Popularly known as “Cherry” to his fans, Konidela Ram Charan is a leading Indian actor, film producer, and entrepreneur who mainly works in Telugu cinema. He is also widely known as the “Mega Power Star.”
This title has a family story behind it. His father, Chiranjeevi, is known as the “Mega Star,” while his uncle Pawan Kalyan is called the “Power Star.” Ram Charan’s popular title combines both names.
Ram has become a transformative force in modern Indian cinema, helping to connect regional Tollywood storytelling with international audiences. He was born on 27 March 1985 (41 years old) in Madras, present-day Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Ram Charan is known for his acting performances in Magadheera (2009), Rangasthalam (2018), RRR (2022), Game Changer (2025), and Peddi (2026).
Over a film career spanning nearly two decades, Ram Charan has won four Filmfare Awards and two Nandi Awards for his outstanding contributions to Telugu cinema.
Quick Facts of Ram Charan
| Full Name | Konidela Ram Charan |
| Nickname | Cherry, Mega Power Star |
| Profession | Actor, Film Producer, Entrepreneur |
| Age | 41 years old |
| Date of Birth | 27 March 1985 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Aries |
| Birthplace | Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India |
| Current Address | Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Gender | Male |
Ram Charan Early Life and Education
Ram Charan was born into the famous Konidela-Allu family of Telugu cinema. He was passionate about acting and dance from a young age. Ram took part in numerous dance and drama competitions while at school. Charan also developed an early interest in horse riding in his childhood.
Education
Ram Charan was educated at Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, Chennai, The Lawrence School in Lovedale, and The Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet.
He then enrolled for a Bachelor of Commerce degree at St. Mary’s College, Hyderabad, but eventually dropped out to pursue acting.
He also trained at Kishore Namit Kapoor’s acting school in Mumbai. In April 2024, he was conferred an honorary doctorate by Vels University, Chennai.
| School | Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, Chennai |
| Alma Mater | St. Mary’s College, Hyderabad |
| Highest Qualification | B.Com (Dropout) |
Ram Charan Personal Life
Ram Charan has been married to Upasana Kamineni since 14 June 2012 at the Temple Trees Farm House in Hyderabad. It was a grand ceremony attended by leading names from Indian cinema.
Upasana Kamineni’s wedding sari was designed by Tarun Tahiliani, who blends craftsmanship with elegance. Ram was dressed in off-white traditional groom attire at their marriage.
About Upasana Kamineni
Upasana Kamineni is the Vice-Chairperson of Apollo Charity and the Chief Editor of B Positive magazine. She is the daughter of Shobana Kamineni and Kamineni Anil. Upasana is the granddaughter of Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, the founder of Apollo Hospitals, India’s first corporate hospital chain.
How They Met
Ram Charan and Upasana were classmates until the ninth grade at the same school in Chennai. They later came into a relationship while studying together in college. They were drawn to each other due to an understanding of family commitments.
It is known that Ram became acutely aware of how much he missed Upasana while filming Magadheera. Kamineni tested Charan’s love by having him take her to Famous Ice Cream, which was in the middle of a market at that time.
Their Engagement
The couple got engaged in December 2011 in an engagement ceremony that took place in Hyderabad. Close friends and family members attended their engagement.
Rumored Relationship with Neha Sharma
Shortly after his acting debut in Chirutha (2007), rumors circulated that Ram and actress Neha Sharma were dating. However, both parties consistently maintained that they were just colleagues and good friends. Charan was never involved with her romantically.
Children
Actor Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Konidela are parents to three children. Their firstborn is a daughter. Then, the couple welcomed twins—a boy and a girl.
Daughter
Their eldest child is a daughter named Klin Kaara Konidela, born on 20 June 2023 in Hyderabad. Her name is taken from the Lalitha Sahasranamam, an ancient Hindu book. Klin’s name signifies purifying and transformational energy. 3 years after her birth date, Charan revealed her face on Instagram.
Twins (Son and Daughter)
On 31 January 2026, the couple welcomed twins. A son named Shivram and a daughter named Anveera Devi. Shivram’s name combines the names of Lord Shiva and Lord Ram, whereas Anveera Devi means limitless brave energy.
Family
Ram Charan belongs to the influential Konidela-Allu film family of Telugu cinema.
Father
His father, Chiranjeevi, is a megastar of Telugu cinema and a former Union Minister of India. He earned a Guinness World Record for appearing in 156 films and performing more than 24,000 dance moves across 537 songs during a film career spanning over 45 years.
Chiranjeevi has also won numerous film awards for his performances in movies such as Swayam Krushi, Aapathbandavudu, Indra, Shankar Dada MBBS, and many others.
Mother
His mother, Surekha Konidela, is a homemaker. Ram Charan dedicated his first Instagram post to her and regularly shares birthday wishes for her on the platform.
Siblings
Ram Charan has two siblings who are also his pillar of strength, and they share a lovely bond.
Elder Sister
His elder sister, Sushmita Konidela, is a costume designer and producer who has worked on several of his films. Along with her husband, L. S. Vishnu Prasad, she runs the production house Gold Box Entertainments.
Younger Sister
His younger sister, Sreeja Konidela, has largely stayed away from the film industry. She came into public attention after eloping at the age of 19. Her personal life has included two marriages, separations, and several difficult experiences over the years.
Sreeja has also spoken about rebuilding her life and recognising that she still has the power to shape her own future. She reportedly went through a 15-month personal-development programme that helped her reach this perspective.
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Wife | Upasana Kamineni Rumored Relationship: Neha Sharma |
| Children | Daughter: Klin Kaara Konidela, Anveera Devi Son: Shivram |
| Parents | Father: Chiranjeevi Mother: Surekha Konidela |
| Siblings | Sister: Sushmita Konidela and Sreeja Konidela |
Ram Charan Career
Ram Charan was drawn to acting and dance from an early age. Charan competed in school-level dance and drama shows before formally training under Kishore Namit Kapoor in Mumbai.
Acting Career From 2007–2016
In 2007, Charan made his acting debut as the lead in Puri Jagannadh’s action film Chirutha, alongside Neha Sharma and Prakash Raj. He played an ex-convict seeking to avenge his father’s murder.
In 2009, Ram starred in S. S. Rajamouli’s fantasy action film Magadheera in dual roles, co-starring Kajal Aggarwal. The film became the highest-grossing Telugu film of its time and ran for 757 days in theatres.
In 2010, Charan played an NRI in Bhaskar’s urban romance Orange, co-starring Genelia D’Souza. After a year-long break, Ram returned with Sampath Nandi’s Racha, playing a gambler named Raj, also known as “Cherry,” alongside Tamannaah Bhatia. The film completed a 100-day run across 38 centres in Andhra Pradesh.
In 2013, Charan once again played dual roles in V. V. Vinayak’s Naayak, co-starring Amala Paul. In the same year, he made his Hindi cinema debut opposite Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Zanjeer, a bilingual remake of the 1973 film of the same name.
He also made his playback singing debut with the song “Mumbai Ke Hero” for the film’s Telugu version, Thoofan.
In 2014, Ram starred in Vamsi Paidipally’s Yevadu in a dual role, co-starring Shruti Haasan, and Allu Arjun. In the same year, Charan appeared in Krishna Vamsi’s family drama Govindudu Andarivadele, in which he played an NRI from the United Kingdom.
In 2015, Charan played dual roles as an IB officer and a stunt performer in Srinu Vaitla’s action comedy Bruce Lee: The Fighter, co-starring Rakul Preet Singh. In the same year, he ventured into the aviation business by launching the regional airline TruJet, which was shut down in 2022. In 2016, Ram Charan played an IPS officer in Surender Reddy’s action thriller Dhruva, a remake of the Tamil film Thani Oruvan, co-starring Arvind Swamy.
Launch of Konidela Production Company and Career Continuity (2016–2026)
Ram Charan founded his own production house, Konidela Production Company, in 2016. Its first release was his father Chiranjeevi’s 150th film, Khaidi No. 150 (2017), which grossed over ₹164 crore at the box office.
In 2018, Ram delivered what many critics considered one of his career-best performances as Chitti Babu, a semi-deaf villager, in Sukumar’s period action drama Rangasthalam. He co-starred with Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the film, which became the highest-grossing Telugu film of the year.
In 2019, Charan starred in Boyapati Srinu’s action film Vinaya Vidheya Rama. He appeared alongside Kiara Advani and Vivek Oberoi. In the same year, he also produced Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy.
In March 2022, Ram starred in S. S. Rajamouli’s period action drama RRR, co-starring N. T. Rama Rao Jr, Alia Bhatt, and Shriya Saran. The film received widespread critical acclaim and became the third-highest-grossing Indian film of all time. In the same year, Ram Charan appeared in Koratala Siva’s socio-political drama Acharya, co-starring Pooja Hegde, Sonu Sood, and Regina Cassandra.
In May 2023, he launched the production house V Mega Pictures in partnership with Vikram Reddy of UV Creations. In January 2025, Charan starred in S. Shankar’s political action thriller Game Changer, co-starring Anjali.
In 2026, Ram underwent a dramatic physical transformation for Buchi Babu Sana’s rural sports action drama Peddi. He was cast alongside Janhvi Kapoor. Released worldwide on 4 June 2026, the film crossed ₹100 crore globally on its opening day. Outside cinema, Ram Charan also owns the polo team Hyderabad Polo and Riding Club.
Ram Charan Upcoming Film Projects
Ram Charan is set to reunite with Rangasthalam director Sukumar for his next film, tentatively titled RC17, which will be released in November 2026.
Ram Charan Filmography
| Year | Film | Character Name | IMDb Rating |
| 2007 | Chirutha | Charan | 5.4/10 |
| 2009 | Magadheera | Kala Bhairava / Harsha | 7.7/10 |
| 2010 | Orange | Ram | 6.7/10 |
| 2012 | Racha (Rachcha) | Raj (Betting Raj) | 4.6/10 |
| 2013 | Naayak | Siddharth Naayak / Charan | 5.7/10 |
| 2013 | Zanjeer / Thoofan | Inspector Vijay Khanna | 3.2/10 |
| 2014 | Yevadu | Satya / Charan | 6.0/10 |
| 2014 | Govindudu Andari Vaadele | Abhiram | 5.8/10 |
| 2015 | Bruce Lee: The Fighter | Karthik (Bruce Lee) | 5.6/10 |
| 2016 | Dhruva | K. Dhruva IPS | 7.7/10 |
| 2017 | Khaidi No. 150 | Himself | 5.8/10 |
| 2018 | Rangasthalam | Chelluboina Chitti Babu | 8.2/10 |
| 2019 | Vinaya Vidheya Rama | Konidela Ram | 3.3/10 |
| 2022 | RRR | Alluri Sitarama Raju | 7.8/10 |
| 2022 | Acharya | Siddha | 3.8/10 |
| 2023 | Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan | Ram | 3.9/10 |
| 2025 | Game Changer | Ram Nandan | 5.0/10 |
| 2026 | Peddi | Peddi Pehelwan | 5.2/10 |
| 2027 | RC17 | – | Upcoming |
Ram Charan Awards and Achievements
Ram Charan is one of the most recognised actors in Telugu cinema, with industry awards, critics’ honours, and international nominations.
His Key Wins
- Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South (2008): For Chirutha.
- Nandi Special Jury Award (2008): For Chirutha.
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu (2010): For Magadheera.
- Nandi Special Jury Award (2010): For Magadheera.
- Santosham Best Actor Award (2010): For Magadheera.
- CineMAA Award for Best Actor – Male (2010): For Magadheera.
- CineMAA Award for Best Debut Actor (2008): For Chirutha.
- Ghanta Award for Worst Debut Actor (2014): For Zanjeer.
- Asiavision Award (2014): Youth Icon of India.
- Santosham Film Award for Best Actor (2015): For Govindudu Andarivadele.
- Sakshi Excellence Award for Most Popular Actor of the Year – Male (2019): For Rangasthalam.
- SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Telugu (2019): For Rangasthalam.
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu (2019): For Rangasthalam.
- Zee Cine Award Telugu for Best Actor in a Leading Role – Male (2019): For Rangasthalam.
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu (2023): For RRR.
- Gold List Award for Best Performance in a Leading Role (2023): For RRR.
- Hollywood Critics Association Spotlight Award (2023): For RRR.
- Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) – Ambassador of Indian Arts and Culture (2024): Honoured by the Victorian Government for his contributions to Indian cinema.
Key Nominations
- Zee Cine Award for Best Debut – Male (2014): For Zanjeer.
- Filmfare Awards South: Nominated for Dhruva, Naayak, and Racha.
- SIIMA Awards: Nominated for RRR, Dhruva, Naayak, and Racha.
- Indiana Film Journalists Association Award (2022): For RRR.
- Golden Kela Award for Worst Actor – Male (2013): For Zanjeer.
- Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actor – South (2023): For RRR.
- IIFA Utsavam Award for Best Actor (2017): For Dhruva.
- Critics Choice Super Award for Best Actor in an Action Movie: For RRR.
- Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Awards (2023–2024): Nominated twice in recognition of his fashion and style.
- International Iconic Award for Best Actor (2022): For RRR.
Ram Charan Controversies
Despite maintaining a largely composed public image, Ram Charan has been at the centre of a few notable controversies over the years.
- Manhandling of IT Professionals (2013): Ram faced heavy criticism after he asked his bodyguards to intervene during a roadside altercation with two software professionals in Hyderabad, resulting in the duo being manhandled. Ram Charan said the men had become aggressive and rude toward him and his wife.
- Hospital Mobbing (2026): Charan was mobbed by fans outside a hospital in Hyderabad when he arrived with his daughter, Klin Kaara, to visit his newborn twins. A video of the incident has since gone viral, triggering widespread outrage online. Many social media users have voiced concern over the safety of celebrities and their children, calling out fans for crossing boundaries and invading personal space.
- Peddi Objectification Row (2026): Following Peddi’s release, the film drew criticism for the alleged hypersexualisation of Janhvi Kapoor’s character, prompting director Buchi Babu Sana to issue a public apology and make corrective edits.
- Peddi Tribal Rights Row (2026): The Adivasi Joint Action Committee for Tribal Rights demanded the removal of certain words from Peddi that it deemed derogatory toward tribal communities.
- Obscenity Lawsuit (2014): In 2014, a case was registered by K. Nagendra Prasad, a businessman, against Charan, the director, and the producer of the film Yevadu under the Indecent Representation of Women Act, regarding allegedly obscene promotional posters featuring him and Amy Jackson.
- Unfollowing Rumors (2025): Rumors of a rift between Ram and his cousin, Allu Arjun, surfaced after fans noticed he unfollowed Arjun on social media.
Ram Charan Net Worth & Salary
Ram Charan’s net worth is approximately ₹1300–1,400 crore (Approximately $13.51–14.54 million). He charges around ₹80–100 crore (Approximately $9.5–10 million) per movie.
| Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.) | Approximately ₹1,300–1,400 crore ($13.51–14.54 million) |
| Salary (Approx.) | Approximately₹80–100 crore ( $9.5–10 million) per movie |
Ram Charan Height, Weight, and Physical Stats
The following are Ram’s physical appearances:
| Height | In centimetres: 166 cm In meters: 1.66 m In feet & inches: 5 feet 8.5 inches |
| Weight | In kg: 75 kg In lbs: 165 lbs |
| Body Measurements | 40-32-15 |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Ram Charan Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube
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Interesting Facts About Ram Charan
- Ram Charan is popularly referred to in the media as the “Mega Power Star”, a combination of his father Chiranjeevi’s “Mega Star” title and his uncle Pawan Kalyan’s “Power Star” title.
- He turned vegetarian after his pet dog Brat broke its leg in an accident.
- Charan observes the 41-day-long Ayyappa Deeksha every year since 2008.
- Ram has featured on Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list every year since 2013.
- Charan owns a private jet and a luxury car collection: a Rolls-Royce Phantom, a Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600, Range Rover Autobiography, BMW 7 Series, an Aston Martin V8 Vantage, and a Ferrari Portofino.
- Actor Rana Daggubati is his childhood friend.
- He organises blood donation camps along with his father.
- Ram is a grandson of the legendary comedian Allu Ramalingaiah.
- Charan chose to perform all of his complex stunts himself without a body double.
- He is the most followed Telugu actor on Instagram.
FAQs
Who is Ram Charan?
Ram Charan is an Indian actor, film producer, and entrepreneur who primarily works in Telugu cinema.
How old is Ram Charan?
Ram Charan is 41 years old and was born on 27 March 1985 in Madras, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is Ram Charan famous for?
Ram Charan is widely known for his Telugu films, particularly RRR (2022).
Where does Ram Charan live now?
Ram Charan lives in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Is Ram Charan married?
Yes. Ram Charan is married.
Does Ram Charan have kids?
Yes. Ram Charan has three children.
What are the major awards Ram Charan has received?
Ram Charan has won four Filmfare Awards and two Nandi Awards.
What are the popular works of Ram Charan?
Some of Ram Charan’s most popular films include Magadheera and RRR.
What is the net worth of Ram Charan?
Ram Charan’s net worth is estimated to be approximately ₹1,300–1,400 crore.
