Chiranjeevi

About Chiranjeevi

Actor who has appeared in over 150 films in India. In 1978, he was the first South Indian actor to be invited to the Academy Awards.

Chiranjeevi is an Indian film actor and former politician. From October 27, 2012 to May 15, 2014, Mr. Chiranjeevi served as Independent Foreign Minister of the Ministry of Tourism of the Government of India. Known for his groundbreaking skills, Chiranjeevi has appeared in more than 150 feature films, mostly in Telugu theaters. During his thirty-nine years of film career, he has won three Nandi awards from the State of Andhra Pradesh, one Raghupathi Venkaiah and nine Filmfare South awards. In 2006, he received Padma Bhushan, India's third most noble civil title, for his contributions to Indian cinema and an honorary doctorate from Andhra University. Chiranjeevi started his acting career in 1978 with Punadhirallu. However, Pranam Khareedu was shown earlier at the box office. In 1987, he starred in the Russian dub Swayamkrushi film and was screened at the Moscow International Film Festival.

Born	Konidela Siva Sankara Vara Prasad, August 22, 1955, Mogalthur, Andhra State (now Andhra Pradesh), India
Alma mater	Sri Y N College, Madras Film Institute
Residence	Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India (Permanent), New Delhi, Delhi, India (Official)
Civilian awards	Padma Bhushan (2006)
Political party	Indian National Congress
Other political affiliations	Praja Rajyam Founder
Relatives	See Allu–Konidela family
Occupation	Film actor, politician, television host
Children	3, including Ram Charan

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Trivia

He began his political career in 2012, when he became the Minister of Tourism of India. 

Chiranjeevi before fame

He had his first acting role at age 23 in the 1978 film, Pranan Kareedu.

Achievement of Chiranjeevi

He began his political career in 2012, when he was appointed as India's Minister of Tourism.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$1 Million - $2 Million (Approx.)

Chiranjeevi family life

With his wife Surekha, he has three children: Ram, Sushmita, and Sreeja.

Associations of Chiranjeevi

He appeared alongside Rajinikanth in the 1980 film Kaali.

Chiranjeevi Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

Weight	80 kg
Height	175 cm
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Black

Family Members

Name	Relationship	Net worth	Profession
Pawan Kalyan	Brother	$15 million (2016)	Actor
Nagendra Babu	Brother	$1 Million - $2 Million (Approx.)	Producer
Chiranjeevi Sushmitha	Children		N/A
Chiranjeevi Sreeja	Daughter		N/A
Konidela Venkat Rao	Father		N/A
Anjana Devi	Mother		N/A
Mark Shankar Pawanovich	Nephew		N/A
Varun Tej	Nephew	$1 Million - $2 Million (Approx.)	Actor
Sai Dharam Tej	Nephew	$1 Million - $2 Million (Approx.)	Actor
Niharika Konidela	Niece	$1 Million - $2 Million (Approx.)	Actor
Vijaya Durga	Siblings		N/A
Madhavi Rao	Sister		N/A
Ram Charan	Son	$1 Million - $2 Million (Approx.)	Actor
Surekha Konidala	Spouse		N/A