He is an Indian actor who is famous for his work in the Telugu film industry. Pawan Kalyan was born on 2 September 1971 (Age 52 Years Old; in 2023) in Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, India. His real name is Konidela Kalyan Babu. Pawan went to depression after failing in the 12th class final exam, his brother Chiranjeevi, help him to come out of depression. Later he left his studies and developed interset in movies.
He is one of the highest-paid actors in Tollywood. He was listed in the Forbes India list of top 100 Celebrities, 26th in 2013, 69th in 2017 and 24th in 2018 respectively
He as massive fan-following within and beyond the Telugu film industry. He also as Nicknames ‘Power star’. In 2014, Pawan Kalyan topped the list of celebrity candidates searched on Google.
Physical appearance
| Eye color: | Black |
| Hair color: | Black |
| Height | 5 Feet 10 Inches |
| Weight | 75 kg |
Pawan Kalyan Family, Education, and Caste
Pawan Kalyan belongs to the kapu caste. His father’s name is Venkat Rao Konidela, who is a Police constable, his mother’s Anjana Devi Konidela, is a homemaker. Pawan Kalyan has two elder brothers Chiranjeevi and Nagendra Babu, and both are film actors, and two sisters Vijaya Durga and Madhavi Rao.
Education
Pawan Kalyan is an intermediate dropout
Girlfriend and Wife of Pawan Kalyan
Pawan Kalyan has been married thrice, to Nandini from 1997-2007, Renu Desai from 2009-2012 and Anna Lezhneva since 2013. He had two children with Renu Desai, and two more children with Anna Lezhneva.
Politics
Pawan Kalyan joined Praja Rajyam Party in 2008, founded by his brother Chiranjeevi. He worked as president of Yuvarajyam.
Pawan Kalyan launches a new party, Jana Sena, on 14 March 2014. Pawan Kalyan campaigned for the BJP and Telugu Desam Party in Andhra, Karnataka, and Telangana in 2014.
Pawan Kalyan Career
Pawan Kalyan made his debut in the film “Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi ” in 1996. He got recognition with the films- “Tholi Prema” and “ Thammudu.”
“Tholi Prema” won him “National Award” and also the Six Nandi Awards. Next, he played the lead role in the film “Kushi,” which was a highly applauded performance. He directed and acted in the 2003 martial arts film “Johnny .” The movie “Gabbar Singh” proved to be a turning point of his life and also Co-Produced of the movie, the film is the dubbing of the 2010 Dabangg movie starring Salman Khan. In 2013, Pawan featured in “Attarintiki Daredi,” which was a big blockbuster movie.
Pawan also owns the production company named “Pawan Kalyan Creative Works“.
He Co-Produced 2018 romantic comedy “Chal Mohan Ranga.” stared by Nithiin. In addition to acting, Pawan also a good singer, sung songs like, “Kaatama Rayudaa, Kadiri Narasimhudaa” from Attarintiki Daredi (2013), “Kodakaa Koteswar Rao” from Agnyaathavaasi (2018), and more. Pawan is a story/screenplay writer for movies like “Johnny“, “Gudumba Shankar“, and “Sardaar Gabbar Singh.” He gave narration for film Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy in 2019.
Facts of Pawan Kalyan
- Pawan Kalyan highly admires Che Guevara, an Argentine Marxist.
- Pawan Kalyan does not smoke and drink alcohol.
- In 2001, he became the brand ambassador of “Pepsi“, he is first south Indian actor to endorse Pepsi.
- Pawan follows a vegetarian diet.
- Actress Samantha, in interview, said about him that stars were marrying celebrities as fashion and that they have to exercising caution.
- In 2013, director Puri Jagannath shocked fans by saying that he doesn’t want to work with Pawan Kalyan
- He is the youngest brother of the Telugu actor Chiranjeevi and actor come producer Nagendra Babu.
Favorite Things
- Favorite Actor: Amitabh Bachchan, Chiranjeevi, Al Pacino, and Robert De Niro
- Favorite Actress: Mahanati Savitri
- Favorite Food: Aratikaya Vepudu
- Favorite Movies: Khaidi, Magadheera
- Favorite books: Yugandhar by Shivaji Sawant, Aghora by Robert Svoboda, and Shadow by Michael Morpurgo
Humanitarian work
In addition to acting, Pawan is actively involved in humanitarian activities and donated
- ₹100,000 to Jesus Old Age Home in Khammam district in Telangana.
- ₹50 lakhs to chief minister’s relief fund – the government of AP for Hudhud
Cyclone. - Pawan gives 20 lakhs for Uttarakhand flood victims.
- Pawan Kalyan has given financial support of Rs 5 lakh to biker Satish, who lost his legs in an accident.
- In 2020, Pawan Kalyan donated Rs.1 crore to PM relief fundas and Rs.50 Lakhs each to both AP and Telangana CM relief funds to fight against the Corona pandemic.
Collection
Mercedes Benz G55 AMG, Mercedes Benz R-Class and Audi Q7
Pawan Kalyan Address
H.No-40-25-19/6, Koganti Street, Gurunanak Nagar, Vijayawada, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh-520010
Endorsement
Pawan endorsed brands like “Pepsi”.
Income factor
Salary ₹ 22-25 crore/movie
Awards
| 2012 | Won Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor – Gabbar Singh |
| 2012 | Won SIIMA Awards for Best Actor – Gabbar Singh |
| 2013 | Won Santosham Film Awards for Attarintiki Daredi |
