India, Sept. 28 -- Ram Charan completes 18 years in the film industry today (September 28). He made his acting debut as a lead actor with the film Chirutha in 2007. The actor received the most heartfelt wish on this special occasion from his father Chiranjeevi, who took to his X account to share that he is 'always proud' of him.

Chiranjeevi wrote in Telugu, "Charan Babu, I am immensely delighted that your cinematic journey, which began 18 years ago with 'Chirutha', has today firmly established itself in the hearts of millions of fans. The moment I saw you as a hero on screen.. As a father, I can never forget it. Your discipline, hard work, determination, humility, and dedication have made you stand out even more uniquely in the industry....