Chiranjeevi is synonymous with dance in Tollywood. He not only brought a unique identity to dance in movies but also transformed the trend of dancing in Telugu cinema.
Chiranjeevi's dance is admired not only in the Telugu states but across the country. Govinda, regarded as one of Bollywood's best dancers, cites Chiranjeevi as his inspiration.
Even stalwarts like Aamir Khan and Amitabh Bachchan have expressed their admiration, stating that they envy Chiranjeevi’s dance skills.
Despite his exceptional talent, Chiranjeevi did not receive any awards specifically for his dancing, as such awards did not exist at the time.
However, his dance moves have been recognized over the years. This recognition is not ordinary; Chiranjeevi’s dances have been acknowledged by the Guinness World Records.
In his illustrious 45-year career, Chiranjeevi performed 24,000 dance steps across 537 songs in 156 movies. This rare feat has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records.
The officials stated that they meticulously reviewed all of Chiranjeevi's 156 films and compiled his dance performances to present this record, calling it one of the greatest honors in the world.
Upon receiving this recognition, Chiranjeevi expressed his emotions, saying, "I never imagined being in the Guinness World Records. It’s an honor I never expected or dreamed of. It’s a great recognition that I could have never anticipated."
He also reflected on how much dance contributed to his career as an actor. Even when a film already had five songs, producers would sometimes add a sixth just to showcase his dancing, even if it disrupted the narrative.
Perhaps no other actor in the world will break this record, especially since the number of songs in movies is decreasing, and the trend of heroes dancing in songs is also declining.
As a result, Chiranjeevi’s Guinness World Record is likely to remain unbeatable.
