FACT 01:
Both Chiranjeevi and Rajinikanth trained at the same acting school, the Madras Film Institute. Chiranjeevi graduated in 1977, while Rajinikanth graduated in 1973.
FACT 02:
In 1987, Chiranjeevi became the first actor from South India to be invited to the Oscars ceremony.
FACT 03:
As of 2021, Telugu cinema was the largest film industry in India by box-office revenue.
FACT 04:
In 2022, Telugu films sold 233 million tickets, the highest among all Indian film industries.
FACT 05:
As of 2023, Andhra Pradesh has the highest number of movie screens in India.