Pawan Kalyan Explained

Office:10th Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
Term Start:12 June 2024
1Blankname:Governor
1Namedata:S. Abdul Nazeer
2Blankname:Chief Minister
2Namedata:N. Chandrababu Naidu
Predecessor:
Term Start1:12 June 2024
3Blankname1:Ministry and Departments
3Namedata1:
  • Panchayat Raj
  • Rural Development and Rural Water Supply
  • Environment
  • Forests
  • Science and technology
Predecessor1:
Office2:Member of Legislative Assembly
Andhra Pradesh
Constituency2:Pithapuram
Predecessor2:Pendem Dorababu
Term Start2:4 June 2024
Office3:President of the Janasena Party
Predecessor3:Position established
Term Start3:14 September 2014
Pawan Kalyan
Birth Name:Konidala Kalyan Babu
Birth Date:2 September 1971
Birth Place:Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, India
Children:4
Party:Janasena Party (since 2014)
Relatives:See Allu–Konidela family
Otherparty:Praja Rajyam Party (2008–2011)

Konidala Pawan Kalyan[1] (born Konidala Kalyan Babu; 2 September 1971) is an Indian politician, actor and philanthropist, serving as the 10th Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh since June 2024. He is also the Minister of Panchayat Raj, Rural Development & Rural Water Supply; Environment, Forests, Science & Technology in the Government of Andhra Pradesh and an MLA representing the Pitapuram constituency. He is the founder and president of the Janasena Party.

As an actor, Kalyan is known for his distinctive style and mannerisms in Telugu cinema. He enjoys a substantial fanbase across the Telugu states, often described as "unfathomable," "fiercely loyal," and a "cult following." He is among the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema and has been featured in Forbes India Celebrity 100 list multiple times since 2012.[2] He is the recipient of a Filmfare Award and a SIIMA Award among other accolades.

Kalyan made his acting debut in the 1996 film Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi. Then, he had a streak of six consecutive hits, among which Tholi Prema (1998), Thammudu (1999), Badri (2000), and Kushi (2001) became back-to-back blockbusters. These films established Kalyan as a youth icon with a massive following distinct from his elder brother Chiranjeevi's fanbase. In 2001, he became the first ever South Indian brand ambassador for Pepsi. Kalyan later faced a slump, yet his popularity kept soaring despite the flops. He made a comeback with Jalsa (2008), the highest-grossing Telugu film of that year, and continued with hits like Gabbar Singh (2012), Attarintiki Daredi (2013), Gopala Gopala (2015), and Bheemla Nayak (2022). He received the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Gabbar Singh. Both Kushi and Attarintiki Daredi achieved "Industry Hit" status, with each film once holding the record for the highest-grossing Telugu film of its era.[3]

Kalyan holds a black belt in Karate. In 1997, he was awarded the title "Pawan" by the Isshin-ryū Karate Association after a public martial arts demonstration.[4] He practices various martial arts, which he regularly showcases in his films both as a performer and an action choreographer. He is known as "Power Star" among his fans and the media.[5] Kalyan is known for his extensive philanthropic efforts, across various social causes including orphan welfare, elderly care, disaster relief, healthcare, education, farmer welfare, soldier welfare, parasports, arts, literature, and temple support.[6] He has provided financial support to both individuals in need and organizations. He founded the charity Common Man Protection Force in 2007.

Kalyan entered politics in 2008 as the youth wing president of Chiranjeevi's Praja Rajyam Party, but left it after its merger with the Congress party. In March 2014, he founded the Jana Sena Party (JSP). He chose not to contest in the 2014 elections, but through his support and campaigns played a crucial role in the victory of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Andhra Pradesh.[7] In 2017, he brought national attention to the chronic kidney disease crisis in Uddanam.[8] He also led protests against forced land acquisition, illegal mining in reserved forests, and marched for drought-affected farmers in Rayalaseema.[9] [10]

In 2019, Jana Sena contested its first elections, winning only one MLA seat but garnered around 6% vote share. After the 2019 setback, Kalyan and JSP focused on issues such as farmer welfare, transparent governance, infrastructure, illegal sand mining, women's safety, land encroachment. In 2023, he launched a state-wide tour in his customized vehicle 'Varahi', aimed at strengthening the party's connection with the voters. In the 2024 elections, Kalyan was instrumental in forming an alliance between JSP, TDP and BJP.[11] The alliance swept to power in a landslide victory, with Jana Sena winning each of the seats it contested 21 MLA seats and 2 MP seats. Kalyan was elected to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Pitapuram constituency by a margin of over 70,000 votes and became the deputy chief minister.

Early life

Pawan Kalyan was born as Konidala Kalyan Babu[12] on 2 September 1971 in a Telugu family to Konidala Venkata Rao and Anjana Devi in Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh.[13] [14] Venkata Rao worked as a police constable and was transferred on a regular basis.

Kalyan was educated at the St. Joseph's High School in Nellore.[15] In 1997, he was awarded the title "Pawan" by the Isshin-ryū Karate Association after a public martial arts demonstration.[16] He also holds a black belt in Karate.[17]

Acting career

1996–1997: Early work

Kalyan made his acting debut in 1996 with Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana.[18] It was produced by Allu Aravind under Geeta Arts Banner, and co-starred Supriya Yarlagadda, granddaughter of Akkineni Nageswara Rao. The film employed a unique marketing campaign prior to its release. Initially, posters featuring Kalyan were released with the question, "Who is this guy?". Later, before the film's release, posters declaring "This is our Kalyan" further heightened audience interest.[19] Released in October 1996, the film was a moderate success at the box-office.[20] Kalyan’s performance and martial arts skills received significant attention.[21]

His second film Gokulamlo Seeta (1997), a drama film released the following year.[22] It was directed by Muthyala Subbaiah and starred Kalyan alongside Raasi and Harish. In the film, Kalyan plays a spoiled rich youth who transforms his reckless ways and fights against societal and familial opposition to win his love. Gokulamlo Seeta was the first film where Kalyan was credited as 'Pawan Kalyan' after he awarded the title "Pawan" in March 1997.[23] It was a commercial success.[24]

Kalyan's third film was Suswagatham (1998) directed by Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao and produced by R. B. Choudary under the Super Good Films banner. It starred Kalyan and Devayani (in her Telugu debut), with music composed by S. A. Rajkumar. Kalyan was first credited with the title Power Star in this film.[25] [26] In the film, Kalyan played a young man who loses everything due to his blind love for a girl. His performance in the film was critically acclaimed. Suswagatham sowed the seeds for Kalyan's rise to stardom. The film became a superhit at the box office.

1998–2001: Success and established actor

Kalyan's next film was Tholi Prema (1998), directed by A. Karunakaran and co-starring Keerthi Reddy with music by Deva. Karunakaran saw Pawan Kalyan's photo on a Telugu film magazine cover in Chennai and thought he was perfect for the lead in his romantic film. After sharing the script with Kalyan, Kalyan introduced him to producer G. V. G. Raju, who had worked with him on Gokulamlo Seeta.[27] The film was a major hit, launching Kalyan into stardom and becoming a classic romantic film in Telugu cinema.[28] It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu, six state Nandi Awards, and was featured at the 30th International Film Festival of India. The film was remade in Kannada as Preethsu Thappenilla (2000) and in Hindi as Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2001).[29] [30]

In November 1998, there were reports of Kalyan collaborating with Malayalam director Fazil for a project to be produced by G. V. G. Raju, who had earlier produced Tholi Prema.[31] However, his next film turned out to be Thammudu, where he played the role of a kickboxer. Released in July 1999, Thammudu was written and directed by P. A. Arun Prasad.[32] The film collected a distributor share of ₹9.25–9.46 crore, emerging as a blockbuster and generating a profit of over ₹4 crores for buyers.[33] [34] It became the second-highest-grossing film in the Nizam region after Choodalani Vundi (1998). Kalyan's performance as a youth competing in a kickboxing contest was widely acclaimed. The film's success led to it being remade in Tamil as Badri (2001), in Kannada as Yuvaraja (2001) and in Bengali as Champion (2003).[35]

Next, Kalyan acted in Puri Jagannadh's first directorial venture, Badri (2000). It starred debutants Ameesha Patel and Renu Desai (whom he would later marry). It was produced by T. Trivikrama Rao and the music was composed by Ramana Gogula.[36] The film became a blockbuster at the box office. Badri played a crucial role in expanding Pawan Kalyan's appeal from class audiences, who admired his earlier hits to a broader mass audience.[37] The intense scenes between Pawan Kalyan and Prakash Raj remain a significant highlight in Pawan's career. The film's dialogues and songs were huge hits with the youth. The line "Nuvvu Nanda aithe nenu Badri Badrinath" and songs like "Ye Chikitha" and "Bangala Kathamlo" continued to be popular even after two decades.[38] Badri was later remade in Hindi as (2004).[39]

Kalyan's next film was Kushi (2001) co-starring Bhumika. It was directed by S. J. Surya and produced by A. M. Rathnam.[40] Mani Sharma provided the score and soundtrack. Kalyan also choreographed all the action sequences in the film. Initially begun in 1999 as a bilingual along with its Tamil version, also titled Kushi (2000), the Telugu version was delayed due to Kalyan's prior commitment to Badri. It was a blockbuster at the box office and went on to become the highest-grossing Telugu film ever at the time. The film was critically acclaimed for its screenplay, music, cinematography and especially the performance of Pawan Kalyan.[41] Kushi was the culmination of a streak of six consecutive hits for Pawan Kalyan and his style, mannerisms and dialogues from the film were much imitated by the youth.

The four consecutive blockbuster hits—Tholi Prema, Thammudu, Badri, and Kushi—had a cult status among youth at the turn of the millennium. Pawan Kalyan became a youth icon, setting trends in action sequences, style, and fashion. These films gave him a massive fanbase, distinct from his elder brother Chiranjeevi's. In 2001, Kalyan became the first South Indian brand ambassador for Pepsi, while Chiranjeevi promoted Coca-Cola.[42]

2002–2007: Career fluctuations

Kalyan's next film was Johnny (2003), which he wrote, directed, and starred in alongside Renu Desai.[43] Produced by Allu Aravind with music by Ramana Gogula, the martial arts film featured Kalyan as a coach who fights to fund his wife's cancer treatment.[44] Johnny had the highest theatrical distribution rights of 21 crore for a Telugu film at the time[45] and was released with over 250 prints worldwide.[46] [47] Kalyan's clean-shaven look was a departure from his usual style which disappointed many fans.[48] Despite being Pawan Kalyan's first flop after six consecutive hits, the film was praised for its stylish and grounded action choreography.[49] [50] Kalyan's styling from the film became a trend, with Johnny T-shirts, bandanas, armbands, and caps becoming very popular.[51] It was also screened at the International Film Festival of India.

In 2004, his film Gudumba Shankar was released. The film was directed by Veera Shankar and produced by Kalyan's older brother Nagendra Babu under Anjana Productions banner.[52] Kalyan played the title role, wrote the screenplay and choreographed three songs. The action scenes were also conceived and choreographed by him. The film, starring Kalyan and Meera Jasmine, received mixed reviews and was an average performer at the box office. Kalyan's choreography of the realistic action scenes was praised. His unique style, including wearing double pants, grabbed attention at the time.

His next film Balu (2005) was A. Karunakaran's second directorial starring Kalyan, after Tholi Prema. This film was produced by C. Aswini Dutt under Vyjayanthi Movies banner.[53] It co-starred Shriya, Neha Oberoi and Gulshan Grover. Balu was extensively filmed in Delhi and Agra, with a special set constructed near the Taj Mahal and another in Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, at a cost of 90 lakh. Pawan Kalyan wore a unique pant in the film's flashback scenes, which he bought from Italy for about 2 lakh.[54] These pants later became a trend among the youth. Balu was the first Telugu film to have a release in South Africa and became an average grosser at the box office.[55] [56] [57]

In May 2006, Bangaram, directed by Tamil filmmaker Dharani was released. It starred Kalyan in the title role and Meera Chopra, Sanusha, Ashutosh Rana, and Mukesh Rishi in supporting roles. The film was produced by A. M. Rathnam, who previously produced Kushi (2001). In the film, Pawan Kalyan plays Bangaram, a reporter who dreams of working for BBC. It received mixed to negative reviews.[58] [59]

In March 2006, Pawan Kalyan’s second directorial venture, Satyagrahi, featuring him in the role of a role of student union leader, was launched with a high-profile event at Annapurna Studios.[60] At the event, Kalyan expressed frustration with societal problems and aimed to use Satyagrahi to highlight these issues in a commercially appealing format. Producer A. M. Rathnam announced that the film would be made in Telugu and Hindi, with a Bengali dub. Despite initial enthusiasm and notable collaborators like P. C. Sreeram and A. R. Rahman, the project was shelved. In October 2021, Kalyan revealed that the film, inspired by Jayaprakash Narayan's Emergency movement, was set aside to focus on real-life activism, finding it more fulfilling to address social issues directly rather than through cinema.[61]

Later that year, he appeared in Annavaram, directed by Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao, with Asin, and Sandhya were cast alongside him.[62] The film was produced under the Super Good Films banner and marked Kalyan's first role set in a rural background. Pawan Kalyan plays the title role of Annavaram, a blacksmith who, driven by his love for his sister, becomes a vigilante in Hyderabad to dismantle the city's criminal underworld. Released in December 2006, the film was an above-average grosser.[63] [64]

2008–2011: Continued career

Kalyan's next film was Jalsa (2008), written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas. Jalsa marks the first collaboration between Pawan Kalyan and Trivikram, a partnership that later extended to multiple projects in the future. Mahesh Babu provided the voiceover for the film. In the film, Pawan Kalyan plays Sanjay Sahu, an aerobics instructor with a troubled past as a Naxalite. Kalyan's performance, especially his comic timing and signature dialogues, played a significant role in the film's success. Jalsa set multiple box office records on its opening day, including the highest first-day collection for a Telugu film and the highest for any South Indian film in a single state.[65] It became the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2008[66] [67] and was praised for its lead performances, music, humour, and witty dialogues.[68] This marked Kalyan's first success after five consecutive underperforming films.

Pawan Kalyan's next film, Puli (2010), an action thriller, was written and directed by S. J. Surya and produced by Singanamala Ramesh Babu with a budget of 40 crore.[69] Initially titled Komaram Puli, the film was renamed Puli on its second day of release due to objections from Komaram Sony Rao, the grandson of tribal legend Komaram Bheem, whose name had inspired the original title.[70] [71] The Nizam distribution rights were sold to Geetha Arts for 12 crore, a record-breaking sum at the time.[72] Upon release, Puli was critically panned and ultimately became a box office disaster.

In August 2010, an official announcement was made that Kalyan was going to play a role in a movie about Jesus Christ to be directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao.[73] With a production cost of $30 million, it was touted as the most expensive film to be ever made in Indian cinema.[74] The film was set to be shot in Israel and the Palestinian Territories with an all-Indian cast, primarily featuring children. It was reported that the producers spent time touring sites in Jerusalem and around the Sea of Galilee and have approached the Palestinian Authority about filming in Jericho and Bethlehem. Shooting for the film was said to begin in Jerusalem in October 2010 and the film was to be released in 2011. The film was said to include seven devotional songs. It was to be a 195-minute film, with versions in four languages, including English.

In 2011, Pawan Kalyan starred in Teen Maar, directed by Jayanth C. Paranjee with a screenplay by Trivikram Srinivas.[75] The film was initially referred to as Khushiga and Lovely, before being officially titled Teen Maar.[76] It is a remake of the Hindi film Love Aaj Kal (2009). Kalyan plays dual roles: Michael Velayudham, a carefree chef in Italy navigating modern relationships, and Arjun Palwai, whose traditional 1980s love story profoundly influences Michael's journey toward understanding the true value of love and commitment. The film was an average grosser at the box office.

Kalyan's next film was Vishnuvardhan's gangster drama Panjaa (2011).[77] Apart from Kalyan, it starred Sarah-Jane Dias, Anjali Lavania, and Jackie Shroff. Kalyan showcased a new look for Panjaa, combining a well-trimmed beard with his moustache. In the film, Kalyan plays Jai, a loyal hitman for a powerful gangster, who is forced to go on the run after a mission goes wrong. Released in December 2011, Panjaa received mixed reviews from critics.[78] It had a moderate reception from overseas audiences but struggled to make an impact at the domestic box office.[79] [80] Over time, it has been regarded as an underrated film in Telugu cinema.

2012–2013: Comeback

In 2012, Pawan Kalyan starred in Gabbar Singh, directed by Harish Shankar. This film, a remake of the Hindi hit Dabangg (2010), made notable changes to the original screenplay and characters.[81] Kalyan played Venkataratnam Naidu, a police officer who takes on the alias Gabbar Singh to combat a local thug's corrupt political schemes. Gabbar Singh set new records for opening day, first weekend, and first week collections in Tollywood, grossing around ₹110 crore worldwide.[82] It became the second-highest-grossing Telugu film at the time surpassing Dookudu (2011), and emerging as the highest-grossing Telugu film of the year.[83] Kalyan's performance was acclaimed for its charisma and energy, blending mass appeal with comedy, earning him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu, the SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Telugu, a CineMAA Award, among other accolades.

Later in 2012, Kalyan appeared in Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu, a political action film directed by Puri Jagannadh, marking their second collaboration after 12 years.[84] Kalyan played Rambabu, a mechanic-turned-journalist who battles a corrupt politician.[85] The film faced political controversy and protests, leading to halted screenings in Telangana and calls for a ban. In response, the producers made cuts and modifications.[86] Despite this, it was successful, earning ₹52 crore in its opening weekend against a ₹25 crore budget.

In September 2013, Pawan Kalyan starred in Attarintiki Daredi, directed by Trivikram Srinivas.[87] He played Gautham Nanda, a wealthy heir who disguises himself as a driver to reunite his grandfather with his estranged daughter. Despite significant piracy issues before its release, the film became the highest-grossing Telugu film of the time, surpassing Magadheera (2009).[88] It won four Nandi Awards and four Filmfare Awards South. Kalyan's performance, noted for its charisma and comedic timing, was highly praised and earned him the Santosham Best Actor Award, with nominations for both a Filmfare Award and a SIIMA Award. It was remade into Kannada as Ranna (2015), in Bengali as Abhimaan (2016), and in Tamil as Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven (2019). In 2014, a Star India survey ranked Kalyan as one of the Top 5 Heroes of India.[89]

2014–present: Career expansion and recent work

In March 2014, Kalyan founded the Janasena Party and actively campaigned in the 2014 elections. Thereafter, he continued his political career alongside his film career. His first film release after starting Janasena was Gopala Gopala (2015), a Telugu remake of the Hindi film OMG – Oh My God! (2012).[90] The film featured Kalyan starring alongside Venkatesh and was directed by Kishore Kumar Pardasani.[91] It was produced by D. Suresh Babu and Sharrath Marar. Made on a budget of 12 crore, the film was released in January 2015 as a Sankranthi release. In the film, Pawan Kalyan plays Lord Krishna in disguise as a common man, Govinda Gopala Hari, to help a devout atheist challenge fraudulent godmen and promote a true understanding of God. It received positive reviews from critics and was commercially successful grossing 88.1 crore with a distributor share of 41.1 crore.[92]

In 2016, Kalyan starred in Sardaar Gabbar Singh. It was co-written and directed by K. S. Ravindra, based on an original story by Kalyan himself. It was a sequel to his 2012 film Gabbar Singh. The film was released worldwide on 8 April 2016, along with a Hindi dubbed version, on a screen count of 3,200 thus becoming the second biggest Telugu film release after (2015).[93] It received mixed reviews from critics.[94]

Katamarayudu (2017), a remake of Tamil film Veeram (2014) marked Kalyan's second collaboration with Kishore Kumar Pardasani.[95] In the film, Pawan Kalyan plays Katamarayudu, a selfless man who prioritizes his brothers' well-being over his own and eventually wins the approval of his love interest's father by proving his bravery and commitment. The film received mixed reviews, with the music being widely criticized as a major letdown and one of the weakest albums in Pawan Kalyan's career.[96]

Kalyan's next film Agnyaathavaasi (2018), written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas, was touted as his 25th film.[97] The film stars Kalyan, Aadhi Pinisetty, Keerthy Suresh and Anu Emmanuel in lead roles. In the film, Kalyan plays Abhishikth Bhargav, the eldest son of a powerful businessman who returns to his family’s company from exile to uncover the truth behind his father's death and reclaim his rightful place in the business empire. Upon release, it received negative reviews from both critics and audiences, alike.[98] The film was a box-office bomb.[99]

In August 2017, Pawan Kalyan announced his intention to focus on politics starting October 2017 after completing his film commitments. Following the release of Agnyathavaasi in January 2018, Kalyan officially retired from the film industry to concentrate on his political career with the Janasena Party. During this period, from late 2017 to late 2019, he did not take on any new film projects.[100] Speculation about his return to cinema began in September 2019, with discussions about potential scripts from directors like Krish and efforts by producer Dil Raju to convince him to choose a project.[101] [102]

On November 2, 2019, it was announced that Kalyan would star in the Telugu remake of the Hindi film Pink (2016), later titled Vakeel Saab.[103] Produced by Boney Kapoor and Dil Raju, and directed by Venu Sriram with dialogues by Trivikram Srinivas, filming for Vakeel Saab began on January 20, 2020, marking Kalyan's return to cinema after a two-year break following Agnyaathavaasi. The film, which also features Nivetha Thomas, Anjali, Ananya Nagalla, Prakash Raj, and Shruti Haasan, was released in April 2021, making it Kalyan's first film release in three years. Kalyan plays Satyadev, a former lawyer who overcomes personal tragedy and alcoholism to fight for justice and support wronged women. Vakeel Saab faced major challenges, such as blocked ticket price hikes and canceled screenings due to political tensions and a COVID-19 lockdown during the second wave.[104] Despite these issues, the film grossed ₹137.65 crore worldwide, becoming the second highest-grossing Telugu film of the year.[105]

In 2022, Pawan Kalyan starred in Bheemla Nayak, an action thriller film directed by Saagar K Chandra and written by Trivikram Srinivas. The film stars Pawan Kalyan and Rana Daggubati in lead roles. Kalyan plays Bheemla Nayak, a dedicated police officer known for his strong sense of justice and connection with his community. The film netted 37 crore on opening day in India, becoming the best post-pandemic opener in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.[106] Bheemla Nayak grossed over ₹192 crore worldwide in 20 days,[107] despite restrictions like lowered ticket prices and a ban on early morning shows in Andhra Pradesh, which affected its earnings.

Kalyan's 2023 release was Bro, in which he starred alongside his nephew Sai Dharam Tej, under the direction of Samuthirakani. Produced by People Media Factory and Zee Studios, it is a remake of the director's own Tamil film Vinodhaya Sitham (2021). In the film, Pawan Kalyan plays Titan, a mysterious figure who represents Time, guiding Mark through a transformative journey to rectify his past and reconcile with his responsibilities before his final departure from Earth. The film received mixed-to-average reviews from critics.[108] [109]

Since the Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy government came to power in Andhra Pradesh in 2019, Pawan Kalyan's films have faced significant political challenges. His movies Vakeel Saab, Bheemla Nayak, and Bro, have encountered obstacles like canceled benefit shows, blocked ticket price hikes, and restrictions on screenings. These issues are widely attributed to Kalyan's outspoken criticism of the government, leading to a perceived political vendetta that has affected the releases and earnings of his films.[110] Despite these challenges, his movies have still performed well at the box office.

Upcoming projects

Kalyan is starring in the title role in Hari Hara Veera Mallu. It is a period action adventure film[111] written and directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna.[112] It is a historical fiction film set in the 17th century Mughal Empire, inspired by the 14th century emperor Harihara. The film began its production in September 2020 with filming taking place primarily in Hyderabad. The filming and release of the film have been delayed and postponed multiple times owing to the COVID-19 pandemic and Kalyan's political commitments.[113]

Mythri Movie Makers also announced Ustaad Bhagat Singh with Kalyan, under the direction of Harish Shankar.[114] The film was announced as Bhavadeeyudu Bhagat Singh on 9 September 2021.[115] It marks the second collaboration of Pawan Kalyan with Harish Shankar after Gabbar Singh.[116] Later in December 2022, the title was changed to Ustaad Bhagat Singh.[117] The film's launch event with a pooja ceremony was held on 11 December 2022 at Ramanaidu Studios with cast and crew.[118]

Another film, OG, was subsequently announced with Sujeeth as the director and D. V. V. Danayya as producer.[119] It is a gangster film and stars Kalyan, Emraan Hashmi (in his Telugu debut), and Priyanka Mohan in lead roles. The film was officially announced in December 2022 and principal photography commenced in April 2023 in Mumbai. OG was scheduled to release on 27 September 2024, but was postponed due to production delays.[120] [121] Kalyan was reported to receive 100 crore for remuneration making him one of the highest paid Indian actors.[122] [123]

Political career

2008–2019: Political beginnings and Janasena Party

Pawan Kalyan began his political career in 2008 as the president of Yuvarajyam, the youth wing of the Praja Rajyam Party (PRP), founded by his elder brother Chiranjeevi.[124] [125] During his time with PRP, Kalyan did not contest in elections or hold any constitutional post, though he actively campaigned for the party. His campaign efforts were marred by health issues, including a sunstroke that caused bouts of vomiting during a roadshow in Vizag on April 19, 2009. In 2011, when PRP merged with the Congress Party,[126] [127] Kalyan expressed silent discontent with his brother's decision and took a break from political life.[128] [129] Reports suggested that he wanted his brother to keep the party going despite the setback at the polls.

Pawan Kalyan founded the Jana Sena Party on 14 March 2014.[130] [131] [132] He co-authored a book titled Ism, which outlines the party's ideology.[133] On 21 March 2014, Kalyan met Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi to discuss issues concerning the Telugu states and extended his support.[134] He chose not to contest in the 2014 elections, instead supporting and campaigning extensively for the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and BJP alliance. Kalyan campaigned against the Congress party, giving the slogan "Congress Hatao, Desh Bachao" .[135] His rallies drew huge crowds in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana,[136] His support and campaigning played a crucial role in the TDP-led National Democratic Alliance's victory in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections.[137]

In November 2016, Kalyan announced that Jana Sena will contest in the 2019 general elections in Andhra Pradesh.[138] He stated that he was planning to contest from all 175 legislatures of Andhra Pradesh without any alliance.[139] In August 2017, he announced that he intended to enter full-time politics starting October 2017 once he completes his film commitments.[140]

In 2017, Kalyan brought the Uddanam kidney disease crisis to the attention of media and politicians through protests and a hunger strike. Government of Andhra Pradesh responded by constructing dialysis centres and implementing various schemes for the village.[141] In December 2017, Kalyan opposed central government's move to privatise Dredging Corporation of India (DCI).[142] [143] In July 2018, he opposed the TDP Government's decision on forced land pooling.[144] In October 2018, Kalyan conducted a march on the historical Dowleswaram Barrage in Rajahmundry demanding political accountability.[145] In November 2018, he exposed the alleged unchecked mining in the reserved forest area at Vanthada village of Prathipadu in East Godavari district.[146] In December 2018, he led a protest march to condole the families of farmers who committed suicides or migrated from the drought-prone regions of Rayalaseema.[147]

2019–2024: Setback and resurgence

Pawan Kalyan announced the Jana Sena Party's 2019 election manifesto at a public meeting in Rajahmundry, outlining measures to improve the lives of farmers, farm laborers, women, youth, and students.[148] [149] He announced that his party would contest the 2019 elections in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in alliance with the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Communist Party of India (CPI), and Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM).[150] [151] While actively campaigning across Andhra Pradesh, Kalyan experienced health issues, including dizziness and nausea. He was hospitalized and treated in Vijayawada after experiencing vomiting, dehydration, and drowsiness at Gannavaram airport. The campaign resumed once he recovered.[152] [153]

Jana Sena Party contested in 140 constituencies in the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, of which, Kalyan contested in two constituencies – Gajuwaka[154] and Bhimavaram.[155] He lost in both constituencies to candidates from YSR Congress Party.[156] His party was able to win from Razole, making it the only seat it won in the election.[157] But the party garnered around 6% vote share.

After the 2019 setback, Kalyan and JSP focused on highlighting issues like farmer welfare, transparent governance, poor infrastructure, illegal sand mining, women's safety, land encroachment etc. On 3 November 2019, Kalyan led a long march in Visakhapatnam in support of construction workers, against YSR Congress Party, who have been facing unemployment due to a shortage of supply of sand in Andhra Pradesh.[158] On 16 January 2020, Kalyan announced his party's alliance with BJP, after three years of distancing from it.[159] On 12 February 2020, he led a rally for justice to Sugali Preethi, a 15-year-old girl who was raped and murdered, in Kurnool.[160] He demanded an inquiry by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the incident.[161] In late 2022, Kalyan started 'Jana Vani,' a series of small public meetings to hear people's grievances. In 2023, he launched a state-wide yatra in his customized vehicle 'Varahi,' aimed at strengthening the party's connection with the voters.

In the 2024 General and state Assembly elections, Kalyan played a key role in forging an alliance between JSP, TDP and BJP by limiting the number of seats his party contested. The alliance swept to power in a landslide victory, with Jana Sena winning each of the seats it contested 21 MLA seats and 2 MP seats. Kalyan was elected to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Pitapuram constituency by a margin of over 70,000 votes.

2024–present: Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh

On 12 June 2024, Pawan Kalyan was sworn in as a cabinet minister in the Government of Andhra Pradesh, and on 16 June 2024, he was announced as the deputy chief minister of Andhra Pradesh.[162] He is also the Minister of Panchayat Raj, Rural Development & Rural Water Supply; Environment, Forests, Science & Technology.[163] [164]

Pawan Kalyan, as deputy chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, emphasized transparent governance, directing his officers to ensure that contracts and other works were executed correctly and that all transactions were accounted for. He stressed the importance of not involving any tainted money and avoiding recommendations, aiming to make the system transparent for the public.[165]

During his visit to Pitapuram, he pledged to develop the constituency into a model area. Key projects included developing temple tourism, establishing a reeling center for sericulturists, a chilli crushing unit, and a cold storage unit. He also took stock of coastal erosion in Uppada, working with officials from the Ministry of Earth Science and the Maritime Board.[166]

Philanthropy

Pawan Kalyan is known for his philanthropic efforts, supporting a wide range of social causes including disaster relief, healthcare, education, farmers' welfare, soldiers' welfare, parasports, elderly care, orphan welfare, arts, literature, and temples. He has provided financial support to individuals in need and has also organized broader efforts to aid various communities. In 2017, he was chosen for the Indo-European Business Forum's Excellence Award in recognition of his work as philanthropic and social work.

In 1998, Pawan Kalyan donated 75,000 as a fixed deposit for the infant son of a lift operator who died during the filming of Thammudu.[167] In 1999, he donated 1 lakh for the welfare of Indian soldiers participating in the Kargil War.[168] In 2007, he founded the charity Common Man Protection Force by donating an initial fund of 1 crore. In 2012, he donated 5 lakh to shooter C. Rekha of Anantapur to avail better training facilities.[169] In 2013, he provided financial assistance and essential supplies to an old-age home in Khammam facing an existential crisis[170] and donated 20 lakh for Uttarakhand flood victims.[171] In 2014, he donated 50 lakh to the Chief Minister's relief fund for Cyclone Hudhud relief in Andhra Pradesh.[172] In 2016, he funded the reprint of Gunturu Seshendra Sarma's popular book Adhunika Mahabharatam and also wrote a foreword for it.[173] He also donated 5 lakh to Gota Satish Kumar, a double amputee on a 50,000 km bike journey across the country.[174]

In 2018, Kalyan donated 1 lakh to each team in the second National T20 Challenge Cup tournament for specially-abled cricketers.[175] In January 2018, he donated 11 lakh to Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy temple for developmental works.[176] In 2019, he made a donation of 1.32 crore to the Dasavathara Venkateswara Swamy temple in Guntur district for a 'Free Food Distribution' program.[177] In February 2020, he donated 1 crore for the welfare of the families of Indian army men and to authorities at the Kendriya Sainik Board in New Delhi.[178] In March 2020, Kalyan donated 50 lakh each to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Chief Minister relief funds and 1 crore to Prime Minister relief fund to fight against COVID-19 pandemic.[179] In October 2020, he donated 1 crore to Telangana Chief Minister relief fund for assistance in Hyderabad floods.[180]

In January 2021, Kalyan donated 30 lakh for the construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.[181] In March 2021, he visited a cancer-afflicted fan and donated 5 lakh to his parents towards his medical expenses.[182] In September 2021, he donated 2 lakh financial aid to the folk artist Darsanam Mogilaiah through Pawan Kalyan Learning Centre for Human Excellence, a trust founded by him.[183] In October 2021, he announced plans to convert the house of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Damodaram Sanjivayya into a memorial, contributing ₹1 crore for the project.[184] In March 2022, he donated 2 lakh to Indian under-19 cricket team vice-captain Shaik Rasheed through his trust.[185] In April 2022, he announced a donation of 5 crore for farmers' welfare from his remuneration for Bheemla Nayak.[186] In June 2022, he distributed 1 lakh each to kin of 74 tenant farmers who committed suicide and assured to fund the education of two daughters of a deceased farmer.[187] In November 2022, he extended a financial aid of 1 lakh each to 39 residents of Ippatam village in Guntur district, whose houses were demolished by the government.[188] In November 2023, he distributed cheques for ₹50,000 to each of 49 fishermen in Visakhapatnam who lost their livelihood.[189]

Other works

In April 2001, soft-drink giant Pepsi, announced him as its brand ambassador, making him the first South Indian to endorse the popular soft-drink.[190], In January 2017, Kalyan agreed to take up the role of the brand ambassador for handloom weavers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.[191], In August 2017, Kalyan was asked to be the brand ambassador to Jeevandan, an initiative started for organ donation by the government of Andhra Pradesh.[192]

Kalyan was invited to Harvard University to deliver a speech in 14th edition of India Conference 2017 along with R. Madhavan.[193]

Personal life

Pawan Kalyan is the younger brother of actors Chiranjeevi and Nagendra Babu. He is also the uncle of actors Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, Varun Tej, Sai Dharam Tej, Vaisshnav Tej, and Niharika.[194] [195] [196]

Kalyan married Nandini in May 1997 and they separated by 1999.[197] [198] They formally divorced in August 2008 after a legal tussle, with Kalyan paying 5 crore in alimony as a one-time settlement.[199] [200] [201]

In 2001, Kalyan began a live-in relationship with his co-star from Badri, Renu Desai; their son, Akira Nandan, was born in 2004.[202] In January 2009, Kalyan married Renu as per Arya Samaj rites at his residence in Jubilee Hills. Their daughter Aadya was born in 2010.[203] By 2011, reports of their separation surfaced, citing financial issues. The couple parted ways in 2012 with a formal divorce. Renu later mentioned that they separated for personal reasons but she still maintains a very friendly relationship with Kalyan.[204]

Kalyan met his third wife, Anna Lezhneva, a Russian citizen during the shoot of Teen Maar. They married in September 2013 under Special Marriage Act at a Sub-Registrar Office in Hyderabad. The couple has a daughter, Polena Anjana Pawanova, and a son, Mark Shankar Pawanovich.[205] [206]

Outside of work, Kalyan is a black belt in Karate who trains in various martial arts and is an avid reader.[207] [208]

Filmography

See main article: Pawan Kalyan filmography.

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryFilmResult
199947th Filmfare Awards SouthBest Actor – TeluguThammudu
200149th Filmfare Awards SouthKushi[209]
200856th Filmfare Awards SouthJalsa[210]
201260th Filmfare Awards SouthGabbar Singh[211]
Hyderabad Times Film AwardsBest Actor[212]
CineMAA AwardsBest Actor – Male[213]
South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Actor – Telugu[214]
201361st Filmfare Awards SouthBest Actor – TeluguAttarintiki Daredi[215]
Santosham Film AwardsBest Actor[216]
Margadarsi Big Telugu Entertainment AwardsBest Actor[217]
South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Actor – Telugu[218]
20151st IIFA UtsavamBest Supporting Actor – TeluguGopala Gopala[219]

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  8. News: 2017-12-16 . Uddanam kidney disease remains medical enigma despite research . 2024-08-01 . The Times of India . 0971-8257 . Though people in Uddanam have been suffering from kidney diseases of unknown cause (etiology) for decades, the village shot into prominence in January this year when Jana Sena leader and actor Pawan Kalyan took up the cause. His diatribe against the authorities forced the state government to seek the help of international health and medical experts..
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