Chiranjeevi

Chiranjeevi

Konidela Chiranjeevi, born Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad on August 22, 1955, in Mogalthur, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, is an Indian actor, politician, and philanthropist. Known as the “Mega Star,” he is celebrated for his influential contributions to Telugu cinema and his exceptional dancing skills. Chiranjeevi’s father, Konidela Venkata Rao, worked as a constable. Chiranjeevi made his acting debut in 1978, initially gaining recognition for supporting and antagonist roles. His breakthrough came with the 1983 film Khaidi, which became the highest-grossing Telugu film at the time and established him as a leading actor. On October 2, 1998, he founded the Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust, which operates some of the largest blood and eye banks in the Telugu states. In 2008, he established the Praja Rajyam Party, which won 18 seats in the 2009 Andhra Pradesh elections and merged with the Indian National Congress in 2011.

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