Chiranjeevi and Vijayashanthi: Celebrated Icons in Telugu Cinema

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Chiranjeevi and Vijayashanthi, fondly known as the hit pair of the '90s, have graced the silver screen together in 19 films. Their collaborations often led to packed theaters, with memorable hits like "Gang Leader," "Pasivadi Pranam," and "Swayamkrushi." This dynamic duo's films span a spectrum of cinematic experiences, from the heights of box office glory to some that didn't quite hit the mark, yet all remain part of their enduring legacy.

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1 . Sangharshana(December 29 , 1983)

U|Action,Drama

Dileep returns from America to discover his father Haranathrao's criminal activities. He vows to reform his father and guide him onto the right path.

Their joint cinematic journey began with "Sangharshana," a super hit directed by Murali Mohan Rao and produced by Suresh Production.

2 . Swayamkrushi(September 03 , 1987)

U|Drama,Musical

Sambayya (Chiranjeevi) works hard as a cobbler and becomes a successful businessman. He marries Gang (Vijayashanti) and raises her brother's son Chinnan as his own. However, Chinnan, attracted to a wealthy lifestyle, dislikes hard work. How Sambayya faces challenges when Chinnan's real father Govind (Charan Raj) appears is the story.

The film "Swayam Krushi" featured a remarkable emotional duel between the two, directed by K. Vishwanath and celebrated at the box office.

3 . Devanthakudu(April 12 , 1984)

U|Action,Drama

Vijay, who enjoys accepting challenges, is dared by his friend Chanti to kill a professor. The professor is indeed killed, and Vijay becomes the prime suspect.

Directed by SA Chandrasekhar and produced by GV Narayana Rao with music by Kay Chakraborty, this film received average reviews.

4 . Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu(June 28 , 1984)

A|Action,Drama

Traumatized by the tragic death of his parents, Raja moves to the city with a determination to earn money. Living in a police colony, he resorts to tricks and deceit to make money.

Despite the duo's appeal, this film directed by Vijaya Bapinedu and produced by Maganti Rabindranath Chaudhary didn't perform as expected.

5 . Challenge(August 09 , 1984)

U|146 mins|Drama

Gandhi, an unemployed man, believes that making money is not a difficult task. Accepting a challenge from a businessman to earn 50 lakhs in five years, Gandhi sets out to achieve this goal. The story revolves around how he manages to do so.

With Kodandarami Reddy at the helm and co-starring Suhasini, this film was a box office sensation.

6 . Chiranjeevi(undefined 00 , 1985)

A|Crime,Drama

Chiranjeevi is a Tollywood film which released on 18 April 1985. This film was directed by C. V. Rajendran. This film stars Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti with Bhanupriya in a small role. The film was a remake of Kannada film Naane Raja (1984).

A film named after the Megastar, directed by CV Rajendran and co-starring Bhanupriya, did not meet box office expectations.

7 . Kondaveeti Raja(January 31 , 1986)

U|140 minutes|Action,Drama

An archaeologist's assistant goes to a village to uncover a hidden treasure. There, he battles a wealthy man who killed his sister and seeks the same treasure.

This film, starring Chiru, Vijayashanthi, and Radha and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, delighted audiences.

8 . Dhairyavanthudu(November 27 , 1986)

U|137 mins|Drama

Kishore, an unemployed young man, lives with his brother Srinivas. His life takes an unexpected turn when he saves Lavanya from kidnappers.

"Dhairyavanthudu," directed by Lakshmi Deepak, unfortunately did not resonate with audiences.

9 . Chanakya Sapatham(December 18 , 1986)

U|2 hours 28 minutes|Action,Family

Chanakya Sapatham is a 1986 Indian Telugu language action film starring Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti, Rao Gopal Rao and Satyanarayana, produced by D. V. S. Raju and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao.

Despite the leading duo's efforts, this K. Raghavendra Rao-directed film was a box office failure.

10 . Pasivadi Pranam(July 23 , 1987)

U|Action,Crime

After his wife's death, Madhu becomes an alcoholic. Unexpectedly, a mute boy, Raja, enters his life. Raja's parents were murdered, and the killers are now after him.

This film catapulted Chiranjeevi to the pinnacle of Tollywood as the number one hero, with the film becoming a super hit.

11 . Manchi Donga(January 14 , 1988)

U|147 minutes|Drama

Though Veerendrudu is a thief, he helps everyone. After falling in love with a police officer, he decides to surrender. He then joins the police force to stop criminal activities.

This film, directed by Raghavendra Rao and co-starring Suhasini, received moderate feedback.

12 . Yamudiki Mogudu(April 29 , 1988)

U|Action,Drama,Fantasy

Kaali loves a girl but her father kills him. He goes to the underworld, confronts Yama, and reincarnates in another person's body to avenge his murder.

"Yamudiki Mogudu," a box office blockbuster, was directed by Raviraja Pinisetty.

13 . Yudda Bhoomi(November 11 , 1988)

U|Action,Drama

An army officer returns to his village for a vacation only to find it in dire straits due to a landlord's tyranny. He fights against the landlord's atrocities.

"Yudda Bhoomi ," directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, unfortunately did not succeed financially.

14 . Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu(January 14 , 1989)

U|140 minutes|Drama

Kalyan’s sister loves a wealthy man, but he hesitates to marry her due to their arrogant mother. Kalyan decides to teach the mother a lesson, with the help of her daughter.

This movie became a major hit at the box office, directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy.

15 . Kondaveeti Donga(March 09 , 1990)

U|151 minutes|Action,Thriller

Raja, a tribal youth, returns home after completing his education only to find his village being harassed by local goons. He becomes Kondaveeti Donga to fight against their injustices.

Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, this film was a hit and featured Chiru, Vijayashanthi, and Radha.

16 . Stuartpuram Police Station(January 09 , 1991)

U|Action,Drama

The residents of Stuartpuram harbor a deep disdain for the police, viewing them as oppressors. However, the arrival of a police officer named Rana Pratap changes their perception and alleviates their fears of the police.

Directed by Yandamuri Virendranath, this film did not fare well at the box office, with Nirosha also starring.

17 . Gang Leader(May 09 , 1991)

A|Action,Drama

The youngest of three brothers, Rajaram, takes the blame for a crime he didn't commit to fund his second brother's education. However, after learning about his elder brother's murder, he seeks revenge against the culprits.

Directed by Vijaya Bapineedu, "Gang Leader" solidified Chiranjeevi's megastar status with Vijayashanthi in the lead female role.

18 . Mechanic Alludu(May 27 , 1993)

U|146 mins|Action,Drama

Ravi, having lost his job as a TV presenter, joins a garage as a mechanic. He falls in love with the garage owner's daughter. However, when the owner learns that Ravi is the son of his enemy, he rejects him.

The last film to feature the duo, with Nageswara Rao playing a pivotal role as Chiranjeevi's uncle, received average reviews and was directed by B. Gopal.

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