Chiranvi

Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad (English: Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad, August 22, 1955 -) or Konidela Chiranjeevi (English: Konidela Chiranjeevi, /ˌtʃɪrənˈdʒiːvi/) is an Indian actor, former politician and television host, best known for his performances in Telugu films. He is hailed by the media as a "Mega Star", a successful and influential actor in the history of Indian film; he is also hailed by the outside world as one of the best dancers in the Indian film industry. He has received many honors, including the Padma Shri in 2006 and the Padma Shri in 2024, as well as the Personality of the Year Award at the International Film Festival of India in 2022. Other award categories include Raghupati Venkaya Award, Nandi Award, and South Indian Film Audience Award (including Lifetime Achievement Award and Honorary Award). In 2013, CNN-IBN named him one of the "people who changed the face of Indian cinema". In 2024, Chiranevi was awarded the Guinness World Record as the most prolific actor-dancer in the Indian film industry.