Apart from being the number one hero of tollywood for two and half decades, Megastar Chiranjeevi is said to be the number one hero in praising his rival heroes as well heartily, without any inhibitions. Given below are just only a few instances of Chiranjeevi's appreciations on other star heroes and artists.
* ABOUT MAHESH BABU: While Mahesh Babu delivered a blockbuster hit 'Okkadu', Chiranjeevi said, " MAHESH KI SARAINA BLOCKBUSTER PADITHEY BAAGUNNU ANI NENU, MAA FAMILY EPPUDOO ANUKONEVAALLAM. IPPUDOCHCHINDI ASALAINA HIT". Meanwhile, Chiranjeevi reportedly wished Mahesh Babu for the industry hit of 'Pokiri' and sent a bouquet to him.
* ABOUT BALAKRISHNA: " SIMHA IS THE NUMBER ONE HIT OF THIS YEAR( 2010)", uttered these words in an audio function. And Chiranjeevi praised Balakrishna, whenever he delivered a blockbuster at the box office.
* ABOUT NAGARJUNA AND VENKATESH: Chiranjeevi appreciated the decency of both the heroes numerous times.
* ABOUT SENIOR HEROES: Chiranjeevi respected great qualities of NTR many times. Chiranjeevi threw a shower of praises on ANR in a recent felicitation function to the actor. Chiranjeevi also admired with the daring and dashing nature of Superstar Krishna many times.
* ABOUT OWN FAMILY HEROES: Chiranjeevi appreciated Pawan Kalyan, Allu Arjun and Ram Charan many times.
* ABOUT OTHER ARTISTS AND TECHNICIANS: It is a common practice for Chiranjeevi praising all the cast and crew of movies, wholeheartedly during the audio launches of particular movies. Meanwhile, Chiranjeevi once compared Brahmanandam as, " Brahmanandam is like a tasty aavakaaya' in a delicious Andhra food".