punadhirallu” in 1978 but the movie “Pranam Khareedu was his first movie as it was released earlier at the box office. He has been in several other movies such as “Swayamkrushi” which was voiced-over in Russian and was shown at the Moscow International Film Festival, “Gharana Mogudu” which attained the feat as one of the most highly-earned Telugu movies “Aapadbandhavudu”. He has won several awards including three Nandi Awards, Andhra Pradesh State’s highest film award, the Raghapathi award, Padma Bhushan among others. In 2013, CNN-IBN named him as the man that changed the face of Indian cinema.
After his successful movie and acting career, he decided to venture into politics and nation-building so as to help his native Andhra Pradesh to attain its necessary development. So in 2008, Chiranjeevi founded the Praja Rajyam Party and contested in the 2009 Andhra Pradesh election. They won 18 out of 294 seats and had over 16% of the vote share. It was merged into the Indian National Congress, which won the 2012 presidential elections. After their victory, Chiranjeevi was appointed as the Minister of Culture and Tourism with independent charge serving from October 27, 2012 to May 26, 2014 under Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh’s regime.
Net Worth.
The renowned Indian actor, film producer, and former Minister of Culture & Tourism, has not only achieved great success in his career but has also amassed a significant net worth of $200 million, a testament to his hard work, determination, perseverance and longevity.
Trivia.
| Info | Answer |
| Full Name | Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad |
| Stage Name | Chiranjeeva |
| Profession(s) | Actor, producer, TV host, politician |
| Date of Birth | August 22, 1955 |
| Age | 68 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Hometown | Mogathur, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Current Residence | Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Father | Konidela Venkata Rao |
| Mother | Anjana Devi |
| Siblings | Nagendra Babu, Pawan Kalyan |
| Wife | Surekha |
| Children | Sushmitha, Sreeja, Konidela Ram Charan |
| Net Worth | $200 million |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches |
| Weight | 80 kilograms |
