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How a Constable's Son Became India's Most Expensive Actor
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News18•10-10-2026, 08:02
How a Constable's Son Became India's Most Expensive Actor
- •Chiranjeevi, the son of an excise constable, rose to stardom in Telugu cinema without any film background or godfather.
- •In 1992, he made history by charging a record-breaking fee of Rs 1.25 crore for the film Aapadbandhavudu.
- •He surpassed Amitabh Bachchan's fee of Rs 85 to 90 lakh at the time, earning the cover headline Bigger than Bachchan in The Week magazine.
- •On September 20, 2024, he entered the Guinness World Records as the most prolific actor-dancer in Indian cinema for performing in 537 dance songs across 143 films.
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In 1992, Chiranjeevi received a record-breaking fee of Rs 1.25 crore for the film 'Aapadbandhavudu', directed by K. Viswanath.
On September 20, 2024, Guinness World Records declared Chiranjeevi the most prolific actor-dancer in the Indian film industry, noting that he has acted in 143 films and performed 537 dance songs.
In September 1992, the English magazine 'The Week' featured Chiranjeevi on its cover with the headline 'Bigger than Bachchan' to highlight his monumental popularity and commercial success.
