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Today Chiranjeevi is recognized not only as an actor but also as a successful politician and a megastar in the hearts of millions of viewers. Chiranjeevi, who was once called a ‘flop’ in Bollywood, is today counted among the most expensive and most respected actors of South cinema.
Chiranjeevi has worked in more than 150 films so far as an actor, dancer and producer. According to media reports, in the 90s he created a stir by doing 14 consecutive hit films.
For Chiranjeevi’s excellent acting and popularity, he was honored with 10 Filmfare Awards and four Nandi Awards. He received the honor of Indian Film Personality of the Year 2022 in the 53rd International Film Festival of India held in the year 2022.
Chiranjeevi started his film career in the year 1970. The years 1980 and 1990 proved to be the golden period of his career. In these decades, he achieved such superstardom that it placed him in the list of most expensive and respected actors in the world of cinema.
In the 1990s, Chiranjeevi was included in the list of India’s most expensive actors. He started charging crores of rupees for a film. This was revealed in ‘The Week Magazine’. In an issue of the magazine published on 13 September 1992, it was told that Amitabh Bachchan used to charge Rs 1 crore for his films. Whereas Chiranjeevi’s fee was Rs 1.25 crore.
Entertainment magazines like Filmfare, The Week and India Today gave him the title ‘Bigger than Bachchan’. Along with this, the title of ‘The New Money Machine’ was also given.
You will be surprised to know that Chiranjeevi has made wealth worth crores by working in only 150 films.
You will be surprised to know that Chiranjeevi has made wealth worth crores by working in only 150 films. According to Financial Express, Chiranjeevi’s total net worth is Rs 1650 crore. Chiranjeevi has built such a huge empire through a brilliant acting career, smart business ventures, endorsements and other investments.
Published at : 06 Dec 2025 06:26 PM (IST)