Chiranjeevi Height, Weight, Age, Wife, Biography & More

Some Lesser Known Facts About Chiranjeevi

• Is it known whether Chiranjeevi smokes or not?

• Is Chiranjeevi a consumer of alcohol? – Affirmative.

• Chiranjeevi is a fervent worshipper of Lord Hanuman.

• He received his acting education at the M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute in Tharamani, Chennai, India.

• In 1978, his acting journey commenced with the character ‘Narasimha’ in the Telugu movie “Pranam Khareedu.”

• For his contribution to Indian cinema, he was bestowed with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award in 2006.

• Andhra University also bestowed upon him an honorary doctorate.

• In 1987, he became the inaugural actor from South India to receive an invitation to the prestigious Oscars ceremony.

• During the year 1992, the Telugu film “Gharana Mogudu” catapulted him to become the highest earning actor in India, earning a remarkable sum of Rs. 1.25 crore.

• In addition, he was involved in the production of the Hollywood movie “The Return of the Thief of Baghdad,” although the film was eventually halted without any disclosed reasons.

• The “Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust” (CCT) was established in 1998 by him. It comprises Chiranjeevi Blood & Eye Banks and holds the title of being the largest receiver of Eye & Blood Donations in the state.

• In addition to his acting career, he is also a talented singer who has performed in various songs, including “Chai Chai” from the film “Mrugaraju” (2001).

• He lent his voice to several Telugu films including “Hanuman” (Animated, 2005), “Varudu” (2010), “Rudhramadevi” (2015), and “Ghazi” (2017).

• The minister of state for Finance, Government of India honored him with the Samman award in 2002 for being the top income tax contributor during the assessment year 1999-2000.

• He initiated the formation of a political party named “Praja Rajyam” in the state of Andhra Pradesh in 2008.

• The Indian National Congress welcomed the merger of his 30-month-old Praja Rajyam Party in 2011.

• At the 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards in 2014, he received the prestigious title of International Face of Indian Cinema.

• He holds the distinction of being the inaugural Indian actor to launch his very own personal website.