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Chiranjeevi faces backlash for desiring ‘grandson’ to continue his legacy

Chiranjeevi, a prominent South Indian actor, sparked controversy during a recent event. He expressed his desire for his son, Ram Charan, to have a son, stating that he wants a male heir to carry on his legacy. This comment was met with mixed reactions on social media, with some criticizing his gender preference and others defending his wish. The controversy highlights the persistent societal expectation of male heirs, even in modern times. Despite having two daughters and four granddaughters, Chiranjeevi still feels the need for a male heir. This reflects the deeply ingrained traditional values of inheritance and lineage in many cultures. Chiranjeevi also addressed speculation about his return to politics. He stated that he has no intention of returning to politics and his recent meetings with political leaders were not politically motivated. His brother, Pawan Kalyan, is currently fulfilling their political aspirations as Andhra Pradesh’s Deputy Chief Minister.
11:59 AM Feb 12, 2025 IST | Mohammed Rayees
Updated At : 12:15 PM Feb 12, 2025 IST
Chiranjeevi, a prominent South Indian actor, sparked controversy during a recent event. He expressed his desire for his son, Ram Charan, to have a son, stating that he wants a male heir to carry on his legacy. This comment was met with mixed reactions on social media, with some criticizing his gender preference and others defending his wish. The controversy highlights the persistent societal expectation of male heirs, even in modern times. Despite having two daughters and four granddaughters, Chiranjeevi still feels the need for a male heir. This reflects the deeply ingrained traditional values of inheritance and lineage in many cultures. Chiranjeevi also addressed speculation about his return to politics. He stated that he has no intention of returning to politics and his recent meetings with political leaders were not politically motivated. His brother, Pawan Kalyan, is currently fulfilling their political aspirations as Andhra Pradesh’s Deputy Chief Minister.
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Hyderabad: Mega star Chiranjeevi has come under internet scrutiny for his ‘wishing for a grandson’ comment at a film event in Hyderabad on Tuesday evening. Social media users are divided after the actor said he wants his son (actor Ram Charan) to a give birth a male child who could carry his legacy forward.

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Speaking at the pre-release event of Brahma Anandam in the city, Vishwambhara actor said that at home he is surrounded by his granddaughters and sometimes it feels like he is a “ladies' hostel warden.”

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“When I'm at home, it doesn't feel like I'm surrounded by my granddaughters; it feels like I'm a ladies' hostel warden, surrounded by ladies all around. I keep wishing and telling (Ram) Charan, at least this time, have a boy so that our legacy continues, but his daughter is the apple of his eye... I'm scared that he might again have a girl,” the actor said.

Chiranjeevi’s son and actor Ram Charan married Upasana and the couple welcomed a baby girl Klin Kaara in June 2023. The mega star also has two daughters, Sreeja Konidela and Sushmita Konidela. Sreeja has two daughters, Naviksha and Nivrati and Sushmita is also a proud mother of two daughters – Samara and Samhitha.

 

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Some netizens said they were disappointed with the actor’s comments while others supported him saying there is nothing wrong in wishing for a boy.

“Chiranjeevi is scared his son Ram Charan might have another daughter. In 2025, the obsession with a male heir continues. Disappointing, but not surprising. PS - I have a girl, and I have heard from hundreds of people to give birth to a boy next. It feels horrible when people want us to control things I can’t,” a user wrote on X.

“Celebrity like him should be cautious what to say in public. It's so,” a user commented.

“His grand daughter could also take his legacy forward. He only have to look at how his daughter-in-law and her siblings are successful in taking Apollo forward or Ashwini Dutt's children. Regressive thinking,” wrote another.

 

Meanwhile, Chiranjeevi has put an end to speculation about his return to politics. Reaffirming his decision to stay away from politics, mega star said his recent meetings with political leaders had no political motive. He asserted that his brother, Pawan Kalyan, is fulfilling their political aspirations as Andhra Pradesh’s Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party chief.

Notably, in 2008, Chiranjeevi launched the Praja Rajyam Party (PRP), and the party won 18 seats in the 2009 Andhra Pradesh elections.

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