Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/08/1955 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Birthplace | Mogalthur, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Hometown | Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
Latest News about Chiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi donated the entire Rs 10 lakh cash prize from his NTR National Film Award to charitable organizations supporting the elderly, visually impaired individuals, orphaned children, and a young cancer patient. The donation took place on his son Ram Charan's birthday, where he personally interacted with recipients, provided clothing and food to senior citizens, and celebrated with them.
Megastar Chiranjeevi was honored with the prestigious NTR National Film Award at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards 2025 ceremony held in Hyderabad on Ugadi. The award, presented by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Bollywood icon Madhuri Dixit, recognizes his decades-long contributions to Indian cinema and his enduring legacy in Telugu films. During the event, Chiranjeevi expressed gratitude, called it a great emotional honor named after N.T. Rama Rao, and appealed to Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu to revive the Nandi Awards.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Konidela Siva Sankara Vara Prasad |
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| Nickname | Chiru |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Singing, Watching movies |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) | ||||||
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| Weight | 80 Kg (176 lbs) | ||||||
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| Eye Color | Brown | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | CSR Sharma College, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh (Intermediate) |
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| College | Sri Y N College, Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh |
| Degree | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 20/02/1980 |
Family
| Father | Venkat Rao Konidela (Police constable) |
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| Mother | Anjana Devi Konidela |
| Brothers | Nagendra Babu (Film producer), Pawan Kalyan (Actor) |
| Sisters | Vijaya durga, Madhavi |
| Spouse | Surekha Konidela |
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Career
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Favourites
| Actor | Sean Connery |
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| Actress | Mahanati Savitri |
| Singer | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| Comedian | Charlie Chaplin |
| Producer | D. Ramanaidu |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Chiranjeevi does not consume alcohol. | |
| 2. He is a devout follower of Lord Hanuman. | |
| 3. Chiranjeevi underwent acting training at M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute in Chennai, India. | |
| 4. His acting career began in 1978 with the Telugu film "Pranam Khareedu," where he played the role of 'Narasimha.' | |
| 5. In 2006, Chiranjeevi was bestowed with the Padma Bhushan for his remarkable contributions to Indian cinema. | |
| 6. He received an honorary doctorate from Andhra University. | |
| 7. Chiranjeevi was the first actor from South India to be invited to the Oscars in 1987. | |
| 8. With the Telugu film "Gharana Mogudu" in 1992, he became the highest-paid actor in India at the time, earning Rs. 1.25 crore. | |
| 9. Although he worked on the Hollywood film "The Return of the Thief of Baghdad," it was never completed. | |
| 10. In 1998, Chiranjeevi established the "Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust," which includes Blood & Eye Banks and is the largest receiver of Eye & Blood Donations in the state. | |
| 11. Besides acting, he is also a singer and has lent his voice to songs like "Chai Chai" from the film "Mrugaraju" (2001). | |
| 12. Chiranjeevi has provided his voice for movies like "Hanuman" (Animated, 2005), "Varudu" (2010), "Rudhramadevi" (2015), and "Ghazi" (2017). | |
| 13. In 2002, he received the Samman award for being the highest Income tax payer in 1999-2000. | |
| 14. He founded the political party "Praja Rajyam" in Andhra Pradesh in 2008. | |
| 15. Chiranjeevi merged his Praja Rajyam Party with the Indian National Congress in 2011. | |
| 16. At the 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards in 2014, he was recognized as the International Face of Indian Cinema. | |
| 17. He was the first Indian actor to have his personal website. | |
| 18. Chiranjeevi was honored with the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, in 2024. |