Ram Charan Biography: Age, Wife, Children, Movies and Latest News
Ram Charan (born 27 March 1985) is an Indian actor, producer and entrepreneur who works mainly in Telugu cinema. The son of Megastar Chiranjeevi, he is known as “Mega Power Star” and won global recognition for RRR. His latest film, the sports drama Peddi, released on 4 June 2026 and became one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of the year.
Ram Charan Latest News (October 2026)
- 4 June 2026: Peddi, a rural sports action drama directed by Buchi Babu Sana, released with Janhvi Kapoor and Shiva Rajkumar. It crossed ₹200 crore in its first ten days and was reported as the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2026 at the time, though reviews were mixed.
- 31 January 2026: Ram Charan and his wife, Upasana Kamineni Konidela, welcomed twins, a boy and a girl.
- 10 January 2025: S. Shankar’s political drama Game Changer released for Sankranti but underperformed at the box office.
Ram Charan Profile, Age and Wiki
| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Konidela Ram Charan |
| Nicknames | Charan, Cherry, Mega Power Star, Global Star |
| Profession | Actor, producer, entrepreneur |
| Known for | Magadheera, Rangasthalam, RRR, Peddi |
| Career | |
| Debut film | Chirutha (2007) |
| Breakthrough | Magadheera (2009) |
| Hindi debut | Zanjeer (2013) |
| Production companies | Konidela Production Company (2016); V Mega Pictures (2023) |
| Major awards | 4 Filmfare Awards (incl. 3 Best Actor – Telugu); 2 Nandi Awards |
| Latest film | Peddi (4 June 2026) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of birth | 27 March 1985 |
| Age (as of 2026) | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Schools | Schools in Chennai, Lovedale (Ooty) and Hyderabad |
| College | St. Mary’s College, Hyderabad (did not complete B.Com) |
| Acting training | Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute, Mumbai |
| Relationships and Family | |
| Marital status | Married |
| Wife | Upasana Kamineni Konidela, married 14 June 2012 in Hyderabad |
| Children | Three: daughter Klin Kaara (born 20 June 2023) and twins (born 31 January 2026) |
| Father | Chiranjeevi (actor and former Union Minister) |
| Mother | Surekha Konidela |
| Siblings | Elder sister Sushmita, younger sister Sreeja |
| Relatives |
Uncles Pawan Kalyan and Nagendra Babu; cousins Allu Arjun, Varun Tej and Sai Dharam Tej
|
Ram Charan Early Life, Family and Education
Ram Charan was born on 27 March 1985 in Madras (now Chennai) to Chiranjeevi, one of Telugu cinema’s biggest stars, and Surekha, the daughter of comedian Allu Ramalingaiah. He has an elder sister, Sushmita, a costume designer and producer, and a younger sister, Sreeja. Through his mother he is a cousin of Allu Arjun, and his paternal uncles are actor-politician Pawan Kalyan, now Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, and actor-producer Nagendra Babu.
He studied at schools in Chennai, Lovedale in Ooty and Hyderabad, and began a B.Com at St. Mary’s College in Hyderabad before leaving to pursue acting. He trained at Kishore Namit Kapoor’s acting school in Mumbai and also learned martial arts and dance before his debut.
Ram Charan Career
Debut and Magadheera (2007–2012)
Ram Charan made his debut in Puri Jagannadh’s action film Chirutha (2007), which won him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South and a Nandi Special Jury Award. His second film, S. S. Rajamouli’s reincarnation epic Magadheera (2009), in which he played a warrior and his modern-day reincarnation, became the highest-grossing Telugu film of its time and won him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu. The romantic drama Orange (2010) failed commercially but later gained a cult following, while Racha (2012) was a hit.
Mass entertainers (2013–2017)
He had hits with Naayak (2013), Yevadu (2014) and the family drama Govindudu Andarivadele (2014). His Hindi debut, a remake of Zanjeer (2013), was poorly received, and Bruce Lee: The Fighter (2015) disappointed. He bounced back with the stylish thriller Dhruva (2016), a remake of the Tamil film Thani Oruvan.
Rangasthalam and RRR (2018–2022)
Sukumar’s period drama Rangasthalam (2018), in which he played Chitti Babu, a partially deaf villager, is considered his best performance. It was the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2018 and won him a second Filmfare Best Actor award. In Rajamouli’s RRR (2022), he played the revolutionary Alluri Sitarama Raju opposite Jr NTR. The film became a global success, its song “Naatu Naatu” won the Oscar for Best Original Song, and Ram Charan won his third Filmfare Best Actor award. The same year he appeared with his father in Acharya.
Game Changer and Peddi (2023–present)
His long-delayed film with Tamil director S. Shankar, Game Changer, released on 10 January 2025 with Kiara Advani, but received mixed reviews and underperformed. He returned strongly with Peddi (4 June 2026), written and directed by Buchi Babu Sana, playing a rural athlete in a sports action drama. The film collected over ₹200 crore within ten days. He has also announced a reunion with Rangasthalam director Sukumar.
Ram Charan Movies List
| Year | Film | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Chirutha | Debut; Filmfare Best Male Debut |
| 2009 | Magadheera | Filmfare Best Actor |
| 2010 | Orange | Cult favourite |
| 2012 | Racha | |
| 2013 | Naayak | |
| 2013 | Zanjeer | Hindi debut |
| 2014 | Yevadu | |
| 2014 | Govindudu Andarivadele | |
| 2016 | Dhruva | |
| 2018 | Rangasthalam | Filmfare Best Actor |
| 2019 | Vinaya Vidheya Rama | |
| 2022 | RRR | Filmfare Best Actor; highest-grossing film |
| 2022 | Acharya | With father Chiranjeevi |
| 2025 | Game Changer | Directed by S. Shankar |
| 2026 | Peddi | Released 4 June 2026 |
Ram Charan Awards and Honours
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu – Magadheera, Rangasthalam, RRR
- Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South – Chirutha
- Nandi Special Jury Award – Chirutha and Magadheera
- Nominated at the Critics’ Choice Super Awards for RRR
- Honorary doctorate from Vels University, Chennai (2024)
- Listed in the Forbes India Celebrity 100 since 2013
Ram Charan Wife and Personal Life
Ram Charan married Upasana Kamineni, granddaughter of Apollo Hospitals founder Prathap C. Reddy, on 14 June 2012 in Hyderabad after a long friendship. Upasana is vice-chairperson of CSR at Apollo Hospitals and an entrepreneur. Their first child, daughter Klin Kaara, was born on 20 June 2023, and twins, a boy and a girl, followed on 31 January 2026.
He is a keen horse rider and owns the Hyderabad Polo and Riding Club, having started a polo team in 2011. The family’s pet dog, Rhyme, often appears on Upasana’s social media.
Ram Charan as Producer and Entrepreneur
Ram Charan launched Konidela Production Company in 2016 to produce his father’s comeback film Khaidi No. 150 (2017), which was a major hit. The company followed it with the historical epic Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019), starring Chiranjeevi as the freedom fighter Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy. In 2023 he launched V Mega Pictures with Vikram Reddy of UV Creations to back new talent.
He was also co-owner of the regional airline TruJet, which began operations in 2015 and has since stopped flying, and co-owns the obstacle-race series Devil’s Circuit. He has endorsed brands including Pepsi. In 2024, Vels University in Chennai awarded him an honorary doctorate for his contribution to cinema and society.
Ram Charan and RRR’s Global Success
RRR turned Ram Charan into an international name. After its release in March 2022, the film found a large audience in the United States through streaming and special screenings, and it became the highest-grossing Indian film ever released in Japan. “Naatu Naatu,” in which Ram Charan and Jr NTR dance in perfect sync, won the Golden Globe for Best Original Song in January 2023 and the Academy Award two months later. The film also won the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Ram Charan travelled widely to promote the film, appeared on American talk shows and attended the Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles, where he and Jr NTR were among the most photographed guests. Since then he has focused on projects with pan-India reach, including Game Changer and Peddi, both released in several languages.
Lesser-Known Facts About Ram Charan
- Magadheera, only his second film, broke Telugu box-office records in 2009.
- His mother, Surekha, is the sister of Allu Aravind, making him Allu Arjun’s cousin.
- He is a trained horse rider and owns a polo club in Hyderabad.
- He produced his father’s 150th film, Khaidi No. 150.
- Fans began calling him “Global Star” after the worldwide success of RRR.
Related Biographies
- Allu Arjun Biography – his cousin
- Jr NTR Biography – his RRR co-star
- Mahesh Babu Biography
- Samantha Biography – co-star in Rangasthalam
- Kajal Aggarwal Biography – co-star in Magadheera
- More stars: Tollywood biographies
Ram Charan FAQs
How old is Ram Charan?
Ram Charan was born on 27 March 1985, so he is 41 years old in 2026.
Who is Ram Charan’s wife?
He is married to Upasana Kamineni Konidela, an entrepreneur and Apollo Hospitals executive. They married on 14 June 2012 in Hyderabad.
How many children does Ram Charan have?
He has three children: daughter Klin Kaara, born in June 2023, and twins born on 31 January 2026.
What is Ram Charan’s latest movie?
His latest film is Peddi, a sports action drama directed by Buchi Babu Sana, released on 4 June 2026.
Who is Ram Charan’s father?
His father is Megastar Chiranjeevi, one of the most successful actors in Telugu cinema.
What was Ram Charan’s first movie?
His first film was Chirutha (2007), directed by Puri Jagannadh.
Is Ram Charan related to Allu Arjun?
Yes. They are cousins. Ram Charan’s mother, Surekha, is the sister of Allu Arjun’s father, Allu Aravind.