Telugu cinema superstar Chiranjeevi, Padma Bhushan recipient, shared a deeply emotional note on social media to wish his wife, Surekha, a very happy birthday. The post, timed ahead of their 46th wedding anniversary, featured four archival photos capturing their journey together from early romance to present-day family life.
In his note, Chiranjeevi wrote: “Happy birthday to Surekha, who has been with me in every step of my life. Happy Birthday to dearest Surekha. From the day we got married on February 20, 1980, you have been my greatest strength. As we celebrate your birthday today and our wedding anniversary in advance, my heart is filled with gratitude. You are the nucleus of our family, the one who binds us all with love. You embraced my family members as your own, stood by them in every moment, and became a true daughter to my parents, just as they embraced you with equal affection.”
“If anyone asks me the secret of my success, it is not my talent or hard work, it is you. Because you carried every responsibility with quiet strength, I could focus completely on my profession. In every crisis, in every celebration, you are the one who holds us together. You are not just my wife, you are my strength, my support system, my peace. On your birthday today, and as we approach our wedding anniversary, I want to say this from my heart – I am what I am because of you. With all my love, always and forever” readd the full note.
The heartfelt message underscores Surekha’s pivotal role in Chiranjeevi’s personal and professional life, including his acting career and political stint as a former Union Minister. He credits her as the “greatest strength” behind his success and a constant anchor for their family.
The post also reflects the couple’s private yet enduring bond, highlighting her integration into his family, support through decades, and the love that has shaped their home. Their son, Ram Charan, continues this legacy with his own high-profile marriage and contributions to Indian entertainment.
Chiranjeevi’s public tribute offers rare insight into the personal side of one of Telugu cinema’s most iconic figures, blending love, gratitude, and vulnerability. Fans across social media responded warmly, celebrating both Surekha’s birthday and the couple’s long-standing partnership.
With their 46th anniversary just days away, the message is a reminder of the enduring power of support, love, and shared life, making it a heartfelt moment for cinema lovers and admirers alike.