| Net Worth: | $225 Million |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: | August 22, 1955 (69 years old) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Profession: | Movie Actor |
| Nationality: | — |
Longtime Indian actor who has appeared in over 150 films. He became the first South Indian actor to be invited to the Academy Awards ceremony in 1978.
He had his first acting role at age 23 in the 1978 film, Pranan Kareedu.
He began his political career in 2012, when he became the Minister of Tourism of India.
Career
Chiranjeevi first acted in a film called Punadhirallu. However, the first film in which he starred in that was released theatrically is Pranam Khareedu. Mana Vori Pandavulu was the movie which gave Chiranjeevi his breakthrough performance. After this movie, his finances and fame skyrocketed. Chiranjeevi has shown his versatility, playing both antagonist and protagonist roles in various films.
Personal Life
He has three children with his wife Surekha named Ram, Sushmita and Sreeja. His brother Nagendra Babu is also an actor.
He co-starred in the 1980 film, Kaali, with Rajinikanth.
Quotes
“Tourism in India has the potential to promote faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth. It could be used as a powerful antidote to tackle poverty.”
— Chiranjeevi
“An artist’s responsibility is a lot. I can’t deny and escape from the responsibility. You have to be very guarded about your personal behaviour, future plans, etc.”
— Chiranjeevi
“Charan is very mature, and I see myself in him. He also gives equal importance to family, and as an actor, too, he does his job well.”
— Chiranjeevi
“I don’t compare myself with the late NTR, but I want to give livelihood to people. He was pro-poor, and people want me to substitute him and bring a change, and I will do that.”
— Chiranjeevi
“Internationally, I love going to Switzerland. I went there many times for shooting and loved the Alps, the tranquility, cleanliness, the greenery and the warmth of the people there.”
— Chiranjeevi