Konidela Chiranjeevi (born Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad; 22 August 1955) is an Indian actor, film producer, and former politician who predominantly works in Telugu cinema, alongside Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada films. He trained in acting at the Madras Film Institute.
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Vishwambhara's March 2027 push comes as Kaaka stays on track for Sankranthi, leaving no room for a pre-December release. The race isn’t just about dates — it’s about survival in the shadow of Rajamouli.
Karthik Subbaraj is said to have pitched a script to Chiranjeevi in a two-and-a-half-hour session, leaving fans wondering if the Megastar will greenlight his next project.
Nani confirms his planned film with Chiranjeevi will not happen anytime soon, citing delays on Paradise, Chiru’s commitments, and no recent talks. The project, once locked with Srikanth Odela directing, now appears dead in the water.
Anurag Kashyap has joined Chiranjeevi in Kaaka, a high-stakes action drama set for a global release on January 13, 2027. The casting update, confirmed by director Bobby Kolli on Instagram, marks Kashyap’s most prominent role yet in Telugu cinema.
Janhvi Kapoor has spoken out on the AI-generated video circulating online, calling it 'deeply violating, bordering on sexual assault.' She emphasized consent, boundaries, and the need to protect women's images from digital exploitation.
The Telugu cinema pioneer behind Aditya 369, Bhairava Dweepam, and Sing Geetham has passed away at 95. Tributes flood in from Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, and Balakrishna.
He made a film without a single line of dialogue. Took us through time. Moved from comedy to fantasy to drama as if genres were just suggestions.
Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, the filmmaker who made time travel feel natural and silence a narrative device, died at 94. Tributes poured in from Kamal Haasan, S.S. Rajamouli, Jr NTR, Chiranjeevi and more — all echoing the same truth: he redefined what Indian cinema could be. His final film, Sing Geetham, released in June. He was 94.
The Janhvi Kapoor AI deepfake controversy has sparked outrage, but after 24 hours, no suspect has been identified or arrested. Celebrities like Jr NTR and Chiranjeevi have condemned the video, calling it 'disgusting' and urging legal action. Yet, accountability remains elusive.
Chiranjeevi condemns AI-generated deepfake video of Janhvi Kapoor and Jr NTR, calling it 'cruel' and 'unacceptable', and urging industry bodies and authorities to form a task force to combat digital abuse.
Megastar Chiranjeevi has stepped in to condemn the AI-morphed video of Janhvi Kapoor from Devara’s Chuttamalle song, calling it 'cruel, shameful and completely unacceptable' and proposing a dedicated committee to tackle digital abuse in the industry.
Srikanth Odela has reportedly lost the chance to direct Chiranjeevi’s next film following the underperformance of The Paradise, with Buchi Babu Sana set to take over. No official confirmation yet, but industry sources say the switch is confirmed.
Reports claim Netflix has offered Chiranjeevi around ₹200 crore for a podcast-style talk show featuring film industry guests, with daughter Sushmita Konidela said to be overseeing the project ahead of an expected official announcement.
After ‘The Paradise’ drew mixed reactions, Srikanth Odela’s planned venture with Chiranjeevi appears shelved, while star Nani says no film is on the near horizon, leaving the director’s next steps uncertain.
Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay is set to direct the action‑drama ‘Sigma’, releasing on Oct 2, after receiving praise from veteran actors Nagarjuna and Chiranjeevi on Bigg Boss Telugu.
At a Hyderabad pre‑release ceremony, Chiranjeevi championed the directorial debut of Jason Sanjay, son of Tamil Nadu’s chief minister, commending the crime‑driven trailer of Sigma and urging audiences to back innovative Telugu cinema.
Chiranjeevi’s latest film Kaaka, directed by Bobby and backed by KVN Productions, revealed the actor’s new beard‑and‑glasses look during a set celebration, with a Jan 13, 2027 release penciled in.
Amazon Prime Video has reportedly beaten Netflix to Vishwambhara's digital rights in a deal pegged at Rs 55 crore, per industry talk, as Chiranjeevi's fantasy epic edges toward a Sankranti 2027 release amid clash concerns with Kaka.
Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan met Ravi Teja, director Shiva Nirvana and Mythri Movie Makers' producers to celebrate Irumudi's box office run, which trade reports put anywhere between ₹225 and ₹288 crore worldwide.
Rashmika Mandanna, Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan and other Tollywood stars celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi on Monday, sharing home idol setups and festive wishes with fans across social media platforms.
Srikanth Odela says he never took off a locket Ram Charan gifted him after Rangasthalam wrapped, a piece originally designed for Charan by Chiranjeevi in Chennai. Charan, when reminded recently, had forgotten he ever gave it.
Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan felicitated Ravi Teja, director Shiva Nirvana and producers Naveen Yerneni and Ravi Shankar at his residence, celebrating Irumudi's unexpected run past ₹220 crore worldwide since its August 21 release.
Producer Sushmita Konidela has been made a special invitee to the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Devasthanam Trust Board in Vijayawada, the latest in a string of temple and government appointments for Chiranjeevi's family.
