The legendary Akkineni Nageswara Rao’s 100th birth anniversary was celebrated last month (September 20). The momentous occasion was marked by a grand celebration, during which a special postal stamp commemorating ANR was unveiled by the Government of India. The event brought together the entire Akkineni family, along with numerous esteemed guests who took the opportunity to share their cherished memories of the legendary actor.

In a fitting tribute to ANR’s legacy, the Akkineni family announced that the prestigious ANR Award would be conferred upon Padma Vibhushan Awardee Shri. Chiranjeevi Garu, in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to Indian cinema. The award ceremony which will be held on the 28th of this month,promises to be a memorable event, to be attended by a host of celebrities from the film industry.