In the Telugu states, a Pawan Kalyan movie means full theaters! With a massive fan following, Pawan Kalyan debuted as a hero with "Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi" and got a blockbuster hit with "Badri." His popularity soared, and with movies like "Thammudu" and "Khushi," he won even more hearts. Not just on the silver screen, Pawan is a real-life hero for many, admired for his persona.
While acting in movies, Pawan has also been fighting in politics for almost a decade. Recently, he won a huge majority as an MLA from Pithapuram in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections. Currently, he serves as the Deputy CM and Minister of Panchayati Raj.
Pawan has a legion of fans, including not only youth but also film and political figures. Despite acting in numerous hit films for over two decades, Pawan has done just one ad! Early in his career, Pawan starred in his first and only ad for Pepsi. In 2001, this was the most popular brand in India, and Pawan was its brand ambassador. It was the first time a South industry star endorsed a product. Later, Megastar Chiranjeevi did a Thums Up ad.
Back then, Pawan's Pepsi ad posters were everywhere. He was paid handsomely, reportedly earning between ₹70 to ₹100 crores for the ad, making him the highest-paid actor of that time. After this, Pawan never did another ad, focusing solely on films. Currently, Pawan is working on "OG" and "Ustaad Bhagat Singh."
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