47 years of Chiranjeevi's film career

September 22, 1978. That was a turning point in the history of Telugu cinema.

A young man named ‘Konidela Siva Shankara Varaprasad’ stepped onto the silver screen with the film ‘Pranam Kharidhu’. That was the first step, that was the moment he was introduced to the Telugu audience as Chiranjeevi.

The journey that began that day has completed 47 years today. Not as a hero, but as a family member, elder brother, son and friend, Chiranjeevi has made an eternal place in the hearts of every Telugu audience.

The small film career that began with ‘Pranam Kharidhu’ has reached 155 films today. Behind this great record is not only his talent and hard work, but also the selfless love shown by the Telugu audience.

That love is his inspiration, that is his strength. Megastar Chiranjeevi made an interesting post on social media today, mentioning his 47-year film career.

"The support and love you have shown me in these 47 years... has sustained me. Every award and honor I have received is yours. May this bond between us all continue forever. My heartfelt gratitude to all of you," Chiru said in his post.