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Chiranjeevi shares unseen childhood photos of daughter Sushmita Konidela on her birthday, says 'Happy Birthday my precious'

Megastar Chiranjeevi paused his busy schedule to share a touching birthday message for his daughter Sushmita Konidela, showing a tender side beyond his superstar persona. His heartfelt tribute celebrated her journey from childhood to becoming a successful producer.

March 10, 2026 / 17:24 IST
Chiranjeevi shares rare pics on daughter birthday
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  • Chiranjeevi's heartfelt birthday wishes for Sushmita Konidela
  • Sushmita co-produced hit film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu
  • Sushmita plans to expand Gold Box Entertainment with OTT projects

Chiranjeevi recently took a moment away from his hectic schedule to share a heartfelt birthday message for his daughter Sushmita Konidela, reminding fans that behind the superstar image is a deeply devoted father.

Just days after writing a warm note for his wife Surekha Konidela, Chiranjeevi returned to social media with another emotional tribute — this time celebrating Sushmita Konidela’s birthday.

Alongside the message, he posted a collection of unseen childhood photographs and more recent pictures, including moments from the success meet of the film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, which Sushmita Konidela co-produced.

His message read, "Happy Birthday my precious@sushkonidela From the little girl who once held my finger and walked beside me, to the strong, graceful and responsible woman you are today. One of the most special moments for me as a father was seeing you watching my films, now producing a film, and giving me a memorable blockbuster. That truly made me proud in a very special way. Wishing you good health, happiness and endless success in everything you do. Keep shining my dear Honey Papa Lots of love and blessings always."

The film turned out to be a major success at the box office, reportedly earning more than Rs 375 crore worldwide. Directed by Anil Ravipudi and co-produced by Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela, the project carried special emotional significance for the family.

In a recent interview, Sushmita Konidela also spoke candidly about what it is like to work alongside her father. She described observing him on set as almost like attending a “masterclass” in dedication.

On the other hand, Sushmita Konidela shared that while he is warm, playful and relaxed at home, the moment he steps onto a film set he becomes completely focused on the character he is portraying. That transformation, she said, is something she continues to admire deeply.

Chiranjeevi and Surekha Konidela have long been regarded as the anchors of a close-knit family.

Ram Charan, Sushmita Konidela, and Sreeja Konidela, as their children have all created their individual paths in various careers but have stayed connected to each other.

Also Read: Chiranjeevi calls wife Surekha the ‘secret of my success’ in emotional birthday post - See unseen pics

After the success of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, Sushmita Konidela made significant strides in her career by launching a new office for her production company, Gold Box Entertainment, in Hyderabad.

Reports have been circulating that she has plans for an OTT deal in the future, which indicates that she will continue to expand her creative pursuits.

On the other hand, fans of Chiranjeevi's work are eagerly anticipating his next major project, Vishwambhara. The teaser, released last year created a lot of excitement, especially as it marks the reunion of Chiranjeevi with actress Trisha Krishnan after 18 years.

The teaser hints at a very expansive, epic, and emotional story. It opens with an emotionally heavy conversation between a younger person and an elderly man, recalling a natural disaster caused by the humankind. As the story develops, a powerful saviour enters the narrative, resulting in dramatic changes.

 

Palak Vij
Palak Vij is a Sub Editor and Entertainment Journalist with over a year of experience covering films, television, and pop culture in the digital space.
first published: Mar 10, 2026 05:24 pm

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