Konidela Siva Sankara Vara Prasad, known as Chiranjeevi (born August 22, 1955), is an iconic Indian actor, producer, dancer, philanthropist, and politician, dubbed the "Megastar" of Telugu cinema.
Born in Mogalthur, Andhra Pradesh, to a police constable father, he debuted in 1978 and became a cultural phenomenon with over 150 films, eight industry hits, and innovative dance/stunts. He founded the Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust and served as Minister of State for Tourism (2012–2014). His net worth exceeds $200 million from films and endorsements.