MegaStar Chiranjeevi Bio-data

Actor:-Mega Star Chiranjeevi

Biography:-

Konidela Siva Sankara Vara Prasad more popularly known as Chiranjeevi, is one of India's most popular actors and primarily works in Telugu film.He was born in Mogultoor on 22nd August 1955 (at 10 am.)
He is given the title of Indian Mega Star.
He did his intermediate studies in Ongole Junior College. He did his B.Com in YNR college of Narsapur.Later on, he wanted to become an actor. However, his father wanted him to finish studies. Therefore, he took the easy way out by joining ICW and he started learning acting simultaneously. He joined acting school in 1971.

A director called Raj Kumar has given Chiranjeevi a chance as an actor in a film called 'Punadi Rallu'. Later on, Kranthi Kumar as a producer offered him a role in the direction of K Vasu for the film 'Pranam Kharidu. Incidentally, Pranam Kharidu was the first film to be released.
Chiranjeevi made his debut in 1978 with the film Pranam Khareedu. After playing a series of minor and negative roles in films like Manavoori Pandavulu, Mosagadu, and 49 Rojulu, Chiranjeevi got a breakthrough in the form of Khaidi in 1983 under the direction of A. Kodandarami Reddy. Khaidi, was a huge hit at the box office and Chiranjeevi became one of the top heroes in Tollywood.

He established his dominance in the 1980's with blockbusters like Abhilasha (1983), Challenge (1984), Pasivadi Pranam (1987), Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (1989) and others. He extended his success into the 1990s with Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990), Kodama Simham (1990), Gang Leader (1991), Rowdy Alludu (1991), and Gharana Mogudu (1992).

The mid 90's were a career low for Chiranjeevi with box office failures like Mechanic Alludu (1993), S.P.Parshuram (1994), Big Boss (1995), and Rikshavodu (1995), but he made a comeback in the late 90's with blockbusters like Master (1997), Choodalani Vundi (1998), Bavagaru Bagunnara (1998), and Sneham Kosam (1999).
In 2002, Chiranjeevi had one release, Indra, which was a huge hit and the highest grossing film at that time.

He won the Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) and the Nandi Award for Best Actor, for his performance in Indra. Again in 2003, Chiranjeevi had only one release, Tagore, which was a hit at the box office. In 2004, Chiranjeevi's long awaited film Anji finally released but did not make a big impact at box office as it was expected to. But later that year, his next release Shankardada MBBS became a huge hit.

He got married to Ms. Surekha, daughter of Sri Allu Rama Lingaiah in 1980 when Chiranjeevi was 11 cinemas old. Allu Rama Lingaiah met Chiranjeevi first at the shooting of 'Manvoori Pandavulu'. Sri NT Rama Rao was the chief guest for the marriage.

Chiranjeevi is known for his dare devil stunts. During the shooting of Sangharshana, he was injured while doing the climax. He went to London to get operated. He was also injured when he tried fighting using Tube light in Intiguttu. In Donga cinema, he gave the producer anxious moments while fighting on a wall on 11 storied building by balancing himself. In the latest 'Bavagaru Bagunara', he did a Bungee Jumping with the carefree attitude of a teenage boy.

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.

In January 2006, Mr Chiranjeevi was honored with the Padma Bhushan., the third highest civilian award in India. In November 2006, Chiranjeevi was awarded with a honorary doctorate by Andhra University for his services to the Telugu film industry and for his social work.
Chiranjeevi won the Southern Filmfare Award (Best Actor) for seven years.
Chiranjeevi is one of the highest paid actors in India.
Chiranjeevi's "Goli Mar (Thriller)" music video is one of the most viewed videos on Youtube.
Chiranjeevi's old hit movies are given to the distributors and exhibitors for free when ever they lose money on his new movie. And his old movies are still successful at the box office.

Filmography:-

Shankardada Zindabad (2007) - A.T.M
Stalin (2006) - Chitra
Style (2006) - Cameo
Andarivaadu (2005) - Govindarajulu & Sidhartha
Jai Chiranjeeva (2005)
Shankar Dada MBBS (2004) - Shankar Dada
Anji (2004) - Anji
Tagore (2003) - Ravindranath Tagore
Indra (2002) - Indrasena Reddy/Shankar Narayan
Mrugaraaju (2001) - Raju
Daddy (2001) - Raj Kumar
Sri Manjunatha (2001) - Manjunatha Swamy/Lord Shiva
Annayya (2000) - Rajaram
Iddaru Mitrulu (1999) - Vijay
Sneham Kosam (1999) - Simhadri & Chinnayya
Bavagaru Bagunnara? (1998) - Raju
Choodalani Vundi (1998) - Ramakrishna
Hitler (1997) - Madhava Rao
Master (1997) - Rajkumar
Alluda Mazaaka...! (1995) - Sitaram/Mr. Toyota
BigBoss (1995)
Rikshavodu (1995) - Raju
Mugguru Monagallu (1994)
S.P. Parshuram (1994) - Parshuram
The Gentleman (1994)
Mechanic Alludu (1993) - Ravi
Mutamestri (1993) - Subhash Chandra Bose
Aaj Ka Goonda Raj (1992) - Raja
Aapathbandavudu (1992) - Madhava
Gharaana Mogudu (1992) - Raja
Aadmi Aur Apsara (1991)
Gang Leader (1991) - Rajaram
Rowdy Alludu (1991) - Dual role
Stoovertpuram Police Station (1991) - Inspector Rana Pratap
Jagadeka Veerudu Attilokasundari (1990) - Raju
Kodama Simham (1990)
Kondaveeti Donga (1990)
Pratibandh (1990) - Siddhanth
Raja Vikramarka (1990)
Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (1989) - Kalyan
Lankeshwarudu (1989)
Rudranetra (1989) - Nethra
State Rowdy (1989)
Khaidi No. 786 (1988) - Gopi
Manchi Donga (1988)
Marana Mrudangam (1988) - Janardhan/Johny
Rudra Veena (1988) - Suryanarayana sarma
Trinetrudu (1988) - Abhimanyu
Yamudiki Mogudu (1988) - Kali & Balu
Yudda Bhoomi (1988)
Aradhana (1987)
Chakravarthy (1987)
Donga Mogudu (1987) - Ravi Teja/Nagaraju
Jebu Donga (1987)
Pasivadi Pranam (1987) - Madhu
Swayam Krushi (1987) - Sambaiah
Chanakya Shapadham (1986) - Chanakya
Chantabbai (1986) - Janardhan/James Pond
Dairyavanthudu (1986)
Kiraathakudu (1986)
Kondaveeti Raja (1986)
Magadheerudu (1986)
Raakshasudu (1986)
Veta (1986)
Adavi Donga (1985) - Kalidas
Chattamtho Porattam (1985) - Ravi Shankar
Chiranjeevi (1985) - Chiranjeevi
Donga (1985)
Jwala (1985) - Dual Roles
Puli (1985)
Raktha Sindhuram (1985) - Gandra Goddali & Inspector Gopi
Vijetha (1985)
Agnigundam (1984)
Allulu Vasthunnaru (1984)
Challenge (1984) - Gandhi
Devanthakudu (1984)
Goonda (1984)
Hero (1984)
Inti Guttu (1984) - Vijay
Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu (1984)
Naagu (1984)
Rustum (1984) - Gopi
Aalyashikaram (1983)
Abhilasha (1983) - Chiranjeevi
Gudachari No.1 (1983)
Khaidi (1983) - Sooryam
Maa Inti Premayanam (1983)
Magamaha Raju (1983)
Manthrigari Viyyankudu (1983) - Babji
Pelletoori Monagadu (1983)
Prema Pichollu (1983)
Puli Bebbuli (1983)
Roshagadu (1983)
Sangarshana (1983)
Shivudu Shivudu Shivudu (1983)
Simhapoori Simham (1983) - Dual roles
Bandhalu Anubandhalu (1982)
Bandipotu Simham (1982)
Billa Ranga (1982) - Billa
Idi Pellantara (1982)
Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya (1982) - Rajasekharam
Manchupallaki (1982)
Mondighatam (1982)
Patnam Vachchina Pativrathalu (1982)
Radha My Darling (1982)
Sitadevi (1982)
Subhalekha (1982) - Murthi
Tingu Rangadu (1982)
YamaKinkarudu (1982) - Vijay
47 Natkal (1981)
Aadavallu Meeku Joharulu (1981)
Chettaniki Kallu Levu (1981) - Vijay
Kirayi Rowdylu (1981)
Nyayam Kavali (1981) - Suresh kumar
Ooriki Ichina Maata (1981)
Parvathi Parameshwarulu (1981)
Prema Natakam (1981)
Priya (1981)
Rani Kasularangamma (1981)
Srirasthu Subhamasthu (1981)
Tirugu Leni Manishi (1981)
Todu Dongalu (1981)
Aarani Mantalu (1980)
Agni Samskaram (1980)
Chandipriya (1980)
Jathara (1980)
Kaali (1980)
Kottapeta Rowdy (1980)
Love in Singapore (1980)
Mogudu Kaavali (1980)
Mosagadu (1980)
Nakili Manishi (1980) - Prasad & Shyam
Prema Tarangalu (1980)
Punnami Naagu (1980)
Rakta Bandham (1980)
Thathayya Premaleelalu (1980)
I Love You (1979)
Idi Kathakaadu (1979)
Kothala Raayudu (1979)
Kotta Alludu (1979)
Kukka Katuku Cheppu Debba (1979)
Punadhirallu (1979)
Sri Rambantu (1979)
Tayaramma Bangarayya (1979)
Manavoori Pandavulu (1978) - Parthu
Pranam Kareedu (1978) - Narsi

Filmography as producer/other crew

Mrugaraaju (2001) - other crew
Bavagaru Bagunnara? (1998) - producer
Mugguru Monagallu (1994) - producer
Rudra Veena (1988) - producer
Trinetrudu (1988) - producer