
Chiranjeevi
Film Producer, Former Politician, Indian Actor
Konidela Siva Sankara Vara Prasad, known to all as Megaster Chiranjeevi, is one of Telugu cinema’s most enduring and popular stars. Starting out in 1978 after training at the Madras Film Institute, he earned fame through a mix of action, dance, and mass ...
Chiranjeevi Bio
Full Name | Chiranjeevi |
Nick Name | Megastar |
Profession | Film Producer, Former Politician, Indian Actor |
Height (approx.) | 5’ 7” |
Weight (approx.) | 80 kg |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Brown |
Date Of Birth | Monday, 22 Aug 1955 |
Age | 69 |
Birthplace | Mogalthur, Andhra State, India |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Mogalthur, Andhra State, India |
Religion | Hinduism |
Hobbies | Singing |
Marital Status | Married |
Spouse | Surekha |
Parents:
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Father
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Konidela Venkat Rao
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Mother
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Anjana Devi
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Siblings: | Nagendra Babu, Pawan Kalyan |
Net Worth | ~103 MN USD (RS 850cr) |
Debut: |
Movie - Pranam Khareedu |
Upcoming Movies: | Vishwambhara, Srikanth Odela and Anil Ravipudi Movie |
Quotes: |
“ I love competition, even if it is my brother!“ “ Working for Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust gives me more pleasure than any blockbuster.“ “ Cinema is for entertaining the audience; I might win awards, but entertainment counts“ “ I come second to the darling of the masses: Rajinikanth.“ “ On receiving Padma Vibhushan: “I owe this moment to the unconditional love of my audience.”“ |
Awards: |
Padma Vibhushan (2024)
Padma Bhushan (2006)
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Chiranjeevi FAQ
Chiranjeevi debuted in Punadirallu (1978) and gained fame with Khaidi (1983).
In 2006, Chiranjeevi received an Honorary Doctorate from Andhra University for his charitable work.
Yes. Chiranjeevi founded the Praja Rajyam Party in 2008 and later merged it with the Congress party.
Yes, in 1987—marking the first Tamil film actor invited to the Academy Awards.
Chiranjeevi has won three Nandi Awards (Best Actor) and the Raghupathi Venkaiah Lifetime Achievement Award (2016).
Did You Know
Favourite Things
Food | Steam Dosa |
Beverage | Juice, Cold Coffee |
Color | Black and White |
Trivias
- He holds the Guinness World Record for most dance moves in Indian cinema.
- Chiranjeevi’s charitable trust has facilitated over 930,000 blood and 4,580 eye donations.
- He was honored as Indian Film Personality of the Year at IFFI in 2022.
- CNN‑IBN listed him among "the men who changed the face of Indian cinema."
- He was recognized as a pioneer for bringing mass-entertainer dance-style to Telugu cinema.