Meet Chiranjeevi He made Amitabh nervous
Meet Chiranjeevi
He made Amitabh nervous
Chiranjeevi is the legendary Telugu actor and even posed a tough competition to Amitabh Bachchan at his peak
Bollywood never suited him.
He holds a Guinness World Record for being the Most Prolific Indian Star, having performed 24,000 dance steps in 537 songs.
Initially he struggled to make a mark in Bollywood regardless his talent, unflinching hard work, and charismatic screen presence. But few knew that he would rule South cinema one day.
Stepping into the industry as a lead actor with the 1983 film Khiladi, he has worked for over four decades in the industry now.
With his powerful dialogue delivery, impressive dance moves and undeniable charisma, the actor has become a force to be reckoned with.
In the midstn of 1980 and 1990, Chiranjeevi gave back-to-back hit films. He then made his debut in Bollywood with the 1990 film Pratibandhan. The film was a hit, but his subsequent films, Aaj Ka Gunda Raaj and The Gentleman proved debatable. This prompted the legend to swithch to Telugu and the rest is history. His starrrer Khaidi, Indra, Tagore, Shankar Dada MBBS, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, every film of the actor is a blockbuster and fans can’t deny.
Notably, Chiranjeevi holds a Guinness World record for being the Most Prolific Indian Star, having performed 24,000 dance steps in 537 songs.
From setbacks in Hindi cinema to becoming a megastar in the South, the actor’s journey is nothing short of inspiring.
Aapdabandhaavudu (1992), surpassing Amitabh Bachchan and becoming India’s highest-paid actor then. He was also the first actor to receive Rs 1 crore for a film in India.
With an estimated net worth of around ₹ 1,650 crore, Chiranjeevi owns a sprawling 25,000-sq-ft Hyderabad mansion, properties in Bengaluru, luxury cars like a Rolls-Royce Phantom and a Range Rover Vogue, and even a private jet.
As for his professional commitments, he will next be seen in Anil Ravipudi’s comedy entertainer, Mega 157. The film, slated for Sankranti 2026 release, stars Nayanthara as the female lead.
Up next, he has the much-anticipated socio-fantasy epic Vishwambhara. Directed by Vassishta and backed by UV Creations, the film features a star-studded cast including Trisha Krishnan, Kunal Kapoor and Ashika Ranganath alongside Chiranjeevi.
News Edit KV Raman
