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| Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism | |
| In office 27 October 2012 – 26 May 2014 | |
| Prime Minister | Manmohan Singh |
| Preceded by | Subodh Kant Sahay |
| Succeeded by | Shripad Yasso Naik |
| Member of Parliament,Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 3 April 2012 – 2 April 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Raashid Alvi |
| Succeeded by | Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy |
| Constituency | Andhra Pradesh |
| Member of Legislative Assembly,Andhra Pradesh | |
| In office 2009–2012 | |
| Preceded by | M. Venkataramana |
| Succeeded by | Bhumana Karunakar Reddy |
| Constituency | Tirupati |
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| Born | Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad (1955-08-22)22 August 1955 (age 69)[1] Mogalthur,Andhra State, India (present-dayAndhra Pradesh, India) |
| Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress Praja Rajyam Party |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3, includingRam Charan |
| Relatives | SeeKonidela–Allu family |
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| Nickname(s) | Mega Star[2] Supreme Hero[3] |
Konidela Chiranjeevi (bornKonidela Sivasankara Varaprasad; 22 August 1955) is an Indian actor, politician, and philanthropist known for his work inTelugu cinema. Known as the "Mega Star", he is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential actors in the history ofIndian cinema.[4][5] Chiranjeevi holds the record for the most "Industry Hits" in Telugu cinema, with eight films emerging as the top-grossers of their time—a feat unmatched by any actor in the industry's 100-year history.[6] He is also celebrated as one of the finest dancers in Indian cinema.[7] He has received numerous honours, including thePadma Bhushan in 2006 and thePadma Vibhushan in 2024 from theGovernment of India, as well as theIFFI Indian Film Personality of the Year Award in 2022. His other accolades include theRaghupathi Venkaiah Award, threeNandi Awards, and nineFilmfare Awards South, including theLifetime Achievement Award. In 2013,CNN-IBN recognized him as one of "the men who changed the face of the Indian Cinema". In 2024, he was honoured with aGuinness World Record as the most prolific actor-dancer in the Indian film industry.[8]
Chiranjeevi made his acting debut in 1978, initially gaining recognition for his supporting,anti-hero, and antagonist roles. He later transitioned to lead roles with notable success. His breakthrough came with the 1983 filmKhaidi, which became the highest-grossing Telugu film at the time and established him as a leading actor in the industry. Throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, Chiranjeevi starred in various "Industry Hits"—highest-grossers of all time—likePasivadi Pranam (1987),Yamudiki Mogudu (1988),Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (1989),Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990),Gang Leader (1991), andGharana Mogudu (1992).[6] Notably,Gharana Mogudu was the firstSouth Indian film to earn over₹10crore indistributor share,[9] promptingThe Week magazine to label him "Bigger thanBachchan" and "the new money machine."[10]
For his role inAapadbandhavudu (1992), Chiranjeevi was paid₹1.25 crore, making him the highest-paid actor in India at the time and the first Indian actor to command a₹1 crore remuneration for a film.[11] During this period, he received widespread critical acclaim for his performances inSwayamkrushi (1987),Rudraveena (1988), andAapadbandhavudu (1992), showcasing his versatility as an actor who excelled in both commercial blockbusters and critically acclaimed films. Notably,Swayamkrushi was screened at theMoscow International Film Festival, whileRudraveena, which he co-produced, won theNational Film Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Chiranjeevi continued to dominate the box office with films likeMaster (1997), andChoodalani Vundi (1998). His 2002 filmIndra was the highest-grossing Telugu film for many years, and socially impactful films likeTagore (2003) andShankar Dada M.B.B.S. (2004) became major blockbusters, further cementing his legacy.
On 2 October 1998, Chiranjeevi established the Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust, which operates the largestblood andeye banks in theTelugu states. The trust has restored eyesight to over 9,000 individuals throughcornea transplants and provides 70% of collected blood free to the poor.[12] It has received several accolades, including the "Best Voluntary Blood Bank Award" from theGovernment of Andhra Pradesh for five consecutive years from 2002 to 2006.[13] In 2002, he was honoured with the Samman Award by theIncome Tax Department, for being the highest income tax payer in the profession category for the assessment year 1999–2000.[14]
In 2008, Chiranjeevi founded thePraja Rajyam Party and led it in the2009 Andhra Pradesh elections, where it won 18 seats and secured over 16% of the vote, making it the third-largest party in the state. The party merged with theIndian National Congress in 2011. Chiranjeevi served as aRajya Sabha MP from 2012 to 2018 and was appointedMinister of Tourism in thecentral cabinet of India in October 2012, holding the position until May 2014. After a hiatus from cinema, he returned with the blockbuster hitKhaidi No. 150 (2017), followed by successful films such asSye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019) andWaltair Veerayya (2023).
Chiranjeevi was born as Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad Rao on 22 August 1955 in aTelugu family to Konidela Venkata Rao and Anjana Devi inMogalthur,West Godavari district ofAndhra Pradesh.[15] His father Konidela Venkata Rao worked as aconstable and was transferred on a regular basis. He spent his childhood in his native village with his grandparents.
Chiranjeevi did his schooling inNidadavolu,Gurazala,Bapatla,Ponnur,Mangalagiri and Mogalthur. He was anNCC cadet and had participated in theRepublic DayParade in New Delhi in the early 1970s.[16] He was interested in acting from a young age. He did his Intermediate at C. S. R. Sarma College inOngole.[17] After graduating with a degree in commerce fromSri Y N College atNarsapuram, Chiranjeevi moved toChennai and joined theMadras Film Institute in 1976 to pursue a career in acting.[18]
On 20 February 1980, Chiranjeevi married Surekha, the daughter of Telugu comic actorAllu Ramalingaiah.[19][20] They have two daughters, Sushmitha and Sreeja, and a son,Ram Charan, also an actor inTelugu cinema.[21] Chiranjeevi has two brothers,Nagendra Babu, a film producer and actor, andPawan Kalyan, an actor-politician who isDeputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and founder ofJana Sena, a regional political party.[21]Allu Aravind, his brother-in-law, is a film producer. Chiranjeevi is the uncle to actorsAllu Arjun,Varun Tej,Niharika,Sai Dharam Tej, andPanja Vaisshnav Tej.[22]
Since his family worshipped Anjaneya (Hanuman), aHindu deity, his mother advised him to take the screen name "Chiranjeevi", meaning "Immortal", a reference to the belief of Hanuman living forever.[23]
Chiranjeevi started his film career withPunadhirallu (1979).[24] However, his first released film wasPranam Khareedu (1978).[25][26]Mana Voori Pandavulu (1978), directed byBapu, gave Chiranjeevi recognition from the Telugu audience.[18] He played a small role inTayaramma Bangarayya (1979). He played the anti-hero in filmsI Love You (1979) andK. Balachander'sIdi Katha Kaadu (1979),[18] starringKamal Haasan.
In a remake of the Tamil filmAvargal (1977), Chiranjeevi portrayed the character played byRajinikanth in the original. In 1979, Chiranjeevi had eight major film releases and then 14 films in the following year.[27][28] In 1981, he played lead antagonist in works such asMosagadu,Rani Kasula Rangamma,47 Natkal /47 Rojulu,Nyayam Kavali andRanuva Veeran.[29]
Chiranjeevi began to appear in leading roles with films such asIntlo Ramayya Veedhilo Krishnayya (1982), directed byKodi Ramakrishna, which was a hit at the box office.[30] Later, he starred inSubhalekha (1982), directed byK. Viswanath, which dealt with the social malady of thedowry system. It brought him his firstFilmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu and Viswanath's thirdFilmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu.[31][32] In 1982, he also appeared in movies such asIdi Pellantara,Sitadevi,Tingu Rangadu,Bandhalu Anubandhalu andMondi Ghatam. He acted in multi-star movies such asPatnam Vachina Pativrathalu andBilla Ranga, and later appeared inManchu Pallaki.[33]
Khaidi (1983) was a box office success and Chiranjeevi attained stardom with this movie.[23] In 1984, he continued doing action films. A series of box office hits at this time include;Mantri Gari Viyyankudu,Sangharshana,Goonda,Challenge,Hero,Donga,Jwala,Adavi Donga,Kondaveeti Raja,Rakshasudu.[34] In 1985, he received his secondFilmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for his performance inVijetha.[35][36]
Chiranjeevi received his firstNandi Award for Best Actor forSwayamkrushi (1987), directed by K. Viswanath.[37]Pasivadi Pranam (1987),Yamudiki Mogudu (1988) andManchi Donga (1988) also did well at the box office. He co-produced and acted inRudraveena (1988), which won theNargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration,[38] and theNandi Special Jury Award.[38][39] The title "Megastar" appeared for the first time in the title cards of the 1988 releaseMarana Mrudangam, marking its association with Chiranjeevi.[38] During the shoot ofMarana Mrudangam, Chiranjeevi was poisoned by a fan who attempted to get closer to him.[40] The incident was recalled by Chiranjeevi in 2023, who took it lightly as an act of misguided admiration.[41]
He then experimented withJagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990), afantasy film directed byK. Raghavendra Rao and produced byAswini Dutt. Other notable works during this period includeKondaveeti Donga (1990), released in70 mm format with 6-Trackstereophonic sound, thecowboy filmKodama Simham (1990), and the social problemaction filmGang Leader (1991). These films were major box-office successes and established Chiranjeevi as the "Boss of Telugu cinema".[42] The 1992 filmGharana Mogudu was the first South Indian and Telugu film to collect over₹10crore indistributor share at the box office.[9][43][14] The film was screened at the 1993International Film Festival of India in the mainstream section.[44]
Chiranjeevi'sBollywood performances were appreciated inPratibandh[45] andAaj Ka Goonda Raaj. For his role inAapadbandhavudu (1992), he received his secondNandi Award for Best Actor and thirdFilmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. The mid-1990s saw a career dip for Chiranjeevi with box office duds such asS. P. Parasuram,The Gentleman,Big Boss andRikshavodu. There were exceptions, such asMuta Mestri, which fetched him a fourth Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu;Mugguru Monagallu andAlluda Majaka were also successful.[36] In 1996, he appeared in a guest role in theKannada filmSipayi. After a brief lull, Chiranjeevi bounced back withHitler,Master,Bavagaru Bagunnara?,Choodalani Vundi andSneham Kosam, for which he received his fifth Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. In 1999, Chiranjeevi was to appear in a Hollywood production directed by Dushan Garsi, and produced by Rameshkrishna Murthi. The Telugu version was directed bySuresh Krissna. The movie, which was titledThe Return of the Thief of Baghdad, had its filming suspended for undisclosed reasons.[46]
Chiranjeevi's new decade started withAnnayya (2000). After a brief gap, Chiranjeevi starred inIndra, released in 2002, which broke all his previous box office records ofTollywood and won him his thirdNandi Award for Best Actor and sixth Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. After that, he appeared in films with an underlying message and a social cause, includingTagore;Shankar Dada M.B.B.S., for which he won his seventh and latest Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu; andStalin. He was awarded theFilmfare Special Award – South in 2006 and theFilmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South at the58th Filmfare Awards South in 2011 for his contributions to the film industry.[47]
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Following his last film in the lead role, 2007'sShankar Dada Zindabad, Chiranjeevi did not star in any film for approximately 10 years, during which he embarked on his political career. During these 10 years, his appearances in films were limited tocameo roles. He appeared as himself in two films, starring his sonRam Charan, namelyMagadheera (2009) andBruce Lee: The Fighter (2015). He also narratedVarudu (2010) andRudhramadevi (2015).
From 2013 onwards, he was on the lookout for the right script to mark his comeback into cinema, in what would coincidentally happen to be his 150th film as an actor. A year following the release of the highly successful 2014 Tamil filmKaththi, Chiranjeevi chose to remake that film in Telugu as his comeback film. The remake, titledKhaidi No. 150, directed byV. V. Vinayak, was released during theSankranti holiday in 2017, about six months short of a decade followingShankar Dada Zindabad, to positive reviews. Critics have singled out Chiranjeevi in particular, praising him for both his performance and appearance, especially following a decade of absence from cinema.[48][49] The movie collected₹41.75crore on its opening day[50] and grossed₹164 crore in its lifetime.[51] In 2019, he starred in his firstperiod filmSye Raa Narasimha Reddy based on the life ofUyyalawada Narasimha Reddy; it was directed bySurender Reddy. The movie made on a budget more than₹200–270 crore,[52] grossed more than₹240 crore (equivalent to₹337 crore or US$39 million in 2023) in its theatrical run.[53]
Chiranjeevi had two releases in 2022. His first film wasAcharya directed byKoratala Siva co-starring Chiranjeevi's sonRam Charan. His second release wasGodFather directed byMohan Raja. The film hadSalman Khan in an extended cameo role and was largely successful.GodFather subsequently released onNetflix.[54]
Also in 2022, Chiranjeevi's performance asBatman in the song "Vana Gadiyaramlo" fromMuta Mestri went vial, boosting global interest Chiranjeevi and in the performance.[55]
Chiranjeevi then starred in the 2023 filmWaltair Veerayya directed byBobby Kolli which released during theSankranti festival. The film also starredRavi Teja in an important role, reuniting them on screen after 23 years since the 2000 filmAnnayya. The film met huge commercial success.Waltair Veerayya later released on Netflix for streaming.[56] In the same year, he also appeared inBhola Shankar, a remake of the 2015 Tamil blockbuster,Vedalam. However, it opened to unanimously negative reviews and was a huge disaster at the box-office.[57]
He announced his next film,Vishwambhara (2025), withMallidi Vassishta ofBimbisara (2022) fame.
Chiranjeevi is one of the co-owners of theIndian Super League clubKerala Blasters FC.[58]
Chiranjeevi made his debut as a Television host with the fourth season ofMeelo Evaru Koteeswarudu. The first episode of the fourth season was aired on 13 February 2017 onStar Maa. The game show is a Telugu-language adaptation ofWho Wants to Be a Millionaire?.[59]
In August 2008, Chiranjeevi launched hispolitical party,Praja Rajyam Party, inTirupati, Andhra Pradesh.[60] At the launch, he stated that social justice was the main agenda of his party.[61] In the2009 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections, the party won 18 of the 294 seats and secured a vote share of over 16%.[62][63] He contested fromTirupati andPalakollu constituencies winning in Tirupati but losing out in Palakollu, in West Godavari district.[64]
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On 6 February 2011, the Praja Rajyam Party merged with theIndian National Congress after two weeks of talks with Congress PresidentSonia Gandhi.[63][65] The merger was influenced by the Congress party's concerns over ano-confidence motion in the Andhra Pradesh state assembly, spurred by the rise ofY. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy'sYSR Congress Party and the ongoingTelangana agitation. On 29 March 2012, Chiranjeevi was nominated to theRajya Sabha, where he was elected and took his oath as a member on 3 April. Later that year, on 28 October, he was sworn in as the UnionMinister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism.[66] In 2013, Chiranjeevi inaugurated theIncredible India Exhibition, a collaboration between the Ministry of Tourism and theMinistry of Information and Broadcasting, at the66th Cannes Film Festival.[67][68] He also represented Incredible India at the14th IIFA Awards ceremony held inMacau that same year.[69]
After thesplit of the state of Andhra Pradesh leaving the residuary state with huge debt and little revenue in June 2014, most members of the Andhra Pradesh wing of Congress party left in protest.[70] Chiranjeevi, however, remained with Congress and campaigned for it as chairman of Election Campaign Committee for 2014parliamentary andassembly elections in the residual state ofAndhra Pradesh. However, he refrained from contesting in elections.[71] There was also speculation that he did not campaign wholeheartedly due to the one-sided decision taken to split Andhra Pradesh.[72][73][74] His younger brother,Pawan Kalyan, a former Praja Rajyam Party youth wing leader, launched his own political party,Jana Sena Party, and campaigned vigorously against Congress and in favour ofTelugu Desam Party andBharatiya Janata Party.[75] Due to the strong anti-Congress sentiment prevailing in Andhra Pradesh, its candidates were defeated in all parliamentary and state assembly seats of Andhra Pradesh.[76][77]
Since the 2014 elections, he has stayed away from active politics and since then, has not attended any meetings of the Congress party, on a regional or national level. His tenure as a Rajya Sabha member ended in April 2018.[78] Although he is currently not active in politics, he was issued with a newAll India Congress Committee identity card in 2022 leading to the speculation of his political comeback.[79][80][81]
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Chiranjeevi established the Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust (CCT) on 2 October 1998, with the motto that no one should lose their life due to a lack of blood.[82] The trust includes ablood bank and aneye bank and is the largest recipient of blood and eye donations in Andhra Pradesh. As of September 2022, CCT has collected over 930,000 units of blood, with 70% of it provided to the poor free of charge.[12][83] It has restored eyesight to over 9,060 individuals through 4,580 cornea transplants, and more than 350,000 people have pledged their eyes to CCT.[84][85] The trust has received several accolades, including the "Best Voluntary Blood Bank Award" from the Andhra Pradesh State Government for five consecutive years from 2002 to 2006.[13][86][87] On 10 June 2006, the thenPresident of India,A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, inaugurated the Chiranjeevi Charitable Foundation (CCF) atJubilee Hills in Hyderabad.[88] Chiranjeevi has supported the trust's activities through his earnings, including those from television commercials and promotions.[89]
After Chiranjeevi's entry into politics, actor coupleRajasekhar andJeevitha made allegations against the Chiranjeevi Blood Bank, accusing it of engaging in financial irregularities.[90][91] In response, the Andhra Pradesh state government formed a high-level committee to investigate the claims.[92] The committee, guided by the project director of the AP State AIDS Control Society and composed of experts from finance and technical fields, thoroughly examined records related to blood collection and disposal, blood grouping, screening, sterilization, medical waste management, conducted camps, blood expiry, quality control, storage facilities, and equipment purchases. Following the investigation, the blood bank was cleared of any wrongdoing. Authorities confirmed that the blood bank operates in full compliance with the guidelines set by theNational AIDS Control Organization (NACO).[93] In 2023, a Nampally court sentenced Rajasekhar and Jeevitha to one year in jail and imposed a fine of ₹5 lakh for their defamatory remarks against the blood bank. The couple, however, obtained bail.[94]
In May 2021, Chiranjeevi set up oxygen banks and ambulances[95] across Andhra Pradesh andTelangana to meet the needs of patients affected byCOVID-19.[96]
DirectorK. Balachander said, "Chiranjeevi has bothKamal Haasan andRajinikanth in him. Not only can he do action, he can also act."[97][98] Chiranjeevi received thePadma Bhushan, the third highest civilian honour in India in the year 2006. In the same year, he was awarded anHonorary Doctorate byAndhra University for his contribution to films and his social service through the Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust.[38] He is a nine-time winner ofFilmfare Awards South[24][38] and a three-time winner ofNandi Awards. He was the first actor from South India to be invited tothe Oscars ceremony in 1987.[99] In 2013,CNN-IBN recognized him as one of "the men who changed the face of the Indian Cinema".[100] In 2014, he was awarded International Face of Indian Cinema at the3rd South Indian International Movie Awards byTengku Adnan Tengku Mansor.[101] In 2024, he was honoured with aGuinness World Record as the most prolific actor-dancer in the Indian film industry for performing more than 24,000 dance moves in 537 songs in 156 films in a career spanning over 45 years.[102]
| Year | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
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| 1982 | Best Actor – Telugu | Subhalekha | Won | [111] |
| 1985 | Vijetha | Won | [112] | |
| 1992 | Aapadbandhavudu | Won | [113] | |
| 1993 | Muta Mestri | Won | [114] | |
| 1999 | Sneham Kosam | Won | [115] | |
| 2002 | Indra | Won | [116] | |
| 2004 | Shankar Dada MBBS | Won | [117] | |
| 2006 | Special Award – South | Legends (Honorary Award) | Won | [118][119] |
| 2010 | Lifetime Achievement Award – South | Outstanding Contributions | Won | [120][121] |
| 2023 | Best Actor – Telugu | GodFather | Nominated | [122] |
| 2024 | Best Actor – Telugu | Waltair Veerayya | Nominated | [123] |
| Year | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Best Actor | Swayam Krushi | Won | [124] |
| 1992 | Aapadbandhavudu | Won | [124] | |
| 2002 | Indra | Won | [124] | |
| 2016 | Raghupathi Venkaiah Award | Honorary Award | Won |
He is regarded as one of the most successful and influential actors of Indian cinema.
In a career spanning over four decades, Chiranjeevi is regarded as one of the most successful actors in Indian cinema.
Gharana Mogudu was a commercial success, and it went on to become the first South Indian film to collect over Rs 10 crore share at the box office. Chiranjeevi is probably the first hero in the history of Indian cinema to take Rs 1 crore remuneration for a film.
If his popularity is astounding, the price he commands would make heads spin: the megastar has crashed through the one-crore barrier. While Amitabh Bachchan, who had Hindi filmdom at his feet for a decade, is paid Rs. 75 lakh for doing a film, Chiranjeevi gets almost double: a mind-boggling Rs. 1.25 crore. The only one who comes anywhere near the magic mark is Rajnikant, the Tamil superstar, who makes Rs. 1 crore.
If his popularity is astounding, the price he commands would make heads spin: the megastar has crashed through the one-crore barrier. While Amitabh Bachchan, who had Hindi filmdom at his feet for a decade, is paid Rs. 75 lakh for doing a film, Chiranjeevi gets almost double: a mind-boggling Rs. 1.25 crore. The only one who comes anywhere near the magic mark is Rajnikant, the Tamil superstar, who makes Rs. 1 crore.
Tamil actor Rajnikanth commands a staggering Rs 1 crore a film. If that's stupefying, then check out the Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi. His price? Rs 1.25 crore a film. Even Bachchan with his reported price of Rs 75 lakh can't give them a run for their money.
Chiranjeevi had just become the highest-paid actor in India, charging a whopping Rs 1.25 crore for the Telugu film Aapadbandhavudu. This made him the first Indian actor to earn Rs 1 crore or more for a single film. Even Bachchan, the reigning king of box office, was charging under Rs 90 lakh per film at the time.
Gharana Mogudu was a commercial success, and it went on to become the first South Indian film to collect over Rs 10 crore share at the box office. Chiranjeevi is probably the first hero in the history of Indian cinema to take Rs 1crore remuneration for a film.
Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust (CCT) was founded on 2nd October 1998, the two major wings being the blood and eye banks. The Chiranjeevi Blood Bank Trust has collected over 9,30,000 units of blood over the years, and 79% of these blood units were given to the poor and oppressed free of cost. The remaining units were given to corporate hospitals at a nominal fee. The trust also collected 4,580 pairs of eyes, and 9,060 blind people benefited through a cornea transplant.
Congress lost its popularity after the bifurcation of the united Andhra Pradesh. Chiranjeevi refrained from contesting elections and did not campaign wholeheartedly for Congress. He was upset with the one-sided decision to split Andhra Pradesh.
The allegations of "selling off blood" have been made against Chiranjeevi ever since he made his entry into politics.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)Amitabh Bachchan presents Chiranjeevi his Best Actor Award for Sneham Kosam (Telugu)
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