Konidela Ram Charan is an Indian actor, producer and entrepreneur known for his performances in Telugu films. He is one of the highest-paid actors in the Indian film industry and has been included in the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list since 2013.
He made his debut in the successful action film Chirusha (2007) and won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debutant – South. He rose to fame with SS Rajamouli’s fantasy action film Magadha (2009), which became the highest-grossing Telugu film upon its release and won him the Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Actor.
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- Full name: Ram Charan Konidela
- Date of Birth: March 27, 1985
- Age: 39
- Sex: Male
- Birthplace: Madras, India (now Chennai)
- Nationality: India
- Occupation: Actor, producer, entrepreneur
- Height: The exact height has not been disclosed.
- Parents: Chiranjeevi (father) and Susmitha (mother)
- Siblings: Ram Charan has two sisters and a brother.
- Spouse: Upasana Kamineni Konidela (married in 2012)
- Children: None
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $40 million
Early life and education
Ram Charan was born on March 27, 1985 in Madras (now Chennai) to an ethnic Telugu family. His father is actor Chiranjeevi and his mother is Surekha. His family hails from Mogaltur and Palakollu in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.
His maternal grandfather is the famous comedian Allu Ramalingaiah. He has two siblings – an elder sister Sushmitha and a younger sister Sreeja.
Ram Charan was educated at Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan in Chennai, Lawrence School in Lovedale, Hyderabad Public School in Begumpet and St. Mary’s College in Hyderabad. He also attended the Kishore Namit Kapoor School of Acting in Mumbai.
personal life
Ram Charan is married to Upasana Kamineni, vice chairperson of Apollo Philanthropies and editor-in-chief of B Positive magazine. Kamineni is the daughter of Shobana Kamineni and granddaughter of Pratap C Reddy, founder and executive chairman of Apollo Hospitals, India’s first corporate hospital chain.
They got engaged in December 2011 and exchanged vows on June 14, 2012 at Temple Trees Farm House in Hyderabad.
According to NewsX, Charan and Upasana were good friends until they were in grade 9 at the same school in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. On June 20, 2023, the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Klin Kaara Konidela.
Profession
In 2007, Charan made his first action film appearance Chirushadirected by Puri Jagannad. The film ran for 50 days in 178 directly-operated theatres and 15 other transfer theatres. He played Charan, an ex-con seeking revenge for his father’s murder. His performance was praised by Rediff.com, who said “Ram Charan shows great promise.
He excels in dance and action scenes and displays grace in his dance performances. He also avoids making indirect references to his famous father through dialogues or adopting a particular mannerism.” His performance won him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debutant – South and the Nandi Special Jury Award.
Following the success of his second film, this fantasy film Magadha (2009), Charan cemented his place among Tollywood’s leading male actors. He played two roles in the film and his performance was widely praised.
The Times of India commented, “Ram Charan portrays the legendary role with ease, showcasing his horse riding and dancing skills to perfection.” IndiaGlitz commented on his mature performance and how he portrayed both roles perfectly, often reminding the audience of his father.
Magadha It grossed over Rs 150 crore worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Telugu film until 2013. The film won six Filmfare Awards, including the Best Telugu Actor Award for Charan.
Awards
- Three film awards
- Two Nandi Awards
- Numerous other honors and recognitions
net worth
Ram Charan’s net worth is estimated to be around $40 million.
social media
- Instagram: @alwaysramcharan
- Twitter: @alwaysramcharan
Filmography
- Reserve Requirement Ratio
- Zangir
- Nayak
- Chirusha
- Acharya
- Deroix
- Game Changer
- Yevadu
