Chiranjeevi: chiranjeevi created Tehelka by giving 14 hits in a year, even beating amitabh bachchan in fees
Veteran actor chiranjeevi of the South film industry is celebrating his 67th birthday today. Born in the year 1955, chiranjeevi is one of those actors, whose popularity is not only in india but his fans are also present abroad. The actor has given one hit film in his career. But like many stars, he has also tried his luck in politics. Today, on the birthday of the actor, we tell you about his film journey, which is quite spectacular.
Chiranjeevi started his career in the year 1978 with the film 'Pranam Purchase', but he got recognition with the film 'Mana puri Pandavulu'. However, few people know that chiranjeevi was about to start his career with the film 'Punadhirallu', which was released in the year 1978. But for some reason, this could not happen. It is also true that the actor became a shining star of telugu cinema in a short period. After this, the actor gradually worked in kannada and hindi films as well.
There was a time in Chiranjeevi's career when he used to be the most expensive actor in India. He has counted along with those actors of india, whose names and fees were in discussion. He became India's most expensive actor in the 1992 film 'Gharana Mogudu'. Once he even left amitabh bachchan behind in this matter. It is claimed that at one time chiranjeevi used to charge Rs 1.5 crore for a film and then amitabh Bachchan's fee was Rs 1 crore.
Chiranjeevi has won many awards for his brilliant performance. He has been honored with the South indian Filmfare Award 9 times and Nandi Award four times. In 2011, the actor was honored with the Life Time Achievement Award by Filmfare. Not only this but the actor has also been awarded the country's third most prestigious award 'Padma Bhushan'. He has also been given an honorary doctorate by Andhra University.
Chiranjeevi has also tried his luck in politics. In 2008, the actor founded the praja rajyam party in Andhra Pradesh, after which Chiranjeevi's party won 18 seats in the 2009 assembly elections
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