Chiranjeevi

Actor · Telugu cinema

Chiranjeevi

Konidela Chiranjeevi (born Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad; 22 August 1955) is an Indian actor, film producer, and former politician who predominantly works in Telugu cinema, alongside Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada films. He trained in acting at the Madras Film Institute. He made his acting debut in 1978 with Pranam Khareedu and appeared in the action drama Khaidi (1983). His filmography includes Subhalekha (1982), Vijetha (1985), Swayamkrushi (1987), Rudraveena (1988), Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990), Gang Leader (1991), Gharana Mogudu (1992), Aapadbandhavudu (1992), Mutha Mestri (1993), Hitler (1997), Choodalani Vundi (1998), Sneham Kosam (1999), Indra (2002), Tagore (2003), Shankar Dada M.B.B.S. (2004), Khaidi No. 150 (2017), Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019), and Waltair Veerayya (2023). He has received the Padma Vibhushan (2024), the Padma Bhushan (2006), the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, the IFFI Indian Film Personality of the Year Award (2022), four Nandi Awards, and nine Filmfare Awards South, including a Lifetime Achievement Award. He founded the Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust in 1998 and served as the Union Minister of State for Tourism from 2012 to 2014.

71 yearsBorn Aug 22, 1955Mogalthur

Career at a glance

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Parents

Family of Konidela Venkat Rao

Konidela Venkat RaoFather

Chiranjeevi Konidela’s generation

Konidela Venkat Rao’s children

Chiranjeevi KonidelaThis pageActor · TeluguSurekha KonidelaSpousem. 1980ChiranjeeviSibling
ChiranjeeviSiblingSurekhaSibling-in-lawm. 1980Chiranjeevi KonidelaThis pageSurekha KonidelaSpouse

Children

Allu Aravind’s children

Allu ArjunBrother-in-law's sonActor · TeluguSneha ReddyBrother-in-law's daughter-in-lawm. 2011
Allu SirishBrother-in-law's sonActor · TeluguNayanika ReddyBrother-in-law's daughter-in-lawm. 2026

Konidela Pawan Kalyan’s children

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About Chiranjeevi

Chiranjeevi Konidela is an actor in Telugu cinema and English cinema. Clapnumber holds 159 titles for Chiranjeevi Konidela, from Pranam Khareedu in 1978 to Kaaka in 2027. By decade, that is 9 in the 1970s, 84 in the 1980s, 28 in the 1990s, 16 in the 2000s, 5 in the 2010s and 10 in the 2020s. Those titles are mostly drama, action and comedy.

Common questions

How many films has Chiranjeevi Konidela been in?

Clapnumber lists 159 titles for Chiranjeevi Konidela.

What was Chiranjeevi Konidela's first film?

The earliest release on file is Pranam Khareedu (1978).

What is Chiranjeevi Konidela's latest film?

The most recent release on file is Kaaka (2027).

Who has Chiranjeevi Konidela worked with most?

Dr.Brahmanandam, on 43 titles in this catalogue.

Where can I watch Chiranjeevi Konidela's films?

Titles featuring Chiranjeevi Konidela are listed on SunNext, Amazon Prime and VI movies and tv. Clapnumber records where each one streams rather than hosting any of it.

Where is Chiranjeevi Konidela from?

Chiranjeevi Konidela is from Mogalthur.