Friday, October 31, 2008
chiru photos
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
The strengths and weakness of Chiru
Now Chiru has to tread on a balanced path to avoid this criticism by limiting the role of Aravind to fund mobilization of party or else Chiru well end up as good actor but spineless politician.
Need to Rethink for Prajarajyam Party (PRP)
The appointment of two intellectuals from two different ideological backgrounds to the official representatives’ posts has not welcomed much by the cadre as both of them are very restrained and reserved in their presentation. In the present day politics the representatives should be talkative and tough not mild and precise.
For an observer the whole party appears that some people are showcasing Chiru to push their agenda and he himself is not running the show. One day they say only honest people will be accorded top priority but the very next moment we find Chiru welcoming some factionists, corrupt politicians and betrayers into the party. No doubt some of the new comers of the party have spotless character and committed service mind but if the present trend of allowing unruly elements continues, Chiru cannot boast of himself as a leader with a different and going to end up as just another politician in the state.
Whenever some one throws a challenge the PRP leaders should give a fitting reply in aggressive style rather than maintaining silence over the issue.
Majority of the party cadre are still in their thirties and they expect their leader be combative. Chiru should keep this mind.
People should decide my future plan: Chiranjeevi
HYDERABAD: Seeking to reach out to the people with his message of social justice, actor-turned-politician Chiranjeevi said on Thursday he would act as a bridge for the people to achieve the goal of true democracy. "You should decide what my future plan of action is. You decide what you want me to do for you. We (the masses) should be our own rulers. I will be a bridge in this process," he said. Chiranjeevi was speaking at a function where a former TDP legislator from East Godavari district T Trimurthulu joined the actor's Praja Rajyam Party. Trimurthulu is the latest entrant into Praja Rajyam in continuing political migrations from other parties. The kin of two senior TDP leaders joined the party on Wednesday. TDP MP from Warangal E Dayakar Rao's brother E Pradeep Rao and senior legislator and Politburo member Y Ramakrishnudu's brother Y Venkat Rao joined Praja Rajyam in the presence of Chiranjeevi.
Chiranjeevi-Amar Singh meet raises questions
Singh insisted that he along with Jaya Prada and Jaya Bachchan came to meet Chiranjeevi because he was a good friend of the entire Bachchan family. "if Amitabhji was not out of the country, he would have also come along with Abhishek and Aishwarya [Images]," Amar Singh said.
He pointed out that Jaya Prada played the role of heroine with Chiranjeevi in many Telugu films and Jaya Bachchan was also a good friend of Chiranjeevi. "They came to extend their good wishes as a colleague of film industry. We want all our friends to do well in whatever they do," he said.
But the crucial issue of possible electoral tie up between Samajwadi Party and Chranjeevi's Praja Rajyam party remained unanswered as Amar Singh evaded them completely. When asked how SP could join hands with the anti-Congress Chiranjeevi in Andhra while they were allies in Uttar Pradesh [Images], Amar Singh quipped, "I am not a member of Congress". He insisted that the talks between Congress and SP for an alliance were restricted to Uttar Pradesh and they were still not completed. "We want that we should have an alliance but it still not sure whether will finally have it or not", he said. At the same time Amar Singh said that his party will never support "communal forces like BJP" and help them to come to power. "That is why we have supported the Congress party on Nuclear deal in Parliament. The deal does not belong to any one party but to the entire country," he said.
Prakala Prabhakar, official spokesperson of the Praja Rajyam party also insisted that the meeting was a mere courtesy call. "We are not trying to hide any thing," he said adding that the SP leaders had come neither to seek something nor to give any thing.
"When people are with us, where is the need for an alliance with other parties," he said when asked whether SP was trying to forge an alliance with his party. But the speculations persists that a person like Amar Singh does not take the trouble of coming all the way to Hyderabad for mere sweet talk when the political tempers are running so high in Andhra Pradesh. "The SP is either angling for space in Andhra Pradesh politics or using the Chiranjeevi's card to turn up the heat on the Congress party," a political observer said.
Waiting for a real hit
To top it, Chiranjeevi, as a politician, suffered a major jolt when he failed to get his panel elected on his homeground — the Movie Artistes’ Association (MAA) — for which elections were held last week. This is just one-and-a-half months after his mentor and brother-in-law, film producer Allu Aravind, also lost the election for the president’s post of the Andhra Pradesh Film Chamber of Commerce, held on July 27.
Politics and Telugu film industry have been closely linked long before legendary actor N T Rama Rao launched the Telugu Desam Party, and elections to film industry bodies and unions are closely contested by rival film stars or their panels supported by political parties.
Elections are a matter of prestige and power at MAA, the representative arm of the powerful Telugu film industry also known as Tollywood, and are held every two years. Thus, it is significant that Chiranjeevi’s panel was totally routed in the elections. Not only did the panel supported by Chiranjeevi lose the vital post of president, none of the panel members were elected to the MAA executive body. It is a loss of face for the actor as his younger brother, Nagendra Babu, held the post of president in the last term.
Veteran actor-turned-producer Murali Mohan, supported by the Telugu Desam Party, was elected president of the MAA defeating actor Vijay Chandra who was supported by Chiranjeevi. Murali Mohan polled 244 votes while Vijay Chandra got 116 votes. Actress Jayasudha was unanimously elected vice-president.
“There was a growing feeling in the industry that Chiranjeevi and his family only nurtured themselves and did not care to work for the benefit of the large workforce of the Telugu film industry. In contrast, an equally popular actor like N T Rama Rao had the total support of the industry — because of him, the industry benefited tremendously,” says a member who got elected to the MAA executive. “In fact, Chiranjeevi’s brother Nagendra Babu, who was president for the last two years, was aware of the growing unpopularity of the family in the industry,” he observes.
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-->Commerce also brought to the fore the intense rivalry between the various caste factions in the industry. The Kapu community-dominated Chiranjeevi panels were outwitted by the Kamma caste and other caste factions.
Since he launched his party on August 26, Chiranjeevi has experienced a string of disappointments. Except for a few discards from other parties, no leader of stature has joined his party so far in spite of a call given by the megastar. The party was, however, upbeat about T Chandra Sekhar, Maharashtra-cadre IAS officer who resigned as chief of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority to join Chiranjeevi.
After meeting Chiranjeevi, the ex-IAS officer who hails from Guntur district, said that he felt the film star was committed to social justice and the welfare of poor and therefore, he wanted to join him
Chiranjeevi's reel pairs spit venom offscreen
Chiranjeevi visit weavers' family in Telangana
A large number of people gathered to have a glimpse of their hero as Chiranjeevi's convoy entered the backward town in Karimnagar district the hub of handloom industry, about 140 kms from here, amid tight security.
After a brief visit to the textile park, he called on three families whose bread-earners had committed suicide due to mounting to debts.
The actor was visibly moved as families poured out their woes and narrated how the successive governments have failed to address their grievances.
Clad in white shirt and black trousers, he sat on the floor along with the poor weavers and enquired about their problems.
The weavers told him they were fast losing hope in the absence of credit and marketing facilities and employment opportunities.
Later addressing a gathering, Chiranjeevi said he was deeply moved by the plight of weavers and vowed to work for the improvement of their living standards.
"I am told over 400 poor weavers have committed suicide in the last ten years. The successive governments have failed to address their problems", he said adding that his "Praja Rajyam" party would strive for their welfare.
Chiranjeevi meets weavers in first public appearance
Hyderabad: In his first public appearance after launching the Praja Rajyam last month, Telugu superstar-turned-politician Chiranjeevi on Saturday met weavers and their families in an Andhra Pradesh district and promised to solve their problems if his party was voted to power.
Chiru’s first defeat from film fraternity
His surprise visit to the handloom weaving centre in Sircilla town in Karimnagar was significant as it has witnessed a spate of suicides by weavers during last few years. As many as 400 weavers committed suicide in the town during last one decade.
Chiranjeevi described as heart-rending the plight of weavers and said paying compensation to their families was not a solution to their problems. He promised to ensure that weavers get the work to feed their families.
"Gandhiji had once said that handloom weaving will usher in a revolution but today it is unfortunate that weavers are forced to end their lives," he said, adding that Sircilla had become synonymous with suicides.
The actor promised that if voted to power his party would ensure that weavers from Sircilla don't have to migrate to other states and other countries for jobs.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Megastar Chiranjeevi Films list
Stalin - (2007)
Style - (2007)
Jai Chiranjeeva - (2005)
Andharivadu - (2005)
Shankardada MBBS - (2004)
Anji - (2003)
Tagore - (2003)
Indra - (2003)
Daddy - (2001)
Manjunatha - (2001)
Mrugaraju - (2001)
Annayya - (2000)
Hands Up - (2000)
Iddaru Mitrulu - (1999)
Sneham KosChoodalani Vundi - (1998)
Bavagaru Bagunnara - (1998)
Master - (1997)
Hitler - (1997)
Rikshavodu - (1995)
Big Boss - (1995)
Alluda Majaka - (1995)
The Gentleman - (1994)
S.P. Parasuram - (1994)
Mugguru Monagallu - (1994)
Mechanic Alludu - (1993)
Muta Mestri - (1993)
Apadhbandhavudu - (1992)
Aaj Ka Goonda Raj - (1992)
Gharana Mogudu - (1992)
Rowdy Alludu - (1991)
Gang Leader - (1991)
Stuvartupuram Police Station - (1991)
Raja Vikramarka - (1990)
Prathibandh - (1990)
Kodhama Simham - (1990)
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari - (1990)
Kondaveeti Donga - (1990)
Lankeshwarudu - (1989)
Rudranetra - (1989)
State Rowdy - (1989)
Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu - (1989)
Yudda Bhoomi - (1988)
Trinetrudu - (1988)
Marana Mrudangam - (1988)
Khaidi No. 786 - (1988)
Yamudiki Mogudu - (1988)
Rudraveena - (1988)
Manchi Donga - (1988)
Jebu Donga - (1987)
Swayamkrushi - (1987)
Pasivadi Pranam - (1987)
Chakravarthy - (1987)
Aradhana - (1987)
Donga Mogudu - (1987)
Chanakya Shapadham - (1986)
Dairyavanthudu - (1986)
Rakshasudu - (1986)
Chantabbai - (1986)
Veta - (1986)
Magadheerudu - (1986)
Kondaveeti Raja - (1986)
Kirathakudu - (1986)
Vijetha - (1985)
Adavi Donga - (1985)
Raktha Sindhuram - (1985)
Puli - (1985)
Jwala - (1985)
Chiranjeevi - (1985) Donga - (1985)
Chattamtho Poratam - (1985)
Rustum - (1984)
Agnigundam - (1984)
Naagu - (1984)
Intiguttu - (1984)
Challenge - (1984)
Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu - (1984)
Devanthakudu - (1984)
Hero - (1984)
Goonda - (1984)
Allulu Vasthunnaru - (1984)
Sangarshana - (1983)
Manthri gari Viyyankudu - (1983)
Khaidi - (1983)
Simhapoori Simham - (1983)
Maa Inti Premayanam - (1983)
Roshagadu - (1983)
Maga Maharaju - (1983)
Gudachari No.1 - (1983)
Puli Bebbuli - (1983)
Shivudu Shivudu Shivudu - (1983)
Aalyashikaram - (1983)
Abhilasha - (1983)
Palletoori Monagadu - (1983)
Prema Pichollu - (1983)
Bandhalu Anubandhalu - (1982)
Manchu Pallaki - (1982)
Mondi Ghatam - (1982)
Yamakinkarudu - (1982)
Billa Ranga - (1982)
Patnam Vachina Prativrathalu - (1982)
Tingu Rangadu - (1982)
Radha My Darling - (1982)
Sitadevi - (1982)
Idi Pellantara - (1982)
Subhalekha - (1982)
Bandipotu Simham - (1982)
Intlo Ramayya Veedilo Krishnayya - (1982)
Kirayi Rowdylu - (1981) Chattaniki Kallu Levu - (1981)
Priya - (1981)
Srirasthu Subhamasthu - (2007)
47 Rojulu - (1981)
Rani Kasula Rangamma - (1981)
Ooriki Ichina Maata - (1981)
Nyayam Kavali - (1981)
Prema Natakam - (1981)
Tirugu Leni Manishi - (1981)
Todu Dongalu - (1981)
Paravathi Parameshwarulu - (1981)
Adavaallu Meeku Johaarulu - (1981)
Rakta Sambandham - (1980)
Mogudu Kavali - (1980)
Prema Tarangalu - (1980)
Love in Singapore - (1980)
Thathayya Premaleelalu - (1980)
Kaali - (21980)
Nakili Manishi - (1980)
Punnami Naagu - (1980)
Mosagadu - (1980)
Jathara - (1980)
Aarani Mantalu - (1980)
Chandipriya - (1980)
Kottapeta Rowdy - (1980)
Agni Samskaram - (1980)
Kothala Raayudu - (1979)
Sri Rambantu - (1979)
Idikatha Kaadu - (1979)
Punaadi Rallu - (1979)
I Love You - (1979)
Kotta Alludu - (1979)
Kukka Katuku Cheppu Debba - (1979)
Tayaramma Bangarayya - (1979)
Pranam Khareedu - (1978 )
Film Awards & Honours
7 Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu)
In January 2006, Chiranjeevi received the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in India because of his contributions to the Telugu Film Industry and for his social work.
In November 2006, Chiranjeevi also received honorary doctorate by the Andhra University for his services to the Telugu film industry and for his social work
Megastar Chiranjeevi Political Party News
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Chiranjeevi's party office inaugurated
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Megastar left to Rameswaram on Thursday
His family will be performing special Pooja on Sunday early morning at 3am , at the newly constructed office. Except family members, no one is invited for this Pooja.
Party core committee met on friday evening at Geetha arts office. Pawan Kalyan, Dr Mitra, Megastar, Nagababu, Allu Arvind etc attended this core committee meet.
A special person from Mumbai took part in the discussions of this core committee. This Mumbai person prepared some programs for Chiru party.
chiranjeevi bidding farewell to movies
To surprise every one, the Chiru camp is inviting Dr Rajashekar and Mohan Babu for this farewell party
We have to wait and see whether these two attend this function.
Megastar is to seek the support of film industry for his political entry in the farewell party. Only Brahmi, Srikanth , Vinayak and Poori spoke openly about Megastar's political entry. Majority of the industry is mum over Megastar's political entry. So Megastar wants to seek support from the entire industry.
Chiru will inaugurate his party office on 10th August that is under construction on Roda No 46, Jubilee Hills
Megastar will announce the party on 17th of August with media people in Hyderabad, public meeting will be held on 26th of august in Tirupathi.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
rehman wish to chiru
Friday, August 1, 2008
LATEST NEWS ABOUT CHIRU'S POLITICAL PARTY
Actor and producer K. Nagendra Babu told reporters in Prakasam that his brother himself would make an announcement.
“It is already decided that Chiranjeevi will enter politics. He will make an announcement in August,” he said.
Nagendra Babu, also known as Nagababu, said various sections of people have been demanding that Chiranjeevi enter politics. “He will definitely respond to their appeals,” he said.
Nagababu said the problems faced by people would be on the party’s agenda and it would strive to address the problems faced by farmers and workers. He also said the fans of the superstar would have a key role in party formation.
Hinting that the proposed party would oppose separate statehood to Telangana region, Nagababu remarked that some people were continuing the divide-and-rule policy of the British rulers.
Chiranjeevi’s brother-in-law and filmmaker Allu Arvind had said last month that the actor was likely to launch the party Aug 22, his birthday.
The actor’s close confidante and advisor made the statement when a trade union formed in the name of Chiranjeevi took out a rally and appealed to the actor to announce his entry into politics.
Meanwhile, Chiranjeevi’s fans took out motorcycle rallies in this state capital and districts while women fans also held meetings, appealing to the actor to make an early announcement.
Holding the actor’s pictures, hundreds of fans took part in the motorcycle rally, which passed through different parts of Hyderabad before reaching the family’s film office in upmarket Jubilee Hills.
Earlier, the rally was stopped by police at two places in view of the prohibitory orders in parts of the city. The rally was diverted through a different route, causing tension for some time.
Speculations were on for several months that Chiranjeevi, 53, would launch a political party. In November last year, his fans held meetings in different parts of the state to urge him to make an early announcement.
The actor, however, appealed to his fans to be patient till he makes an announcement. He later said he needed more time to take a decision.
During last few weeks, Chiranjeevi’s aides held meetings with women, IT professionals and other sections at different places in the state.
Chiru, as Chiranjeevi is popularly known, is dominating the Telugu film industry for over two decades. One of the highest paid actors in India, Chiru has a massive fan following across the state.
Over the last few years, the actor was focusing on social services, especially blood donation.
Following the speculation about his political plunge, people are drawing a parallel with thespian N.T. Rama Rao’s political entry in 1982. He had come to power within nine months after launching the Telugu Desam Party (TDP).
Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in the state are scheduled to be held in April next year.
THE RISING SUN MEGASTAR
He never imagined, even in his dreams, that he would, one day, be a Megastar and rule the Telugu Film Industry. Years later, this youngster called "Chiru" in the Film Industry , with his hard work and dedication to his profession, could make it really big in the field hitting the limelight, with an unparalleled fan following emulating his every act, word, dress and dance. What makes this ordinary human being such an extraordinary one - god knows!
After graduation, Chiranjeevi moved to Madras to seek a career in his chosen field of acting in the Film Industry. To get himself ready for the stage, he joined in an acting school in Madras. After struggling for some time, he took to acting by appearing in small roles in films like "Pranam Kareedu" and "Punadhi Rallu". He, from that modest beginning to this date, has acted in 132 films. Throughout his career he has been through a lot of ups and downs but every time he came back with extra persevrance and won his way through people's hearts with wonderful performances in his films. Chiranjeevi got married to Surekha, the daughter of veteran actor sri "Allu Ramalingaiah". Chiru has always been a family man - being blessed with two daughters Sushmita & Srija and a son Ramcharan Tej