This superstar of the South whose stardom has not been matched by any actor to date. This actor has worked primarily in Telugu films as well as Bollywood. He has given tough competition to Amitabh Bachchan and in terms of fees he has even left Amitabh Bachchans stardom behind during their prime time. Who is this star? This is South superstar is none other than Chiranjeevi. Today the actor is celebrating his 70th birthday. Chiranjeevi who has made an incomparable contribution to the Telugu film industry has many records to his name. Born on 22 August 1955 as Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad Chiranjeevi is an actor social worker and former politician. He has worked in several Telugu films as well as Hindi films. The actor made his Bollywood debut in 1990 with Pratibandh. Chiranjeevis Bollywood debut He also appeared in Aaj Ka Gundaraj in 1992. This film was the Hindi remake of Nagarjunas Gunda Raj. Along with this he also appeared in The Gentleman. His films received tremendous response from the audience. This South superstar has many records to his name. He was the first South superstar to be invited to the Academy Awards i.e. Oscars in 1987. When Chiranjeevi surpassed Amitabh Bachchans stardom In 1992 Chiranjeevi surpassed Amitabh Bachchan in terms of fees. He was the first Indian actor to charge Rs 1 crore. He charged a whopping Rs 1.25 crore for Aapadbandhavudu. Ram Charans father Chiranjeevi is the first Indian actor who played single double and triple roles in films. His films were running in theatres for 100 days. How South superstar came up with the name Chiranjeevi? The actor kept his screen name Chiranjeevi on the advice of his mother. Chiranjeevi means immortal and Hanuman. Chiranjeevi started his acting career mainly with villainous roles. Some notable films include I Love You Idi Katha Kaadu Mosagadu Rani Kasula Rangamma 47 Naatkal/47 Rojulu Nyayam Kavali and Ranuva Veeran. Chiranjeevis net worth Today he owns property worth crores. According to the report of Financial Express the actors net worth is Rs 1650 crores. He has a big bungalow of 25000 square feet in Hyderabad. Apart from acting he earns through business and endorsements. Story Highlights Chiranjeevi born Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad turned 70. Chiranjeevi made his Bollywood debut with Pratibandh (1990). Chiranjeevi became the first Indian actor to charge Rs 1 crore. Chiranjeevi owns property worth Rs 1650 crore a 25000 sq. ft. Hyderabad bungalow.