Chiranjeevi

Personal Details

Full Name

Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad

Nicknames

Chiranjeevi, Chiru, Mega Star, Annayya

Date of Birth

22 August 1955

Age

70

Birthplace

Mogalthur, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India

Zodiac Sign

Leo

Nationality

Indian

Religion

Hinduism

Profession

Actor, Film Producer, Philanthropist, Former Politician

Hobbies

Reading, Dancing, Charity Work, Cricket

Relationship Status

Married

Physical Appearance

Height

5 ft 9 in (175 cm)

Weight

80 kg (approx.)

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Hair Color

Black (now graying)

Education

School

Narayana Swamy School, Chennai

College

Sri Y N College, Narsapur

Qualification

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

Family

Father

Konidela Venkat Rao (Constable, Indian Army)

Mother

Anjana Devi

Family

Biography :

Chiranjeevi, born Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad, is an iconic Indian actor, philanthropist, and former politician, celebrated as the ‘Mega Star’ of Telugu cinema. Renowned for his charismatic screen presence, exceptional dance skills, and a filmography spanning over 150 movies, he is widely regarded as one of the most influential and commercially successful actors in Indian cinema. Starting from humble beginnings in the late 1970s, Chiranjeevi rose to superstardom with blockbuster hits through the 1980s and 1990s, pioneering many box-office records. Beyond cinema, he is known for his political engagement and notable charitable initiatives, notably the Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust for blood and eye donation.

Career Overview :

Debut Movie/TV Show

Punadhirallu (1978)

Famous Movies/TV Shows

Khaidi, Pasivadi Pranam, Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari, Yamudiki Mogudu, Rudraveena, Master, Stalin, Choodalani Vundi, Shankar Dada Zindabad, Pratibandh (Hindi)

Upcoming Projects

NA

Early Life and Education :

Acting Career :

Awards & Achievements :

Padma Bhushan (2006), Padma Vibhushan (2024), IFFI Indian Film Personality of the Year (2022), 3 Nandi Awards, 9 Filmfare Awards South, Guinness World Record for most prolific actor-dancer (2024), Southern Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award, National Film Award (Rudraveena)

Personal Life and Interests :

Lesser known facts :

Net Worth & Income :

Net Worth

₹1600 crore (approx. $200 million, 2025)

Charge Per Film

₹35 crore+ (varies by project)

Brand Endorsements

Navaratna Oil, Emami, and social campaigns

Interesting Facts :

  • Chiranjeevi was the first Indian actor to earn over ₹1 crore as a film remuneration.
  • His Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust (CCT) has saved thousands of lives through its blood and eye donation drives.
  • He made a successful comeback to films after a decade-long political stint, reaffirming his Megastar status.

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