Chiranjeevi Birthday Special: 7 lesser-known facts about the megastar of Telugu cinema
Image Source : IMDbThe actor is celebrating his 69th birthday today, August 22, 2024.
Image Source : IMDbHis real name is Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad.
Image Source : IMDbBefore entering into films, Chiranjeevi was an NCC (National Cadet Corps) cadet.
Image Source : IMDbHe had participated in the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi in the early 1970s.
Image Source : IMDbHe made his acting debut in 1979 with a Telugu film, Punadhirallu.
Image Source : IMDbHe became the first Telugu actor, whose movie minted over Rs 10 crore at the box office. The film was 1992 release, Gharana Mogudu.
Image Source : IMDbHe was a junior to Rajinikanth at the Madras Film Institute. Rajinikanth graduated in 1973 while Chiranjeevi graduated in 1977.
Image Source : IMDbIn 2002, Chiranjeevi bagged the Samman Award from the Central government for being the highest taxpayer in the entertainment industry
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