Ram Charan

Ram Charan
Born
Konidela Ram Charan Teja

(1985-03-27) 27 March 1985
Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Film producer
  • Entrepreneur
Years active2007–present
Spouse
Upasana Kamineni
(m. 2012)
FatherChiranjeevi

Konidela Ram Charan Teja, mostly known by his stage name Ram Charan, is an Indian actor, producer and entrepreneur who predominantly known for his works in Telugu-language film industry.[1]

He is one of the highest-paid actors in India.[2] Ran charan made his acting debut with romantic action thriller film Chirutha (2007) and won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut in South for his performance in his first movie.[3] Charan has received widespread critical acclaim and established himself as a leading Telugu film actor with commercially successful films like Racha (2012), Naayak (2013), Yevadu (2014), Govindudu Andarivadele (2014), Dhruva (2016), and Rangasthalam (2018).

Ram Charan was born on March 27, 1985, in Chennai, India. He is the son of famous Indian actor and politician Chiranjeevi, who is one of the biggest stars in Telugu cinema. Ram Charan comes from a family with a strong film background. His uncle Pawan Kalyan and cousin Allu Arjun are also well-known actors in the Telugu film industry.

In addition to acting, Ram Charan is also a successful producer. He owns a production company called Konidela Production Company, which produced the popular movie Khaidi No. 150 starring his father. He has also worked as an entrepreneur and is involved in various businesses, including airline and polo teams.

One of Ram Charan's most famous roles was in the blockbuster film RRR (2022),[4] directed by S. S. Rajamouli. The movie became a huge hit not just in India, but around the world. His performance in RRR received international praise and made him more popular outside of India.[5]

Ram Charan is known for his strong screen presence, action roles, and dance skills. Over the years, he has built a large fan base and is considered one of the top stars in Indian cinema. [6] Fans of Ram Charan recently celebrated the Yeruvaka Pournima festival in a unique 'Peddi' style in a village in Andhra Pradesh. [7]

Sources

  1. "Ram Charan likely to team up with Trivikram Srinivas; a family entertainer in making – Deets inside". The Times of India. 11 June 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  2. "Highest paid actors in Tollywood". The Times of India. 25 August 2015.
  3. Kumar, Gabbeta Ranjith (28 March 2022). "On Ram Charan's birthday, here's revisiting the moment the star became an actor". The Indian Express. Hyderabad.
  4. "RRR (2022) - IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  5. "SS Rajamouli's Ram Charan, Jr NTR-starrer RRR gets shoutout from Oscars' Academy in Stunt Design category announcement". Hindustan Times. April 11, 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  6. "Peddi: इस ओटीटी प्लेटफॉर्म ने भारी कीमत पर खरीदे राम चरण की 'पेद्दी' के डिजिटल राइट्स, जानिए पूरी डिटेल". Amar Ujala. 17 June 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  7. "Ram Charan's fans celebrate Yeruvaka Pournima in 'Peddi' style in Andhra village". The Times of India. 13 June 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.