Prime Minister Narendra Modi Lauded Legendary Akkineni Nageswara Rao For Elevating Telugu Cinema To Newer Heights, In Mann Ki Baat Program
The 100th birth anniversary of Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR), one of Telugu cinema’s most revered figures, was celebrated with grandeur on September 20th, this year. Held by his family, the event was a star-studded affair, with celebrities and dignitaries from all over the country attending to honor ANR’s unmatched contributions to the Indian film industry.
A commemorative stamp in ANR’s honor was unleashed, marking his significant place in the history of Indian cinema. Amitabh Bachchan, the Bollywood megastar, was among those who attended the centenary celebrations and presented the prestigious ANR Award to another megastar, Chiranjeevi. The gesture was a symbolic passing of the torch from one cinematic legend to another, celebrating their shared dedication to cinema.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his new Mann Ki Baat of 2024, also paid tribute to ANR, alongside other icons whose birth centenaries were celebrated this year.
Speaking in his monthly radio broadcast, the Prime Minister lauded Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR) for elevating Telugu cinema to “newer heights,” saying, “His films beautifully depicted Indian traditions and values.”
