This South Indian superstar's son became a huge star, but his Bollywood career didn't take off, with his debut film flopping. He then achieved pan-India stardom. Do you know who he is?
Entertainment Desk: Ram Charan, son of South Indian superstar Chiranjeevi, is now globally famous. However, his Bollywood dreams remained unfulfilled. His first Hindi film was a major flop, after which he shifted his career focus. Now, he's a superstar not only in Telugu cinema but across India and globally. Let's explore his fascinating journey.
Ram Charan: Son of South Superstar Chiranjeevi
Ram Charan is the son of veteran South Indian actor Chiranjeevi. His film career began in 2007 with the Telugu film ‘Chirutha.’ This film was a super hit, and his subsequent film, S.S. Rajamouli's ‘Magadheera’ (2009), catapulted him to stardom overnight. This film broke several Telugu cinema records at the time. He followed this success with hits like ‘Racha’ (2012), ‘Yevadu’ (2014), and ‘Dhruva’ (2016).
‘RRR’ Makes Him a Global Superstar
Ram Charan's biggest hit to date is ‘RRR’ (2022), which transformed him into a global star. Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, this film was a worldwide hit, with its song 'Naatu Naatu' even winning an Oscar. Following the phenomenal success of ‘RRR,’ Ram Charan's fan following reached international levels.
Now Charges ₹100 Crore as Fee
Before ‘RRR,’ Ram Charan charged ₹15 crore per film. However, this blockbuster film significantly increased his fee. Now, reports suggest he commands approximately ₹100 crore per film. He reportedly earned ₹45 crore for ‘RRR.’
Ram Charan's Bollywood Flop
While Ram Charan is now a pan-India star, his Bollywood journey hasn't been smooth. In 2013, he debuted in Bollywood with the film ‘Zanjeer,’ opposite Priyanka Chopra. This was a remake of the 1973 Amitabh Bachchan starrer ‘Zanjeer.’ However, the film was a box office failure, grossing only ₹22.5 crore against a budget of ₹50 crore. Following this, Ram Charan bid farewell to Bollywood and focused solely on South Indian cinema.
Ram Charan's Family and Personal Life
Ram Charan is married to Upasana Kamineni, granddaughter of Pratap C. Reddy, founder of Apollo Hospitals. In 2023, the couple welcomed their daughter, Klin Karrara Konidela. Although Ram Charan didn't achieve success in Bollywood, he has carved his own distinct identity. He is now a global star, and audiences eagerly anticipate his future films.
