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About The Megastar


About The Megastar


 Bio :  Telugu cinema screen God turned into Politician.
Known as : Megastar Chiranjeevi.
Full Name(Real Name) : KONIDELA SIVASHANKARA VARA PRASAD 
Date of Birth  : August 22, 1955
Time :10.10 AM
Day : Monday
Place : Missionary Hospital, Narsapuram , West Godavari , Andhra Pradesh
Height : 5’9
Looks : Handsome
Nature : Friendly , Innocent


FAMILY :

Parents : Anjana Devi ,Venkat Rao
Sisters (younger) : Vijaya Durga, Madhavi, Ramana (Ramana expired when she was 2 years old, due to fever, at that time our Megastar was just 10 years old)
Brothers (younger) : Nagendra Babu,(Actor , Producer ) Pawan Kalyan (Famous Actor  , known as Power Star)
Marriage Date : February 20 , 1980  at 11:50 AM
Wife : Surekha
Elder Daughter :  Susmitha
Son :  Ram Charan Teja ( Ruling the Telugu Cinema Industry  as Megas Power Star )
Younger Daughter : Srija
Brother in law : Allu Aravind (Film Producer, Owner of Geetha Arts , Notable Film Production House in India)
Father in Law  : Allu Ramalingaiah(Padmashree Award winner in Art , Film Comedian/Actor)
Mother in Law : Kanaka Rathnam

SCHOOLING :

Class I : Gurazala
Class II & III  : Mangalagiri
Class IV, V, VI  : Ponnuru
CLASS VII : Mogalthuru
Class VIII, IX : Bapatla
Class X  :  Mogalthuru
Intermediate : (+2) CSR Sharma College, BI.P.C , Ongole
Graduation :   B.Com YNR College Narsapuram ,
 Professional Qualifications : ICWAI (Discontinued) , Chennai  ,
1 Year Diploma in  Acting , from a Film Institute , Chennai

Plays in  College Days :
*Pparadhyanam Panthulu
* Rajeenama
*Llight Veligindi

Acted as Pothuraju in 1976 Republic Day Parade Representing Andhra Pradesh and Participated in the Capacity of NCC Cadet captain.

Name Changed to CHIRANJEEVI : 1978
Favorite God  : Lord Hanuman
Favorite Actor : Charlie Chaplin , Amitabh Bachchan , Sanjeev Kumar, Dilip Kumar etc .
Favorite Actress : Savitri , Hema Malini ,Mina Kumari , Smitha Patil  Madhu Bala etc.
Favorite Films: City Lights (Eng) , Maya Bazar(Telugu), Pyasha( Hindi), Sholey( Hindi).
Strength & Weak Point : Fans
First Opportunity in Films :  Punadirallu (while studying in film institute)
First Released Film : Pranam Kharidu (22.09.1978)
First Bollywood Film : Pratibandh  (1990)
1st  Remuneration : Rs. 1116/ - Received by  Mr.Jaya Krishna ( Manavoori  Pandavulu) –Presently One of the Height Paid Indian Ator
1st Phone Number : 443751
1st  Car : FIAT CAR AAN 2087 (Presented by his father Venkatrao)
1st  Shield Received : Manavoori Pandavulu (from Krishnam Raju)
1st  Heroine : Reshma Rai (Pranam Khareedu)
1st  Interview  : Appeared in JYOTHI CHITRA FILM MAGAZINE (interviewed by the journalist M Koteswara Rao)
1st  Playback Singer for Chiranjeevi Film : G Anand (Pranam Khareedu)
1st Dual Role Film : Nakili Manishi
1st As a Plaback Singer : Master
1st Film Fare Award : Punnami Nagu (1980)
1st State Govt Award (Nandi), Swayam Kushi (1987)
1st  Scope Film : Rakshasudu
1st  70 MM Film : Kondaveeti Donga
1st Hindi Dubbing film  : Dushmanon ka Dushman (Yama Kinkarudu)
1st  Dubbed film in tamil : Aarani Mantalu (Dubbed by Editor Mohan)


Awards : 
9 FilmFare Awards (Including life time achievemet &Legendry Award)
               3 Nadi Awards
               Padma Bhusahan
               Doctrate
Titles : Supreme Hero , Nata Kishore , Nata Bhashakar , Megastar    

OSCAR INVITATION :

Megastar Chiranjeevi is the 1st  South Indian actor was  invitated to attend oscar awards presentation in 1987
Megastar is the First Indian Film Actor who1st  launched his Website in Internet.

 “ Commercially telugu cinema is much larger than any other cinema in this 
country .And therefore telugu cinema is reigned by Chiranjeevi. 
Then He is truly  the King of Cinema of  this country”-  Amitabh Bachchan , April 23 , 2006   Amitabh Bachchan on The Megastar
No one replace Chiranjeevigaru, He is Legend- Mahesh Babu 
Mahesh on Megastar
About The Megastar -Detail
Chiranjeevi (Telugu: చిరంజీవి) needs no introduction, (born Konidela Siva Sankara Vara Prasad on 22 August 1955) is an Indian film actor and a politician. He has appeared primarily in Telugu filmsalong with a few Hindi films. After graduating with a degree in commerce, Chiranjeevi made his acting debut in Punadhirallu (1978); Pranam Khareedu (1978) released at the box officeearlier though. His performance in Khaidi (1983) and Swayam Krushi (1987) got him recognition; the latter winning the Nandi Award – his first major award. He subsequently played a variety of character types; his film roles along with his screen persona contributed to a change in the concept of a Telugu film hero.

Rudraveena (1988), for which director K. Balachander won the National Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration was produced by Chiranjeevi..
Popularly known as Megastar in the media, 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.Chiranjeevi is married to Surekha, the daughter of erstwhile comedian Allu Ramalingaiah. They have two daughters and a son, Ram Charan Teja, who is an actor in the Tollywood.

 Megastar Chiranjeevi – the name is almost an integral part of Telugu filmgoers’ daily lives. He is in the hearts of millions of his fans, just like Lord Sree Rama in Lord Hanuman's heart. For some of them he is a brother, for some his is an uncle, and for some others he is a son. He was just a guy when he entered the filmdom, and now, he’s the top star, and has been so since long. It’s approximately 25 years now, since he acquired stardom, and he still has a majority of current cinegoers as his fans. He has almost always been choosing roles that suit him, or roles that he can excel in and prove that he suits the role. He experimented with different characterizations and characters at various times, though his star image restricted him from doing certain roles or making those roles a success. Well, whatever we say about the well-known star would be reiteration of what lakhs of people said and felt. 
It’s common in the Telugu Cinema industry that people who are successful in their movies, plan to make movies and slowly build a studio of their own when they get enough profits. Megastar Chiranjeevi is one hero who wanted to spend for deeds of charity than for his own glorification in the industry, as he feels the responsibility towards his fans and, more important, towards the society. It’s not untrue to say that his deeds motivated many of his fans towards charity and social service/welfare. He should be commended for the same. 

 Acting career
Early beginnings (1978–1982)

Siva Shankara Varaprasad was born as the eldest of three sons of Konidela 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.[4] Since his family worshipped the Anjaneya, a Hindu god, his mother advised him to get the screen name of Chiranjeevi.[5] Upon completion of his film training, he started his acting career with Punadhirallu (1978); however, Pranam Khareedu (1978) released at the box office earlier.[6] 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 theIndian society.[4] Tayaramma-Bangarayya (1979), I Love You (1979) and director K. Balachander's Idi Katha Kaadu (1979) brought his acting talents to the fore.[4] In 1979, Chiranjeevi had eight major film releases; in 1980, 14 of his films were released,[7] includingPunnami Naagu (1980), for which he won the 1st Filmfare Award for Best Acting, and A. Kodandarami Reddy's Nyayam Kavali (1981). Audiences developed a liking for his "ease in dance movements and swashbuckling fights."[6] In 1982 he appeared in Mondi Ghatam andIntlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya (directed by Kodi Ramakrishna), films which strengthened his status as a star.[5] 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 comedianAllu Rama Lingaiah.
[edit]Breakthrough to stardom (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.[5] 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.[8] Regarding his box-office appeal, the entertainment magazine Filmfare called him "bigger than Bachchan", a reference to Bollywood’s Amitabh Bachchan.[9] 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.[3] 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 Adhinayakudu.

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.He lost in Palakollu Constituency as MLA in 2009 general elections. His party merged with indian national congress.

 Awards

    * 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 Special Award - 2006
    * Filmfare Life Time Achievement Award - 2011
    * National Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration - Rudraveena (1988)
    
Philanthropy

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. 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 then President of India, Abdul Kalam, inaugurated the Chiranjeevi Charitable Foundation (CCF) at the Jubilee Hills Check post in Hyderabad.

Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust has crossed the one lakh mark in collecting blood and more than 96,000 people have been helped with blood by this blood bank.

After allegations made against the Blood Bank and Eye Bank by Chiranjeevi's political rivals, the state government of AP constituted a high-level committee to look into the allegations. The committee worked under the guidance of the project director of AP State AIDA Control Society, comprising experts from finance and technical fields, verified records pertaining to the collection and disposal of blood samples, blood grouping, screening, sterilisation, bio-medical waste disposal, camps conducted, blood expiry, quality control, store room, record room and purchase of equipment. Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust got a clean chit from all allegations. Danam Nagender, minister for health and family welfare, speaking after the committee's report, said, “After thorough verification of the records, it’s concluded that there are no evidences of misappropriation, deviations from guidelines issued on collection of blood and screening charges, there are no procedural lapses noticed and all transactions are well within the guidelines of the Naco/Apsacs.”



Filmography

1978   

Manavoori Pandavulu        Directed by Bapu
Pranam Khareedu        Directed by K. Vasu
Megastar Filmography
1979    

Tayaramma Bangarayya    Directed by Kommineni
Punadi Rallu                Directed by Raj Kumar
Kukka Katuku Cheppu Debba
Kotta Alludu
I Love You        Directed by Vayu Nandana Rao
Idi Katha Kaadu    Directed by K. Balachander
Sri Rambantu
Kothala Raayudu    

1980  
  
Agni Srungaram
Kottapeta Rowdy    Guest
Chandipriya
Aarani Mantalu
Jathara
Mosagadu    Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Punnami Naagu    Horror film, Critically acclaimed for his role.
Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
Nakili Manishi    Prasad and Shyam    Dual Role
Kaali        Directed by I. V. Sasi
Thathayya Premaleelalu
Love In Singapore
Prema Tarangalu    Remake of Muqaddar Ka Sikander
Mogudu Kaavali
Rakta Sambandham

1981 

Adavaalu Meeku Joharulu
Paravathi Parameshwarulu
Ranuva Veeran    Tamil film starring Rajnikanth
Directed  by - Todu Dongalu Kishore
Tirugu Leni Manishi    Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Prema Natakam    Guest
Nyayam Kavali    Suresh Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Ooriki Ichina Maata
Rani Kasula Rangamma
47 Rojulu    Directed by K. Balachander
Critically acclaimed for Negative Role.
47 Natkal        Tamil version of 47 Rojulu
Srirasthu Subhamasthu
Priya
Chattaniki Kallu Levu        Directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar
Kirayi Rowdylu

1982
 
Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya        Directed by Kodi Ramakrishna
Bandipotu Simham
Subhalekha        Directed by K. Viswanath
Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
Idi Pellantara
Sitadevi
Radha My Darling
Tingu Rangadu
Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu    Gopi
Billa Ranga
Yamakinkarudu
Mondi Ghatam    Ravindra
Manchu Pallaki        Directed by Vamsy
Bandhalu Anubandhalu 

1983
    
Prema Pichollu        Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Palletoori Monagadu
Abhilasha        Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Aalaya Sikharam    Directed by Kodi Ramakrishna
Shivudu Shivudu Shivudu        Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Puli Bebbuli        Directed by K. S. R. Das
Gudachari No.1    Directed by Kodi Ramakrishna
Maga Maharaju    Directed by Vijaya Bapineedu
Roshagadu        Directed by K. S. R. Das
Maa Inti Premayanam    Cameo appearance
Simhapuri Simham    Directed by Kodi Ramakrishna
Khaidi                 Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Manthri Gari Viyyankudu    Directed by Bapu
Sangharshana    Dilip    Directed by K.Murali Mohan Rao

1984
 
Allulu Vasthunnaru
Goonda        Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Hero                 Directed by Vijaya Bapineedu
Devanthakudu    Vijay Kumar    Directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar
Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu        Directed by Vijaya Bapineedu
Challenge        Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Intiguttu        Directed by K. Bapayya
Naagu    Naagu
Agni Gundam        Directed by T. Kranthi Kumar
Rustum        Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
1985 
Chattamtho Poratam    Ravishankar
Donga    Phani    Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Chiranjeevi
Jwala    Raju
Puli
Raktha Sindhuram        Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Adavi Donga        Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Vijetha    Chinnababu    Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
1986   
Kirathakudu    Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Kondaveeti Raja        Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Magadheerudu        Directed by Vijaya Bapineedu
Veta        Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Chantabbai        Directed by Jandhyala
Rakshasudu        Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Dhairyavanthudu
Chanakya Shapadham        Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
1987    
Donga Mogudu        Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Aradhana        Directed by Bharathiraja
Chakravarthy
Pasivadi Pranam        Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Swayam Krushi        Directed by K. Viswanath
Winner: Nandi Award for Best Actor
Jebu Donga        Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
1988    
Manchi Donga        Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Rudraveena        Directed by K. Balachander
Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
Yamudiki Mogudu        Directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty
Khaidi No.786       Directed by Vijaya Bapineedu
Marana Mrudangam        Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Trinetrudu    Abhimanyu    Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Yudda Bhoomi        Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
1989    
Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu    Kalyan    Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
State Rowdy    Kalicharan/Prithvi    Directed by B.Gopal
Rudranetra    Nethra    Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Lankeshwarudu        Directed by Dasari Narayana Rao
1990   
Kondaveeti Donga        Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari        Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Kodama Simham        Directed by K.MuraliMohan Rao
Prathibandh        Hindi film directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty
Raja Vikramarka        Directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty
1991
Stuartpuram Police Station    Directed by Yandamuri Veerendranath
Gang Leader        Directed by Vijaya Bapineedu
Rowdy Alludu        Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
1992    
Gharana Mogudu        Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Outlook quoted him bigger than Bachan
Aaj Ka Goonda Raj        Hindi version of Gang Leader
Aapathbandavudu        Directed by K. Viswanath
Winner: Nandi Award for Best Actor
1993    
Muta Mesthri        Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
Mechanic Alludu        Directed by A. B.Gopal
1994   
Mugguru Monagallu        Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
S.P.Parshuram    Parasuram    Directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty
The Gentleman        Hindi film directed by Mahesh Bhatt
1995    
Alluda Majaka        Directed by E.V.V. Satyanarayana
Big Boss        Directed by Vijaya Bapineedu
Rikshavodu        Directed by Kodi Ramakrishna
1996  
Sipaayi    Cameo    Directed by V. Ravichandran
1997
Hitler        Directed by Mutyala Subbiah
Master        Directed by Suresh Krishna
Playback singer for the first time
1998    
Bavagaru Bagunnara?        Directed by Jayanth Paranjee
Choodalani Vundi        Directed by Gunasekhar
1999    
Sneham Kosam     — Dual Role    Directed by K.S. Ravikumar
Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
Iddaru Mitrulu        Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
2000    Annayya        Directed by Mutyala Subbayya
Hands Up!    Cameo appearance
2001    
Mrigaraju        Directed by Gunasekhar
Daddy        Directed by Suresh Krishna
2002  
Manjunatha        Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Indra        Directed by B.Gopal.
Winner: Nandi Award for Best Actor
Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
Record collection gross in the industry.
2003 
Tagore    Tagore    Directed by V.V. Vinayak
Record collection gross in the industry.
2004 
Anji        Directed by Kodi Ramakrishna
Shankar Dada MBBS        Directed by Jayanth C. Paranjee
Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
2005
Andarivaadu        Directed by Srinu Vytla
Style (2006 film)    Guest appearance    Directed by Lawrence Raghavendra
Jai Chiranjeeva    Satyanarayana Murthy    Directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar
2006 
Stalin        Directed by A. R. Murugadoss
2007  
Shankar Dada Zindabad        Directed by Prabhu Deva
2009
Magadheera        Directed by S. S. Rajamouli
Appearance in the song bangaru kodi petta

 References :

 So Many Cinemas
Author - B.D. Garga
Publishers - Eminence Designs Private Limited.

 Chiranjeevi oka Vijetakatha- Author -C Srikant kumar
Rushi Publications

 Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema.
Author -Ashish Rajadhyaksha and Paul Willemen
Publishers -Oxford University Press.

 Wikipedia 
 telugu cinema.com etc

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