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Chiranjeevi turns 71, still unmatched in Telugu cinema
Chiranjeevi, the Megastar of Telugu cinema, turned 71 on August 22, with a career that remains unmatched in Indian cinema. Born in Mogalturu, he entered films without a background and broke through…
Chiranjeevi, the Megastar of Telugu cinema, turned 71 on August 22, with a career that remains unmatched in Indian cinema. Born in Mogalturu, he entered films without a background and broke through with Khaidi, redefining commercial Telugu cinema. His films like Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari, Gharana Mogudu, Indra and Tagore cemented his legend.
With Gharana Mogudu, he became one of the first Indian actors to command a Rs 1 crore remuneration, matching Bollywood's Amitabh Bachchan. After a decade-long political break, he returned with Khaidi No. 150, a major comeback blockbuster. He also revolutionised dance in Telugu cinema, inspired by Michael Jackson. Beyond films, he has received the Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan, and holds a Guinness World Record.
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Chiranjeevi's 71st birthday comes as his son Ram Charan reaches global fame with RRR, extending the Konidela legacy into a new generation. The actor's political stint from 2008 to 2013, including a merger of his party Praja Rajyam into Congress, remains a rare detour for a star of his stature. His Chiranjeevi Blood and Eye Banks, operational for decades, have donated thousands of units and corneas, a quieter but lasting contribution. The real test of his influence now is whether younger stars can sustain the pan-India pull he achieved organically. Watch for the box office of his next project, Vishwambhara, due in 2025.
Source: telugu360.com
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