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Chiranjeevi's Remuneration for Industry Hit 'Khaidi' Movie Revealed
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Chiranjeevi's 'Khaidi': The Industry Hit That Changed Telugu Cinema Forever
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01-04-2026, 17:01
Chiranjeevi's 'Khaidi': The Industry Hit That Changed Telugu Cinema Forever
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Chiranjeevi received only Rs. 1.75 lakhs for the industry hit film 'Khaidi', which transformed him into a 'Megastar'.
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The 1983 film 'Khaidi' marked a major turning point in Chiranjeevi's career and the commercial format of Tollywood.
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Inspired by 'First Blood', the film was a pure Telugu revenge saga with local nativity, captivating audiences with its story of Suryam.
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Chiranjeevi reportedly designed his iconic black sleeveless T-shirt and pants look for the film himself.
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The 'Khaidi' title became a sentiment, leading to 'Khaidi No. 786' (100th film) and 'Khaidi No. 150' (150th film) after his political hiatus.
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