September 20th was a historic day for the Telugu film industry as it marked the 100th birth anniversary of the legendary actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR).
The celebration, which was a grand affair, was attended by prominent personalities from across the Indian film industry, highlighting ANR's immense contributions to Indian cinema.
Held by his family, the centenary event was a spectacular tribute to a man who had a profound impact on the cinematic landscape.
His son, actor Nagarjuna, and his family were lauded for organizing an event that was both poignant and celebratory, bringing together stars from various regions and industries to honor ANR’s legacy.
A special stamp commemorating ANR’s contributions to cinema was unveiled. Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan presented the prestigious ANR Award to megastar Chiranjeevi.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute to the iconic actor in his latest Mann Ki Baat address of 2024, recalling ANR’s impact on Telugu cinema.
Modi remarked that in 2024, India was celebrating the birth centenaries of several legendary film personalities, including ANR.
He added that these figures had brought global recognition to India’s film industry, emphasizing how ANR’s films beautifully showcased Indian traditions and values, propelling Telugu cinema to new heights.