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Chiranjeevi made his debut in [[1978 in film|1978]] with the film ''[[Pranam Khareedu]]''. After playing a series of minor and negative roles in films like ''Manavoori Pandavulu'', ''Mosagadu'', and ''49 Rojulu'', Chiranjeevi got a breakthrough in the form of ''[[Khaidi]]'' in 1983 under the direction of [[A. Kodandarami Reddy]]. ''Khaidi'', was a huge hit at the box office and Chiranjeevi became one of the top heroes in [[Tollywood]]. He established his dominance in the 1980's with blockbusters like ''[[Abhilasha]]'' (1983), ''[[Challenge (Telugu film)|Challenge]]'' (1984), ''[[Pasivadi Pranam]]'' (1987), ''[[Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu]]'' (1989) and others. He extended his success into the 1990s with ''[[Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari]]'' (1990), ''[[Kodama Simham]]'' (1990), ''[[Gang Leader]]'' (1991), ''[[Rowdy Alludu]]'' (1991), and ''[[Gharana Mogudu]]'' (1992). The mid 90's were a career low for Chiranjeevi with box office failures like ''[[Mechanic Alludu]]'' (1993), ''[[S.P.Parshuram]]'' (1994), ''[[Big Boss]]'' (1995), and ''[[Rikshavodu]]'' (1995), but he made a comeback in the late 90's with blockbusters like ''[[Master (film)|Master]]'' (1997), ''[[Choodalani Vundi]]'' (1998), ''[[Bavagaru Bagunnara]]'' (1998), and ''[[Sneham Kosam]]'' (1999). In 2002, Chiranjeevi had one release, ''[[Indra]]'', which was a huge hit and the highest grossing film at that time. He won the [[Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)]] and the [[Nandi Award for Best Actor]], for his performance in ''Indra''. Again in 2003, Chiranjeevi had only one release, ''[[Tagore (film)|Tagore]]'', which was a hit at the box office. In [[2004 in film|2004]], Chiranjeevi's long awaited film ''[[Anji (film)|Anji]]'' finally released but did not make a big impact at box office as it was expected to. But later that year, his next release ''[[Shankardada MBBS]]'' became a huge hit.<ref name="Films released in 2004">{{cite web | title= idlebrain.com|work= Idlebrain.com's verdict on Telugu cinema 2004|url= http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/2004retrospect-movielist.html |
Chiranjeevi(PEDDA WASTE GAADU) made his debut in [[1978 in film|1978]] with the film ''[[Pranam Khareedu]]''. After playing a series of minor and negative roles in films like ''Manavoori Pandavulu'', ''Mosagadu'', and ''49 Rojulu'', Chiranjeevi got a breakthrough in the form of ''[[Khaidi]]'' in 1983 under the direction of [[A. Kodandarami Reddy]]. ''Khaidi'', was a huge hit at the box office and Chiranjeevi became one of the top heroes in [[Tollywood]]. He established his dominance in the 1980's with blockbusters like ''[[Abhilasha]]'' (1983), ''[[Challenge (Telugu film)|Challenge]]'' (1984), ''[[Pasivadi Pranam]]'' (1987), ''[[Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu]]'' (1989) and others. He extended his success into the 1990s with ''[[Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari]]'' (1990), ''[[Kodama Simham]]'' (1990), ''[[Gang Leader]]'' (1991), ''[[Rowdy Alludu]]'' (1991), and ''[[Gharana Mogudu]]'' (1992). The mid 90's were a career low for Chiranjeevi with box office failures like ''[[Mechanic Alludu]]'' (1993), ''[[S.P.Parshuram]]'' (1994), ''[[Big Boss]]'' (1995), and ''[[Rikshavodu]]'' (1995), but he made a comeback in the late 90's with blockbusters like ''[[Master (film)|Master]]'' (1997), ''[[Choodalani Vundi]]'' (1998), ''[[Bavagaru Bagunnara]]'' (1998), and ''[[Sneham Kosam]]'' (1999). In 2002, Chiranjeevi had one release, ''[[Indra]]'', which was a huge hit and the highest grossing film at that time. He won the [[Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)]] and the [[Nandi Award for Best Actor]], for his performance in ''Indra''. Again in 2003, Chiranjeevi had only one release, ''[[Tagore (film)|Tagore]]'', which was a hit at the box office. In [[2004 in film|2004]], Chiranjeevi's long awaited film ''[[Anji (film)|Anji]]'' finally released but did not make a big impact at box office as it was expected to. But later that year, his next release ''[[Shankardada MBBS]]'' became a huge hit.<ref name="Films released in 2004">{{cite web | title= idlebrain.com|work= Idlebrain.com's verdict on Telugu cinema 2004|url= http://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/2004retrospect-movielist.html |
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| File:Padmabhushan Chiranjeevi.jpg Chiranjeevi, as pictured in a publicity still for his film, Tagore (2003) | |
| Born | Konidela Siva Sankara Vara Prasad |
| Other names | Megastar |
| Spouse | Surekha |
Konidela Siva Sankara Vara Prasad born on August 22, 1955, more popularly known as Chiranjeevi, is a popular Telugu film actor referred by his fans as Mega Star.
Career
Chiranjeevi(PEDDA WASTE GAADU) made his debut in 1978 with the film Pranam Khareedu. After playing a series of minor and negative roles in films like Manavoori Pandavulu, Mosagadu, and 49 Rojulu, Chiranjeevi got a breakthrough in the form of Khaidi in 1983 under the direction of A. Kodandarami Reddy. Khaidi, was a huge hit at the box office and Chiranjeevi became one of the top heroes in Tollywood. He established his dominance in the 1980's with blockbusters like Abhilasha (1983), Challenge (1984), Pasivadi Pranam (1987), Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (1989) and others. He extended his success into the 1990s with Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990), Kodama Simham (1990), Gang Leader (1991), Rowdy Alludu (1991), and Gharana Mogudu (1992). The mid 90's were a career low for Chiranjeevi with box office failures like Mechanic Alludu (1993), S.P.Parshuram (1994), Big Boss (1995), and Rikshavodu (1995), but he made a comeback in the late 90's with blockbusters like Master (1997), Choodalani Vundi (1998), Bavagaru Bagunnara (1998), and Sneham Kosam (1999). In 2002, Chiranjeevi had one release, Indra, which was a huge hit and the highest grossing film at that time. He won the Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) and the Nandi Award for Best Actor, for his performance in Indra. Again in 2003, Chiranjeevi had only one release, Tagore, which was a hit at the box office. In 2004, Chiranjeevi's long awaited film Anji finally released but did not make a big impact at box office as it was expected to. But later that year, his next release Shankardada MBBS became a huge hit.[1]
Charity and Services
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.[2] 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.[3]
So far 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 President of India, Dr. Abdul Kalam, inaugurated the Chiranjeevi Charitable Foundation (CCF) at the Jubilee Hills Check post in Hyderabad.[4]
Recently chiranjeevi charitable trust has reached one more landmark by crossing the one lakh mark in collecting the blood and more than 96,000 people were helped with blood by this blood bank.
Awards
In January 2006, Mr Chiranjeevi was honored with the Padma Bhushan.[5], the third highest civilian award in India. In November 2006, Chiranjeevi was awarded with a honorary doctorate[6] by Andhra University for his services to the Telugu film industry and for his social work.
Filmography
Trivia
- Chiranjeevi won Southern Filmfare Award (Best Actor) for seven years
- Chiranjeevi is one of the highest paid actors in India.
- Chiranjeevi's "Thriller" music video is one of the most viewed videos on Youtube.
- Chiranjeevi's old hit movies are given to the distributors and exhibitors for free when ever they loose money on his new movie. And his old movies are still good grossers at box office
References
- ^ "idlebrain.com". Idlebrain.com's verdict on Telugu cinema 2004. Retrieved 15 June.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ "idlebrain.com". A Notable Deed by Megastar. Retrieved 3 November.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ "idlebrain.com". Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust. Retrieved 3 December.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ "When life imitated art". The Hindu. Jun 11, 2006.
- ^ "andhravilas.com". Chiranjeevi receives Padma Bhushan. Retrieved 3 November.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - ^ "in.yahoo.com". Chiranjeevi receives Doctorate. Retrieved 2 November.
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