Malla Reddy Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More
Malla Reddy Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More
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Age: 71 Years
Hometown: Hyderabad
Wife: Kalpana Reddy
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full name(s) | • Chamakura Malla Reddy • CH. Malla Reddy |
| Profession | • Politician • Businessman • Educationist |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters**- 175 cm** in meters**- 1.75 m** in feet & inches**- 5’ 9”** |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms**- 65 kg** in pounds**- 143 lbs** |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Politics | |
| Political Party | • Telugu Desam Party (TDP) (19 March 2014-1 June 2016)  • Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) (formerly known as Telangana Rashtra Samithi) (1 June 2016-present)  |
| Political Journey | • 19 March 2014: Joined N. Chandrababu Naidu's party, Telugu Desam Party (TDP)  • 2014: Won the 2014 General elections from the Malkajgiri constituency of Telangana • 14 December 2018: Quit from Lok Sabha • 1 June 2016: Joined K. Chandrashekar Rao's (KCR) party, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)  • 2018: Won the 2018 Telangana legilstaive elections from the Medchal constituency • 2019: Became the Minister of Labor and Employment, Factories, Women and Child Welfare and Skill Development in the Telangana cabinet • 2023: Won the Telangana Legislative Assembly elections from the Medchal constituency with a margin of 33,419 votes |
| Committees worked in as an MP | • 1 September 2014 - 31 August 2017: Standing Committee on Defence • September 2014 - 14 December 2018: Consultative Committee, Health and Family Welfare • 15 September 2014 - 11 December 2017: Committee on Ethics • 1 September 2017 - 14 December 2018 Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment • 11 December 2017 - 14 December 2018 Committee on Food Management in Parliament House Complex |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | • Vidhya Ratna Award • Named among the top ten educationalists in undivided Andhra Pradesh by India Today • Visionary Man Award in the Indian Book of Records in 2023 |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 9 September 1953 (Wednesday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 71 Years |
| Birthplace | Bowenpally, Hyderabad, Telangana (then Andhra Pradesh), India |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Signature |  |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Hyderabad |
| School | Raghava Laxmi Devi Government Junior College, Secunderabad |
| Educational Qualification | Intermediate (12th standard) check sources MyNeta |
| Religion | Hinduism  |
| Caste | Reddy |
| Address | H No. 1-03-057, Jaya Nagar, Bowenpally, Secunderabad-500011 check sources ECI Affidavit |
| Controversies | Raids by I-T Dept. 50 teams of I-T (Income Tax) officials raided the residences of Malla Reddy, his sons, Mahender Reddy and Bhadra Reddy, son-in-law Marri Rajasekhar Reddy, relative Praveen Reddy, and a few of his close aides including Trishul Reddy, Raghunath Reddy, and Santosh Reddy in Hyderabad and neighbouring areas on 22 November 2023. Reportedly, the I-T teams recovered 2 crores of cash from the house of Trishul Reddy and Rs 2.80 crores from the house of Raghunath Reddy in Jeedimetla. check sources Hindustan Times check sources The Times of India  After the raid, Malla Reddy complained that CRPF officials accompanying I-T officials beat up Mahender Reddy, his elder son, who later complained of chest pain and was admitted to a hospital. check sources India Today On 18 January 2023, Malla Reddy apologised for his behaviour during the raid and said that he thought that CRPF officials beat up his son as he was under emotional trauma at that time. check sources Telangana Today  Fake declarations of educational qualifications, age, and income Kandadi Anji Reddy, a resident of Medchal, filed a counter affidavit against Malla Reddy's election affidavit in the Election Commission of India (ECI) before the 2023 Telangana Legislative elections. Anji submitted in his affidavit that Malla Reddy declared in his affidavit before the 2014 General elections that he passed intermediate (12th standard) at the Government Junior College, Patny, Secunderabad in 1973 check sources MyNeta , before the 2018 Telangana Legislative elections, he declared his intermediate (12th standard) at Wesley Boys Junior College, Secunderabad in 1973 check sources MyNeta , and before the 2023 Telangana Legislative elections, he declared his intermediate (12th standard) at Raghava Laxmi Devi Government Junior College, Secunderabad in 1973. check sources ECI  Anji further claimed that Malla Reddy declared his age as 56 years in the 2014 affidavit and 65 years in the 2018 affidavit. Anji alleged that Malla Reddy has not declared income from the university in his affidavit as he and and his wife are serving as chancellors of Malla Reddy University and are entitled to salaries and assets. Anji requested ECI to reject his candidature after checking Malla's affidavit from different elections. check sources ECI check sources Deccan Chronicle  Pre-release event of 'Animal' film A pre-release event was organised for the Bollywood film Animal on 27 November 2023; the main cast of film includes Ranbir Kapoor , Rashmika Mandanna , and Anil Kapoor . Malla Reddy said during the event that within 5 years, Bollywood and Hollywood would be ruled by Telugu Film Industry (Tollywood), and within one year, Ranbir Kapoor would shift to Hyderabad. Many celebrities were present at the event including Indian actor Mahesh Babu and filmmaker SS Rajamouli . Many fans of Bollywood and Ranbir Kapoor criticised Malla Reddy for his statement and tweeted against him.  |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 19 March 1976 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Kalpana Reddy   |
| Children | Son- 2 • Mahendar Reddy Chamakura (Elder, politician, married to Shalini Reddy, also a politician)  • Bhadra Reddy Chamakura (Younger, politician, and married to Preeti Reddy, a doctor)   Daughter- 1 • Mamatha Reddy (Married to Marri Rajasekhar Reddy, a politician)  |
| Parents | Father- Ch. Malla Reddy Mother- Chandramma |
| Siblings | Brother- Ch. Narasimha Reddy (Younger, Businessman) |
| Money Factor | |
| Income (approx.) | Rs 1 crore 48 lakhs Note: The income was for the financial year 2022-2023. It excludes the income of his wife. check sources MyNeta |
| Assets/Properties | Movable Assets • Bank Deposits: Rs. 3,12,94,379 • Jewellery: Rs. 1,16,42,400 • Other Assets (MK Supplying Co. - Partners Capital): Rs. 3,88,702 Immovable Assets • Agricultural Land: Rs. 20,29,10,253 • Commercial Buildings: Rs. 19,60,20,523 • Residential Buildings: Rs. 1,50,80,000 Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2023. check sources MyNeta It excludes the assets owned by his wife. |
| Net Worth (approx.) | Rs. 43 crores 47 lakhs Note: The net worth was for the financial year 2022-2023. It excludes the net worth of his wife. check sources MyNeta |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Malla Reddy
Malla Reddy is an Indian politician, businessman, and educationist who has served as an MP and MLA and is the founder of several educational institutions and businesses. He is very popular among the public for his witty political remarks.
After passing intermediate in 1973, he worked in the areas of education, health, and technology. In 2010, Malla Reddy Narayana Multispeciality Hospital was commissioned with Malla Reddy as its founder-chairman. He became the co-director of Malla Software Technologies Private Limited in September 2010.
Malla Reddy during his 30s
Malla Reddy during a program at the Malla Reddy Narayana Multispeciality Hospital
In 2002, he founded Malla Reddy Engineering College, Hyderabad, In 2012, he founded Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, and in 2020, he founded Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad (MRUH).
Malla Reddy (left) with Ram Charan (right) during a program at Malla Reddy Engineering College
Malla Reddy (left) during a program at Malla Reddy University
He started his political career in 2014 and later served as MP, MLA, and a minister in the Telangana cabinet.
Malla Reddy in Telangana Legislative Assembly
Malla Reddy with KCR (right)
Malla Reddy often remains in the news for his witty remarks on his political rivals. He commented during a Telangana Legislative Assembly session that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was selling PSUs (Public Sector Units) like he sold tea during his childhood.
He raises awareness about the importance of health, sports, and being fit and often participates in various health programs.
Malla Reddy during a fitness program
Malla Reddy during a running event
During the pre-release event of the ‘Animal’ film in 2023, Malla Reddy said that after watching Mahesh Babu’s film Businessman, he became a politician. check sources
He also went viral for claiming that Tollywood would rule over Bollywood and Hollywood in the next five years.Malla Reddy declared in his affidavit before the 2023 Telangana Legislative elections that he does not own any car. check sources MyNeta
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