Godfather Actor Chiranjeevi Honoured With Guinness World Record, Learn More

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SEPTEMBER 23,2024

Telugu cinema's beloved superstar, Chiranjeevi Konidela, was recently recognised with a prestigious Guinness World Record for being the "Most Prolific Film Star in Indian Cinema" in the actor/dancer category. The award was presented at a grand event in Hyderabad on September 20, 2024, marking yet another milestone in the actor's illustrious career.

A Legendary Career Spanning 45 Years

Chiranjeevi's remarkable journey in the Indian film industry spans over 45 years, during which he has featured in 156 films. Throughout this extensive career, the veteran actor has performed almost 24,000 dance moves across 547 songs, showcasing an impressive range of dance styles.

His repertoire includes a diverse mix of pop, rock, jazz, hip hop, and traditional Indian classical dance forms. The Guinness World Record certificate presented at the event read, 'The most prolific film star in Indian Film Industry-actor/dancer is Konidela Chiranjeevi aka Mega Star achieved on 20 September 2024.'

The award ceremony was graced by Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who shared the stage with Chiranjeevi during the event. Aamir Khan, along with a representative from the Guinness World Records team, handed over the certificate to the "Godfather" actor.

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Reflecting on the honour, Chiranjeevi said, 'This moment is unforgettable. I never expected to get the Guinness World Records, but it feels incredible to be honoured for my dancing. All these years of my film career, dance has become part of my life. I owe this honour to the directors, producers, music directors, and choreographers who made sure to showcase my dancing talents in films.'

During the event, Aamir Khan expressed his admiration for Chiranjeevi, remarking, 'I am a huge fan of Chiranjeevi Garu, and he is like my elder brother. When you watch any of his songs, you can see he has his whole heart in it. So our eyes refuse to stray from him because he is having such a great time, and we get infected with that, which is such a unique quality.' Khan's heartfelt speech added to the emotional significance of the evening.

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Chiranjeevi's Awards and Recognition

Over the years, Chiranjeevi has garnered numerous accolades for his contributions to cinema, including nine Filmfare Awards and three Nandi Awards. His extraordinary legacy was further cemented with prestigious national honours, including the Padma Bhushan in 2006 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2024mdashthe second-highest civilian award in India.

Notably, September 22 marks a significant date for the actor, as it also happens to be the anniversary of his film debut in 1978, making this recognition all the more special.