Mumbai, Aug 22 — Pawan Kalyan’s wife Anna Konidela has penned a heartfelt birthday note for megastar Chiranjeevi, describing him as a pillar of wisdom, care, love and responsibility.
Anna took to Instagram, where she shared a picture of herself posing with Pawan and Chiranjeevi. She shared how the actor is someone the family looks up to, turns to for advice and relies on in times of worry.
“He is wisdom, care, love, and responsibility. He is the one we look up to, turn to for advice, and share our worries with. Happy birthday, @chiranjeevikonidela Load more comments,” Anna wrote as the caption.
Kalyan is known for his distinctive style and mannerisms in Telugu cinema. He enjoys a huge fanbase across the Telugu states, often described as "unfathomable," "fiercely loyal," and akin to a "cult following."
Kalyan married Anna in September 2013 under the Special Marriage Act at a Sub-Registrar Office in Hyderabad. The couple has a daughter and a son.
In other news, Pawan Kalyan underwent surgery on July 11. The hospital had said in a health bulletin on July 12 that Pawan Kalyan was diagnosed with a right shoulder rotator cuff injury, comprising an extensive tear of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendon with an associated avulsion fracture of the greater tuberosity bone.
He underwent successful arthroscopic repair of the injury.
Chiranjeevi has received numerous honours, including the Padma Bhushan in 2006 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2024 from the Government of India, as well as the IFFI Indian Film Personality of the Year Award in 2022.
Chiranjeevi made his acting debut in 1978, initially gaining recognition for his supporting, anti-hero, and antagonist roles. He later transitioned to lead roles with notable success. His breakthrough came with the 1983 film Khaidi, which became the highest-grossing Telugu film at the time and established him as a leading star in the industry.