Chiranjeevi does not consume alcohol. |
He is a devout follower of Lord Hanuman. |
Chiranjeevi underwent acting training at M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute in Chennai, India. |
His acting career began in 1978 with the Telugu film "Pranam Khareedu," where he played the role of 'Narasimha.' |
In 2006, Chiranjeevi was bestowed with the Padma Bhushan for his remarkable contributions to Indian cinema. |
He received an honorary doctorate from Andhra University. |
Chiranjeevi was the first actor from South India to be invited to the Oscars in 1987. |
With the Telugu film "Gharana Mogudu" in 1992, he became the highest-paid actor in India at the time, earning Rs. 1.25 crore. |
Although he worked on the Hollywood film "The Return of the Thief of Baghdad," it was never completed. |
In 1998, Chiranjeevi established the "Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust," which includes Blood & Eye Banks and is the largest receiver of Eye & Blood Donations in the state. |
Besides acting, he is also a singer and has lent his voice to songs like "Chai Chai" from the film "Mrugaraju" (2001). |
Chiranjeevi has provided his voice for movies like "Hanuman" (Animated, 2005), "Varudu" (2010), "Rudhramadevi" (2015), and "Ghazi" (2017). |
In 2002, he received the Samman award for being the highest Income tax payer in 1999-2000. |
He founded the political party "Praja Rajyam" in Andhra Pradesh in 2008. |
Chiranjeevi merged his Praja Rajyam Party with the Indian National Congress in 2011. |
At the 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards in 2014, he was recognized as the International Face of Indian Cinema. |
He was the first Indian actor to have his personal website. |
Chiranjeevi was honored with the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, in 2024. |