Early career: 1978-1981:
Chiranjeevi started his flims career with Punadhirallu. however, his first released flim was Pranam Khareedu. Mana Voori Pandavulu, directed by Bapu, gave chiranjeevi recognition from the indian audience. He played a small role in Tayaramma Bangarayya. He played the anti-hero in films ILOVE YOU and K.Balachander's ldi katha kaadu, starring Kamal Haasan.
In a remake of the Tamil film Avargal, Chiranjeevi portrayed the character played by Rajinikanth in the original. In 1979, Chiranjeevi had eight major flim releases and then 14 films in the following year. He played lead antagonist in work such as Mosagadu, Rani Kasula Rangamma, 47 Natkal/47 Rojulu, Nyayam Kavali and Ranuva Veeran.
Leading roles: 1982 :
Chiranjeevi began to appear in lead roles with Flims such as Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya, directed by Kodi Ramakrishna, which was a hit at the box office. Later, he starred in Shubhalekha, directed by K.Viswanath, which dealt with social malady of the dowry system. It brought him his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor -Telugu and Viswanath's third Filmfare Award for Best Director- Telugu. He also appeared in movies such as Idi Pellantara, Sitadevi, Tingu Rangadu, Bandhalu Anubandhalu and Mondi Ghatam. He acted in multi-star movies such as Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu and Billa Ranga, and later appeared in Manchu Pallaki.
Journey Towards Stardom:
Chiranjeevi shined as a star during 1980s, with critically acclaimed roles and big hits. His roles in "Punnami Naagu" 1980 and "Nyayam Kavali" 1981 received equal appreciation from the critics as well as the audience. The turning point in the flim career of Chiranjeevi came with "Khaidi" 1983, which fetched him immediate stardom. This film marked the beginning of his dominance in Tollywood Telugu Film industry. Directed by a Kodanda Rami Reddy, the Film became a super-hit. The director-actor duo proved to be one of the most successful combinations in the industry during that period. Subsequently, they worked together in 23Films, a majority of which proved to be block buster
Known for his dare-devil stunts,Chiranjeevi met with a number of accidents on the sets. He was injured while shooting for the climax of the film "Sangharshana" 1983. Thereafter, he underwent an operation in London. However, he continued to perform tough and risky stunts in his Flims. In the film "Intiguttu" 1984, he was injured when he tired fighting using the tube light.
Bavagaru Bagunara is yet another movie in which Chiranjeevi displayed the carefree attitude of a teenage boy, while performing bungee jumping.
Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust:
Chiranjeevi founded a charitable trust, named Chiranjeevi charitable trust, on October 2, 1998. The Trust includes a blood bank and a couple of Eye banks, named after the mega star. It has received lots of blood and eye donations till date. CCT was awarded the Best Voluntary Blood Bank Award by the AP State Government, in 2002 and 2003.
Awards:
Chiranjeevi started his flims career with Punadhirallu. however, his first released flim was Pranam Khareedu. Mana Voori Pandavulu, directed by Bapu, gave chiranjeevi recognition from the indian audience. He played a small role in Tayaramma Bangarayya. He played the anti-hero in films ILOVE YOU and K.Balachander's ldi katha kaadu, starring Kamal Haasan.
Leading roles: 1982 :
Chiranjeevi began to appear in lead roles with Flims such as Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya, directed by Kodi Ramakrishna, which was a hit at the box office. Later, he starred in Shubhalekha, directed by K.Viswanath, which dealt with social malady of the dowry system. It brought him his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor -Telugu and Viswanath's third Filmfare Award for Best Director- Telugu. He also appeared in movies such as Idi Pellantara, Sitadevi, Tingu Rangadu, Bandhalu Anubandhalu and Mondi Ghatam. He acted in multi-star movies such as Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu and Billa Ranga, and later appeared in Manchu Pallaki.
Journey Towards Stardom:
Chiranjeevi shined as a star during 1980s, with critically acclaimed roles and big hits. His roles in "Punnami Naagu" 1980 and "Nyayam Kavali" 1981 received equal appreciation from the critics as well as the audience. The turning point in the flim career of Chiranjeevi came with "Khaidi" 1983, which fetched him immediate stardom. This film marked the beginning of his dominance in Tollywood Telugu Film industry. Directed by a Kodanda Rami Reddy, the Film became a super-hit. The director-actor duo proved to be one of the most successful combinations in the industry during that period. Subsequently, they worked together in 23Films, a majority of which proved to be block buster
Known for his dare-devil stunts,Chiranjeevi met with a number of accidents on the sets. He was injured while shooting for the climax of the film "Sangharshana" 1983. Thereafter, he underwent an operation in London. However, he continued to perform tough and risky stunts in his Flims. In the film "Intiguttu" 1984, he was injured when he tired fighting using the tube light.
Bavagaru Bagunara is yet another movie in which Chiranjeevi displayed the carefree attitude of a teenage boy, while performing bungee jumping.
Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust:
Chiranjeevi founded a charitable trust, named Chiranjeevi charitable trust, on October 2, 1998. The Trust includes a blood bank and a couple of Eye banks, named after the mega star. It has received lots of blood and eye donations till date. CCT was awarded the Best Voluntary Blood Bank Award by the AP State Government, in 2002 and 2003.
Awards:
- 1982:FilmFare Award for Best Actor "Subhalekha"
- 1984: FilmFare Award for Best Actor "Inti Guttu"
- 1987:Nandi Award for Best Actor "Swayamkrushi"
- 1988:FilmFare Award for Best Actor "Rudraveena",Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration "Rudraveena"
- 1992:Nandi Award for Best Actor "Aapathbandhavudu"
- 2002:Nandi Award for Best Actor "Indra", FilmFare Award for Best Actor "Indra"
- 2003:Tagore Award for Best Actor "Santosham"
- 2006:Padma Bhushan Award
- 2007:FilmFare Special Legend Award
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