Kaikala Satyanarayana thanks Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan for birthday wishes

Legendary actor Kaikala Satyanarayana celebrated his 85th birthday today (July 25) with his family members in Hyderabad. He has received birthday wishes from his fans and big names of the Telugu film including Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan. The thespian has expressed his heartfelt thanks to his well-wishers and admirers in a special video. 

"I personally thank each everyone for making my 85th birthday special and memorable. I also express my heartfelt thanks to my brothers Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, and other celebrities from the Telugu film industry for sending their birthday wishes," said Kaikala Satyanarayana.

Born on July 25, 1935, in Kavutaram village, Krishna district, Kaikala Satyanarayana made his acting debut with Changayya directorial Sipayi Kuthuru (1959). He shot to fame for portraying the negative role in legendary director B Vittalacharya's mythological film Kanaka Durga Pooja Mahima (1960) and ever since, he acted in a variety of films, played a range of characters, produced and presented many films out of his passion for the medium.

The veteran actor, who has acted in 777 films to date, is now presenting actor Yash-starrer period action film KGF: Chapter 2 in Telugu.