Chiranjeevi is a 'sexist'? Megastar trolled for saying 'want a grandson to continue legacy'

Megastar Chiranjeevi ruffled a few feathers as he made some statements at a recent event which many called “sexist” on the internet. The netizens feel Chiranjeevi made a “sexist” remark when he spoke about hoping for a grandson to continue his legacy. 

Chiranjeevi attended the pre-release event of the film Brahma Anandam where he joked about feeling like a “ladies’ hostel warden” at home, surrounded by women. He then added that he wanted Ram Charan to have a son this time so that he could continue “their legacy”. 

Chiranjeevi said, "When I'm at home, it doesn't feel like I'm surrounded by my granddaughters; it feels like I’m a ladies' hostel warden, surrounded by ladies all around. I keep wishing and telling (Ram) Charan, at least this time, to have a boy so that our legacy continues, but his daughter is the apple of his eye… I’m scared that he might again have a girl".

Chiranjeevi laughed as he made the statements, but netizens were quick to label the actor a “sexist”. Netizens pointed out that Chiranjeevi's statements reinforce the idea that male heirs are essential for carrying on a family's legacy.

One netizen said, "Chiranjeevi is scared his son Ram Charan might have another daughter In 2025, the obsession with a male heir continues. Disappointing, but not surprising".

Another user wrote, "Dear Chiranjeevi garu, I have respect for you as an actor. However, I would appreciate some clarification on your recent statement. It came across as misogynistic and seemed to imply that a legacy can only be carried forward by a male child or men. Did you truly mean to suggest this? Are you uncomfortable with the possibility of your son and daughter-in-law having another girl child? Or was it “remark” made in “jest” at Brahmanandam’s film event?"

Dear Chiranjeevi garu,

I have respect for you as an actor. However, I would appreciate some clarification on your recent statement.

It came across as misogynistic and seemed to imply that a legacy can only be carried forward by a male child or men. Did you truly mean to suggest… pic.twitter.com/2ylwxsSXut

Chiranjeevi became a grandfather in 2023 when Ram Charan and his wife, Upasana Kamineni Konidela, welcomed their daughter, Klin Kaara. 

Notably, Chiranjeevi has two daughters, Sreeja Konidela and Sushmita Konidela, and is a grandfather to four granddaughters. 

On the work front, Chiranjeevi will be next seen in the upcoming mega socio-fantasy film, Vishwambhara.