Ram Charan Age, Wiki and Bio

Ram Charan

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Producer, Social Activist, Businessman
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth27/03/1985
Age39 years
BirthplaceMadras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India
HometownHyderabad

Bio/Wiki

Full nameKonidela Ram Charan
Other name(s)
  • Ramcharan Tej Konidala
  • Ram Charan Teja
NicknameCherry
Famous for
  • Appearing in Magadheera (2009)
  • Appearing in RRR (2022)

Physical Stats & More

Height5’ 8.5”
Weight75 kg
Body Measurements
Chest40 Inches
Waist32 Inches
Biceps15 Inches
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, Chennai
  • The Lawrence School, Lovedale, Tamil Nadu
  • The Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet, Hyderabad
College/UniversitySt. Mary’s College, Hyderabad
Educational QualificationB.Com dropout

Personal Life

Zodiac signAries
ReligionHinduism
CasteKapu
Food HabitVegetarian
AddressPlot No 303 N, Road No 25, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Hobbies
  • Cooking
  • Reading
Controversy
  • Manhandling two IT professionals in Hyderabad

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsUpasana Kamineni
Marriage Date14 June 2012

Family

FatherChiranjeevi
MotherSurekha Konidela
Siblings2 (Sushmita Konidela, Sreeja Konidela)
SpouseUpasana Kamineni
ChildrenKlin Kaara Konidela

Career

Debut
As an actor
  • Telugu film: Chirutha (2007)
  • Hindi film: Zanjeer (2013)
As a producerPan-India film: The India House (announced in May 2023)
Achievements
  • 2008: Nandi Special Jury Award for Chirutha
  • 2008: Filmfare Award South in the Best Male Debut – South category for Chirutha
  • 2010: Nandi Special Jury Award for Magadheera
  • 2010: Filmfare Award South in the Best Actor – Telugu category for Magadheera
  • 2010: Santosham Film Award in the Best Actor category for Magadheera
  • 2010: CineMAA Award in the Best Actor – Male category for Magadheera
  • 2015: Santosham Film Award in the Best Actor category for Govindudu Andarivadele
  • 2015: Most Admired Celebrity Icon of the Year Award by Ritz
  • 2016: Asiavision Youth Icon Award
  • 2019: South Indian International Movie Award in the Best Actor (Telugu) category for Rangasthalam
  • 2019: Filmfare Award South in the Best Actor – Telugu category for Rangasthalam
  • 2019: Zee Cine Award Telugu in Best Actor in a Leading Role – Male category for Rangasthalam
  • 2023: Spotlight Award from the Hollywood Critics Association for RRR

Favourites

ActorTom Hanks
Actress
  • Sridevi
  • Julia Roberts
Film
  • Khaidi (1983)
  • Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
  • Gladiator (2000)
  • The Notebook (2004)
  • Inglourious Basterds (2009)
Holiday Destinations
  • New Zealand
  • London

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Rolls-Royce Phantom (Rs. 9.57 crore)
  • Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC (Rs. 4 crore)
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage (Rs. 3.2 crore)
  • Range Rover Autobiography
  • Ferrari Portofino (Rs. 3.50 crore)
Money Factor
Salary/IncomeRs. 35 crores per film (2022)
Assets/PropertiesA 25,000 square foot mansion in Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad worth Rs. 38 crore
Net WorthRs. 1,370 crores (as of 2023)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Ram Charan is an Indian actor, businessman, film producer, and philanthropist known for his work in Tollywood.
He is the son of the renowned Tollywood actor Chiranjeevi.
Ram announced his debut pan-India film "The India House," inspired by freedom fighter Veer Savarkar, in May 2023.
From a young age, Ram had a passion for acting and participated in various school dance and drama events.
His performance in the Telugu movie "Chirutha" (2007) earned him critical acclaim and awards such as a Filmfare and a Nandi Award.
The movie "Magadheera" (2009) was a massive success, running for 757 days in theaters.
In "Orange" (2010), Ram portrayed the role of an NRI, which received appreciation despite the film's box office performance.
He played the character of a gambler in the Telugu film "Racha" (2012).
During 2012, some media outlets started calling him Ram Charan Teja, prompting him to request them not to use that name.
In "Naayak" (2013), he portrayed dual roles and was listed in Forbes India Magazine's Celebrity 100 list.
Ram acted and sang in the Telugu version of a song from the Hindi film "Zanjeer" (2013).
He appeared in Telugu films like "Yevadu" and "Govindudu Andarivadele" in 2014.
In "Bruce Lee: The Fighter" (2015), he played dual roles of Karthik/Bruce Lee and Vikram Kumar.
Ram ventured into the aviation industry in 2015 by establishing TruJet, which ceased operations in 2022 due to financial difficulties.
His role as an IPS officer in "Dhruva" (2016) was well-received by audiences.
In 2016, Ram founded Konidela Production Company in Hyderabad.
He produced the Telugu film "Khaidi No. 150" in 2017.
Ram depicted a partially deaf villager in the 2018 film "Rangasthalam."
His film "Vinaya Vidheya Rama" (2019) did not perform well at the box office.
In 2019, he produced the film "Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy."
Ram was designated partner of Mega Talkies Llp and Body Corporate DP Nominee at V Mega Pictures Llp in 2018.
He portrayed Alluri Sitarama Raju in the 2022 film "RRR."
Ram played Comrade Siddha in the 2022 film "Acharya" alongside his father.
He became a director at Lifetime Wellness Rx International Limited in August 2022.
Ram announced the cast of his film "The India House," including Anupam Kher and Nikhil Siddhartha, in a social media post.
His childhood friend is actor Rana Daggubati.
In an interview, Ram mentioned his interest in pursuing Automobile Engineering if not acting.
He learned acting at the Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute in Mumbai.
Ram has appeared in advertisements for brands like Pepsi, Meesho, and Hero MotoCorp.
He owns the Ram Charan Hyderabad Polo Riding Club.
Ram began horse riding lessons as a child and is a proficient horse rider.
He owns a private jet and is a dedicated dog lover, with two dogs named Rhyme and Brat.
Despite occasional smoking and drinking, Ram does not consider himself addicted.
Ram Charan was presented at the G20 Summit in Kashmir in May 2023 to represent Indian cinema.
He encountered racism when Shah Rukh Khan referred to him as 'idli' at a pre-wedding event in March 2024.