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Here we are referring to Megastar Chiranjeevi , the heart of South cinema. He appeared in only three Bollywood films, Pratibandh, Aaj Ka Gundaraj, and The Gentleman . However, all three ended up being major flops at the box office, leading to him being labeled a flop hero in Bollywood, but he gained immense recognition in the South. His identity did not gain strength in Hindi films, but his powerful acting and charisma won the hearts of audiences in the South Indian industry. In addition to this, Chiranjeevi completed his graduation from Madras Film Institute, where superstar Rajinikanth was also enrolled. Rajinikanth completed his graduation in 1973, whereas Chiranjeevi graduated four years later in 1977. Chiranjeevi's Astounding Success
His popularity soared to such heights that fans began to revere him like a deity. Chiranjeevi delivered a stream of successful films in the 90s. He had 14 superhit films during that decade, establishing him as the foremost superstar of the South. Furthermore, his fame grew to the extent that he was considered on par with Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan . According to a news report, Chiranjeevi received Rs 1.25 crore for his role in Aapadbandhavudu , making him the highest-paid actor in India at that time. He became the first Indian film star to demand a remuneration of Rs 1 crore for a movie. His film Gharana Mogudu generated more than Rs 10 crore in distributor share, and Week magazine described him as 'Bigger than Bachchan.' Chiranjeevi Then and Now
Reports suggest that today, Chiranjeevi commands a fee of up to Rs 70 crore per film. In terms of his overall wealth, it is estimated to be around Rs 1650 crore . Additionally, the total net worth of his Konidela family is believed to be approximately 4000 crores . He has evolved into more than just an actor; he has become a cultural icon. On the personal front, Chiranjeevi tied the knot with Surekha Konidala on February 20, 1980 . They are parents to two daughters, Sushmita and Sreeja , as well as a son, Ram Charan , who has now become an established star of the Telugu industry. He has been honored with several accolades, such as the Padma Bhushan awarded in 2006 and the Padma Vibhushan given in 2024 by the Government of India, along with the IFFI Indian Film Personality of the Year Award in 2022.
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