PadmaBhushan.Dr.Chiranjeevi

Konidela Shiva Shankara Vara Prasad
born on August 22, 1955), more popularly known as Chiranjeevi, is a popular Telugu film actor and is fondly known by Telugu fans as Mega Star.

Background

He was born in Mogalthur West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh to Konidela Venkata Rao and Anjana Devi. Chiranjeevi has two brothers (Nagendra Babu & Pawan Kalyan) and two sisters (Vijaya Durga and Madhavi). He is happily married to Surekha (daughter of Allu RamaLingayya) on February 20, 1980. Chiranjeevi has one son Ram Charan Teja and two daughters Sushmita and Srija.


Career

Chiranjeevi debuted with Pranam Khareedu. After playing a series of negative and minor roles, he got his first breakthrough with Khaidi in the direction of A. Kodandarami Reddy. In 2002, Chiranjeevi starred in Indra, which was a success and was also the highest grossing movie in Tollywood at the time. He also won the Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) and the Nandi Award for Best Actor for his performance in Indra. His most recent film was Stalin, cast opposite Trisha Krishnan and in the direction of A. R. Murugadoss, writer of Chiranjeevi's earlier film Tagore.

His next upcoming film will be Shankardada Zindabad, which is also a remake of Lage Raho Munnabhai. Choreographer-turned-director Prabhu Deva will be directing it.


Charity and Services

Chiranjeevi (right) receives Padma Bhushan from President Abdul Kalam (left)
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Chiranjeevi (right) receives Padma Bhushan from President Abdul Kalam (left)

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[1]. 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 it opened.[2]

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.[3]

Awards

In January 2006, Chiranjeevi was honored with the Padma Bhushan.[4], the third highest civilian award in India. In November 2006, Chiranjeevi was awarded with a honorary doctorate[5] by Andhra University for his services to the Telugu film industry and for his social work.


Filmography


Year Film Role Other notes
2007 Shankar Dada Zindabad Shankar Prasad [1] [2]
2006 Stalin Stalin
2006 Style Chiranjeevi Cameo
2005 Jai Chiranjeeva Satyanarayana Murthy
2005 Andarivadu Govindarajulu/Siddharth
2004 Shankar Dada MBBS Shankar Prasad Sharma Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
Winner: Santosham Best Actor Award
2004 Anji Anji
2003 Tagore Tagore Winner: Santosham Best Actor Award
2002 Indra Indra Sena Reddy Winner: Nandi Award for Best Actor
Winner:Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
Winner: CineMAA Award for Best Actor
Winner: Santharam Memorial Award for Best Actor
2001 Daddy Raj Kumar
2001 Manjunatha Manjunatha Swamy/Lord Shiva
2001 Mrigaraju Raju Also playback singer
2000 Annayya Rajaram
2000 Hands Up Cameo
1999 Iddaru Mitrulu Vijay
1999 Sneham Kosam Simhadri/Chinnayya Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
1998 Choodalani Vundi Ramakrishna
1998 Bavagaru Bagunnara Raju
1997 Master Raj Kumar Winner: Screen - Videocon Award for Best Actor
1997 Hitler Madhava Rao Winner: Screen - Videocon Award for Best Actor
1995 Rikshavodu Raju
1995 Big Boss Surendra
1995 Alluda Majaka Sitaramudu/Mr.Toyota
1994 The Gentleman Vijay Hindi
1994 S.P.Parshuram Parshuram
1994 Mugguru Monagallu Prudhvi/Vikram/Dattatreya Triple Role film
1993 Mechanic Alludu Ravi
1993 Muta Mesthri Subhash Chandra Bose Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
1992 Aapathbandhavudu Madhava Winner: Nandi Award for Best Actor
1992 Aaj Ka Goonda Raj Raja Hindi
1992 Gharana Mogudu Raju
1991 Rowdy Alludu Johnny/Kalyan
1991 Gang Leader Rajaram
1991 Stuartpuram Police Station Rana Prathap
1990 Raja Vikramarka Raja Vikramarka
1990 Prathibandh Siddhanth Hindi
1990 Kodama Simham Bharath
1990 Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari Raju
1990 Kondaveeti Donga Raja
1989 Lankeshwarudu Shankar
1989 Rudranetra Nethra
1989 State Rowdy Kaali Charan/Prudhvi
1989 Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu Kalyan
1988 Yudda Bhoomi
1988 Trinetrudu Abhimanyu Also Producer
1988 Marana Mrudangam Janrdhan/Johnny
1988 Khaidi No.786 Gopi
1988 Yamudiki Mogudu Kali/Balu
1988 Rudraveena Suryanarayana Sharma Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
1988 Manchi Donga
1987 Jebu Donga
1987 Swayamkrushi Sambaiah Winner: Nandi Award for Best Actor
1987 Pasivadi Pranam Madhu
1987 Chakravarthy Chakravarthy
1987 Aradhana KodiNagu
1987 Donga Mogudu Ravi Teja/Nagaraju
1986 Chanakya Shapadham Chanakya
1986 Dairyavanthudu
1986 Rakshasudu
1986 Chantabbai Pandu Ranga Rao
1986 Veta Raanaa Pratap Kumar Verma
1986 Magadheerudu
1986 Kondaveeti Raja Raja
1986 Kirathakudu Charan
1985 Vijetha Chinnababu
1985 Adavi Donga Kalidas
1985 Raktha Sindhuram Gandra Goddali & Inspector Gopi
1985 Puli Kranthi
1985 Jwala Raju
1985 Chiranjeevi Chiranjeevi
1985 Donga
1985 Chattam Tho Poratam Ravi Shankar
1984 Rustum Gopi
1984 Agnigundam Vijay
1984 Naagu Naagu
1984 Intiguttu Vijay Kumar Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
1984 Challenge Gandhi
1984 Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu
1984 Devanthakudu
1984 Hero Krishna
1984 Goonda Kalidas/Raja
1984 Allulu Vasthunnaru
1983 Sangarshana Dilip
1983 Manthri gari Viyyankudu Babji
1983 Khaidi Suryam
1983 Simhapoori Simham
1983 Maa Inti Premayanam
1983 Roshagadu
1983 Maga Maharaju Winner: Kala Sagar Award for Best Actor
1983 Gudachari No.1 Vijay
1983 Puli Bebbuli
1983 Shivudu Shivudu Shivudu
1983 Aalyashikaram
1983 Abhilasha Chiranjeevi
1983 Pelletoori Monagadu
1983 Prema Pichollu
1982 Bandhalu Anubandhalu
1982 Manchupallaki
1982 Mondi Ghatam Ravindra
1982 Yamakinkarudu Vijay
1982 Billa Ranga Billa
1982 Patnam Vachina Prativrathalu Gopi
1982 Tingu Rangadu
1982 Radha My Darling
1982 Sitadevi
1982 Idi Pellantara
1982 Subhalekha Narasimha Murthy Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
1982 Bandipotu Simham
1982 Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya Rajasekharam
1981 Kirayi Rowdylu
1981 Chettaniki Kallu Levu Vijay
1981 Priya
1981 Srirasthu Subhamasthu
1981 47 Rojulu
1981 Rani Kasula Rangamma
1981 Ooriki Ichina Maata
1981 Nayam Kavali Suresh Kumar
1981 Prema Natakam Guest Appearance
1981 Tirugu Leni Manishi
1981 Todu Dongalu
1981 Paravathi Parameshwarulu
1981 Adavaalu Meeku Joharulu
1980 Rakta Sambandham
1980 Mogudu Kavali
1980 Prema Tarangalu Kumar
1980 Love in Singapore Suresh
1980 Thathayya Premaleelalu
1980 Kaali
1980 Nakili Manishi Prasad / Shyam
1980 Punnami Naagu Naagulu
1980 Mosagadu
1980 Jathara
1980 Aarani Mantalu
1980 Chandipriya
1980 Kottapeta Rowdy Guest Appearance
1980 Agni Samskaram
1979 Kothala Raayudu
1979 Sri Rambantu
1979 Idi Katha Kaadu
1979 Poonadi Rallu
1979 I Love You Ramesh
1979 Kotta Alludu
1979 Kukka Katuku Cheppu Debba
1979 Tayaramma Bangarayya
1978 Manavoori Pandavulu Parthu
1978 Pranam Kareedu Narasimha