Date of Birth
22 August 1955, Narasapur, Andhra Pradesh, India
Birth Name
Siva Sankara Vara Prasad Konidela
Nickname
Chiru
Megastar
Height
5' 9" (1.75 m)
Mini Biography
This Macho Telugu Star was a student at the Madras Film Institute and an amateur stage actor. His first public performance was in the Republic Day parade ballet of Andra Pradesh on 26 January, 1976. His film debut was Punadhirallu (1978). His brother-in-law is producer Allu Aravind. His success started with Initilo Ramayya Vidhilo Krishnayya (1981). He is known for his extradorinary dances and fights apart from his power packed performances in movies. His movies carry a reputation of being the best entertainers along with carrying a social message across to the audience. He has done a couple of hindi movies as well viz., Pratibandh (1990), Aaj ka Gunda Raaj etc and was well recognized for them too.
He is one of the highest paid actors in India today and commands an extraordinarily huge (and cult-like) fan following not only in Andra Pradesh, his native state but all over India and other countries as well. His films are released in US, Europe and Asia Pacific.
Apart from movies, he is also widely known for his philanthropy. He set up a Chiranjeevi Trust for Eye and Blood donations and his fans take an active part in it.
He was awarded the 'Padmabhushan' recently along with a 'Doctorate'.
Spouse
| Konidela Surekha | (20 February 1980 - present) |
Has two younger brothers- actor/producer Nagendra Babu and actor Pawan Kalyan.
Brother-in-law of producer/actor Allu Aravind.
Son-in-law of actor Allu Ramalingaiah.
He is the founder of the Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust, which is the state's largest recipient of Eye and Blood Donations.
Uncle of actor Allu Arjun.
Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award was announced for Chiranjeevi by Government of India on Jan 25, 2006
His favorite comedian is Charlie Chaplin.
His favorite producer is D. Rama Naidu.
His favorite actor is Sean Connery.
His favorite singer is Balasubramaniam S.P..
Personal Quotes
"I play characters of ordinary men in extraordinary circumstances. I like characters who have a perspective for right and wrong."
"Admiration is not adorning the cutouts with blood or indulging in fights with other fans. But being of help to the needy, living life again by donating eyes after death is what I call genuine admiration of a fan".
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