Megastar Chiranjeevi

Chiranjeevi the megastar of Andhra Pradesh is one of the most accomplished actors of the times and commands mammoth fan following from all corners of the state and is also the most admired and loved Telugu actor.

Little did Chiru, as a doe eyed youngster in the remote village of Mogultur know that one day he would hold such influential sway over the Telugu film industry. Born in Mogultur village to Shri Konidela Venkat Rao and Anjana Devi, in West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh on 22 Aug 1955, Chiranjeevi spent a major part of his childhood with his grandparents.

After graduation, Chiranjeevi moved to Madras to seek a career in his chosen field of acting in the Film Industry. To get himself ready for the stage, he joined in an acting school in Madras. After struggling for some time, he took to acting by appearing in small roles in films like "Pranam Kareedu" and "Punadhi Rallu". He, from that modest beginning to this date, has acted in 136 films

Throughout his career he has been through a lot of ups and downs but every time he came back with extra perseverance and won his way through people's hearts with wonderful performances in his films. Chiranjeevi got married to Surekha , the daughter of veteran actor Sri Allu Ramalingaiah. Chiru has always been a family man - being blessed with two daughters Sushmita & Srija and a son Ramcharan Tej.

And as Chiru becomes the most popular hero, he has lived a royal life, traveled widely from one country to another around the world almost every time in the delightful company of filmy celebrities who act, sing and dance with him. He acted in a lot of best movies to date and had been able to deliver splendid action-packed movies. With all these talents in him, it isn't a big surprise to know that he has been one of the highest paid movie actors in the Indian Film Industry. Be it actor, star or megastar - Chiranjeevi has been acknowledged as being one of the most successful actors in the history of the Telugu Motion Picture Industry.

As Chiranjeevi completes 20 years of his entry into the films and in all the achievements and honors, there's no sign of pride but he's still going successfully with a string of hit films. Chiru tells his fan association: " Among the many skilled performers, who toil in front of the camera, only a few are excellent actors. A fewer still are those with the vague and elusive traits we call star quality. At the intersection of these groups is the most selected group of all, a tiny number among whom Chiranjeevi stands out. The reality is - i am an actor. My fans perceive me as a Megastar".

Above all, on Oct 02 1998 he started Chiranjeevi Eye & Blood Bank and Charitable Trust to give back to the people whatever he could on the humanitarian ground thus demonstrating a new dimension in his personality.