Bio : Telugu cinema screen God turned into Politician.
Known as : Megastar Chiranjeevi.
Full Name(Real Name) : KONIDELA SIVASHANKARA VARA PRASAD
Date of Birth : August 22, 1955
Time :10.10 AM
Day : Monday
Place : Missionary Hospital, Narsapuram , West Godavari , Andhra Pradesh
Height : 5’9
Looks : Handsome
Nature : Friendly , Innocent
FAMILY :
Parents : Anjana Devi ,Venkat Rao
Sisters (younger) : Vijaya Durga, Madhavi, Ramana (Ramana expired when she was 2 years old, due to fever, at that time our Megastar was just 10 years old)
Brothers (younger) : Nagendra Babu,(Actor , Producer ) Pawan Kalyan (Famous Actor , known as Power Star)
Marriage Date : February 20 , 1980 at 11:50 AM
Wife : Surekha
Elder Daughter : Susmitha
Son : Ram Charan Teja ( Ruling the Telugu Cinema Industry as Megas Power Star )
Younger Daughter : Srija
Brother in law : Allu Aravind (Film Producer, Owner of Geetha Arts , Notable Film Production House in India)
Father in Law : Allu Ramalingaiah(Padmashree Award winner in Art , Film Comedian/Actor)
Mother in Law : Kanaka Rathnam
SCHOOLING :
Class I : Gurazala
Class II & III : Mangalagiri
Class IV, V, VI : Ponnuru
CLASS VII : Mogalthuru
Class VIII, IX : Bapatla
Class X : Mogalthuru
Intermediate : (+2) CSR Sharma College, BI.P.C , Ongole
Graduation : B.Com YNR College Narsapuram ,
Professional Qualifications : ICWAI (Discontinued) , Chennai ,
1 Year Diploma in Acting , from a Film Institute , Chennai
Plays in College Days :
*Pparadhyanam Panthulu
* Rajeenama
*Llight Veligindi
Acted as Pothuraju in 1976 Republic Day Parade Representing Andhra Pradesh and Participated in the Capacity of NCC Cadet captain.
Name Changed to CHIRANJEEVI : 1978
Favorite God : Lord Hanuman
Favorite Actor : Charlie Chaplin , Amitabh Bachchan , Sanjeev Kumar, Dilip Kumar etc .
Favorite Actress : Savitri , Hema Malini ,Mina Kumari , Smitha Patil Madhu Bala etc.
Favorite Films: City Lights (Eng) , Maya Bazar(Telugu), Pyasha( Hindi), Sholey( Hindi).
Strength & Weak Point : Fans
First Opportunity in Films : Punadirallu (while studying in film institute)
First Released Film : Pranam Kharidu (22.09.1978)
First Bollywood Film : Pratibandh (1990)
1st Remuneration : Rs. 1116/ - Received by Mr.Jaya Krishna ( Manavoori Pandavulu) –Presently One of the Height Paid Indian Ator
1st Phone Number : 443751
1st Car : FIAT CAR AAN 2087 (Presented by his father Venkatrao)
1st Shield Received : Manavoori Pandavulu (from Krishnam Raju)
1st Heroine : Reshma Rai (Pranam Khareedu)
1st Interview : Appeared in JYOTHI CHITRA FILM MAGAZINE (interviewed by the journalist M Koteswara Rao)
1st Playback Singer for Chiranjeevi Film : G Anand (Pranam Khareedu)
1st Dual Role Film : Nakili Manishi
1st As a Plaback Singer : Master
1st Film Fare Award : Punnami Nagu (1980)
1st State Govt Award (Nandi), Swayam Kushi (1987)
1st Scope Film : Rakshasudu
1st 70 MM Film : Kondaveeti Donga
1st Hindi Dubbing film : Dushmanon ka Dushman (Yama Kinkarudu)
1st Dubbed film in tamil : Aarani Mantalu (Dubbed by Editor Mohan)
Awards :
9 FilmFare Awards (Including life time achievemet &Legendry Award)
3 Nadi Awards
Padma Bhusahan
Doctrate
Titles : Supreme Hero , Nata Kishore , Nata Bhashakar , Megastar
OSCAR INVITATION :
Megastar Chiranjeevi is the 1st South Indian actor was invitated to attend oscar awards presentation in 1987
Megastar is the First Indian Film Actor who1st launched his Website in Internet.
“ Commercially telugu cinema is much larger than any other cinema in this
country .And therefore telugu cinema is reigned by Chiranjeevi.
Then He is truly the King of Cinema of this country”- Amitabh Bachchan , April 23 , 2006 Amitabh Bachchan on The Megastar
Mahesh on Megastar
About The Megastar -Detail
Chiranjeevi (Telugu: చిరంజీవి) needs no introduction, (born Konidela Siva Sankara Vara Prasad on 22 August 1955) is an Indian film actor and a politician. He has appeared primarily in Telugu filmsalong with a few Hindi films. After graduating with a degree in commerce, Chiranjeevi made his acting debut in Punadhirallu (1978); Pranam Khareedu (1978) released at the box officeearlier though. His performance in Khaidi (1983) and Swayam Krushi (1987) got him recognition; the latter winning the Nandi Award – his first major award. He subsequently played a variety of character types; his film roles along with his screen persona contributed to a change in the concept of a Telugu film hero.
Rudraveena (1988), for which director K. Balachander won the National Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration was produced by Chiranjeevi..
Popularly known as Megastar in the media, Chiranjeevi was honored with the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award. In 2006, he was presented with an honorary doctorate degree from Andhra University.Chiranjeevi is married to Surekha, the daughter of erstwhile comedian Allu Ramalingaiah. They have two daughters and a son, Ram Charan Teja, who is an actor in the Tollywood.
Megastar Chiranjeevi – the name is almost an integral part of Telugu filmgoers’ daily lives. He is in the hearts of millions of his fans, just like Lord Sree Rama in Lord Hanuman's heart. For some of them he is a brother, for some his is an uncle, and for some others he is a son. He was just a guy when he entered the filmdom, and now, he’s the top star, and has been so since long. It’s approximately 25 years now, since he acquired stardom, and he still has a majority of current cinegoers as his fans. He has almost always been choosing roles that suit him, or roles that he can excel in and prove that he suits the role. He experimented with different characterizations and characters at various times, though his star image restricted him from doing certain roles or making those roles a success. Well, whatever we say about the well-known star would be reiteration of what lakhs of people said and felt.
It’s common in the Telugu Cinema industry that people who are successful in their movies, plan to make movies and slowly build a studio of their own when they get enough profits. Megastar Chiranjeevi is one hero who wanted to spend for deeds of charity than for his own glorification in the industry, as he feels the responsibility towards his fans and, more important, towards the society. It’s not untrue to say that his deeds motivated many of his fans towards charity and social service/welfare. He should be commended for the same.
Acting career
Early beginnings (1978–1982)
Siva Shankara Varaprasad was born as the eldest of three sons of Konidela Anjana Devi and Konidela Venkat Rao. Varaprasad was interested in acting at a very young age. After graduating with a degree in commerce, Chiranjeevi joined the Madras Film Institute in 1977.[4] Since his family worshipped the Anjaneya, a Hindu god, his mother advised him to get the screen name of Chiranjeevi.[5] Upon completion of his film training, he started his acting career with Punadhirallu (1978); however, Pranam Khareedu (1978) released at the box office earlier.[6] Immediately thereafter, he got an opportunity to work in Mana Voori Pandavulu, a film directed by Bapu and written by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana. This film was based on the feudal system in theIndian society.[4] Tayaramma-Bangarayya (1979), I Love You (1979) and director K. Balachander's Idi Katha Kaadu (1979) brought his acting talents to the fore.[4] In 1979, Chiranjeevi had eight major film releases; in 1980, 14 of his films were released,[7] includingPunnami Naagu (1980), for which he won the 1st Filmfare Award for Best Acting, and A. Kodandarami Reddy's Nyayam Kavali (1981). Audiences developed a liking for his "ease in dance movements and swashbuckling fights."[6] In 1982 he appeared in Mondi Ghatam andIntlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya (directed by Kodi Ramakrishna), films which strengthened his status as a star.[5] By 1982, he had appeared in almost 50 films. Within two years of his entry into the film industry, he married Surekha, daughter of well-known comedianAllu Rama Lingaiah.
[edit]Breakthrough to stardom (1983–2007)
Khaidi (1983) brought immediate stardom to Chiranjeevi. Directed by Kodandarami Reddy, this film was based on the Sylvester Stallone-starrer First Blood (1982). Khaidi was a box-office success and gave Chiranjeevi an action hero's image.[5] The duo of Reddy and Chiranjeevi worked together for 23 films, most of which were blockbusters. He was not happy doing only action films and hence he attempted a variety of roles and showed his acting skills in comedies too. After Khaidi, he successively delivered hits like Pasivadi Pranam (1987), Yamudiki Mogudu (1988), where he appeared in a dual role, and Manchi Donga (1988).
His film Rudraveena (1988) not only won the National Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration but also helped him win his second Nandi Award. Music director Ilaiyaraaja and singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam won Nandi Awards for the same film. In 1990,Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari, Kondaveeti Donga and Raja Vikramarka were his box-office successes. Gang Leader (1991) was also a hit.[8] Regarding his box-office appeal, the entertainment magazine Filmfare called him "bigger than Bachchan", a reference to Bollywood’s Amitabh Bachchan.[9] News magazine The Week hailed him as "the new money machine".
He acted in Hindi films too. His performances were appreciated in Prathibandh (1990), Aaj Ka Goonda Raj (1992) and The Gentleman(1994).
In 1999, Chiranjeevi was to appear in a Hollywood production directed by Suresh Krishna in Telugu. The movie, which was titled Return of the Thief of Baghdad, had its filming suspended for unknown reasons.
Chiranjeevi was honored with the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award. In 2006, he was presented with an honorary doctorate degree from Andhra University.[3] His last film in a leading role was in Shankar Dada Zindabad (2007). Chiranjeevi recently announced his intention to return to the film screen in 2011. The movie title under consideration is Adhinayakudu.
Political career
In 2008, Chiranjeevi started Praja Rajyam, a political party in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Around 10 lakh people attended the launch of the party in Tirupati. At the launch, he stated that social justice was the main agenda of his party. His party in the 2009 general elections won 18 seats in the Andhra Pradesh State Assembly. He was elected a Member of the State Assembly from Tirupati.He lost in Palakollu Constituency as MLA in 2009 general elections. His party merged with indian national congress.
Awards
* Padma Bhushan - Govt of India - 2006
* Honorary Doctorate - Andhra University
* Nandi Award for Best Actor - Swayam Krushi (1987)
* Nandi Award for Best Actor(Jury) - Rudraveena (1988)
* Nandi Award for Best Actor - Aapathbandavudu (1992)
* Nandi Award for Best Actor - Indra (2002)
* Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) - 7 times (1980),(1982),(1988),(1993),(1999),(2002),(2004).
* Filmfare Legendary Honour Special Award - 2006
* Filmfare Life Time Achievement Award - 2011
* National Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration - Rudraveena (1988)
Philanthropy
On October 2, 1998, he founded the Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust (CCT), which includes Chiranjeevi Blood and Eye Banks. It is the state's largest recipient of Blood and Eye Donations. The Blood Bank of the CCT helped over 80,000 people and the Eye Bank has helped about 1000 people in the state of Andhra Pradesh since its opening. Around 3.5 lakh people have pledged their eyes to CCT so far, giving 1600 people eye sight through CCT. CCT has also won the "Best Voluntary Blood Bank Award" by the AP State Government for the past 4 years.
On June 10, 2006, the then President of India, Abdul Kalam, inaugurated the Chiranjeevi Charitable Foundation (CCF) at the Jubilee Hills Check post in Hyderabad.
Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust has crossed the one lakh mark in collecting blood and more than 96,000 people have been helped with blood by this blood bank.
After allegations made against the Blood Bank and Eye Bank by Chiranjeevi's political rivals, the state government of AP constituted a high-level committee to look into the allegations. The committee worked under the guidance of the project director of AP State AIDA Control Society, comprising experts from finance and technical fields, verified records pertaining to the collection and disposal of blood samples, blood grouping, screening, sterilisation, bio-medical waste disposal, camps conducted, blood expiry, quality control, store room, record room and purchase of equipment. Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust got a clean chit from all allegations. Danam Nagender, minister for health and family welfare, speaking after the committee's report, said, “After thorough verification of the records, it’s concluded that there are no evidences of misappropriation, deviations from guidelines issued on collection of blood and screening charges, there are no procedural lapses noticed and all transactions are well within the guidelines of the Naco/Apsacs.”
Filmography
1978
Manavoori Pandavulu Directed by Bapu
Pranam Khareedu Directed by K. Vasu
Megastar Filmography
1979
Tayaramma Bangarayya Directed by Kommineni
Punadi Rallu Directed by Raj Kumar
Kukka Katuku Cheppu Debba
Kotta Alludu
I Love You Directed by Vayu Nandana Rao
Idi Katha Kaadu Directed by K. Balachander
Sri Rambantu
Kothala Raayudu
1980
Agni Srungaram
Kottapeta Rowdy Guest
Chandipriya
Aarani Mantalu
Jathara
Mosagadu Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Punnami Naagu Horror film, Critically acclaimed for his role.
Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
Nakili Manishi Prasad and Shyam Dual Role
Kaali Directed by I. V. Sasi
Thathayya Premaleelalu
Love In Singapore
Prema Tarangalu Remake of Muqaddar Ka Sikander
Mogudu Kaavali
Rakta Sambandham
1981
Adavaalu Meeku Joharulu
Paravathi Parameshwarulu
Ranuva Veeran Tamil film starring Rajnikanth
Directed by - Todu Dongalu Kishore
Tirugu Leni Manishi Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Prema Natakam Guest
Nyayam Kavali Suresh Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Ooriki Ichina Maata
Rani Kasula Rangamma
47 Rojulu Directed by K. Balachander
Critically acclaimed for Negative Role.
47 Natkal Tamil version of 47 Rojulu
Srirasthu Subhamasthu
Priya
Chattaniki Kallu Levu Directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar
Kirayi Rowdylu
1982
Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya Directed by Kodi Ramakrishna
Bandipotu Simham
Subhalekha Directed by K. Viswanath
Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
Idi Pellantara
Sitadevi
Radha My Darling
Tingu Rangadu
Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu Gopi
Billa Ranga
Yamakinkarudu
Mondi Ghatam Ravindra
Manchu Pallaki Directed by Vamsy
Bandhalu Anubandhalu
1983
Prema Pichollu Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Palletoori Monagadu
Abhilasha Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Aalaya Sikharam Directed by Kodi Ramakrishna
Shivudu Shivudu Shivudu Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Puli Bebbuli Directed by K. S. R. Das
Gudachari No.1 Directed by Kodi Ramakrishna
Maga Maharaju Directed by Vijaya Bapineedu
Roshagadu Directed by K. S. R. Das
Maa Inti Premayanam Cameo appearance
Simhapuri Simham Directed by Kodi Ramakrishna
Khaidi Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Manthri Gari Viyyankudu Directed by Bapu
Sangharshana Dilip Directed by K.Murali Mohan Rao
1984
Allulu Vasthunnaru
Goonda Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Hero Directed by Vijaya Bapineedu
Devanthakudu Vijay Kumar Directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar
Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu Directed by Vijaya Bapineedu
Challenge Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Intiguttu Directed by K. Bapayya
Naagu Naagu
Agni Gundam Directed by T. Kranthi Kumar
Rustum Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
1985
Chattamtho Poratam Ravishankar
Donga Phani Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Chiranjeevi
Jwala Raju
Puli
Raktha Sindhuram Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Adavi Donga Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Vijetha Chinnababu Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
1986
Kirathakudu Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Kondaveeti Raja Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Magadheerudu Directed by Vijaya Bapineedu
Veta Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Chantabbai Directed by Jandhyala
Rakshasudu Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Dhairyavanthudu
Chanakya Shapadham Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
1987
Donga Mogudu Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Aradhana Directed by Bharathiraja
Chakravarthy
Pasivadi Pranam Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Swayam Krushi Directed by K. Viswanath
Winner: Nandi Award for Best Actor
Jebu Donga Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
1988
Manchi Donga Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Rudraveena Directed by K. Balachander
Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
Yamudiki Mogudu Directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty
Khaidi No.786 Directed by Vijaya Bapineedu
Marana Mrudangam Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Trinetrudu Abhimanyu Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Yudda Bhoomi Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
1989
Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu Kalyan Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
State Rowdy Kalicharan/Prithvi Directed by B.Gopal
Rudranetra Nethra Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Lankeshwarudu Directed by Dasari Narayana Rao
1990
Kondaveeti Donga Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Kodama Simham Directed by K.MuraliMohan Rao
Prathibandh Hindi film directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty
Raja Vikramarka Directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty
1991
Stuartpuram Police Station Directed by Yandamuri Veerendranath
Gang Leader Directed by Vijaya Bapineedu
Rowdy Alludu Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
1992
Gharana Mogudu Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Outlook quoted him bigger than Bachan
Aaj Ka Goonda Raj Hindi version of Gang Leader
Aapathbandavudu Directed by K. Viswanath
Winner: Nandi Award for Best Actor
1993
Muta Mesthri Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
Mechanic Alludu Directed by A. B.Gopal
1994
Mugguru Monagallu Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
S.P.Parshuram Parasuram Directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty
The Gentleman Hindi film directed by Mahesh Bhatt
1995
Alluda Majaka Directed by E.V.V. Satyanarayana
Big Boss Directed by Vijaya Bapineedu
Rikshavodu Directed by Kodi Ramakrishna
1996
Sipaayi Cameo Directed by V. Ravichandran
1997
Hitler Directed by Mutyala Subbiah
Master Directed by Suresh Krishna
Playback singer for the first time
1998
Bavagaru Bagunnara? Directed by Jayanth Paranjee
Choodalani Vundi Directed by Gunasekhar
1999
Sneham Kosam — Dual Role Directed by K.S. Ravikumar
Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
Iddaru Mitrulu Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
2000 Annayya Directed by Mutyala Subbayya
Hands Up! Cameo appearance
2001
Mrigaraju Directed by Gunasekhar
Daddy Directed by Suresh Krishna
2002
Manjunatha Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Indra Directed by B.Gopal.
Winner: Nandi Award for Best Actor
Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
Record collection gross in the industry.
2003
Tagore Tagore Directed by V.V. Vinayak
Record collection gross in the industry.
2004
Anji Directed by Kodi Ramakrishna
Shankar Dada MBBS Directed by Jayanth C. Paranjee
Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
2005
Andarivaadu Directed by Srinu Vytla
Style (2006 film) Guest appearance Directed by Lawrence Raghavendra
Jai Chiranjeeva Satyanarayana Murthy Directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar
2006
Stalin Directed by A. R. Murugadoss
2007
Shankar Dada Zindabad Directed by Prabhu Deva
2009
Magadheera Directed by S. S. Rajamouli
Appearance in the song bangaru kodi petta
Manavoori Pandavulu Directed by Bapu
Pranam Khareedu Directed by K. Vasu
Megastar Filmography
1979
Tayaramma Bangarayya Directed by Kommineni
Punadi Rallu Directed by Raj Kumar
Kukka Katuku Cheppu Debba
Kotta Alludu
I Love You Directed by Vayu Nandana Rao
Idi Katha Kaadu Directed by K. Balachander
Sri Rambantu
Kothala Raayudu
1980
Agni Srungaram
Kottapeta Rowdy Guest
Chandipriya
Aarani Mantalu
Jathara
Mosagadu Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Punnami Naagu Horror film, Critically acclaimed for his role.
Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
Nakili Manishi Prasad and Shyam Dual Role
Kaali Directed by I. V. Sasi
Thathayya Premaleelalu
Love In Singapore
Prema Tarangalu Remake of Muqaddar Ka Sikander
Mogudu Kaavali
Rakta Sambandham
1981
Adavaalu Meeku Joharulu
Paravathi Parameshwarulu
Ranuva Veeran Tamil film starring Rajnikanth
Directed by - Todu Dongalu Kishore
Tirugu Leni Manishi Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Prema Natakam Guest
Nyayam Kavali Suresh Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Ooriki Ichina Maata
Rani Kasula Rangamma
47 Rojulu Directed by K. Balachander
Critically acclaimed for Negative Role.
47 Natkal Tamil version of 47 Rojulu
Srirasthu Subhamasthu
Priya
Chattaniki Kallu Levu Directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar
Kirayi Rowdylu
1982
Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya Directed by Kodi Ramakrishna
Bandipotu Simham
Subhalekha Directed by K. Viswanath
Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
Idi Pellantara
Sitadevi
Radha My Darling
Tingu Rangadu
Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu Gopi
Billa Ranga
Yamakinkarudu
Mondi Ghatam Ravindra
Manchu Pallaki Directed by Vamsy
Bandhalu Anubandhalu
1983
Prema Pichollu Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Palletoori Monagadu
Abhilasha Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Aalaya Sikharam Directed by Kodi Ramakrishna
Shivudu Shivudu Shivudu Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Puli Bebbuli Directed by K. S. R. Das
Gudachari No.1 Directed by Kodi Ramakrishna
Maga Maharaju Directed by Vijaya Bapineedu
Roshagadu Directed by K. S. R. Das
Maa Inti Premayanam Cameo appearance
Simhapuri Simham Directed by Kodi Ramakrishna
Khaidi Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Manthri Gari Viyyankudu Directed by Bapu
Sangharshana Dilip Directed by K.Murali Mohan Rao
1984
Allulu Vasthunnaru
Goonda Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Hero Directed by Vijaya Bapineedu
Devanthakudu Vijay Kumar Directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar
Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu Directed by Vijaya Bapineedu
Challenge Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Intiguttu Directed by K. Bapayya
Naagu Naagu
Agni Gundam Directed by T. Kranthi Kumar
Rustum Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
1985
Chattamtho Poratam Ravishankar
Donga Phani Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Chiranjeevi
Jwala Raju
Puli
Raktha Sindhuram Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Adavi Donga Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Vijetha Chinnababu Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
1986
Kirathakudu Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Kondaveeti Raja Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Magadheerudu Directed by Vijaya Bapineedu
Veta Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Chantabbai Directed by Jandhyala
Rakshasudu Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Dhairyavanthudu
Chanakya Shapadham Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
1987
Donga Mogudu Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Aradhana Directed by Bharathiraja
Chakravarthy
Pasivadi Pranam Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Swayam Krushi Directed by K. Viswanath
Winner: Nandi Award for Best Actor
Jebu Donga Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
1988
Manchi Donga Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Rudraveena Directed by K. Balachander
Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
Yamudiki Mogudu Directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty
Khaidi No.786 Directed by Vijaya Bapineedu
Marana Mrudangam Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Trinetrudu Abhimanyu Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Yudda Bhoomi Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
1989
Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu Kalyan Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
State Rowdy Kalicharan/Prithvi Directed by B.Gopal
Rudranetra Nethra Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Lankeshwarudu Directed by Dasari Narayana Rao
1990
Kondaveeti Donga Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Kodama Simham Directed by K.MuraliMohan Rao
Prathibandh Hindi film directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty
Raja Vikramarka Directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty
1991
Stuartpuram Police Station Directed by Yandamuri Veerendranath
Gang Leader Directed by Vijaya Bapineedu
Rowdy Alludu Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
1992
Gharana Mogudu Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Outlook quoted him bigger than Bachan
Aaj Ka Goonda Raj Hindi version of Gang Leader
Aapathbandavudu Directed by K. Viswanath
Winner: Nandi Award for Best Actor
1993
Muta Mesthri Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy
Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
Mechanic Alludu Directed by A. B.Gopal
1994
Mugguru Monagallu Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
S.P.Parshuram Parasuram Directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty
The Gentleman Hindi film directed by Mahesh Bhatt
1995
Alluda Majaka Directed by E.V.V. Satyanarayana
Big Boss Directed by Vijaya Bapineedu
Rikshavodu Directed by Kodi Ramakrishna
1996
Sipaayi Cameo Directed by V. Ravichandran
1997
Hitler Directed by Mutyala Subbiah
Master Directed by Suresh Krishna
Playback singer for the first time
1998
Bavagaru Bagunnara? Directed by Jayanth Paranjee
Choodalani Vundi Directed by Gunasekhar
1999
Sneham Kosam — Dual Role Directed by K.S. Ravikumar
Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
Iddaru Mitrulu Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
2000 Annayya Directed by Mutyala Subbayya
Hands Up! Cameo appearance
2001
Mrigaraju Directed by Gunasekhar
Daddy Directed by Suresh Krishna
2002
Manjunatha Directed by K. Raghavendra Rao
Indra Directed by B.Gopal.
Winner: Nandi Award for Best Actor
Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
Record collection gross in the industry.
2003
Tagore Tagore Directed by V.V. Vinayak
Record collection gross in the industry.
2004
Anji Directed by Kodi Ramakrishna
Shankar Dada MBBS Directed by Jayanth C. Paranjee
Winner: Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
2005
Andarivaadu Directed by Srinu Vytla
Style (2006 film) Guest appearance Directed by Lawrence Raghavendra
Jai Chiranjeeva Satyanarayana Murthy Directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar
2006
Stalin Directed by A. R. Murugadoss
2007
Shankar Dada Zindabad Directed by Prabhu Deva
2009
Magadheera Directed by S. S. Rajamouli
Appearance in the song bangaru kodi petta
References :
So Many Cinemas
Author - B.D. Garga
Publishers - Eminence Designs Private Limited.
Chiranjeevi oka Vijetakatha- Author -C Srikant kumar
Rushi Publications
Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema.
Author -Ashish Rajadhyaksha and Paul Willemen
Publishers -Oxford University Press.
Wikipedia
telugu cinema.com etc
