Chiranjeevi

Actor, Politician

Indian Mogalthur, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Politician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth22/08/1955
Age70 years
BirthplaceMogalthur, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India
HometownJubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Latest News about Chiranjeevi

26/03/2026

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.

19/03/2026

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 NameKonidela Siva Sankara Vara Prasad
NicknameChiru
ReligionHinduism
HobbiesSinging, Watching movies
Awards, Honours
  • 2006: Padma Bhushan
  • 2024: Padma Vibhushan
  • 2024: Guinness World Record - Most Prolific Film Star in Indian Cinema for dance performances on 537 songs and 24,000 dance moves
  • 2026: NTR National Award at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 9" (175 cm)
Weight80 Kg (176 lbs)
Body Measurements
Chest42 Inches
Waist34 Inches
Biceps13 Inches
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolCSR Sharma College, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh (Intermediate)
CollegeSri Y N College, Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh
DegreeBachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date20/02/1980

Family

FatherVenkat Rao Konidela (Police constable)
MotherAnjana Devi Konidela
BrothersNagendra Babu (Film producer), Pawan Kalyan (Actor)
SistersVijaya durga, Madhavi
SpouseSurekha Konidela
Children
  • Srija, Susmitha
  • Ram Charan Teja (Actor)

Career

Debut
FilmPranam Khareedu (Telugu, 1978), 47 Natkal (Tamil, 1981), Pratibandh (Bollywood, 1990), Sipayi (Kannada, 1996)
TVMeelo Evaru Koteeswarudu Season 4 (2017)

Favourites

ActorSean Connery
ActressMahanati Savitri
SingerS. P. Balasubrahmanyam
ComedianCharlie Chaplin
ProducerD. 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.
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