Chiranjeevi birthday special: Top 5 films of the Telugu film icon

There's no denying the fact that Chiranjeevi is one of the biggest names in the Telugu film industry. The 'megastar' enjoys an enviable fan following because of his gripping screen presence and powerful performances. On his 67th birthday, let's take a look at some of his films that helped in establishing him as a 'megastar'.

'Swayamkrushi' (1987): This movie highlighted the importance of manual labor and Chiranjeevi's character as a cobbler clicked with a vast section of the audience. Credit: IMDB

'Gang Leader' (1991): Helmed by Vijaya Bapineedu, the movie revolved around the impact of ‘mob mentality’ on society and showcased Chiranjeevi in a ‘robust’ avatar. His appearance was well received by the audience and skyrocketed his popularity. Credit: IMDB

'Rudraveena' (1988): In this cult hit, Chiranjeevi was featured as a classical singer who is on a mission to change the society through his music. Directed by late filmmaker K Balachander, the movie also featured Gemini Ganesan and Shobana in key roles. Credit: Universal

'Khaidi' (1983): Chiranjeevi featured in this classic film which was largely based on the 1982 American film 'First Blood'. Credit: IMDB

'Gharana Mogudu' (1992): A remake of Dr Rajkumar’s 'Anuraga Aralithu', this movie was one of the biggest hits of Chiranjeevi’s career and catapulted him to international stardom. Credit: Amazon Prime