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Konidela Chiranjeevi is an Indian actor,film producer and former politician who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He is regarded as one of the most successful and influential actors in the history of Indian cinema. In a career spanning over four decades,he starred in over 150 feature films,predominantly in Telugu,as well as some films in Hindi,Tamil and Kannada. Chiranjeevi won the Andhra Pradesh state's highest film award,the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award,three Nandi Awards,and nine Filmfare Awards South including the Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2024,The Government of India honoured him with Padma Vibhushan,the second highest civilian honour. Earlier In 2006,he was honoured with the Padma Bhushan,India's third-highest civilian award,for his contributions to Indian cinema. In 2013,CNN-IBN named him as one of "the men who changed the face of the Indian Cinema".
Pasivadi Pranam is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language thriller film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy,starring Chiranjeevi,Vijayashanti,Raghuvaran and Sujitha. The film was produced by Allu Aravind under Geetha Arts banner. It was a remake of the Malayalam film Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal (1987).
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari,also known by the initialism JVAS,is a 1990 Indian Telugu-language fantasy film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao who co-wrote the script with Jandhyala and Yandamuri Veerendranath. The film stars Chiranjeevi and Sridevi while Amrish Puri,Kannada Prabhakar,Allu Ramalingaiah and Rami Reddy play supporting roles. The film is produced by C. Aswani Dutt on Vyjayanthi Movies banner. The plot revolves around a man who finds a ring that gives the bearer great power,but the goddess who lost the ring seeks it back to return to her world.
Muta Mestri or Mutamestri is a 1993 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film stars Chiranjeevi,Meena,Roja and Sharat Saxena in prominent roles. The music was composed by Raj–Koti.
The Filmfare Best Actor Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Telugu films. The awards were extended to "Best Actor" in 1972. The year indicates the year of release of the film. Chiranjeevi is the most nominated with 21 nominations and the most awarded with seven times winning the award.
A. Kodandarami Reddy is an Indian film director best known for his works in Telugu cinema. His association with Chiranjeevi created blockbusters in multiple genres such as Nyayam Kavali (1981),Khaidi (1983),Abhilasha (1983),Goonda (1984),Challenge (1984),Donga (1985),Rakshasudu (1986),Pasivadi Pranam (1987),Donga Mogudu (1987),Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (1989),Kondaveeti Donga (1990),and Muta Mestri (1993). In 2013 he received the B. N. Reddy National Film Award for Life Time Achievement.
Vijetha (transl. Winner) is a 1985 Indian Telugu-language film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy and produced by Allu Aravind starring Chiranjeevi,Bhanupriya,and J. V. Somayajulu. The film released on 23 October 1985. The film was a remake of the 1981 Bengali film Saheb which was earlier remade in Hindi as Saaheb (1985) with Anil Kapoor. The film was dubbed in Tamil as Dharma Prabhu.
Abhilasha (transl. Desire) is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language legal drama film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy and produced by K. S. Rama Rao. The film stars Chiranjeevi and Radhika while Rao Gopal Rao and Gollapudi Maruti Rao play vital roles and the music is composed by Ilaiyaraaja. An adaptation of Yandamuri Veerendranath's novel of the same name,it revolves around a young lawyer striving to end capital punishment in India,but getting himself entangled in a murder case.
Ranuva Veeran (transl. Soldier) is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by S. P. Muthuraman,starring Rajinikanth,Sridevi and Chiranjeevi. It was released on 27 October 1981 on the occasion of Diwali. The film was later dubbed in Hindi as Zulm Ki Zanjeer. Despite starring two popular heroes from Tamil and Telugu cinema,Ranuva Veeran became a box office failure.
Konidela Ram Charan is an Indian actor,producer,and entrepreneur who primarily works in Telugu cinema. He is one of the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema and has featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2013. Charan is the recipient of several awards,including three Filmfare Awards and two Nandi Awards.
The Praja Rajyam Party was a political party in India.
Chiranjeevi is an Indian actor and producer who works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has also appeared in Hindi,Tamil and Kannada films. He made his acting debut in 1978,with the film Punadhirallu. However,Pranam Khareedu was released earlier at the box office. Known for his break dancing skills,Chiranjeevi has starred in more than 150 feature films. He rose to stardom after playing the lead in the action film Khaidi (1983). His 1987 film Swayamkrushi premiered at the Moscow International Film Festival. He co-produced Rudraveena (1988),which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. In a film career spanning forty-five years,he has won four state Nandi Awards and nine Filmfare Awards South.
Chiranjeevi Sarja was an Indian film actor who appeared in Kannada films. Hailing from a family of actors,Sarja acted in more than 20 films in a career spanning 11 years.
Chiranjeevi is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language film,directed by K. Shankar and produced by S. Jagadeesan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan,Sripriya,Jai Ganesh and Sarath Babu. It was released on 17 February 1984.
Khaidi No. 150 is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by V. V. Vinayak and produced by Lyca Productions and Konidela Production Company. The film starred Chiranjeevi and Kajal Aggarwal. It marked Chiranjeevi's return to films in a lead role after a decade,and also his 150th film. The third entry of the Khaidi trilogy,the film is an official remake of the 2014 Tamil film Kaththi.
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language epic historical action film directed by Surender Reddy and produced by Ram Charan under the Konidela Production Company banner. Reddy scripted the film based on an original story given by Paruchuri brothers. A work of fiction,the film is inspired by the life of Indian independence activist Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy from the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. The film stars Chiranjeevi as the title character with Nayanthara,Tamannaah Bhatia,Sudeep,Jagapathi Babu,and Vijay Sethupathi in supporting roles. Amitabh Bachchan and Anushka Shetty make guest appearances. Pawan Kalyan,Kamal Haasan,and Mohanlal gave narration in the film to their respective languages. The film tells the story of Narasimha Reddy in his fight against the rule of the British East India Company.
Acharya (transl. Teacher/Guru) is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Koratala Siva. Produced by Konidela Production Company and Matinee Entertainment,the film stars Chiranjeevi as the titular character alongside Ram Charan,Pooja Hegde,Sonu Sood and Jisshu Sengupta. The film had music composed by Mani Sharma and cinematography by Tirru.
Allu–Konidela family is a prominent Indian film family known for their work in Telugu cinema. At least 3 generations of the family are involved in films,business ventures,and politics. Prominent heads of the family are comic actor Allu Ramalingaiah and his son-in-law,actor-politician Chiranjeevi.
Godfather is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language political action thriller film directed by Mohan Raja. It is a remake of the 2019 Malayalam film Lucifer. The film stars Chiranjeevi in the title role,alongside an ensemble cast including Salman Khan,Nayanthara,Satya Dev,Murali Mohan,Puri Jagannadh,Murali Sharma,Tanya Ravichandran,Sarvadaman D. Banerjee,Samuthirakani,Nawab Shah and Sunil. It is produced by R. B. Choudary and N. V. Prasad on Konidela Production Company and Super Good Films' banners. In the film,the supreme leader of the ruling party dies,leaving a huge vacuum,not only in the electoral and leadership sphere of the party but also that of the state. In the inevitable succession squabble the thin line that separates good and bad becomes irrecoverably blurred. Who will succeed him forms the plot.
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