Chiranjeevi family biography

Indian actor and philanthropist (born 1955)

For the immortals of Hindu mythology, see Chiranjivi. For other uses, see Chiranjeevi (disambiguation).

Konidela Chiranjeevi (born Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad; 22 August 1955) is an Indian actor, politician, and philanthropist known for his work in Telugu cinema.

Known as the "Mega Star", he is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential actors in the history of Indian cinema.^[4][5] Chiranjeevi holds the record for the most "Industry Hits" in Telugu cinema, with eight films emerging as the top-grossers of their time—a feat unmatched by any actor in the industry's 100-year history.^[6] He is also celebrated as one of the finest dancers in Indian cinema.^[7] He has received numerous honours, including the Padma Bhushan in 2006 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2024 from the Government of India, as well as the IFFI Indian Film Personality of the Year Award in 2022.

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