He also played the antagonist in films I Love You and Idi Katha Kaadu. Post that, he was also seen in a small role in Tayaramma Bangarayya. He earned the reputation as a bankable actor with the film Mana Voori Pandavulu. Ram Charan is a well-established actor and he got married to Upasana Kamineni in 2012.Ĭhiranjeevi entered the world of films with Punadhirallu in 1978 but his film Pranam Khareedu was released first. The couple have two daughters – Sushmitha and Sreeja and a son – Ram Charan Tej. Post graduation, Chiranjeevi joined the Madras Film Institute to pursue a career in acting.Ĭhiranjeevi got married to Surekha ,daughter of late actor Allu Ramalingaiah and sister of producer Allu Aravind. Sarma College in Ongole and graduated with a Bachelors’ in Commerce from Sri Y N College in Narsapur. The actor changed his name from Siva Shankar to Chiranjeevi, upon his mother’s suggestion to change it to their family diety Lord Anjaneya.Ĭhiranjeevi was a very good student and an NCC cadet and also took part in the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi during the '70s.
Chiranjeevi had spent most of his childhood with his grandparents, at his native place. His father, Konidela Venkat Rao worked as a constable and his mother, Anjana Devi was a housewife. The actor was supposed to make his acting debut with the film Punadhirallu in 1978 however, his film Pranam Kareedu released first.Ĭhiranjeevi was born in Mogalthur, West Godavari. In his career spanning over 35 years, the megastar has acted in more than 150 movies. Chiranjeevi was honoured with the Padma Bushan Award in 2006. Known for his versatile acting and humble nature, Chiranjeevi is the recipient of almost all popular awards in South industry, including Nandi and Filmfare. He was also popular for his on-screen stunts, which were rare in the industry back then. The megastar is multifaceted as he has proved his skills as a voice artist, dancer, singer and producer.Ĭhiranjeevi was the person who introduced break dance to the masses in 1980s.
However, the actor has also established himself in Tamil, Kannada and Hindi film industries. As an actor, Chiranjeevi established his mettle in the Telugu film industry. Born on 22 August 1955 in Narasapur, AP, as Siva Sankara Vara Prasad, he is popularly known by his screen name Chiranjeevi. Idolised as Megastar, actor Chiranjeevi is among the most admired actors in Tollywood.