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Full name | Konidela Ram Charan |
Other name(s) | • Ramcharan Tej Konidala [1]Zauba Corps • Ram Charan Teja [2]The Times of India |
Nickname | Cherry |
Profession(s) | Actor, Producer, Social Activist, Businessman |
Famous for | Appearing in Magadheera (2009) and RRR (2022) |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 174 cm in meters– 1.74 m in feet & inches– 5’ 8.5” |
Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 75 kg in pounds– 165 lbs |
Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 40 Inches – Waist: 32 Inches – Biceps: 15 Inches |
Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
Hair Colour | Black |
Career | |
Debut | As an actor: Telugu film: Chirutha (2007) as Charan Hindi film: Zanjeer (2013) as ACP Vijay Khanna As a producer: Pan-India film: The India House (announced in May 2023) |
Awards, Honours, Achievements | 2008 • Nandi Special Jury Award from the Government of Karnataka for the film Chirutha • Filmfare Award South in the Best Male Debut – South category for the film Chirutha 2010 • Nandi Special Jury Award from the Government of Karnataka for the film Magadheera • Filmfare Award South in the Best Actor – Telugu category for the film Magadheera • Santosham Film Award in the Best Actor category for the film Magadheera • CineMAA Award in the Best Actor – Male category for the film Magadheera 2015 2016 2019 2023 |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 27 March 1985 (Wednesday) |
Age (as of 2023) | 38 Years |
Birthplace | Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India |
Zodiac sign | Aries |
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Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
School | • Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, Chennai • The Lawrence School, Lovedale, Tamil Nadu • The Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet, Hyderabad |
College/University | St. Mary’s College, Hyderabad |
Educational Qualification | B.Com dropout [3]MensXP |
Religion | Hinduism [4]The Economic Times
Note: Every year, he partakes in Ayyappa Deeksha, a 41-day Hindu religious observance. |
Caste | Kapu [5]The Swaddle |
Food Habit | Vegetarian [6]The Times of India
Note: After his pet dog Brat broke its leg in an accident, Ram vowed to not touch non-vegetarian food. |
Address | Plot No 303 N, Road No 25, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
Hobbies | Cooking, Reading |
Controversy | Manhandling two IT professionals in Hyderabad In 2013, Ram Charan received a lot of criticism after he asked his bodyguards to assault two software professionals during a verbal spat with them. Ram was reportedly on his way to a lunch party with his wife when he entered into a quarrel with two IT professionals. According to Ram, he had to ask his bodyguards to intervene after the duo started getting aggressive and rude. After the entire ordeal, Ram was criticized for the high-handed way in which he dealt with the situation. [7]International Business Times While giving an interview, Ram said,“It started getting uncomfortable. I gestured to them to move as it was getting irritable. Instead, they chose to be rude which upset me. Their rude response to me and my wife prompted me to ask my security to deal with them. They were in an excited state, barefoot, and looked slightly haggard.” |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Girlfriends | Upasana Kamineni Note: They came into a relationship while studying together in college. |
Marriage Date | 14 June 2012 |
Family | |
Wife/Spouse | Upasana Kamineni |
Children | He has a daughter named Klin Kaara Konidela (born on 20 June 2023 in Hyderabad [8]NDTV
Note: Ram Charan and his wife, Upasana, named their daughter in a traditional naming ceremony, and the name was inspired by the Lalitha Sahasranamam, a sacred mantra in Hindu religion. [9]The Times of India Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his wife, Nita Ambani, reportedly gifted a golden cradle worth Rs 1 crore to the couple’s baby. [10]The Economic Times |
Parents | Father– Chiranjeevi (well-known Telugu actor) Mother– Surekha Konidela |
Siblings | Sister(s)– 2 • Sushmita Konidela (elder; costume designer) • Sreeja Konidela (younger) |
Other Relatives | Maternal Grandfather– Allu Rama Lingaiah (deceased; comedian, freedom fighter) Uncle(s)– Nagendra Babu (film producer), Pawan Kalyan (actor), Allu Aravind (producer) Paternal Cousin(s)– Varun Tej (actor), Sai Dharam Tej (actor) Maternal Cousin– Allu Arjun (actor) |
Favourites | |
Actor | Tom Hanks |
Actress | Sridevi, Julia Roberts |
Film | Bollywood– Khaidi (1983) Hollywood– 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 worth (3.50 crore) |
Money Factor | |
Salary/Income (approx.) | Rs. 35 crores per film (2022) [11]The Siasat Daily |
Assets/Properties | A 25,000 square foot mansion in Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad worth Rs. 38 crore |
Net Worth (approx.) | Rs. 1,370 crores (as of 2023) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Ram Charan
- Ram Charan, an Indian philanthropist, actor, businessman, and film producer, has primarily dedicated his talents to the Tollywood industry. Born as the son of renowned Tollywood actor Chiranjivi, Ram recently announced his venture into pan-India production with his debut film titled “The India House”. This movie will depict the inspiring journey of Veer Savarkar, a notable freedom fighter.
- Ever since his childhood, Ram Charan had an unwavering passion for acting. Throughout his time at school, he enthusiastically participated in countless dance and drama competitions. This childhood photograph of Ram Charan captures him during his early years.
- Many film critics praised Ram Charan’s performance in his debut Telugu film Chirutha (2007), resulting in him receiving accolades such as the Filmfare Award and Nandi Award.
- stating the film’s success in 2009, shows that it ran successfully for an impressive 757 days in cinema theatres. Ram’s exceptional portrayal of the characters Harsha and Kala Bhairava earned him not only acclaim from film critics, but also prestigious accolades like the Filmfare and Nandi Awards.
- Although his fans and film critics appreciated his portrayal of Ram, an NRI, in the 2010 Telugu film Orange, unfortunately, the film did not fare well at the box office.
- In the 2012 Telugu film Racha (also known as Rachcha), he successfully secured the part of Raj, a skilled gambler.
- In 2012, Ram Charan Teja received mentions from a few media houses using the name “Ram Charan Teja.” In response, Ram took to Twitter and kindly requested these media houses to refrain from including the surname “Teja” when addressing him. He expressed his preference for being called simply as Ram Charan, as it is the name his father had bestowed upon him. Ram genuinely appreciated it when people addressed him by his chosen name and urged the media to take note of this in their future references.
- In the 2013 Telugu film Naayak, he took on the challenging task of portraying both Ram Charan “Cherry” and Siddharth Naayak “Siddhu.”
- His name was ranked 63rd in the Celebrity 100 list by Forbes India Magazine that year.
- In addition to his acting role in the 2013 Hindi film Zanjeer, Ram Charan also lent his vocals to the Telugu dubbed version of the movie’s song Mumbai Ke Hero.
- Yevadu and Govindudu Andarivadele were the two Telugu films in which he appeared in 2014.
- The Telugu film Bruce Lee: The Fighter, released in 2015, featured him portraying the dual roles of Karthik/Bruce Lee and Vikram Kumar, an IB officer.
- Ram entered the aviation industry and successfully founded TruJet in the same year. Unfortunately, due to financial losses, TruJet ceased operations in 2022.
- Ram Charan made his debut as an IPS officer in the Telugu film Dhruva in 2016. A picture from the movie Dhruva showcases Ram Charan in his role as an IPS officer.
- In Hyderabad, Ram Charan founded Konidela Production Company in 2016, of which he is the proud owner.
- In 2017, Ram was the producer of the Telugu film titled Khaidi No. 150, which was released.
- Ram Charan portrayed the character Chelluboina Chitti Babu, a partially deaf villager, in the 2018 Telugu film Rangasthalam.
- Ram, along with Kiara Advani and Vivek Oberoi, starred in the 2019 Telugu film Vinaya Vidheya Rama, which unfortunately did not perform well at the box office and was considered a flop. Afterward, Ram took to social media to apologize to his disappointed fans for his subpar performance in the movie. He expressed his deep gratitude and humility for the immense love and admiration he has received, both for himself and his previous films. Ram also expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the hardworking technicians who devoted their time and effort to bring Vinaya Vidheya Rama to life. He acknowledged the enormous support from producer DVV Danayya Garu and thanked the distributors and exhibitors who believed in and supported the film. Despite the tremendous amount of hard work put into creating a movie that would entertain the audience, Ram admitted that they fell short in translating their vision onto the screen and meeting the audience’s expectations.
- Ram produced a Telugu film called Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy in the same year.
- On 12 January 2018, he assumed the role of designated partner at Mega Talkies Llp.
- Ram Charan took on the role of Body Corporate DP Nominee at V Mega Pictures Llp on April 16th, 2018.
- Ram Charan was chosen to play the role of Alluri Sitarama Raju, a freedom fighter who led a rebellion against the British Raj, in the Telugu movie RRR released in 2022. Multiple sources subsequently confirmed that Ram Charan received a remuneration of Rs. 45 crores for his performance in the film.
- In the year of the Telugu film Acharya, Ram made his appearance as Comrade Siddha, sharing the screen with his father.
- On August 18, 2022, he took on the position of director at Lifetime Wellness Rx International Limited.
- Ram took to social media in May 2023 to make a groundbreaking announcement regarding his debut pan-India film, The India House. In his post, he revealed that the talented actors Anupam Kher and Nikhil Siddhartha would be joining the cast. Furthermore, Ram Charan and Vikram Reddy would be teaming up as co-producers for this highly anticipated project.
- Rana Daggubati and Ram Charan are childhood friends, while Allu Arjun joins them to create a powerful trio.
- During an interview, Ram expressed that if he hadn’t pursued acting, he would have chosen a career in Automobile Engineering.
- The Mumbai-based Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute was where he acquired his acting skills.
- Ram Charan has been featured in advertising campaigns for well-known brands such as Pepsi, Meesho, and Hero MotoCorp. As of May 2023, he has appeared in commercials for over 34 different products. One of these commercials includes Meesho, starring Ram Charan.
- Ram Charan is the proud owner of the Ram Charan Hyderabad Polo Riding Club, a renowned Polo Team based in Hyderabad.
- Ram Charan is an experienced equestrian who began his horse riding journey in his early years. During one of his horse riding sessions, a photograph was taken capturing Ram Charan in the midst of his equestrian prowess.
- Ram Charan is now the owner of a private jet.
- Ram Charan, a dedicated social activist, has taken the initiative to arrange several blood donation camps. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, when the nation was facing a critical scarcity of oxygen, Ram went a step further and established multiple oxygen banks. He generously equipped various hospitals in Tamil Nadu with ventilators and concentrators to combat the oxygen shortage effectively.
- In May 2023, Ram Charan, alongside fellow actors, was extended an invitation to represent Indian cinema at the G20 Summit in Kashmir. With utmost hospitality, Ram Charan extends a warm welcome to the distinguished guests present at the G20 Summit.
- When asked about Ram Charan’s smoking and drinking habits, he acknowledged trying both but denied being an addict. During an interview, he mentioned that he had experimented with smoking and drinking but thankfully did not become addicted to either. It is widely recognized that these behaviors can have adverse effects on the skin and voice. It should be mentioned that before each movie screening, we are presented with an awareness video that emphasizes the possible side effects. I am not suggesting that I never gave these habits a chance, but ultimately, I managed to avoid getting trapped by their influence.
- Ram Charan is a passionate enthusiast of dogs, having a Poodle named Rhyme and a Jack Russell Terrier named Brat as his beloved companions.
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