Chiranjeevi Explained

Chiranjeevi
Birth Name:Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad[1]
Birth Date:1955 8, df=yes[2]
Birth Place:Mogalthur, Andhra State, India (now in Andhra Pradesh, India)
Residence:Hyderabad, India
Children:3, including Ram Charan
Relatives:See Allu–Konidela family
Office2:Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
Constituency2:Andhra Pradesh
Term Start2:3 April 2012
Term End2:2 April 2018
Predecessor2:Raashid Alvi
Successor2:Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy
Otherparty:Indian National CongressPraja Rajyam Party
Office1:Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism
Term Start1:27 October 2012
Term End1:26 May 2014
Primeminister1:Manmohan Singh
Predecessor1:Subodh Kant Sahay
Successor1:Shripad Yasso Naik
Office3:Member of Legislative Assembly, Andhra Pradesh
Term Start3:2009
Term End3:2012
Predecessor3:M. Venkataramana[3]
Successor3:Bhumana Karunakar Reddy[4]
Constituency3:Tirupati
Nickname:Mega Star,[5] Supreme Hero[6]

Konidela Chiranjeevi (born Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad; 22 August 1955) is an Indian actor, politician and philanthropist known for his work in Telugu cinema. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential actors in the history of Indian cinema.[7] [8] Chiranjeevi holds the record for the most "Industry Hits" in Telugu cinema, with eight films emerging as the top-grossers of their time—a record unmatched in the industry's 100-year history.[9] 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.[10] His other accolades include the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, three Nandi Awards, and nine Filmfare Awards South, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2013, CNN-IBN recognized him as one of "the men who changed the face of the Indian Cinema".[11]

Chiranjeevi made his acting debut with Punadhirallu (1979), although his first theatrical release was Pranam Khareedu (1978). Initially recognized for his supporting, anti-hero and antagonist roles, he transitioned to lead roles with notable success. His breakthrough came with the 1983 blockbuster Khaidi, a film that firmly cemented his status as one of Telugu cinema's leading actors. Throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, Chiranjeevi starred in numerous box-office hits, including Pasivadi Pranam (1987), Yamudiki Mogudu (1988), Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (1989), Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990), Gang Leader (1991), Gharana Mogudu (1992), and Muta Mestri (1993). Notably, Gharana Mogudu was the first South Indian film to earn over 10 crore in distributor share,[12] prompting The Week magazine to label him "Bigger than Bachchan" and "the new money machine."[13]

For his role in Aapadbandhavudu (1992), Chiranjeevi was paid 1.25 crore, becoming the highest-paid actor in India and the first Indian actor to command a 1 crore remuneration for a film.[14] During this period, he received critical acclaim for his performances in Swayamkrushi (1987), Rudraveena (1988), and Aapadbandhavudu (1992), showcasing his versatility as an actor capable of excelling in both commercial blockbusters and critically acclaimed films. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Chiranjeevi continued to dominate the box office with successful films such as Master (1997), Bavagaru Bagunnara? (1998), Choodalani Vundi (1998), and Annayya (2000). His 2002 film Indra set several box-office records, while socially impactful films like Tagore (2003) and Shankar Dada M.B.B.S. (2004) became major blockbusters, further cementing his legacy.

On 2 October 1998, Chiranjeevi established the Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust (CCT), which operates the largest blood and eye banks in the Telugu states. The trust has restored eyesight to over 9,000 individuals through cornea transplants and provides 70% of collected blood free to the poor.[15] [16] It has received several accolades, including the "Best Voluntary Blood Bank Award" from the Government of Andhra Pradesh for five consecutive years from 2002 to 2006.[17] In 2002, he was honoured with the Samman Award by the Income Tax Department for being the highest income taxpayer for the 1999–2000 assessment year.[18]

In 2008, Chiranjeevi founded the Praja Rajyam Party and led it in the 2009 Andhra Pradesh elections, where it won 18 seats and secured over 16% of the vote, making it the third-largest party in the state.[19] The party merged with the Indian National Congress in 2011. Chiranjeevi served as a Rajya Sabha MP from 2012 to 2018 and was appointed Minister of Tourism in the central cabinet in October 2012, holding the position until May 2014. After a hiatus from cinema, he returned with the blockbuster hit Khaidi No. 150 (2017), followed by successful films such as Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019) and Waltair Veerayya (2023).

Early life and family

Chiranjeevi was born as Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad Rao on 22 August 1955 in a Telugu family to Konidela Venkata Rao and Anjana Devi in Mogalthur, West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.[20] His father Konidela Venkata Rao worked as a constable and was transferred on a regular basis. He spent his childhood in his native village with his grandparents.

Chiranjeevi did his schooling in Nidadavolu, Gurazala, Bapatla, Ponnur, Mangalagiri and Mogalthur. He was an NCC cadet and had participated in the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi in the early 1970s.[21] He was interested in acting from a young age. He did his Intermediate at C. S. R. Sarma College in Ongole.[22]

After graduating with a degree in commerce from Sri Y N College at Narsapuram, Chiranjeevi moved to Chennai and joined the Madras Film Institute in 1976 to pursue a career in acting.[23]

Personal life

On 20 February 1980, Chiranjeevi married Surekha, the daughter of Telugu comic actor Allu Ramalingaiah.[24] [25] They have two daughters, Sushmitha and Sreeja, and a son, Ram Charan, also an actor in Telugu cinema.[26]

Chiranjeevi has two brothers, Nagendra Babu, a film producer and actor, and Pawan Kalyan, an actor-politician who founded Jana Sena, a regional political party.[26] Allu Aravind, his brother-in-law, is a film producer. Chiranjeevi is the uncle to actors Allu Arjun, Varun Tej, Niharika, Sai Dharam Tej, Panja Vaisshnav Tej and Allu Sirish.[27]

Acting career

1978–1981: Early career

Since his family worshipped Anjaneya (Hanuman), a Hindu deity, his mother advised him to take the screen name "Chiranjeevi", meaning "Immortal", a reference to the belief of Hanuman living forever.[28]

Chiranjeevi started his film career with Punadhirallu (1979). However, his first released film was Pranam Khareedu (1978).[29] [30] Mana Voori Pandavulu (1978), directed by Bapu, gave Chiranjeevi recognition from the Telugu audience. He played a small role in Tayaramma Bangarayya (1979). He played the anti-hero in films I Love You (1979) and K. Balachander's Idi Katha Kaadu (1979), starring Kamal Haasan.

In a remake of the Tamil film Avargal (1977), Chiranjeevi portrayed the character played by Rajinikanth in the original. In 1979, Chiranjeevi had eight major film releases and then 14 films in the following year.[31] [32] In 198, he played lead antagonist in works such as Mosagadu, Rani Kasula Rangamma, 47 Natkal /47 Rojulu, Nyayam Kavali and Ranuva Veeran.[33]

1982–1986: Breakthrough with leading roles

Chiranjeevi began to appear in leading roles with films such as (1982), directed by Kodi Ramakrishna, which was a hit at the box office.[34] Later, he starred in Subhalekha (1982), directed by K. Viswanath, which dealt with the social malady of the dowry system. It brought him his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu and Viswanath's third Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu.[35] [36] In 1982, he also appeared in movies such as Idi Pellantara, Sitadevi, Tingu Rangadu, Bandhalu Anubandhalu and Mondi Ghatam. He acted in multi-star movies such as Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu and Billa Ranga, and later appeared in Manchu Pallaki.[37]

Khaidi was a box office success and Chiranjeevi attained stardom with this movie.[28] In 1984, he continued doing action films. A series of box office hits at this time include; Mantri Gari Viyyankudu, Sangharshana, Goonda, Challenge, Hero, Donga, Jwala, Adavi Donga, Kondaveeti Raja, Rakshasudu.[38] In 1985, he received his second Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for his performance in Vijetha.[39] [40]

1987–2007: Commercial success

Chiranjeevi received his first Nandi Award for Best Actor for Swayamkrushi (1987), directed by K. Viswanath.[41] Pasivadi Pranam (1987), Yamudiki Mogudu (1988) and Manchi Donga (1988) also did well at the box office. Chiranjeevi co-produced and acted in Rudraveena (1988), which won the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration,[42] and the Nandi Special Jury Award.[43] Chiranjeevi then experimented with Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari, a socio-fantasy directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and produced by Aswini Dutt. Other experimental works at this time include works such as Kondaveeti Donga, the first Telugu film to be released on a 70mm 6-Track stereophonic sound,[44] the western genre Kodama Simham and the social problem action film Gang Leader (1991), which were box-office hits and led to Chiranjeevi being regarded as the "boss of Telugu cinema".[45] The 1992 film Gharana Mogudu was the first Telugu film to collect over 10 crore at the box office.[46] [47] The film was screened at the 1993 International Film Festival of India in the mainstream section.[48]

Chiranjeevi's Bollywood performances were appreciated in Pratibandh[49] and Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj. For his role in Aapadbandhavudu (1992), he received his second Nandi Award for Best Actor and third Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. The mid-1990s saw a career dip for Chiranjeevi with box office duds such as S. P. Parasuram, The Gentleman, Big Boss and Rikshavodu. There were exceptions, such as Muta Mestri, which fetched him a fourth Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu; Mugguru Monagallu and Alluda Majaka were also successful. In 1996, he appeared in a guest role in the Kannada film Sipayi. After a brief lull, Chiranjeevi bounced back with Hitler, Master, Bavagaru Bagunnara?, Choodalani Vundi and Sneham Kosam, for which he received his fifth Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. In 1999, Chiranjeevi was to appear in a Hollywood production directed by Dushan Garsi, and produced by Rameshkrishna Murthi. The Telugu version was directed by Suresh Krissna. The movie, which was titled The Return of the Thief of Baghdad, had its filming suspended for undisclosed reasons.[50]

Chiranjeevi's new decade started with Annayya (2000). After a brief gap, Chiranjeevi starred in Indra, released in 2002, which broke all his previous box office records of Tollywood and won him his third Nandi Award for Best Actor and sixth Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. After that, he appeared in films with an underlying message and a social cause, including Tagore; Shankar Dada M.B.B.S., for which he won his seventh and latest Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu; and Stalin. He was awarded the Filmfare Special Award – South in 2006 and the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South at the 58th Filmfare Awards South in 2011 for his contributions to the film industry.[51]

2008–2016: Hiatus in film career

Following his last film in the lead role, 2007's Shankar Dada Zindabad, Chiranjeevi did not star in any film for approximately 10 years, during which he embarked on his political career. During these 10 years, his appearances in films were limited to cameo roles. He appeared as himself in two films, starring his son Ram Charan, namely Magadheera (2009) and (2015). He also narrated Varudu (2010) and Rudhramadevi (2015).

2017–present: Comeback

From 2013 onwards, he was on the lookout for the right script to mark his comeback into cinema, in what would coincidentally happen to be his 150th film as an actor. A year following the release of the highly successful 2014 Tamil film Kaththi, Chiranjeevi chose to remake that film in Telugu as his comeback film. The remake, titled Khaidi No. 150, directed by V. V. Vinayak, was released during the Sankranti holiday in 2017, about six months short of a decade following Shankar Dada Zindabad, to positive reviews. Critics have singled out Chiranjeevi in particular, praising him for both his performance and appearance, especially following a decade of absence from cinema.[52] [53] The movie collected 41.75 crore on its opening day[54] and grossed 164 crore in its lifetime.[55] In 2019, he starred in his first period film Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy based on the life of Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy; it was directed by Surender Reddy. The movie made on a budget more than 200270 crore,[56] grossed more than in its theatrical run.[57]

Chiranjeevi had two releases in 2022. His first film was Acharya directed by Koratala Siva co-starring Chiranjeevi’s son Ram Charan. His second release was GodFather directed by Mohan Raja. The film had Salman Khan in an extended cameo role and was largely successful. GodFather subsequently released on Netflix.[58]

Chiranjeevi then starred in the 2023 film Waltair Veerayya directed by Bobby Kolli which released during the Sankranti festival. The film also starred Ravi Teja in an important role, reuniting them on screen after 23 years since the 2000 film Annayya. The film met huge commercial success. Waltair Veerayya later released on Netflix for streaming.[59] In the same year, he also appeared in Bhola Shankar, a remake of the 2015 Tamil blockbuster, Vedalam. However, it opened to unanimously negative reviews and was a huge disaster at the box-office.[60]

He announced his next film, Vishwambhara (2025), with Mallidi Vassishta of Bimbisara (2022) fame.

Other work

Chiranjeevi is one of the co-owners of the Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters FC.[61]

Television career

Chiranjeevi made his debut as a Television host with the fourth season of Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu. The first episode of the fourth season was aired on 13 February 2017 on Star Maa. The game show is a Telugu-language adaptation of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?.[62]

Political career

In August 2008, Chiranjeevi launched his political party, Praja Rajyam Party, in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.[63] At the launch, he stated that social justice was the main agenda of his party.[64] In the 2009 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections, the party won 18 of the 294 seats and secured a vote share of over 16%.[65] He contested from Tirupati and Palakollu constituencies winning in Tirupati but losing out in Palakollu, in West Godavari district.[66]

On 6 February 2011, the Praja Rajyam Party merged with the Indian National Congress after two weeks of talks with Congress President Sonia Gandhi.[67] The merger was influenced by the Congress party's concerns over a no-confidence motion in the Andhra Pradesh state assembly, spurred by the rise of Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSR Congress Party and the ongoing Telangana agitation. On 29 March 2012, Chiranjeevi was nominated to the Rajya Sabha, where he was elected and took his oath as a member on 3 April. Later that year, on 28 October, he was sworn in as the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism.[68] In 2013, Chiranjeevi inaugurated the Incredible India Exhibition, a collaboration between the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, at the 66th Cannes Film Festival.[69] [70] He also represented Incredible India at the 14th IIFA Awards ceremony held in Macau that same year.[71]

After the split of the state of Andhra Pradesh leaving the residuary state with huge debt and little revenue in June 2014, most members of the Andhra Pradesh wing of Congress party left in protest.[72] Chiranjeevi, however, remained with Congress and campaigned for it as chairman of Election Campaign Committee for 2014 parliamentary and assembly elections in the residual state of Andhra Pradesh. However, he refrained from contesting in elections.[73] There was also speculation that he did not campaign wholeheartedly due to the one-sided decision taken to split Andhra Pradesh.[74] [75] [76] His younger brother, Pawan Kalyan, a former Praja Rajyam Party youth wing leader, launched his own political party, Jana Sena Party, and campaigned vigorously against Congress and in favour of Telugu Desam Party and Bharatiya Janata Party.[77] Due to the strong anti-Congress sentiment prevailing in Andhra Pradesh, its candidates were defeated in all parliamentary and state assembly seats of Andhra Pradesh.[78] [79]

Since the 2014 elections, he has stayed away from active politics and since then, has not attended any meetings of the Congress party, on a regional or national level. His tenure as a Rajya Sabha member ended in April 2018.[80] Although he is currently not active in politics, he was issued with a new All India Congress Committee identity card in 2022 leading to the speculation of his political comeback.[81] [82] [83]

Humanitarian work

Chiranjeevi established the Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust (CCT) on 2 October 1998, with the motto that no one should lose their life due to a lack of blood.[84] The trust includes a blood bank and an eye bank and is the largest recipient of blood and eye donations in Andhra Pradesh. As of September 2022, CCT has collected over 930,000 units of blood, with 70% of it provided to the poor free of charge. It has restored eyesight to over 9,060 individuals through 4,580 cornea transplants, and more than 350,000 people have pledged their eyes to CCT.[85] The trust has received several accolades, including the "Best Voluntary Blood Bank Award" from the Andhra Pradesh State Government for five consecutive years from 2002 to 2006.[86] On 10 June 2006, the then President of India, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, inaugurated the Chiranjeevi Charitable Foundation (CCF) at Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad.[87] Chiranjeevi has supported the trust's activities through his earnings, including those from television commercials and promotions.[88]

After Chiranjeevi's entry into politics, allegations were many against the Chiranjeevi Blood Bank.[89] [90] Andhra Pradesh state government formed a high-level committee to investigate the claims.[91] The committee, guided by the project director of the AP State AIDS Control Society and composed of experts from finance and technical fields, thoroughly examined records related to blood collection and disposal, blood grouping, screening, sterilization, medical waste management, conducted camps, blood expiry, quality control, storage facilities, and equipment purchases. Following the investigation, the Chiranjeevi Blood Bank was cleared of any wrongdoing. Authorities confirmed that the blood bank operates in full compliance with the guidelines set by the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO). The investigation found no evidence of misuse or violation of regulations.[92]

In May 2021, Chiranjeevi set up oxygen banks and ambulances[93] across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to meet the needs of patients affected by COVID-19.[94]

Awards, honours and recognitions

Director K. Balachander said, "Chiranjeevi has both Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth in him. Not only can he do action, he can also act."[95] [96] Chiranjeevi received the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian honour in India in the year 2006. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Andhra University in the same year. He is a nine-time winner of Filmfare Awards South[97] and a three-time winner of Nandi Awards. In 2014, he was awarded International Face of Indian Cinema at the 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards by Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor.[98] He was the first actor from South India to be invited to the Oscars ceremony in 1987.[99]

Civilian honours

National honours

State honours

Acting honours

Filmfare Awards South
!Year!Category!Film!Result!
1982Best Actor – TeluguSubhalekha[104]
1985Vijetha[105]
1992Aapadbandhavudu [106]
1993Muta Mesthri[107]
1999Sneham Kosam[108]
2002Indra[109]
2004Shankar Dada MBBS [110]
2006Special Award – SouthLegendary Honorary Award[111]
2010Outstanding Contributions[112] [113]
2024Best Actor – TeluguGodFather[114]
2024Best Actor – TeluguWaltair Veerayya[115]
Nandi Awards
!Year!Category!Film!Result!
1987Swayam Krushi[116]
1992Aapadbandhavudu
2002Indra
2016Ragupathi Venkaiah AwardHonorary Award
Cinema Express Awards
Santosham Film Awards
Zee Cine Awards Telugu
Other honours

Filmography

See main article: Chiranjeevi filmography.

See also

Notes and References

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  5. Web site: Megastar Chiranjeevi reacts to prestigious Padma Vibhushan honor: Truly Humbled | Etimes - Times of India Videos. The Times of India.
  6. News: Megastar puts on an accent. 9 June 2021. 9 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220109192606/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/photo-features/chiranjeevi-birthday-special-amazing-unknown-facts/supreme-hero-to-megastar/photostory/53807538.cms?from=mdr. live.
  7. News: 2022-11-20 . Chiranjeevi honoured with Indian Film Personality of the Year Award for 2022 at the 53rd IFFI . 2024-08-15 . The Times of India . 0971-8257 . He is regarded as one of the most successful and influential actors of Indian cinema..
  8. Web site: 2024-01-26 . Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibushan . 2024-08-15 . India Today . en . In a career spanning over four decades, Chiranjeevi is regarded as one of the most successful actors in Indian cinema..
  9. Web site: S. Hari Prasad . 18 April 2024 . Most Industry hits telugu hero: కెరీర్లో ఎక్కువ ఇండస్ట్రీ హిట్స్ అందుకున్న తెలుగు హీరోలు వీళ్లే.. టాప్‌లో మెగాస్టార్ . 2024-08-19 . . te.
  10. News: 20 November 2022 . Chiranjeevi chosen 'Indian Film Personality of 2022' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221121141736/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/chiranjeevi-chosen-indian-film-personality-of-2022/article66161459.ece . 21 November 2022 . 21 November 2022 . The Hindu . www.thehindu.com.
  11. Web site: 100 Years of Cinema: The men who changed the face of Indian films . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130217023206/http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/12600-28.html . 17 February 2013 . IBN Live.
  12. Web site: 10 April 2020 . 28 Years for Gharana Mogudu: 4 fascinating things about the Chiranjeevi starrer . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201028104425/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/28-years-for-gharana-mogudu-4-fascinating-things-about-the-chiranjeevi-starrer/photostory/75079293.cms . 28 October 2020 . The Times of India . en . Gharana Mogudu was a commercial success, and it went on to become the first South Indian film to collect over Rs 10 crore share at the box office. Chiranjeevi is probably the first hero in the history of Indian cinema to take Rs 1 crore remuneration for a film..
  13. Web site: 13 September 1992 . A crore and more: Chiranjeevi, the new money machine of the movie world . . 28, 29 . If his popularity is astounding, the price he commands would make heads spin: the megastar has crashed through the one-crore barrier. While Amitabh Bachchan, who had Hindi filmdom at his feet for a decade, is paid Rs. 75 lakh for doing a film, Chiranjeevi gets almost double: a mind-boggling Rs. 1.25 crore. The only one who comes anywhere near the magic mark is Rajnikant, the Tamil superstar, who makes Rs. 1 crore..
    • Web site: 13 September 1992 . A crore and more: Chiranjeevi, the new money machine of the movie world . . 28, 29 . If his popularity is astounding, the price he commands would make heads spin: the megastar has crashed through the one-crore barrier. While Amitabh Bachchan, who had Hindi filmdom at his feet for a decade, is paid Rs. 75 lakh for doing a film, Chiranjeevi gets almost double: a mind-boggling Rs. 1.25 crore. The only one who comes anywhere near the magic mark is Rajnikant, the Tamil superstar, who makes Rs. 1 crore..
    • Web site: Nikam . Girish . 31 August 1992 . Southern superstars Chiranjeevi, Rajnikant and Vijayashanti are paid more than Amitabh Bachchan or Sridevi . 2024-08-14 . . en . Tamil actor Rajnikanth commands a staggering Rs 1 crore a film. If that's stupefying, then check out the Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi. His price? Rs 1.25 crore a film. Even Bachchan with his reported price of Rs 75 lakh can't give them a run for their money..
    • Web site: Mathur . Abhimanyu . 26 January 2024 . This south star was first Indian actor to earn Rs 1 crore per film, years before Shah Rukh, Salman, Amitabh, Rajinikanth . 2024-08-14 . . en . Chiranjeevi had just become the highest-paid actor in India, charging a whopping Rs 1.25 crore for the Telugu film Aapadbandhavudu. This made him the first Indian actor to earn Rs 1 crore or more for a single film. Even Bachchan, the reigning king of box office, was charging under Rs 90 lakh per film at the time..
    • Web site: 10 April 2020 . 28 Years for Gharana Mogudu: 4 fascinating things about the Chiranjeevi starrer . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201028104425/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/28-years-for-gharana-mogudu-4-fascinating-things-about-the-chiranjeevi-starrer/photostory/75079293.cms . 28 October 2020 . The Times of India . en . Gharana Mogudu was a commercial success, and it went on to become the first South Indian film to collect over Rs 10 crore share at the box office. Chiranjeevi is probably the first hero in the history of Indian cinema to take Rs 1crore remuneration for a film..
    • Web site: 29 April 2016 . Chiranjeevi, the megastar who beat Big B as India's highest paid actor . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210203161513/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/chiranjeevi-the-megastar-who-beat-big-b-as-the-highest-paid-actor/story-rIDYGZUtUgkNHYfnH2VDcM.html . 3 February 2021 . 28 March 2021 . Hindustan Times.
  15. Web site: 2022-09-05 . Deaths due to blood shortage prompted Chiranjeevi to set up blood bank . 2024-08-15 . . en.
  16. News: 2022-09-04 . Did you know why megastar Chiranjeevi founded blood bank? . 2024-08-15 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  17. Web site: 5 December 2006 . Chiranjeevi Blood Bank receives State award . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20110613102307/http://www.bharatwaves.com/news/Chiranjeevi-Blood-Bank-receives-State-award-3895.html . 13 June 2011 . 21 April 2011 . Bharatwaves.com.
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