8 films rejected by Chiranjeevi 

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Chiranjeevi’s missed hits  

South’s megastar Chiranjeevi has a stunning filmography with several blockbusters and career-defining films. However, there are some offers which he rejected but they turned out to be good.  

Chandramukhi (2005) 

Rajinikanth and Jyotika’s superhit psychological thriller Chandramukhi was rejected by Chiranjeevi, as per some reports.  

Mannemlo Monagadu (1986)  

Chiranjeevi was offered the lead role in this drama film that later went to Arjun Sarja. The plot revolves around love and vengeance. 

Aakhari Poratam (1988)  

K Raghavendra Rao’s action thriller featured Nagarjuna and Sridevi in the lead roles, but according to reports, Chiranjeevi was the first choice of the makers.  

Assembly Rowdy (1991)  

This Telugu action drama was allegedly rejected by Chiranjeevi. The role later went to Babu. It also stars Divya Bharti in a lead role.  

Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya (1996)

This action romance starred Venkatesh, Shilpa Shetty and Malashree as the leading trio but it was Chiranjeevi who was the first choice for the film.  

Andhrawala (2004)  

This Telugu action film has N. T. Rama Rao Jr. essaying a dual role. According to some reports, it was first offered to Chiranjeevi.  

The Family Man (2019)   

The Family Man thriller series’ creators Raj and DK first narrated the script as a feature film to Chiranjeevi, but he turned it down.   

Tiger Nageswara Rao (2023)  

This action-packed movie was first offered to Chiranjeevi but he turned down the script due to some reasons and it was later done by Ravi Teja.