- Or Konidela Siva Sankara Vara Prasad.
- Considered one of the biggest films stars in Andhra Pradesh.
- Called Megastar. Acted – 150+ films.
- 2024. Padma Vibhushan. For 4 decades+ career in Telugu cinema.
- Left film career. 2007 to 2014. 7 years for politics only.
- 2008. Launched Praja Rajyam party.
- Motto. People’s Rule. To undo social injustices.
- Contested 2012 assembly polls.
- Contested (288). Won (18). FD (165). Vote Share (16.32%).
- 3rd highest vote puller. INC (36.55%). TDP (28.12%).
- Seats. INC – 156 (53%). TDP – 92 (31%). PRAP – 18 (6%).
- Chiranjeevi contested from 2 seats. Won Tirupati. Lost Palacole.
- Failed to convert his film stardom into political appeal to lead the state.
- 2012. Merged PRAP with INC.
- 2012. Was made Rajya Sabha MP. Made MoS, Min of Culture & Tourism.
- 2014. UPA loss. Left active politics. Returned to film career.
- 2012 to 2018. His Rajya Sabha term.
- Born. August 22, 1955. Narasapur. Andhra Pradesh.