Personal Information
- Full Name
- Ram Charan
- Birthplace
- Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India
- Date of Birth
- March 27, 1985
- Religion
- Hinduism
- Caste / Ethnicity
- Kapu
- Hobbies
- Cooking Reading
Physical Statistics
- Height
- 5’ 8.5”
- Weight
- 75 kg
- Eye Color
- Dark Brown
- Hair Color
- Black
Education & Qualifications
Highest Degree
B.Com dropout
Schools
Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, Chennai The Lawrence School, Lovedale, Tamil Nadu The Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet, Hyderabad
Colleges / Universities
St. Mary’s College, Hyderabad
Family & Relationships
- Father
- Chiranjeevi
- Mother
- Surekha Konidela
- Spouse / Partner
- Upasana Kamineni
- Child
- Klin Kaara Konidela
- Sibling
- 2 (Sushmita Konidela, Sreeja Konidela)
Career Milestones & Awards
Awards & Honors
2008 • Nandi Special Jury Award from the Government of Karnataka for the film Chirutha • Filmfare Award South in the Best Male Debut – South category for the film Chirutha 2010 • Nandi Special Jury Award from the Government of Karnataka for the film Magad
Favorites & Preferences
Actor
Tom Hanks
Actress
Sridevi Julia Roberts
Film
Khaidi (1983) Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) Gladiator (2000) The Notebook (2004) Inglourious Basterds (2009)
Lesser-Known Facts & Trivia
- 11. Ram Charan is an Indian actor, businessman, film producer, and philanthropist known for his work in Tollywood.
- 22. He is the son of the renowned Tollywood actor Chiranjeevi.
- 33. Ram announced his debut pan-India film "The India House," inspired by freedom fighter Veer Savarkar, in May 2023.
- 44. From a young age, Ram had a passion for acting and participated in various school dance and drama events.
- 55. His performance in the Telugu movie "Chirutha" (2007) earned him critical acclaim and awards such as a Filmfare and a Nandi Award.
- 66. The movie "Magadheera" (2009) was a massive success, running for 757 days in theaters.
- 77. In "Orange" (2010), Ram portrayed the role of an NRI, which received appreciation despite the film's box office performance.
- 88. He played the character of a gambler in the Telugu film "Racha" (2012).
- 99. During 2012, some media outlets started calling him Ram Charan Teja, prompting him to request them not to use that name.
- 1010. In "Naayak" (2013), he portrayed dual roles and was listed in Forbes India Magazine's Celebrity 100 list.
- 1111. Ram acted and sang in the Telugu version of a song from the Hindi film "Zanjeer" (2013).
- 1212. He appeared in Telugu films like "Yevadu" and "Govindudu Andarivadele" in 2014.
- 1313. In "Bruce Lee: The Fighter" (2015), he played dual roles of Karthik/Bruce Lee and Vikram Kumar.
- 1414. Ram ventured into the aviation industry in 2015 by establishing TruJet, which ceased operations in 2022 due to financial difficulties.
- 1515. His role as an IPS officer in "Dhruva" (2016) was well-received by audiences.
- 1616. In 2016, Ram founded Konidela Production Company in Hyderabad.
- 1717. He produced the Telugu film "Khaidi No. 150" in 2017.
- 1818. Ram depicted a partially deaf villager in the 2018 film "Rangasthalam."
- 1919. His film "Vinaya Vidheya Rama" (2019) did not perform well at the box office.
- 2020. In 2019, he produced the film "Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy."
- 2121. Ram was designated partner of Mega Talkies Llp and Body Corporate DP Nominee at V Mega Pictures Llp in 2018.
- 2222. He portrayed Alluri Sitarama Raju in the 2022 film "RRR."
- 2323. Ram played Comrade Siddha in the 2022 film "Acharya" alongside his father.
- 2424. He became a director at Lifetime Wellness Rx International Limited in August 2022.
- 2525. Ram announced the cast of his film "The India House," including Anupam Kher and Nikhil Siddhartha, in a social media post.
- 2626. His childhood friend is actor Rana Daggubati.
- 2727. In an interview, Ram mentioned his interest in pursuing Automobile Engineering if not acting.
- 2828. He learned acting at the Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute in Mumbai.
- 2929. Ram has appeared in advertisements for brands like Pepsi, Meesho, and Hero MotoCorp.
- 3030. He owns the Ram Charan Hyderabad Polo Riding Club.
- 3131. Ram began horse riding lessons as a child and is a proficient horse rider.
- 3232. He owns a private jet and is a dedicated dog lover, with two dogs named Rhyme and Brat.
- 3333. Despite occasional smoking and drinking, Ram does not consider himself addicted.
- 3434. Ram Charan was presented at the G20 Summit in Kashmir in May 2023 to represent Indian cinema.
- 3535. He encountered racism when Shah Rukh Khan referred to him as 'idli' at a pre-wedding event in March 2024.
- 3636. Ram Charan is shooting for his upcoming pan-India film "Peddi," scheduled for a theatrical release on March 27, 2026.
- 3737. After completing "Peddi," Ram Charan is set to reunite with director Sukumar for a tentatively titled sports-action drama "RC17," with shooting expected to begin in July or August 2026.
