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Hero Chiranjeevi's films and politics
Hero Chiranjeevi's films and politics, Chiranjeevi
Chiranjeevi escapes electrocution during campaign
It was a close call for Chiranjeevi. The actor-politician was in danger of being electrocuted while campaigning for party candidates in the municipal polls.
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August 25, 2010 1:51
His every move makes news. So amid speculation on whether Chiranjeevi will play a role in the Rosaiah government if Jagan quits the Congress, the megastar has now hinted at making his celluloid comeback.
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May 09, 2010 0:24
Once a hero. The Praja Rajyam Party chief spotted a horse at his party secretary's house in Payakaraopota and decided to ride through a crowded main street of the town.
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December 17, 2009 1:14
Pro-Telangana workers staged a protest outside the Praja Rajyam Party office after actor-turned-politician Chiranjeevi resigned from the Andhra Assembly, saying he stood for a united Andhra Pradesh.
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August 22, 2009 1:31
When Chiranjeevi turned 54, and reflected on his political journey, the film industry was still clamouring for his return to the silver screen.
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July 27, 2009 1:20
In July 2009, the megastar Chiranjeevi was back on the silver screen in Telugu cinema's costliest production, one starring his son Ram Charan in the lead role.
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June 03, 2009 1:42
In the new Andhra Assembly, 147 of the 293 MLAs were first-time legislators. But on Day One, the MLA who stole the limelight was, predictably, megastar Chiranjeevi.
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November 24, 2008 1:40
In the theatre of politics in Andhra Pradesh, Chiranjeevi's filmy gesture with his moustache has become a subject of debate.
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November 11, 2008 1:44
Telangana Rashtra Samiti leader K Chandrasekhar Rao may have well thought it was Valentine's day. But no, this was Gandhigiri from activists of actor Chiranjeevi's Praja Rajyam Party in answer to an egg-attack on the star in Warangal.
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August 26, 2008 1:55
In the manner of a big-budget film, Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi launched his party Praja Rajyam before a mammoth crowd of his fans and supporters pledging to work for social justice as his main agenda and vowing to root out corruption.
