"We Can Also Become Successful Like Chiranjeevi One Day": Kiran Abbavaram
The grand pre-release event of Chennai Love Story was held in Hyderabad with Megastar Chiranjeevi attending as the chief guest.
By: Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti | 23 July 2026 9:25 AM ISTThe grand pre-release event of Chennai Love Story was held in Hyderabad with Megastar Chiranjeevi attending as the chief guest. The event became even more special when actor Kiran Abbavaram delivered an emotional speech about his journey, his admiration for Chiranjeevi, and his excitement for the film.
Kiran said it was a dream come true to have Chiranjeevi at the event of his movie. He shared that he had watched many Megastar and Power Star movie events on television while growing up in his hometown. He never imagined that one day Chiranjeevi would attend the pre-release event of his own film.
He said, "I watched many Megastar and Power Star movie events on TV from my village. Today, having Megastar Chiranjeevi garu as the chief guest for my film is a moment I will never forget."
Kiran praised Chiranjeevi's dancing, performances, and screen presence. He said the Megastar has always been a special inspiration for him and millions of fans.
He added, "Whether it is dance, performance, or swag, Megastar is always special. Chiranjeevi is not just a name, he is an emotion."
The actor also spoke about his family's love for Telugu cinema. He revealed that his elder brother is a huge fan of Chiranjeevi, while he has always admired Power Star Pawan Kalyan. He recalled the excitement of putting up banners and celebrating their favourite stars in theatres.
Talking about Chiranjeevi's influence, Kiran said, "You are sitting on the top like Mount Everest and inspiring all of us to keep climbing. You give us confidence that we too can achieve our dreams. Sometimes I feel that we can also become successful like you."
Kiran thanked producers SKN, Sai Rajesh, and Dheeraj for believing in the film. He also praised director Ravi Namburi and said his writing would touch the hearts of the audience.
Speaking about his role, Kiran said, "After Ka and K-Ramp, I am doing Chennai Love Story. My character Steven Shankar is very close to my heart. I personally connect with this role."
He ended his speech with a heartfelt request to movie lovers. "I request everyone to watch Chennai Love Story with your entire family. I am confident that you will enjoy the film." His emotional speech received huge applause from the audience and added excitement for the film's release.
