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Chiranjeevi turns 71: Mammootty, Allu Arjun, Mahesh Babu wish Megastar

Chiranjeevi turned 71 on Saturday, and the Telugu film fraternity flooded social media with birthday wishes. Mammootty, Allu Arjun, Mahesh Babu, Nani, Venkatesh Daggubati, and others posted warm messages for the megastar. Chiranjeevi's son Ram Charan also shared an emotional tribute, calling his father his 'first hero' and biggest inspiration.

Mahesh Babu, Mammootty, Allu Arjun & other wish Chiranjeevi as he turns 71

Hyderabad, Aug 22

As Megastar Chiranjeevi celebrated his 71st birthday on Saturday, several members of the film fraternity shared lovely social media posts for him, commemorating his special day.

Superstar Mammootty wished Chiranjeevi on his X (Earlier known as Twitter) timeline, saying, "Wishing you a very happy birthday dear Chiru Bhai !! Here's to a very happy and sucessful year ahead. Stay healthy and blessed (sic)."

'Pushpa' actor Allu Arjun wrote, "Many many happy returns of the day to our one and only Megastar. He inspired and uplifted each and every one of us."

Mahesh Babu shared, "Happy Birthday Chiru sir...Wishing you good health, happiness and many more years of us celebrating you with love..."

Nani also mentioned on the micro-blogging site, "Happy birthday to the designer of every youngster's dream who walks into Telugu cinema with hope to become something."

Venkatesh Daggubati added, "good health and happiness always."

'Animal' maker Sandeep Reddy Vanga also posted on his official handle, "Your films didn't just mark an era, they marked our lives. You are not just our cinema... you are a very big part of our lives."

'Dasara' director Srikanth Odela Tweeted, "Happy Birthday, T-REX Megastar Chiranjeevi Sir. Waiting eagerly to start our film's shoot and create unforgettable memories."

Anil Ravipudi shared, "Praised his warmth beyond stardom, calling him "Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu."

Not just the industry members, but Chiranjeevi's actor son, Ram Charan, also called him his 'first hero', in a warm post that read, "Happy Birthday Nanna @KChiruTweets...You have been my first hero, my biggest inspiration and someone I can always turn to. Through every high and low, your love, guidance and belief in me have been my greatest strength. I feel truly blessed to have you in my life. Wishing you good health, happiness and many more wonderful years ahead. Love you more than words can say, Nanna".

— IANS

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