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Pawan Kalyan
Active Telugu Film Industry
- FromBapatla, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Based inAndhra Pradesh, India
- Age56–65
- Active1996 – Present
- Updated
Pawan Kalyan Biography
Pawan Kalyan Personal Information
- Full Name: Konidela Kalyan Babu
- Popular Name: Pawan Kalyan
- Nickname: Power Star
- Date of Birth: 2 September 1971
- Age: 54 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Actor, Producer, Director, Screenwriter, Politician
- Religion: Hinduism
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Family
- Father: Konidela Venkata Rao
- Mother: Anjana Devi
- Elder Brother: Chiranjeevi
- Brother: Nagendra Babu
- Nephews: Ram Charan, Varun Tej, Sai Dharam Tej
- Nephew: Allu Arjun
Education
- Studied at St. Joseph’s High School, Nellore
- Did not complete a college degree
- Trained extensively in martial arts and earned a Black Belt in Karate
Career Highlight
| Year | Film Name | Career Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi | Acting debut in Telugu cinema |
| 1998 | Suswagatham | First major commercial success |
| 1998 | Tholi Prema | Breakthrough film; won National Film Award (film category) |
| 1999 | Thammudu | Established himself as a youth icon |
| 2000 | Badri | Strengthened his star image |
| 2001 | Kushi | Blockbuster success; became a leading Telugu actor |
| 2003 | Johnny | Directorial debut and screenplay writer |
| 2008 | Jalsa | One of the highest-grossing Telugu films of the year |
| 2012 | Gabbar Singh | Massive comeback; career-defining blockbuster |
| 2013 | Attarintiki Daredi | Industry hit and one of the biggest Telugu blockbusters |
| 2015 | Gopala Gopala | Successful return after entering politics |
| 2016 | Sardaar Gabbar Singh | Continued the Gabbar Singh franchise |
| 2017 | Katamarayudu | Major commercial success |
| 2021 | Vakeel Saab | Grand comeback after a three-year break |
| 2022 | Bheemla Nayak | Critically acclaimed blockbuster performance |
| 2023 | Bro | Successful fantasy-drama release |
| 2025 | Hari Hara Veera Mallu | First historical action-adventure film in his career |
| 2025 | They Call Him OG | One of his most anticipated action films |
| 2026 | Ustaad Bhagat Singh | High-profile action entertainer |
| TBA | PSPK32 | Upcoming project directed by Surender Reddy |
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 47th Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Thammudu | Nominated |
| 2001 | 49th Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Kushi | Nominated |
| 2008 | 56th Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Jalsa | Nominated |
| 2012 | 60th Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Gabbar Singh | Won |
| 2012 | Hyderabad Times Film Awards | Best Actor | Gabbar Singh | Won |
| 2012 | CineMAA Awards | Best Actor – Male | Gabbar Singh | Won |
| 2012 | South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) | Best Actor – Telugu | Gabbar Singh | Won |
| 2013 | 61st Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Telugu | Attarintiki Daredi | Nominated |
| 2013 | Santosham Film Awards | Best Actor | Attarintiki Daredi | Won |
| 2013 | Margadarsi Big Telugu Entertainment Awards | Best Actor | Attarintiki Daredi | Won |
| 2013 | South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) | Best Actor – Telugu | Attarintiki Daredi | Nominated |
| 2015 | 1st IIFA Utsavam | Best Supporting Actor – Telugu | Gopala Gopala | Nominated |
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About Pawan Kalyan
Who is Pawan Kalyan?
An Indian actor, politician, producer, and filmmaker known for Telugu films.
What is Pawan Kalyan's real name?
Konidela Kalyan Babu.
Why is Pawan Kalyan famous?
For his successful film career and political leadership in Andhra Pradesh.
Which is Pawan Kalyan's most popular movie?
Gabbar Singh is widely considered one of his most iconic films.
Is Pawan Kalyan active in politics?
Yes, he is the founder of Jana Sena Party and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
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