Biography
Who is Ram Charan?
Early life and family
Ram Charan was born in Chennai, India, on March 27, 1985. He grew up in a Telugu family with his parents, Chiranjeevi and Surekha Konidela. His family has roots in the West Godavari district, specifically in Mogalthur and Palakollu.
The actor has two sisters named Sushmita and Sreeja. His maternal grandfather was the well-known comic actor Allu Ramalingaiah. He attended the Lawrence School in Lovedale during his education.
How Ram became famous
The actor made his professional debut in 2007 with the action movie Chirutha. This film was a success at the box office and earned him a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut in the South. His performance was noted for his dance and action skills.
He reached a new level of stardom in 2009 after starring in the fantasy film Magadheera. This production, directed by S. S. Rajamouli, became the highest-grossing Telugu movie at that time. For his work in this film, he won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor in Telugu.
Career highlights
Throughout his career, Ram Charan has starred in several well-known titles including Orange, Racha, Naayak, Yevadu, and Dhruva. He also made his appearance in Hindi cinema through the bilingual film Zanjeer. In 2016, he established the Konidela Production Company to back film projects like Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy.
His film RRR, released in 2022, became his highest-grossing project and is currently the fifth-highest-grossing Indian film ever. This role brought him global recognition and several accolades, including a third Filmfare Award for Best Actor. He also received honors at the 2024 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.
Personal life and business
Beyond his acting work, he is involved in various business ventures. He owns the Hyderabad Polo and Riding Club team. He also previously held a co-ownership stake in the airline service known as TruJet.
He is married to Upasana Kamineni. In April 2024, he was presented with an honorary doctorate from Vels University in Chennai.
Birthday and age
Ram Charan was born on March 27, 1985, which makes Ram 41 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Ram shares the date with 43 other famous people.
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