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Happy Birthday Chiranjeevi: Five must watch movies of the megastar on his 68th birthday

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Chiranjeevi, a veteran actor whose stardom needs no introduction, stands as one of Indian cinema’s most accomplished stars. His illustrious career spans across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi films. Making his acting debut in the Telugu movie Punadhirallu in 1978, Chiranjeevi’s contributions have been widely recognized and honoured.

His accolades include the prestigious Raghupathi Venkaiah award, a distinguished film honour in Andhra Pradesh, three Nandi Awards, and nine Filmfare Awards South, encompassing the esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award. The year 2006 witnessed his reception of the Padma Bhushan award. Notably, in 2022, he was bestowed with the IFFI Indian Film Personality of the Year Award during the 53rd IFFI.

On the occasion of his birthday, it’s fitting to revisit some of his exceptional performances that have left an enduring impact:

Vijetha (1985):

Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy and produced by Allu Aravind, this 1985 Telugu film features Chiranjeevi, Bhanupriya, and J V Somayajulu. It’s a remake of the 1981 Bengali film Saheb, which had previously been adapted in Hindi as Saaheb (1985), starring Anil Kapoor. The movie was also dubbed in Tamil as Dharma Prabhu. Chiranjeevi’s portrayal earned him his second Filmfare Best Actor Award.

Indra (2002):

B Gopal’s action-packed drama, released in 2002, emerged as Telugu cinema’s highest-grossing film at the time. Chiranjeevi, alongside Sonali Bendre and Aarthi Agarwal, led the cast, with supporting roles played by Sivaji, Mukesh Rishi, and Prakash Raj. The film’s music, composed by Mani Sharma, was a highlight. Chiranjeevi’s stellar performance garnered both a Nandi Award and a Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu.

Rudraveena (1988):

Directed by K Balachander in 1988, this Telugu film starred Chiranjeevi, Shobana, and Tamil actor Gemini Ganesan. The movie’s music, composed by Ilaiyaraaja, was especially well-received. It clinched three National Film Awards and four Nandi Awards, including a Special Jury award for Chiranjeevi.

Shankar Dada M.B.B.S. (2004):

A comedic drama directed by Jayanth C Paranjee, this 2004 film is a remake of the 2003 Hindi film Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. Chiranjeevi led the cast alongside Sonali Bendre, Srikanth, Girish Karnad, and Paresh Rawal. The movie’s success resonated with audiences, earning Chiranjeevi and Srikanth Filmfare Awards for their performances.

Gharana Mogudu (1992):

Directed by K Raghavendra Rao, this Telugu romantic drama, released in 1992, was a remake of the 1986 Kannada film Anuraga Aralithu. Chiranjeevi and Nagma starred in this blockbuster that catapulted Chiranjeevi to the status of the highest-paid actor. The film’s distinction was acknowledged at the 1993 International Film Festival of India.

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Prabhas’ Salaar Part 1: CeaseFire trailer breaks records, receives over 150 million views

The trailer was well received, and the fact that it shattered records and created history by receiving 150 million views across all languages is proof of its enormous success.

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Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire, starring Prabhas, is one of the year’s most anticipated films. The Prashanth Neel-directed movie is generating a lot of excitement among viewers. Its December 22 release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam is highly anticipated by fans. From the teaser to the trailer, the movie shattered every record.

The trailer was well received, and the fact that it shattered records and created history by receiving 150 million views across all languages is proof of its enormous success.

In addition, the teaser received 144 million views on the top platform. This further illustrates how the public has taken care of and shown love for each and every element of the movie that has been released.

The teaser and trailer have broken milestones in Indian cinema that no other film has ever been able to match, and the fact that they accomplished these feats in a mere 24 hours is further testament to the movie’s appeal to the general public.

The trailer, which offers a more comprehensive look at Prashanth Neel’s action-packed world, has really outdone our expectations as viewers. Prabhas was back in the action and massiness for which he was always renowned in the teaser. It’s everything in the trailer: The biggest movie of the year is going to be Salaar: Part 1: Ceasefire. The trailer exposed the viewers to the previously unexplored land of Khansaar, while the teaser introduced the fury of Prabhas. It also provided a sneak peek at the tale, which revolves around Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s friendship.

The trailer is proof of the kind of cinematic extravaganza that results from the collaboration of the biggest action director, Prashanth Neel, and the biggest action star, Prabhas. Additionally, Salaar: Part 1: Ceasefire is the first joint venture between Prabhas, who stars in Baahubali, and Prashanth Neel, the director of KGF.

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Animal box office collection: Ranbir Kapoor film earns Rs 481 crore worldwide

Animal has been a hit among the masses in India and as well as abroad since the release of the film on December 1. The film has collected a total of Rs 283 crore at the domestic box office in just five days of its release.

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Ranbir Kapoor’s latest film Animal has collected Rs 481 crore gross at the worldwide box office after five days of its release. The film is expected to cross Rs 500 crore in the box office collection soon. T-series took to Instagram and shared a film poster with the caption He is the Box Office #Animal #AnimalHuntBegins #BloodyBlockbusterAnimal.

Large number of comments started coming on the Instagram post. One fan said this comeback would have been better if Bobby Deol’s role was of 1 hour instead of 10 minutes. One user said Ranbir Kapoor was at different level all together. One user said it seems the film is going to earn Rs 1000 crore at the box office. One user Vikrant said this is just the beginning. Another user said this is the best movie of all time. Another user said this is the worst movie. He said it seemed Bollywood buys their tickets themselves.

Animal has been a hit among the masses in India and as well as abroad since the release of the film on December 1. The film has collected a total of Rs 283 crore at the domestic box office in just five days of its release. Animal has already beaten Brahmastra  which had collected a total of Rs 418 crore at the box office. The film trails behind Sanju which collected a total of worldwide collection of Rs 586.85 crore.

Animal is directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The film released in Malyalam, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. Animal also stars Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, Prem Chopra, Suresh Oberoi, Tripti Dimri. The film has got an A certificate. The film revolves around a violent world set against the backdrop of a troubled relationship between Ranbir’s Ranvijay Singh and his father Balbir Singh, played by Anil Kapoor.

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Fighter: Anil Kapoor’s striking new poster as Group Captain Rakesh Jai Singh, aka Rocky unveiled

The movie is slated to open in theatres on January 25, 2024. The COVID-19 pandemic caused its initial release date to be rescheduled several times.

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One of the most anticipated Bollywood movies of 2024 is Fighter, starring Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor. Recently, the Siddharth Anand-directed film has been creating a lot of interest because of new poster releases and shooting updates. The character’s poster featuring Kapoor was released by the makers of the film today.

Anil Kapoor shared an intriguing character poster from Fighter on Instagram today, December 6, showing him dressed like an Air Force officer. Rocky, also known as Group Captain Rakesh Jai Singh, is played by Kapoor. Group Captain Rakesh Jai Singh Call Sign: Rocky was written in the caption. Appointed: CO of Air Dragons Fighter Unit for All Time.

Many people praised Kapoor’s stunning appearance from the poster in the comments section. A user wrote Banger in the comment section. One more person commented, aye aye Captain. Again 5000cr (red heart emoji) was the prediction made by someone who thought the movie will make 5000 crores at the box office.

Deepika Padukone also revealed her Fighter character poster yesterday. The actor plays Squadron Leader Minal Rathore, also known as Minni, and she looks fierce in it. Squadron Leader Minal Rathore, she added, sharing the poster. Minni is the call sign. Pilot in the squadron designation. #FighterOn25thJan #AirDragons #Fighter

Hrithik Roshan had already revealed his character poster for Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania, also known as Patty.

Director Siddharth Anand, who made a hit film earlier this year with Pathaan starring Shah Rukh Khan, is behind the camera for Fighter. It is a part of an upcoming aerial action franchise and has important parts played by Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor. The movie is slated to open in theatres on January 25, 2024. The COVID-19 pandemic caused its initial release date to be rescheduled several times.

Meanwhile, Kapoor most recently appeared in Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Shakti Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Triptii Dimri, Saloni Batra, Rashmika Mandanna, and Ranbir Kapoor are also featured in the movie. It has proven to be a hugely successful business venture.

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