In Pics |Celebrities who have adopted villages in India

Here we list South superstars who have utilised their stardom and wealth for the betterment of the society by adopting villages and helping people lead better lives. 

Chiranjeevi - As part of Prime Minister Modi’s Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana, megastar Chiranjeevi adopted Perupalem village in Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. Credit: Instagram/@chiranjeevikonidela

Mahesh Babu – Tollywood’s Prince has adopted two villages, namely Siddhapuram in Telangana and Burripalem in Andhra Pradesh. He had spent hefty amounts to provide basic needs to the people in these areas. He has helped in building schools, water tanks, roads and other facilities. Credit: Instagram/@urstrulymahesh

Suriya – Suriya, who carries out philanthropic works through his trust Agaram Foundation, has adopted villages in the Thiruvalluvar district in Tamil Nadu. Credit: Instagram/@actorsuriya

Prakash Raj - Actor Prakash Raj has adopted Kondareddypally village in Balmoor Mandal in Mahbubnagar, Telangana. Credit: Instagram/@joinprakashraj

Vishnu Manchu – Son of veteran actor Mohan Babu Manchu, Vishnu has adopted five villages near Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh. Credit: Instagram/@vishnumanchu