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Pawan Kalyan
Kalyan in 2024
10th Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
Assumed office
12 June 2024
GovernorS. Abdul Nazeer
Chief MinisterN. Chandrababu Naidu
Preceded by
Additional ministries[1]
Assumed office
12 June 2024
Ministry and Departments
  • Panchayat Raj
  • Rural Development and Rural Water Supply
  • Environment
  • Forests
  • Science and technology
Preceded by
Member of Legislative Assembly
Andhra Pradesh
Assumed office
4 June 2024
Preceded byDorababu Pendem
ConstituencyPithapuram
President of the Janasena Party
Assumed office
14 September 2014
Preceded byPosition established
Personal details
Born
Konidala Kalyan Babu

(1971-09-02) 2 September 1971 (age 52)[2]
Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, India
Political partyJanasena Party (2014–present)
Other political
affiliations		Praja Rajyam Party (2008–2011)
Spouses
  • Nandini
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    (m. 1997; div. 2007)​
  • ​
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    (m. 2009; div. 2012)​
  • Anna Lezhneva
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    (m. 2013)​
Children4
RelativesSee Allu–Konidela family
Occupation
  • actor
  • politician
  • filmmaker

Konidala Pawan Kalyan[3] (born Konidala Kalyan Babu; 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 & Rural Water Supply; Environment, Forests, Science & Technology in the Government of Andhra Pradesh and an MLA representing the Pitapuram constituency. He is the founder and president of the Janasena Party.

As an actor, Kalyan works in Telugu cinema and is known for his unique style and mannerisms. He boasts a vast fanbase in the Telugu states, often described as "unfathomable," "fiercely loyal," and a "cult following."[7] He is among the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema[8] and has been featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list multiple times since 2012.[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, a moderate success. 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. Kushi and Attarintiki Daredi held the record of being the highest-grossing Telugu film of all time.

Kalyan holds a black belt in Karate.[20] In 1997, he was awarded the title "Pawan" by the Isshin-ryū Karate Association after a public martial arts demonstration.[21] He trains in various martial arts which he depicts in his films regularly both as a performer and as an action choreographer. He is referred to as Power Star by his fans and the media.[22]

Kalyan is known for his extensive philanthropic efforts, supporting a wide range of social causes including orphan welfare, elderly care, disaster relief, healthcare, education, farmers' welfare, soldiers' welfare, parasports, arts, literature, and temples.[23] He has provided financial support to both individuals in need and organizations. In 2007, he founded the charity Common Man Protection Force.[26]

Kalyan entered politics in 2008 as the youth wing president of Chiranjeevi's Praja Rajyam Party, but left it after its merger with the Congress party. In March 2014, he founded the Jana Sena Party (JSP). He chose not to contest in the 2014 elections, but through his support and campaigns played a crucial role in the victory of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Andhra Pradesh.[27] In 2017, he brought national attention to the chronic kidney disease crisis in Uddanam.[28] He also led protests against forced land acquisition,[25] illegal mining in reserved forests, and marched for drought-affected farmers in Rayalaseema.[29][30]

In 2019, Jana Sena contested its first elections, winning only one MLA seat but garnered around 6% vote share. After the 2019 setback, Kalyan and JSP focused on issues such as farmer welfare, transparent governance, infrastructure, illegal sand mining, women's safety, land encroachment. In 2023, he launched a state-wide tour in his customized vehicle 'Varahi', aimed at strengthening the party's connection with the voters. In the 2024 elections, Kalyan was instrumental in forming an alliance between JSP, TDP and BJP.[31] The alliance swept to power in a landslide victory, with Jana Sena winning each of the seats it contested — 21 MLA seats and 2 MP seats. Kalyan was elected to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Pitapuram constituency by a margin of over 70,000 votes and became the Deputy Chief Minister.[29]

Early life

Pawan Kalyan was born as Konidala Kalyan Babu[32] on 2 September 1971[2] in a Telugu family to Konidala Venkata Rao and Anjana Devi in Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh.[36][37] Venkata Rao worked as a police constable and was transferred on a regular basis.

Kalyan was educated at the St. Joseph's High School in Nellore.[38] In 1997, he was awarded the title "Pawan" by the Isshin-ryū Karate Association after a public martial arts demonstration.[21][39] He also holds a black belt in Karate.[20]

Acting career

1996–1997: Early work

Kalyan made his acting debut in 1996 with Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana.[40] It was produced by Allu Aravind under Geeta Arts Banner, and co-starred Supriya Yarlagadda, granddaughter of Akkineni Nageswara Rao. It was a moderate success at the box-office.[41]

His second film Gokulamlo Seeta, a drama film released the following year. It was directed by Muthyala Subbaiah and starred Kalyan alongside Raasi and Harish. Gokulamlo Seeta was the first film where Kalyan was credited as 'Pawan Kalyan' after he awarded the title "Pawan" in March 1997.[42] It was a commercial success.[43]

Kalyan's third film was Suswagatham (1998) directed by Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao and produced by R. B. Choudary under the Super Good Films banner. It stared Kalyan and Devayani (in her Telugu debut), with music composed by S. A. Rajkumar.[40] Kalyan was first credited with the title Power Star in this film.[44][45] Suswagatham sowed the seeds for Kalyan's rise to stardom. In the film, Kalyan played a young man who loses everything due to his blind love for a girl. His performance in the film was critically acclaimed.[46] The film was a blockbuster at the box office.[43]

1998–2001: Recognition and success

Kalyan next appeared in Tholi Prema (1998). It was written and directed by A. Karunakaran and starred Keerthi Reddy alongside Kalyan, with music composed by Deva.[47] Karunakaran saw the photograph of Pawan Kalyan on the cover of a Telugu film magazine in Chennai and felt he would ideal for the lead role in his offbeat romantic film.[48][49] After Karunakaran narrated the script to Kalyan, the latter introduced him to producer G. V. G. Raju, who previously produced Gokulamlo Seeta with him.[49] The film was a blockbuster at the box-office and propelled Pawan Kalyan to stardom.[50] It is considered as one of the most iconic romantic films in Telugu cinema.[51] The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu, six state Nandi Awards, and was featured in the Indian Panorama mainstream section at the 30th International Film Festival of India.[52][53] It as remade in Kannada as Preethsu Thappenilla (2000), and in Hindi as Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2001).[54][55]

In November 1998, there were reports of Kalyan collaborating with Fazil for a project to be produced by G. V. G. Raju, who had earlier produced Tholi Prema.[56]

Kalyan's next film was Thammudu in which he played the role of a kickboxer. Thammudu was released on 15 July 1999 and was written and directed by P. A. Arun Prasad.[57] It went on to become a blockbuster. Kalyan's performance as a youth trying to win a kickboxing competition was acclaimed.[57]

Next, he acted in Puri Jagannadh's first directorial venture, Badri (2000). It starred debutants Ameesha Patel and Renu Desai (whom he would later marry). It was produced by T. Trivikrama Rao and the music was composed by Ramana Gogula. It became a blockbuster at the box office.[58]

Kalyan's next film was Kushi co-starring Bhumika. It was directed by S. J. Surya and produced by A. M. Rathnam.[59] Mani Sharma provided the score and soundtrack. Kalyan also choreographed all the action sequences in the film. Initially begun in 1999 as a bilingual along with its Tamil version, also titled Kushi (2000), the Telugu version was delayed due to Kalyan's prior commitment to Badri.[61] Kushi was released on 27 April 2001.[62] It was a blockbuster at the box office and went on to become the highest-grossing Telugu film ever at the time.[64] The film was critically acclaimed for its screenplay, music, cinematography and especially the performance of Pawan Kalyan.[62] Kushi was the culmination of a streak of six consecutive hits for Pawan Kalyan and his style, mannerisms and dialogues from the film were much imitated by the youth.[62] In 2001, Kalyan became the first South Indian brand ambassador for Pepsi, while his brother Chiranjeevi promoted Coca-Cola.[14][67]

The four consecutive blockbuster hits—Tholi Prema, Thammudu, Badri, and Kushi—had a cult status among youth at the turn of the millennium.[68] Pawan Kalyan became a youth and style icon, setting trends in action sequences and costumes. These films established him as a youth icon with a massive following, distinct from his brother Chiranjeevi's fanbase.[4][6]

2002–2007: Career fluctuations

Kalyan's next film was Johnny, written and directed by himself. Kalyan also starred in the title role, alongside Renu Desai. It was produced by Allu Aravind, and the music was composed by Ramana Gogula.[69] It was a martial-arts film. The film revolves around a martial arts coach who decides to use his skills to earn prize money in competitions required to save his wife suffering from blood cancer.[70] The theatrical distribution rights of Johnny were sold for over ₹21 crore, the highest price ever for a Telugu film at the time.[71] It also became the first-ever Telugu film to be released with over 250 prints worldwide including the United States.[72][73] Johnny was released on April 25, 2003.[74] It became the first flop in Pawan Kalyan's career after six consecutive hits.[43] The film was acknowledged for its stylish presentation and fight sequences, but the writing was criticised.[75] Despite the film's commercial failure, its action choreography is considered to have set new standards in Telugu cinema reflecting a more grounded and believable approach to action.[76] The film was screened at the International Film Festival of India.[73]

In 2004, his film Gudumba Shankar was released. The film was directed by Veera Shankar and produced by Kalyan's older brother Nagendra Babu under Anjana Productions banner.[60] Kalyan played the title role, wrote the screenplay and choreographed three songs. The action scenes were also conceived and choreographed by him. It received mixed reviews and as an average grosser.[60]

In 2005, the film Balu, directed by A. Karunakaran was released. This was Karunakaran's second film with Kalyan after Tholi Prema. This film was produced by C. Ashwini Dutt under Vyjayanthi Movies banner.[77] It co-starred Shriya, Neha Oberoi and Gulshan Grover. Its tagline ABCDEFG stands for "A Boy Can Do Everything For Girl."[78] The film released on 6 January 2005 to mixed reviews and was an average grosser at the box office.[79] It was the first Telugu film to have a release in South Africa.[80][81]

In 2006, Bangaram, directed by Tamil filmmaker Dharani was released. It starred Kalyan in the title role and Meera Chopra, Sanusha, Ashutosh Rana, Mukesh Rishi, Raja, and Reema Sen in supporting roles. The film was produced by A.M. Rathnam, who previously produced Kushi (2001). The music was composed by Vidyasagar. It received mixed to negative reviews.[82][83]

During March 2006, Kalyan launched his second directorial venture Satyagrahi, produced by A. M. Rathnam, which would be a tale questioning the atrocities in society. After spending a few months on pre-production by signing with P. C. Sreeram and A. R. Rahman, the film was later suddenly shelved.[84]

Later that year, he appeared in Annavaram, directed by Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao. Asin, and Sandhya were cast alongside Kalyan in the film and the film was produced under Super Good Films. The film was released on 29 December 2006 and collected ₹23 crore (US$2.8 million) in 3 weeks and ₹30 crore (US$3.6 million) in 70 Days.[85][86] It received mixed reviews and was an above average grosser at the box-office.

2008–2011: Continued career

In 2008, Jalsa, written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas and produced by Allu Aravind was released on 2 April. This film got the highest first-day collection in Telugu film history and was also the first for any regional film in south India in a single state by that time.[87] Jalsa turned out to be the highest grosser of 2008 in Telugu cinema.[88][89] It received praise for the lead performances, music, humour, and witty dialogues.[90] It was Kalyan's first success after five underperforming films.[4][6]

His next film Puli, an action thriller was written and directed by S. J. Surya. It was produced by Singanamala Ramesh Babu, on a ₹ 40 crore budget and was distributed by Geetha Arts.[91] The film was released on 10 September 2010. Originally titled Komaram Puli, it was renamed as Puli on the second day of release, following objections by Komaram Sony Rao, grandson of the tribal legend Komaram Bheem, from whose name the title of the movie was taken.[92][93] Its Nizam rights were sold to Geetha Arts for ₹12 crore (US$1.4 million) which was a record sum at the time. The album was a chartbuster whereas the film was critically panned and was a disaster at the box office.[94]

In August 2010, an official announcement was made that Kalyan was going to play a role in a movie about Jesus Christ to be directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao.[95] With a production cost of $30 million, it was touted as the most expensive film to be ever made in Indian cinema.[96] The film was set to be shot in Israel and the Palestinian Territories with an all-Indian cast, primarily featuring children. It was reported that the producers spent time touring sites in Jerusalem and around the Sea of Galilee and have approached the Palestinian Authority about filming in Jericho and Bethlehem.[95] Shooting for the film was said to begin in Jerusalem in October 2010 and the film was to be released in 2011. The film was said to include seven devotional songs. It was to be a 195-minute film, with versions in four languages, including English.[96]

In 2011, Kalyan appeared in Teen Maar, a remake of Love Aaj Kal (2009), directed by Jayanth C. Paranjee from a screenplay written by Trivikram Srinivas.[97] The film portrays the feeling of pure love which never changes, although the perspective of realising one's soulmate has changed over time. The film was released on 14 April 2011 an was an average grosser.[98]

Kalyan's next film was Vishnuvardhan's gangster film Panjaa (2011).[99][100] It was an action film and was produced by Arka Media Works and Sanghamitra Art Productions. Apert from Kalyan it stars Sarah-Jane Dias, Anjali Lavania, Jackie Shroff. Panjaa was released theatrically on 9 December 2011 to mixed reviews from critics. The film was later considered as an underrated Telugu film of the recent times.[101][102] The film was moderately received by the international audience, but it could not make an impact at the Indian box office.[103][104]

2012–2013: Comeback

Pawan Kalyan at the 18th International Children’s Film Festival India in Hyderabad on November 20, 2013

In 2012, Kalyan appeared in Gabbar Singh directed by Harish Shankar.[105] It is a remake of the Hindi film Dabangg (2010) with some major changes in screenplay and characterisations.[106] Upon its release on 11 May 2012, Gabbar Singh created a new opening day box office record and subsequently created the records for the highest first weekend and highest first week collections in Tollywood at the time.[107] It went on to gross around ₹110 crore worldwide, becoming the second-highest-grossing Telugu film at the time overtaking Dookudu (2011), one of the highest-grossing South Indian films and the highest-grossing Telugu film of the year.[108] Kalyan won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu award at the 59th Filmfare Awards South.

Kalyan worked in Puri Jagannadh's Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu in 2012.[109] It is a political action film and starred Kalyan, Tamannaah, Prakash Raj and Kota Srinivasa Rao. It was the second collaboration between Kalyan and Puri after 12 years since Badri (2000). It was theatrically released worldwide on 18 October 2012, garnering mixed-to-positive reviews from critics.[109]

Next, Kalyan appeared in Trivikram Srinivas' Attarintiki Daredi. The film, released on 27 September 2013, faced problems with piracy as half of the movie was leaked to the internet prior to its release.[110] In spite of this the movie became the highest grossing Telugu film of all time surpassing Magadheera (2009).[111] The film won four Nandi Awards, four Filmfare Awards South, and the B. Nagi Reddy Memorial Award. It was remade into Kannada as Ranna (2015), in Bengali as Abhimaan (2016), and in Tamil as Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven (2019).

In 2014, a Star India survey ranked Kalyan as one of the Top 5 Heroes of India.[112]

2014–present: Career expansion and recent work

In 2015, Kalyan appeared in Gopala Gopala, a Telugu remake of OMG – Oh My God! (2012).[113] The film featured Kalyan starring alongside Venkatesh and was directed by Kishore Kumar Pardasani.[114] It was produced by D. Suresh Babu and Sharrath Marar under the Suresh Productions and North Star Entertainment banners. Gopala Gopala was made on a budget of ₹12 crore. The film was released worldwide on 10 January 2015 as a Sankranthi release. It received positive reviews from critics and was commercially successful grossing ₹88.1 crore with a distributor share of ₹41.1 crore.[115]

In 2016, Kalyan starred in Sardaar Gabbar Singh. It was co-written and directed by K. S. Ravindra, based on an original story by Kalyan himself. It was a sequel to his 2012 film Gabbar Singh. The film was released worldwide on 8 April 2016, along with a Hindi dubbed version, on a screen count of 3,200 thus becoming the second biggest Telugu film release after Baahubali: The Beginning (2015).[116] It received mixed reviews from critics.[117]

Katamarayudu (2017), a remake of Tamil film Veeram marked Kalyan's second collaboration with Kishore Kumar Pardasani. It stars Pawan Kalyan and Shruti Haasan while Tarun Arora, Siva Balaji, Ajay, Ali, Kamal Kamaraju, Chaitanya Krishna, Pradeep Rawat, Rao Ramesh, and Nassar appear in supporting roles.[118] The film released worldwide on 24 March 2017.[119]

In 2018, Kalyan appeared in the film Agnyaathavaasi, written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas. It was touted as Kalyan's 25th film.[120] The film stars Kalyan, Aadhi Pinisetty, Keerthy Suresh and Anu Emmanuel in lead roles. Upon release on 10 January 2018, during the Sankranti festival weekend, it received negative reviews from both critics and audiences, alike.[121] The film was a box-office bomb.[122]

In 2021, Kalyan made a comeback to films after a gap of three years by appearing in Vakeel Saab, a legal drama film co-written and directed by Venu Sriram. The film was produced by Dil Raju, Sirish and Boney Kapoor under their banners Sri Venkateswara Creations and Bayview Projects. It is a remake of the 2016 Hindi-language film Pink and stars Pawan Kalyan, Nivetha Thomas, Anjali, Ananya Nagalla, Prakash Raj, and Shruti Haasan. Initially postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film was theatrically released on 9 April 2021. Grossing over ₹137 crore, Vakeel Saab became the second highest-grossing Telugu film of the year.[123]

In 2022, Kalyan appeared in Bheemla Nayak, an action thriller film directed by Saagar K Chandra from a screenplay by Trivikram Srinivas. The film stars Pawan Kalyan and Rana Daggubati in lead roles. It is an official remake of the 2020 Malayalam film Ayyappanum Koshiyum. It was theatrically released on 25 February 2022 and opened to positive reviews. The film netted ₹37 crore in India and emerged as the best post-pandemic opener in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Box Office India reported that the lower ticket prices in Andhra coupled with stricter norms by the state government have negatively impacted the film's collections.[124] According to trade analysts, if there was no ban of the first day early morning shows ,and had the government not lowered ticket prices in Andhra Pradesh, this movie would have collected 270 crore. After 10 days of its theatrical run, the film collected a worldwide distributor's share of ₹92.25 crore, with a gross of ₹148.6 crore.[125] The film became a profitable venture in the United States, grossing $2.4 million in 11 days.[126]

In 2023, Kalyan acted in Bro, with Sai Dharam Tej, under the direction of Samuthirakani, from a screenplay by Trivikram Srinivas. Produced by People Media Factory and Zee Studios, it is a remake of director's own 2021 Tamil film Vinodhaya Sitham. Released on 28 July 2023,[127] the film received mixed-to-average reviews from critics.[128][129]

Upcoming projects

Pawan Kalyan is starring in the title role in Hari Hara Veera Mallu. It is a period action adventure film[130] written and directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna.[131] It is a historical fiction film set in the 17th century Mughal Empire, inspired by the 14th century emperor Harihara. The cast also features Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nora Fatehi, and Vikramjeet Virk. The film began its production in September 2020 with filming taking place primarily in Hyderabad. The filming and release of the film have been delayed and postponed multiple times owing to the COVID-19 pandemic and Kalyan's political commitments.[132]

Mythri Movie Makers also announced Ustaad Bhagat Singh with Kalyan, under the direction of Harish Shankar.[133] The film was announced as Bhavadeeyudu Bhagat Singh on 9 September 2021.[134] It marks the second collaboration of Pawan Kalyan with Harish Shankar after Gabbar Singh.[135] Later in December 2022, the title was changed to Ustaad Bhagat Singh.[136] The film's launch event with a pooja ceremony was held on 11 December 2022 at Ramanaidu Studios with cast and crew.[137]

Another film, OG, was subsequently announced with Sujeeth as the director and D. V. V. Danayya as producer.[138] It is a gangster film and stars Kalyan, Emraan Hashmi (in his Telugu debut), and Priyanka Mohan in lead roles. The film was officially announced in December 2022 and principal photography commenced in April 2023 in Mumbai. OG was scheduled to release on 27 September 2024, but was postponed due to production delays.[139][140] Kalyan was reported to receive ₹100 crore for remuneration making him one of the highest paid Indian actors.[141][142]

Political career

2008–2019: Political beginnings and Jana Sena Party

Pawan Kalyan began his political career in 2008 as the president of Yuvarajyam, the youth wing of the Praja Rajyam Party (PRP), founded by his elder brother Chiranjeevi.[143][144] During his time with PRP, Kalyan did not contest in elections or hold any constitutional post, though he actively campaigned for the party. His campaign efforts were marred by health issues, including a sunstroke that caused bouts of vomiting during a roadshow in Vizag on April 19, 2009. In 2011, when PRP merged with the Congress Party,[145][146] Kalyan expressed silent discontent with his brother's decision and took a break from political life.[147][148] Reports suggested that he wanted his brother to keep the party going despite the setback at the polls.[147]

Pawan Kalyan founded the Jana Sena Party on 14 March 2014.[149][150][151] He co-authored a book titled Ism, which outlines the party's ideology.[152] On 21 March 2014, Kalyan met Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi to discuss issues concerning the Telugu states and extended his support.[153] He chose not to contest in the 2014 elections, instead supporting and campaigning extensively for the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and BJP alliance. Kalyan campaigned against the Congress party, giving the slogan "Congress Hatao, Desh Bachao" (transl. Remove Congress, Save the Nation).[154] His rallies drew huge crowds in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana,[155] His support and campaigning played a crucial role in the TDP-led National Democratic Alliance's victory in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections.[27][156]

In November 2016, Kalyan announced that Jana Sena will contest in the 2019 general elections in Andhra Pradesh.[157] He stated that he was planning to contest from all 175 legislatures of Andhra Pradesh without any alliance.[158] In August 2017, he announced that he intended to enter full-time politics starting October 2017 once he completes his film commitments.[159]

In 2017, Kalyan brought the Uddanam kidney disease crisis to the attention of media and politicians through protests and a hunger strike.[28] Government of Andhra Pradesh responded by constructing dialysis centres and implementing various schemes for the village.[160] In December 2017, Kalyan opposed central government's move to privatise Dredging Corporation of India (DCI).[161][162] In July 2018, he opposed the TDP Government's decision on forced land pooling.[163] In October 2018, Kalyan conducted a march on the historical Dowleswaram Barrage in Rajahmundry demanding political accountability.[164] In November 2018, he exposed the alleged unchecked mining in the reserved forest area at Vanthada village of Prathipadu in East Godavari district.[165] In December 2018, he led a protest march to condole the families of farmers who committed suicides or migrated from the drought-prone regions of Rayalaseema.[166]

2019–2024: Setback and resurgence

Pawan Kalyan announced the Jana Sena Party's 2019 election manifesto at a public meeting in Rajahmundry, outlining measures to improve the lives of farmers, farm laborers, women, youth, and students.[167][168] He announced that his party would contest the 2019 elections in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in alliance with the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Communist Party of India (CPI), and Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM).[169][170] While actively campaigning across Andhra Pradesh, Kalyan experienced health issues, including dizziness and nausea. He was hospitalized and treated in Vijayawada after experiencing vomiting, dehydration, and drowsiness at Gannavaram airport. The campaign resumed once he recovered.[171][172]

Jana Sena Party contested in 140 constituencies in the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, of which, Kalyan contested in two constituencies – Gajuwaka[173] and Bhimavaram.[174] He lost in both constituencies to candidates from YSR Congress Party.[175] His party was able to win from Razole, making it the only seat it won in the election.[176] But the party garnered around 6% vote share.

After the 2019 setback, Kalyan and JSP focused on highlighting issues like farmer welfare, transparent governance, poor infrastructure, illegal sand mining, women's safety, land encroachment etc. On 3 November 2019, Kalyan led a long march in Visakhapatnam in support of construction workers, against YSR Congress Party, who have been facing unemployment due to a shortage of supply of sand in Andhra Pradesh.[177] On 16 January 2020, Kalyan announced his party's alliance with BJP, after three years of distancing from it.[178] On 12 February 2020, he led a rally for justice to Sugali Preethi, a 15-year-old girl who was raped and murdered, in Kurnool.[179] He demanded an inquiry by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the incident.[180] In late 2022, Kalyan started 'Jana Vani,' a series of small public meetings to hear people's grievances. In 2023, he launched a state-wide yatra in his customized vehicle 'Varahi,' aimed at strengthening the party's connection with the voters.[29]

In the 2024 General and state Assembly elections, Kalyan played a key role in forging an alliance between JSP, TDP and BJP by limiting the number of seats his party contested. The alliance swept to power in a landslide victory, with Jana Sena winning each of the seats it contested — 21 MLA seats and 2 MP seats. Kalyan was elected to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Pitapuram constituency by a margin of over 70,000 votes.[29]

2024–present: Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh

Pawan Kalyan at the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Government of Andhra Pradesh

On 12 June 2024, Pawan Kalyan was sworn in as a cabinet minister in the Government of Andhra Pradesh, and on 16 June 2024, he was announced as the Deputy Chief Minister.[181] He is also the Minister of Panchayat Raj, Rural Development & Rural Water Supply; Environment, Forests, Science & Technology.[182][183]

Pawan Kalyan, as Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, emphasized transparent governance, directing his officers to ensure that contracts and other works were executed correctly and that all transactions were accounted for. He stressed the importance of not involving any tainted money and avoiding recommendations, aiming to make the system transparent for the public.[184]

During his visit to Pitapuram, he pledged to develop the constituency into a model area. Key projects included developing temple tourism, establishing a reeling center for sericulturists, a chilli crushing unit, and a cold storage unit.[184] He also took stock of coastal erosion in Uppada, working with officials from the Ministry of Earth Science and the Maritime Board.[185]

Philanthropy

Pawan Kalyan is known for his philanthropic efforts, supporting a wide range of social causes including disaster relief, healthcare, education, farmers' welfare, soldiers' welfare, parasports, elderly care, orphan welfare, arts, literature, and temples.[23] He has provided financial support to individuals in need and has also organized broader efforts to aid various communities.[187] In 2017, he was chosen for the Indo-European Business Forum's Excellence Award in recognition of his work as philanthropic and social work.[23]

In 1998, Pawan Kalyan donated ₹75,000 as a fixed deposit for the infant son of a lift operator who died during the filming of Thammudu.[188] In 1999, he donated ₹1 lakh for the welfare of Indian soldiers participating in the Kargil War.[189] In 2007, he founded the charity Common Man Protection Force by donating an initial fund of ₹1 crore.[191] In 2012, he donated ₹5 lakh to shooter C. Rekha of Anantapur to avail better training facilities.[192] In 2013, he provided financial assistance and essential supplies to an old-age home in Khammam facing an existential crisis[193] and donated ₹20 lakh for Uttarakhand flood victims.[194] In 2014, he donated ₹50 lakh to the Chief Minister's relief fund for Cyclone Hudhud relief in Andhra Pradesh.[195] In 2016, he funded the reprint of Gunturu Seshendra Sarma's popular book Adhunika Mahabharatam and also wrote a foreword for it.[196] He also donated ₹5 lakh to Gota Satish Kumar, a double amputee on a 50,000 km bike journey across the country.[197]

In 2018, Kalyan donated ₹1 lakh to each team in the second National T20 Challenge Cup tournament for specially-abled cricketers.[198] In January 2018, he donated ₹11 lakh to Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy temple for developmental works.[199] In 2019, he made a donation of ₹1.32 crore to the Dasavathara Venkateswara Swamy temple in Guntur district for a 'Free Food Distribution' program.[200] In February 2020, he donated ₹1 crore for the welfare of the families of Indian army men and to authorities at the Kendriya Sainik Board in New Delhi.[201] In March 2020, Kalyan donated ₹50 lakh each to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Chief Minister relief funds and ₹1 crore to Prime Minister relief fund to fight against COVID-19 pandemic.[202] In October 2020, he donated ₹1 crore to Telangana Chief Minister relief fund for assistance in Hyderabad floods.[203]

In January 2021, Kalyan donated ₹30 lakh for the construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.[204] In March 2021, he visited a cancer-afflicted fan and donated ₹5 lakh to his parents towards his medical expenses.[205] In September 2021, he donated ₹2 lakh financial aid to the folk artist Darsanam Mogilaiah through Pawan Kalyan Learning Centre for Human Excellence, a trust founded by him.[206] In October 2021, he announced plans to convert the house of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Damodaram Sanjivayya into a memorial, contributing ₹1 crore for the project.[207] In March 2022, he donated ₹2 lakh to Indian under-19 cricket team vice-captain Shaik Rasheed through his trust.[208] In April 2022, he announced a donation of ₹5 crore for farmers' welfare from his remuneration for Bheemla Nayak.[209] In June 2022, he distributed ₹1 lakh each to kin of 74 tenant farmers who committed suicide and assured to fund the education of two daughters of a deceased farmer.[210] In November 2022, he extended a financial aid of ₹1 lakh each to 39 residents of Ippatam village in Guntur district, whose houses were demolished by the government.[211] In November 2023, he distributed cheques for ₹50,000 to each of 49 fishermen in Visakhapatnam who lost their livelihood.[212]

Other works

Brand endorsements

  • In April 2001, soft-drink giant Pepsi, announced him as its brand ambassador, making him the first South Indian to endorse the popular soft-drink.[213]
  • In January 2017, Kalyan agreed to take up the role of the brand ambassador for handloom weavers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.[214]
  • In August 2017, Kalyan was asked to be the brand ambassador to Jeevandan, an initiative started for organ donation by government of Andhra Pradesh.[215]

Harvard University

Kalyan was invited to Harvard University to deliver a speech in 14th edition of India Conference 2017 along with R. Madhavan.[216]

Personal life

Pawan Kalyan is the younger brother of actors Chiranjeevi and Nagendra Babu. He is also the uncle of actors Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, Varun Tej, Sai Dharam Tej, Vaisshnav Tej, and Niharika.[217][218][219]

Kalyan married Nandini in May 1997 and they separated by 1999.[220][221] They formally divorced in August 2008 after a legal tussle, with Kalyan paying ₹5 crore in alimony as a one-time settlement.[222][223][224]

In 2001, Kalyan began a live-in relationship with his co-star from Badri, Renu Desai; their son, Akira Nandan, was born in 2004.[225][221] In January 2009, Kalyan married Renu as per Arya Samaj rites at his residence in Jubilee Hills.[222] Their daughter Aadya was born in 2010.[226] By 2011, reports of their separation surfaced, citing financial issues. The couple parted ways in 2012 with a formal divorce.[225] Renu later mentioned that they separated for personal reasons but she still maintains a very friendly relationship with Kalyan.[227]

Kalyan met his third wife, Anna Lezhneva, a Russian citizen during the shoot of Teen Maar.[225] They married in September 2013 under Special Marriage Act at a Sub-Registrar Office in Hyderabad.[221] The couple has a daughter, Polena Anjana Pawanova, and a son, Mark Shankar Pawanovich.[228][229]

Outside of work, Kalyan is a black belt in Karate who trains in various martial arts and is an avid reader.[230][231]

Filmography

Main article: Pawan Kalyan filmography

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Film Result Ref.
1999 47th Filmfare Awards South Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu Thammudu Nominated
2001 49th Filmfare Awards South Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu Kushi Nominated [232]
2008 56th Filmfare Awards South Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu Jalsa Nominated [233]
2012 60th Filmfare Awards South Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu Gabbar Singh Won [234]
Hyderabad Times Film Awards Best Actor (Male) Won [235]
CineMAA Awards CineMAA Award for Best Actor – Male Won [236]
South Indian International Movie Awards SIIMA Award for Best Actor Won [237]
2013 61st Filmfare Awards South Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu Attarintiki Daredi Nominated [238]
Santosham Film Awards Best Actor – Telugu Won [239]
Margadarsi Big Telugu Entertainment Awards Best Actor (Male) Won [240]
South Indian International Movie Awards SIIMA Award for Best Actor Nominated [241]
2015 1st IIFA Utsavam Awards South Best Supporting Actor (Male) – Telugu Gopala Gopala Nominated [242]

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