Chiranjeevi Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography
Chiranjeevi Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography
Quick Infoâ
Age: 69 Years
Hometown: Hyderabad
Wife: Surekha Konidela
| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Konidela Siva Sankara Vara Prasad |
| Nickname | Chiru |
| Profession | Actor, Politician |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
| Weight (approx.) | 80 Kg (176 lbs) |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | Chest: 42 Inches Waist: 34 Inches Biceps: 13 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 22 August 1955 (Monday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 69 Years |
| Birthplace | Mogalthur, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| School | CSR Sharma College, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh (Intermediate) |
| College | Sri Y N College, Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh |
| Education Qualifications | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) |
| Debut | Film: Pranam Khareedu (Telugu, 1978), 47 Natkal (Tamil, 1981), Pratibandh (Bollywood, 1990), Sipayi (Kannada, 1996) TV: Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu Season 4 (2017) |
| Family | Father- Venkat Rao Konidela (Police constable) Mother- Anjana Devi Konidela  Brothers- Nagendra Babu (Film producer), Pawan Kalyan (Actor)  Sisters- Vijaya durga, Madhavi  |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Singing |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | ⢠2006: Padma Bhushan  ⢠2024: Padma Vibhushan  ⢠2024: Guinness World Record as the Most Profilic Film Star in Indian Cinema for his dance performances on 537 songs and 24,000 dance moves  |
| Favourites | |
| Actor | Sean Connery |
| Actress | Mahanati Savitri |
| Singer | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
| Comedian | Charlie Chaplin |
| Producer | D. Ramanaidu |
| Girls, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 20 February 1980 |
| Wife | Surekha Konidela  |
| Children | Daughters- Srija  Susmitha  Son- Ram Charan Teja (Actor)  |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary | 20-25 crore/film (INR) |
| Net Worth | $16 million |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Chiranjeevi
Does Chiranjeevi drink alcohol?: Yes
Chiranjeevi is an ardent devotee of Lord Hanuman.
He learned acting from M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute, Tharamani, Chennai, India.
He started his acting career in 1978 with the role of âNarasimhaâ in the Telugu film âPranam Khareedu.â
In 2006, he was honoured with the Padma Bhushan for his contribution to Indian cinema.
He was also presented with an honorary doctorate from Andhra University.
He was the first actor from South India to be invited to the Oscars ceremony in 1987.
In 1992, the Telugu film âGharana Moguduâ made him the highest paid actor in India during the time with Rs. 1.25 crore.
He also worked in the Hollywood film âThe Return of the Thief of Baghdadâ, but the film was shelved for unknown reasons.
In 1998, he founded the âChiranjeevi Charitable Trustâ (CCT), which includes Chiranjeevi Blood & Eye Banks and is the stateâs largest recipient of Eye & Blood Donations.
Apart from being an actor, he is also a singer and has sung several songs such as Chai Chai of film âMrugarajuâ (2001).
He gave his voice for various Telugu films, namely âHanumanâ (Animated, 2005), âVaruduâ (2010), âRudhramadeviâ (2015), and âGhaziâ (2017).
In 2002, he was awarded the Samman award for being the highest Income tax payer for the assessment year 1999-2000 by the minister of state for Finance, Government of India.
In 2008, he started a political party, âPraja Rajyamâ, in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
In 2011, he merged his 30-month-old Praja Rajyam Party with the Indian National Congress.
In 2014, he was awarded the International Face of Indian Cinema at the 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards.
He is the first Indian actor to start his own personal website.
He was honoured with Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award, in 2024.
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