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Pawan Kalyan | |||||||||||||
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10th Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh | |||||||||||||
Assumed office 12 June 2024 | |||||||||||||
Governor | S. Abdul Nazeer | ||||||||||||
Chief Minister | N. Chandrababu Naidu | ||||||||||||
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Member of Legislative Assembly Andhra Pradesh | |||||||||||||
Assumed office 4 June 2024 | |||||||||||||
Preceded by | Pendem Dorababu | ||||||||||||
Constituency | Pithapuram | ||||||||||||
President of the Janasena Party | |||||||||||||
Assumed office 14 September 2014 | |||||||||||||
Preceded by | Position established | ||||||||||||
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Born | [2] Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, India | 2 September 1971||||||||||||
Political party | Janasena Party (since 2014) | ||||||||||||
Other political affiliations | Praja Rajyam Party (2008–2011) | ||||||||||||
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Children | 4 | ||||||||||||
Relatives | See Allu–Konidela family | ||||||||||||
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Konidala Pawan Kalyan (born 2 September 1971)[2] is an Indian politician, actor and philanthropist, serving as the 10th Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh since June 2024. He is also the Minister of Panchayat Raj, Rural Development and Rural Water Supply; Environment, Forests, Science and Technology in the Government of Andhra Pradesh and an MLA representing the Pitapuram constituency.[3] He is the founder and president of the Janasena Party.
As an actor, Kalyan is known for his distinctive style and mannerisms in Telugu cinema. He commands a vast fanbase across the Telugu states, widely regarded as "unfathomable," "fiercely loyal," and akin to a "cult following."[7] He is among the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema and has been featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list multiple times since 2012.[8][13] He is the recipient of a Filmfare Award and a SIIMA Award among other accolades.
Kalyan made his acting debut in the 1996 film Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi. Then, he had a streak of six consecutive hits, among which Tholi Prema (1998), Thammudu (1999), Badri (2000), and Kushi (2001) became back-to-back blockbusters. These films established Kalyan as a youth icon with a massive following distinct from his elder brother Chiranjeevi's fanbase.[4][6] In 2001, he became the first ever South Indian brand ambassador for Pepsi.[17] Kalyan later faced a slump, yet his popularity kept soaring despite the flops.[19] He made a comeback with Jalsa (2008), the highest-grossing Telugu film of that year, and continued with hits like Gabbar Singh (2012), Attarintiki Daredi (2013), Gopala Gopala (2015), and Bheemla Nayak (2022). He received the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Gabbar Singh. Both Kushi and Attarintiki Daredi held the record for the highest-grossing Telugu film of its era.[20]
Kalyan holds a black belt in Karate.[21] In 1997, he was awarded the title "Pawan" by the Isshin-ryū Karate Association after a public martial arts demonstration.[22] He practices various martial arts, which he regularly showcases in his films both as a performer and an action choreographer. He is known as "Power Star" among his fans and the media.[23] Kalyan is known for his extensive philanthropic efforts, across various social causes including orphan welfare, elderly care, disaster relief, healthcare, education, farmer welfare, soldier welfare, parasports, arts, literature, and temple support.[24] He has provided financial support to both individuals in need and organizations. He founded the charity Common Man Protection Force in 2007.[27]
In March 2014, Pawan Kalyan founded the Janasena Party (JSP). Although he chose not to contest the 2014 elections, his support and campaigns were pivotal in securing victory for the TDP-BJP alliance in Andhra Pradesh.[28] He later brought national attention to the chronic kidney disease crisis in Uddanam,[29] and led protests against forced land acquisition,[26] and illegal mining in reserved forests.[30] In 2019, JSP contested its first elections, winning one MLA seat with around 6% of the vote. Following this, Kalyan and JSP focused on issues like farmer welfare, transparent governance, illegal sand mining, women's safety, and land encroachment. In 2023, he launched a state-wide tour in his customized vehicle 'Varahi' to connect with voters. In the 2024 elections, Kalyan played a key role in forming an alliance between JSP, TDP, and BJP, which led to a landslide victory.[31] Janasena won each of the 21 MLA seats and 2 MP seats it contested. Kalyan was elected from the Pitapuram constituency by a margin of over 70,000 votes, subsequently becoming the deputy chief minister.[32]
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was invoked but never defined (see the help page).In an unprecedented move, Pawan Kalyan is set to receive a staggering Rs.100 crores for his role in 'OG'. This achievement catapults him into the elite league of Indian actors earning remunerations exceeding Rs. 100 crores.
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was invoked but never defined (see the help page).Following his hat-trick blockbusters 'Thammudu', 'Badri' and 'Kushi', several multinational companies queued before Pawan to get their products promoted. In the process, the 'Vakeel Saab' actor became one among first South Indian actors to endorse a popular cola brand.
What's interesting to see is that Pawan's stardom kept growing with each film irrespective of the result. The actor also indulged in several social and philanthropic activities that brought him closer to his fans.
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was invoked but never defined (see the help page).The 43-year-old star had campaigned extensively in support of the TDP-BJP combine in undivided Andhra Pradesh for the general elections earlier this year. His campaign is believed to be one of the key factors in the success of the TDP-BJP combine in the elections.
Though people in Uddanam have been suffering from kidney diseases of unknown cause (etiology) for decades, the village shot into prominence in January this year when Jana Sena leader and actor Pawan Kalyan took up the cause. His diatribe against the authorities forced the state government to seek the help of international health and medical experts.
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