While he may be an evergreen superstar on the silver screen, Telugu icon Chiranjeevi remains the glue between Konidela and Allu families. The family is considered one of the most prominent in Tollywood. In an interview with journalist Siddharth Kannan, actor Varun Tej Konidela opened up on how the ‘Godfather’ star had been a strict disciplinarian but had also played a big role in keeping the family united.
US Election 2024 US Election Result Live Updates Swing state results deciding who'll be new POTUS Trump vs Harris: Who’s winning which state? Full list Varun revealed that Chiranjeevi held regular Sunday gatherings at his home, helping the cousins stay closely connected over the years. He affectionately described Chiranjeevi as the “headmaster” of the Konidela–Allu family, reminiscing about how he would even discipline Ram Charan and Allu Arjun during their childhood. Reflecting on their upbringing, Varun shared that, despite their privileged backgrounds, Chiranjeevi made sure they stayed grounded.
“Mr. Chiranjeevi never allowed us to become spoiled. His role in keeping us humble is immense.
He has always kept us in line and down to earth. We follow whatever he says—he’s the guiding force for the entire family.” Varun jokingly added, “He’s probably given each of us a whack in different time zones and at different places.
” The ‘Tholi Prema’ star also opened up on his equation with cousins Ram Charan and Allu Arjun. He admitted that although they.
