As Chiranjeevi celebrates his birthday today, we look at 5 of his upcoming films
Chiranjeevi, born as Siva Sankara Vara Prasad, is one of the most popular actors in Tollywood, with a career spanning over four decades. He made his debut in K Vasu’s film Pranam Khareedu (1978) and has since starred in several hit and critically acclaimed Telugu films such as Jagadeka Veerudu Atiloka Sundari, Mutha Mestri, Khaidi, Gang Leader, Challenge, Kondaveeti Donga and Indra, to name a few. There are few actors in Tollywood who have the kind of craft and versatility that Chiranjeevi possesses. Chiru has a packed schedule ahead. As he celebrates his 66th birthday today, we take a look at five upcoming projects of the star that has us all excited.
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Acharya
The film is undoubtedly one of the most awaited releases in Tollywood. Directed by Koratala Siva, the high-budget action-thriller has grabbed headlines several times ever since Chiranjeevi announced the project. The film is packed with an ensemble cast. Ram Charan will essay the son of Chiranjeevi, and Pooja Hegde will be seen as the love interest to the actor. Kajal Aggarwal plays the main female lead. The film is produced by Ram Charan and Niranjan Reddy under the banner Konidela Production Company in association with Matinee Entertainment.
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God Father
Chiru 153, directed by Mohan Raja, is the remake of the Malayalam political action entertainer Lucifer, which revolves around an unidentified man establish legitimacy to avoid losing a political empire. In the Telugu version, Chiranjeevi fills the shoes of Mohanlal’s character from Lucifer. The upcoming film is jointly bankrolled by Konidela Production Company, and Super Good Films and the music for the film is composed by popular music director S Thaman. The film has been titled God Father and it was announced by its makers on Saturday on the eve of the star’s birthday.
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Chiru 154
Director KS Ravindra, also known as Bobby, is all set to team up with Chiranjeevi for Chiranjeevi 154th film, tentatively titled Chiru 154. Also called as Mega 154, the upcoming film will mark the first collaboration between Chiranjeevi and Bobby. The film will be produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar under the banner of Mythri Movie Makers. Devi Sri Prasad has been roped in to compose music for this flick, which will go on floors this year, and the remaining star cast and technical team will be announced soon.
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Chiru 155
Chiranjeevi and filmmaker Meher Ramesh are teaming up for the first time for an upcoming project that’ll be bankrolled by AK Entertainments in association with Creative Commercials. The project was officially announced on the eve of Chiranjeevi's birthday via a statement. As per the reports, the upcoming film is going to be an action saga, and it will be shot on a grand scale.
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Chiru 156
Reports suggest that Chiranjeevi is going to team up with director Maruthi for his 156th film, which is being produced by UV Creations. Currently titled Chiru 156, the cast and plot details are yet to be revealed. Needless to say, any further, the actor’s fans have been celebrating and sharing this news on social media to make it the top trend.
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