Chiranjeevi is the screen name for the actor and politician Konidela Siva Shankara Vara Prasad.
On August 26, 2008, Chiranjeevi started the political party known as Praja Rajyam, which officially started his career as a politician. Chiranjeevi hopes the Praja Rajyam party, or "People's Party", will help alleviate poverty in the state of Andhra Pradesh.India Today: Chiranjeevi launches Praja Rajyam, vows to change...The Hindu: Chiranjeevi launches 'Praja Rajyam ' (August 26, 2008)
