When it comes to South Indian actors, their Herculean popularity and career longevity have enabled them to amass significant wealth. One such South Indian actor, who is a superstar in Telugu cinema, celebrates his 69th birthday today i.e. August 22, 2024. The legendary actor has starred in over 150 films and has a Rs 1,650 net worth. Hint: It’s not Nagarjuna or Daggubati Venkatesh.
Meet this South Indian actor who has a staggering Rs 1,650 Crore net worth, owns a luxurious 25,000 sq ft mansion in Hyderabad, a private jet and more. Hint: He’s the first actor in India to earn Rs 1 crore for a movie
Chiranjeevi is the iconic South Indian actor whose staggering net worth stands at Rs 1,650 crore, according to Times of India, News18 and other publicly available data. The 69-year-old actor is a Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan recipient, and his blockbuster filmography includes Khaidi, Gharana Mogudu, Gang Leader, Indra, Sye Raa Narasimha, Waltair Veerayya and more.
Waltair Veerayya, in particular, showcased Chiranjeevi’s timeless stardom. According to Economic Times, the South Indian actor took home Rs 50 crore for headlining the action-thriller film. Chiranjeevi is also the first actor in India to earn Rs 1 crore for a movie, Hindustan Times reports. He received a paycheque of Rs 1.25 crore for starring in Aapadbandhavudu (1992), thereby becoming the highest-paid actor in the industry at the time. The actor’s hike in fees is majorly credited to the massive success of Gharana Mogudu, which was the first Telugu movie to earn Rs 10 crore at the box office. Several national magazines deemed Chiranjeevi as “Bigger than Bachchan,” because Amitabh Bachchan charged under Rs 90 lakh per film during this period.
Chiranjeevi will next be seen in Mallidi Vassishta’s fantasy film Vishwambhara, which also stars Trisha Krishnan, Meenakshi Chaudhary and Ashika Ranganath. Vishwambhara is slated to release on January 10, 2025. Notably, Chiranjeevi’s son Ram Charan is also a prominent name in Telugu cinema. Ram Charan’s more recent outing RRR became a global blockbuster and took home an Oscar and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song – Naatu Naatu (to MM Keeravani and Chandrabose).
Chiranjeevi’s expensive possessions
