Star the versatility of actors has always made an impact in the minds of the audience by changing the view from a singular image and experimenting with manifold roles. Decades ago, NTR and ANR did the same. The heroes are no longer the polished looking ones with fashionable costumes. Gone are also those days when actors were afraid to accept deglamorized characters.
Chiranjeevi, who conquered the topmost level in the industry through talent and self-effort, has inked himself permanently in the cinema world. He is the only big hero in a cine career who climbed up only with his brilliant talents, without any influential backing. His rare de-glamorized films have been so commendable that they leave any viewer admiring them. Today is the birthday of Mega Star Chiranjeevi. Now, let’s take a look at some of the deglamorized roles that he has portrayed.
Adarsh Role in “Aaradhana”
In the 1987 film “Aaradhana,” directed by Bharti Raja, Chiranjeevi donned an experimental role. Bharti Raja, who is always circumspect of using makeup in his movies and sought a natural getup for his artistes, kept Chiranjeevi in a fully de-glamorized role. Chiranjeevi did the role of an uneducated youth leading his life very modestly in this film. But, however de-glamorized, his presence went in support of the film, which did not particularly draw enthusiastic response from the masses.
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Role in Swayam Krushi
Chiranjeevi plays the idealistic slipper-sewing worker, Sambaiah, in “Swayam Krushi,” a K. Viswanath film created in 1987. The character depicts an idealistic young man devoted to his work. The film was not a commercial hit, but it did bring Chiranjeevi laurels for playing an absolutely de-glamorized role.
Social Worker in “Rudraveena”
In 1988, Chiranjeevi starred in K. Balachander’s “Rudraveena.” Anjana Productions, managed by Chiranjeevi’s brother Nagababu, produced the film without any commercial aspects in it. Chiranjeevi played the role of Surya Narayana Shastri, a young man who initially wanted to become a musician but eventually got himself into service for society. The film did not gain much appreciation from the audiences but won many awards at national level.
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Villager in “Apadbandhavudu”
In the year 1992, Chiranjeevi played the lead in a movie called Apadbandhavudu, directed by K. Viswanath. He starred as a shepherd in this movie: a character who was, generally, an illiterate, but sacrificing. His performance in the climax when he acted in that critical role received higher acclaim than usual. For this role, Chiranjeevi got the Nandi Award for Best Actor.
Throughout his career, Chiranjeevi has been ready to take on de-glamorized roles, no matter if they are successful or not, and that is his commitment. Even till this day, he is an unchallenged force, which the young heroes need to battle.
