Saturday, January 1, 2011

Tollywood Megastar Chiranjeevi


PROFILE

Name : Chiranjeevi

Birth name : Konidela Siva Sankara Vara Prasad

Nick Names : Chiru, Megastar, Annayya

Date of Birth : August 22, 1955

Birth Place : Mogalturu, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Nationality : Indian

Height : 5′ 9″

Zodiac Sign : Virgo

Religion : Hindu

Mother Tongue : Telugu

Eye colour : Brown

Father : Shri.Venkat Rao

Mother : Smt.Anjani Devi

Sisters : Vijaya Durga(elder sister) & Madhavi(younger sister)

Brothers : Nagendra Babu and Pawan Kalyan

Brother in law : Allu Aravind(Film producer)

Father in law : Allu Ramalingaiah(veteran Telugu actor)

Mother in law : Kanaka Rathnam

Spouse : Smt. Surekha chiranjeevi

Daughters : Sushmita (12.03.1982) & Srija (09.11.1988)

Son : Ramcharan Tej (27.03.1985)

Education : B.Com from Sri Y N College, Narasapur; Diploma in film acting

Profession : Actor, Model & politician

Years active : 1977 to present

Political party : Praja Rajyam Party

First movie : Punadhirallu [1978]

Favorite God : Hanuman

First Producer to give remuneration : Jaya Krishna (Rs 1,116/-)

First Duel Role : Nakili Manishi

Awards : Padma Bhushan, Honorary Doctorate from Andhra University


BIOGRAPHY

Heroic looks, daredevil stunts and mesmerizing dance movements, together make Telugu mega star Chiranjeevi, a director’s delight and one of the most adored actors in South India. Fondly called “Chiru”, he is one of the super stars of Telugu film industry (Tollywood). Associated with the industry for the past 30 years, Chiranjeevi has shown his artistic excellence in numerous blockbusters. Apart from being the ultimate hero of Telugu movie-lovers, he is the dream star package for the film producers in Tollywood. Chiranjeevi has recently joined politics and runs a renowned Charitable Trust as well.

Chiranjeevi Childhood & Education
The megastar of Telugu cinema, Chiranjeevi was born on August 22, 1955 in Mogultoor, a small town in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. His father - Late Sri Venkat Rao and mother - Anjana Devi named him Konidela Siva Sankara Vara Prasad. He has two brothers - Nagendra Babu and Kalyan Babu and one sister - Vijaya. Chiranjeevi studied in schools located in Nidadavolu, Gurajala, Ponnuru, Mangalagiri and Mogalturu in Andhra Pradesh. He pursued his intermediate studies at C.S.R. Sharma Junior College (Ongole) & graduated with a B.Com degree from Y.N. College in Narasapur, Andhra Pradesh.

After completing education, Chiranjeevi moved to Madras (Chennai) to chase his dream of becoming a star in the film industry. Soon after attaining a diploma in acting, in June 1978, he was offered a small role in the film “Punadi Rallu”, directed by Raj Kumar. Although he acted for the first time in “Punadi Rallu”, Chiru’s first film to be released was “Pranam Kharidu” (1978), a directorial venture of K. Vasu. Thereafter, he was offered a series of small and villainous roles in films, including “Manavoori Pandavulu” (1978). “Adavi Donga”, released in the same year, was another important movie in his career. In 1979, Chiranjeevi had eight releases and by its last quarter, he had started gaining pace in the industry.


CAREER

Career Begins in 1978–1982
Siva Shankara Varaprasad was born as the eldest of three sons of Anjana Devi and Konidela Venkat Rao. Varaprasad was interested in acting at a very young age. After graduating with a degree in commerce, Chiranjeevi joined the Madras Film Institute in 1977. Since his family worshipped the Anjaneya, a Hindu god, his mother advised him to get the screen name of Chiranjeevi. Upon completion of his film training, he started his acting career with Punadhirallu (1978); however, Pranam Khareedu (1978) released at the box office earlier. Immediately thereafter, he got an opportunity to work in Mana Voori Pandavulu, a film directed by Bapu and written by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana. This film was based on the feudal system in the Indian society. Tayaramma-Bangarayya (1979), I Love You (1979) and director K. Balachander's Idi Katha Kaadu (1979) brought his acting talents to the fore. In 1979, Chiranjeevi had eight major film releases; in 1980, 14 of his films were released, including Punnami Naagu (1980), for which he won the 1st Filmfare Award for Best Acting, and A. Kodandarami Reddy's lavada Kavali (1981). Audiences developed a liking for his "ease in dance movements and swashbuckling fights." In 1982 he appeared in Mondi Ghatam and Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya (directed by Kodi Ramakrishna), films which strengthened his status as a star. By 1982, he had appeared in almost 50 films. Within two years of his entry into the film industry, he married Surekha, daughter of well-known comedian of telugu movies Allu Rama Lingaiah.

Career stardom in 1983–2007
Khaidi (1983) brought immediate stardom to Chiranjeevi. Directed by Kodandarami Reddy, this film was based on the Sylvester Stallone-starrer First Blood (1982). Khaidi was a box-office success and gave Chiranjeevi an action hero's image. The duo of Reddy and Chiranjeevi worked together for 23 films, most of which were blockbusters. He was not happy doing only action films and hence he attempted a variety of roles and showed his acting skills in comedies too. After Khaidi, he successively delivered hits like Pasivadi Pranam (1987), Yamudiki Mogudu (1988), where he appeared in a dual role, and Manchi Donga (1988).
His film Rudraveena (1988) not only won the National Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration but also helped him win his second Nandi Award. Music director Ilaiyaraaja and singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam won Nandi Awards for the same film. In 1990, Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari, Kondaveeti Donga and Raja Vikramarka were his box-office successes. Gang Leader (1991) was also a hit. Regarding his box-office appeal, the entertainment magazine Filmfare called him "bigger than Bachchan", a reference to Bollywood’s Amitabh Bachchan. News magazine The Week hailed him as "the new money machine".
He acted in Hindi films too. His performances were appreciated in Prathibandh (1990), Aaj Ka Goonda Raj (1992) and The Gentleman (1994).
In 1999, Chiranjeevi was to appear in a Hollywood production directed by Suresh Krishna in Telugu. The movie, which was titled Return of the Thief of Baghdad, had its filming suspended for unknown reasons.
Chiranjeevi was honored with the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award. In 2006, he was presented with an honorary doctorate degree from Andhra University. His last film in a leading role was in Shankar Dada Zindabad (2007). Chiranjeevi recently announced his intention to return to the film screen in 2011. The movie title under consideration is lavada kudu.

CHARITY & SERVICES

The idea of establishing The Chiranjeevi Charitable Foundation, had taken roots many years ago, when one fine day Chiranjeevi, the popular film star from Andhra pradesh, reflected on the fame and glory that the Telugu audiences across AP bestowed upon him. Chiranjeevi was keen to repay the society for the unlimited love and affection being showered on him by the millions of people across A.P .He felt that the energy and enthusiasm of those millions had to be channelized into something more meaningful for the welfare of the society. Chiranjeevi sought expert study to identify areas where extensive public participation can help build a healthy society.There were thousands of poor and needy people who were suffering because of inadequate infrastructure that facilitated safe and screened blood supply. While thousands were suffering on account of being visually impaired. The study also revealed that there were many misconceptions and preconceived notions about blood and eye donations. The experts opined that a person of Chiranjeevi's stature and caliber can bring about a significant change in the situation for the better, by his active participation.Thus 'The Chiranjeevi Blood Bank' was started in the month of October 1998 with an aim to provide safe and screened blood, free of cost to the poor and needy.

On October 2, 1998, he founded the Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust (CCT), which includes Chiranjeevi Blood and Eye Banks. It is the state's largest recipient of Blood and Eye Donations. The Blood Bank of the CCT helped over 80,000 people and the Eye Bank has helped about 1000 people in the state of Andhra Pradesh since its opening.So far around 3.5 lakh people have pledged their eyes to CCT so far, giving 1600 people eye sight through CCT. CCT has also won the "Best Voluntary Blood Bank Award" by the AP State Government for the past 4 years.On June 10, 2006, The President of India, Dr. Abdul Kalam, inaugurated the Chiranjeevi Charitable Foundation (CCF) at the Jubilee Hills Check post in Hyderabad.Recently chiranjeevi charitable trust has reached one more landmark by crossing the one lakh mark in collecting the blood and more than 96,000 people were helped with blood by this blood bank.


POLITICAL CAREER


In 2008, Chiranjeevi started Praja Rajyam, a political party in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Around 10 lakh people attended the launch of the party in Tirupati. At the launch, he stated that social justice was the main agenda of his party. His party in the 2009 general elections won 18 seats in the Andhra Pradesh State Assembly. He was elected a Member of the State Assembly from Tirupati. His party recently stood for a united Andhra Pradesh and opposed separate statehood for Telangana. He stood both in Tirupati and in Palakollu Constituency as MLA in the 2009 general elections, losing in Palakollu but winning in Tirupati.

MOVIES LIST

Annapurna Cine Enterprises
Pranam Khareedu film released on 22/9/78

Jaya Krishna Movies
Manavuri Pandavulu film released on 09/11/78

Purnodaya Art creations
Tayaramma Bangaraiah film released on 12/01/79

Gopi Krishna International
Kukka Katuku Cheppu Debba film released on 01/03/79

Satya Chitra
Kotta Alludu film released on 31/05/79

Sri Gauri Combines
I Love You film released on 01/06/79

Dharma Vijaya Combines
Punadi Rallu film released on 21/06/79

Bharat Films
Idi Kadha Kaadu film released on 29/06/79

Bharat Films
Sri Ram Bantu film released on 03/08/79

Ravi Chitra Films
Kotala Rayudu film released on 15/09/79

Sri Sharada Enterprises
Agni Sanskaram film released on 21/02/80

Satya Chitra
Kothapeta Rowdy film released on 07/03/80

Anjali Pictures
Chandi Priya film released on 07/03/80

T.V.Films
Aarani Mantalu film released on 15/03/80

Sowmya Cine Arts
Jatara film released on 19/04/80

Annapurna Cine Enterprises
Mosagadu film released on 22/05/80

A.V.M.Produtions
Punnami Nagu film released on 13/06/80

Ravi Chitra
Nakili Manishi film released on 01/08/80

Sujatha Films Pvt. Ltd.
Kali film released on 19/09/80

Kaumudhi Arts
Tatayya Prema Leelalu film released on 19/09/80

S.V.S. Films
Love In Singapore film released on 27/09/80

Prabhu Chitra
Prema Tarangaalu film released on 24/10/80

Charita Chitra
Mogudu Kavali film released on 15/11/80

Richo Films
Rakta Bhandham film released on 13/12/80

Bharath Films
Aadavalu Meeku Joharulu film released on 15/01/81

Pallavi Pictures
Parvathi Parameswarulu film released on 06/02/81

T.V. International
Todu Dongalu film released on 12/02/81

Devi Film Productions
Thiruguleni Manishi film released on 01/04/81

Parimala Art Creations
Prema Naatakam film released on 18/04/81

Sri Kranthi Chitra
Nyayam Kavali film released on 15/05/81

Amrutha Films
Oorikichina Maata film released on 24/06/81

Anil Productions
Rani Kasula Rangamma film released on 01/08/81

Premalaya
47 Rojulu film released on 03/09/81

Sri Alayaman Creations
Sri Rastu Shubhamastu film released on 26/09/81

Pradbhu Chitra
Priya film released on 23/10/81

Srikar Productions
Chattaniki Kallulevu film released on 30/10/81

Sri Kranthi Chitra
Kirayi Rowdilu film released on 24/12/81

Pratap Art Productions
Intilo Ramaiah Veedhilo Krishnaiah film released on 23/04/82

Satya Venu movies
Bandipotu Simham film released on 21/05/82

Prashanti Creations
Subhalekha film released on 11/06/82

Sri Kranthi Chitra
Idi Pellantara film released on 16/07/82

Bhumi Chitra
Sita Devi film released on 30/07/82

Vijaya Kala Mandir
Radha My Darling film released on 30/07/82

Anil Productions
Tingu Rangadu film released on 01/10/82

Srinivasa Productions
Patnam Vachinna Pativratalu film released on 01/10/82

P.N.R. Pictures
Billa Ranga film released on 15/10/82

Geeta Creative Arts
Yama Kinkarudu film released on 22/10/82

Ananta Lakshmi International
Mondi Ghatam film released on 06/11/82

Godavari Chitra
Manchu Pallaki film released on 19/11/82

Guna Chitra
Bandhalu Anubandhalu film released on 26/11/82

Satya Devi Creations
Prema Pichollu film released on 14/01/83

Raj Lakshmi Art Movies
Palleturi Monagaadu film released on 05/02/83

Creative Commercial
Abhilaasha film released on 11/03/83

Sri Lalita Movies
Aalaya Sikharam film released on 07/05/83

Sri Kranthi Chitra
Sivudu Sivudu Sivudu film released on 09/06/83

Kamala Cine Arts
Puli Bebbuli film released on 16/06/83

Vijayalakshmi Art Pictures
Gudachari No. 1 film released on 30/06/83

Shyam Prasad Arts
Maga Maharaju film released on 15/07/83

P.N.R. Pictures
Roshagadu film released on 29/07/83

Chandramani Productions
Maa inti Premayanam film released on 11/08/83

Vijaya Sai Films
Simhapuri Simham film released on 20/10/83

Samyukta Movies
Khaidi film released on 28/10/83

Muddu Art Movies
Mantrigari Viyankudu film released on 04/11/83

Suresh Productions
Sangharshana film released on 29/12/83

B.R. Productions
Allullostunnaru film released on 11/02/84

Raj Lakshmi Productions
Goonda film released on 23/02/84

Geetha Arts
Hero film released on 23/03/84

Damayanti Art Pictures
Devantakudu film released on 12/04/84

Shyam Prasad Arts
Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu film released on 28/06/84

Creative Commercials
Challenge film released on 09/08/84

Verma Productions
Inti Guttu film released on 14/09/84

A.V.M. Productions
Naagu film released on 11/10/84

Sri Kranthi Chitra
Agni Gundam film released on 22/11/84

Maheshwari Movies
Rustum film released on 21/12/84

Devi Films Productions
Chattam To Poratam film released on 11/01/85

Vijay Lakshmi Art Movies
Donga film released on 14/03/85

Ajay Creations
Chiranjeevi film released on 18/04/85

P.N.R. Pictures
Jwala film released on 14/07/85

Sri Venkat Krishna Films
Puli film released on 26/07/85

Gopi Movies
Rakta Sindhuram film released on 24/08/85

Gopi Art Pictures
Adavi Donga film released on 19/09/85

Geeta Arts
Vijetha film released on 23/10/85

Lakshmi Films Division
Kiratakudu film released on 01/01/86

Devi Film Productions
Kondaveeti Raja film released on 31/01/86

Shyam Prasad Arts
Maga Dheerudu film released on 07/03/86

Samyukta Movies
Veta film released on 28/05/86

Jyothi Art Pictures
Chantabbayi film released on 22/08/86

Creative Commercials
Rakshashudu film released on 02/10/86

Deepakraj Pictures
Dhairyavantudu film released on 27/11/86

D.V.S. Productions
Chanakya Shapadham film released on 18/12/86

Maheswari Productions
Donga Mogudu film released on 09/01/87

Geeta Arts
Aaradhana film released on 27/03/87

Vasanta Art Productions
Chakravarthy film released on 04/06/87

Geeta Arts
Pasivaadi Praanam film released on 23/07/87

Poornodaya Movie Productions
Swayam Krushi film released on 03/09/87

Roja Movies
Jebu Donga film released on 25/12/87

Devi Films Productions
Manchi Donga 14/01/88

Anjana Productions
Rudraveena film released on 04/03/88

Dynamic Movie Makers
Yamudiki Mogudu film released on 29/04/88

Shyam Prasad Arts
Khaidi No.786 film released on 10/06/88

Creative Commercials
Marana Mrudamgam film released on 04/08/88

Anjana Productions
Trinethrudu film released on 22/09/88

R.K. Film Associates
Yuddha Bhumi film released on 11/11/88

Geeta Arts
AttaKu Yamudu AmmayiKi Mogudu film released on 14/01/89

Maheswari Parameshwari Productions
State Rowdy film released on 23/03/89

Sri Kalyan Venkateshwara Films
Rudra Netra film released on 16/06/89

Vijaya Madhavi Pictures
Lankeswarudu film released on 27/10/89

Sri Vijayalakshmi Movieland
Mappillai film released on 28/10/89

Sri Vijaya Lakshmi Art Productions
Kondaveeti Donga
09/03/90 film released on

Vyjayanthi Movies
Jagadeka Verudu Atiloka Sundari film released on 09/05/90

Rama Films
Kodamasimham film released on 09/08/90

Geetha Arts film
Pratibandh (Hindi) film released on 28/09/90

Skandha Arts
Raja Vikramarka film released on 14/11/90

Creative Commercials
Stuartpuram Police Station film released on 09/01/91

Syamprasad Arts
Gangleader film released on 09/05/91

Sri Sairam Arts
Rowdy Alludu film released on 18/10/91

Devi Film Productions
Gharana Mogudu film released on 09/04/92

N N Sippy Productions
Aaj Ka Goondaraj (Hindi) film released on 10/07/92

Poornodaya Movie Creations
Aapadhbandhavudu film released on 09/10/92

Kamakshi Devi Combines
Mutha Mestri film released on 17/01/93

Geetha Arts
Mechanic Alludu film released on 27/05/93

Anjana Productions
Mugurru Monagallu film released on 07/01/94

Sai Charan Combines
SP Parasuram film released on 15/06/94

Geetha Arts
The Gentleman (Hindi) film released on 18/11/94

Devi Film Productions
Alluda Majaka film released on 25/02/95

Syamprasad Arts
Bigboss film released on 15/06/95

Sri Kanthi Chitra
Rikshavodu film released on 14/12/95

Eswari Productions
Sipayi (Kannada) film released on 1996

ML Movie Arts
Hitler film released on 04/01/97

Geetha Arts
Master film released on 02/10/97

Anjana Productions
Bavagaru Bagunnara film released on 09/04/98

Vyjayanthi Movies
Chudalani Undi film released on 27/08/98

Sri Surya Movies
Sneham Kosam film released on 01/01/99

R.K. Film Associates
Iddaru Mitrulu film released on 30/04/99

Sai Ram Arts
Annayya film released on 07/01/00

JSK Combines
Handsup film released on 10/02/00

Devi Film Productions
Mrugaraju film released on 11/01/01

Chinni Films
Sri Manjunatha film released on 22/06/01

Geetha Arts
Daddy film released on 04/10/01

Vyjayanti Movies
Indra film released on 24/07/02

Leo Movies
Tagore film released on 24/09/03

MS Arts
ANJI film released on 15/01/04

Gemini Film Circuit
Shankar Dada MBBS film released on 15/10/04

Geetha Arts
Andarivaadu film released on
03/06/05

Vyjayanthi Movies
Jai Chiranjeeva film released on 21/12/05

Larsco Entertainments
Style film released on 12/01/06

Anjana Productions
Stalin film released on 20/09/06

Gemini Film Circuit
Shankar Dada Zindabad film released on 25/07/07

Geetha Arts
Magadheera film released on 31/07/10


AWARDS & HONORS


Padma Bhushan - Govt of India - 2006
Honorary Doctorate - Andhra University
Nandi Award for Best Actor - Swayam Krushi (1987)
Nandi Award for Best Actor(Jury) - Rudraveena (1988)
Nandi Award for Best Actor - Aapathbandavudu (1992)
Nandi Award for Best Actor - Indra (2002)
Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) - 7 times (1980),(1982),(1988),(1993),(1999),(2002),(2004).
Filmfare Legendary Honour Award - 2006













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