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About Akkineni Nageswara Rao

Born: Saturday, September 20, 1924, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Profession: Actor, Film producer, Business person, Height: 5 ft 7 in Nationality: Indian Parent(s): Akkineni Venkatratnam, Akkineni Punnamma Spouse: Annapurna Kollipara Children: Akkineni Nagarjuna, Akkineni Venkat, Naga Susheela, Sathyavathi Akkineni, Saroja Akkineni Production House: Annapurna Studios

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  Chiranjeevi turned emotional about ANR National Award: Nagarjuna

  The ANR National Award was instituted by the Akkineni International foundation in the honor of Akkineni Nageswara Rao in 2006. In ANR's birth centenary year (2024), the award will be given to Megas...Continue reading

  Film festival to celebrate ANR's centenary year

  Film Heritage Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the conservation, preservation and restoration of Indian cinema, is commemorating the centenary of Akkineni Nageswara...Continue reading

  NTR's advice made Chiranjeevi a multi-millionaire

  Sobhan Babu is renowned for encouraging a couple of his peers to channel their hard-earned funds into real estate investments. His own substantial investments in the realty sector in Chennai propel...Continue reading

  Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu, Ram Charan and others grace ANR event

  Marking the birth centenary of the legendary thespian Akkineni Nageswara Rao, a statue of the icon was unveiled on the premises of the famous Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. Former Vice-President o...Continue reading

  When ANR tried to destroy Jamuna's career

  Yesteryear actress Jamuna passed away recently. Ever since, YouTubers have been talking about the phase when the actress was boycotted by ANR and NTR, the two biggest superstars of her time. On se...Continue reading

  When ANR targeted Superstar Krishna

  In 1974, Superstar Krishna made a film titled 'Devadasu', which was based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's classic Bengali novel 'Devdas'. Helmed by Vijaya Nirmala, the film featured Krishna in the...Continue reading

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  Naga Chaitanya to reprise ANR's role

  Naga Chaitanya is following the footsteps of his grandfather ANR. Popular writer Vijayendra Prasad has penned a beautiful story for Naga Chaitanya. Rumours are doing rounds that this film will be ...Continue reading

  ANR biopic is not happening, says Nagarjuna

  The season is of biopics. So many of them are being made. Some of them have clicked, while the others just sank. There have been discussions about making a biopic on Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Fans ar...Continue reading

  Eight get-ups for ANR in NTR Kathanayakudu

  Sumanth is essaying his grandfather's role in the biopic on NTR. The film will see Sumanth showcasing eight get-ups of his grandfather Akkineni Nageshwar Rao. This film will show Nageshwar in diff...Continue reading

  Sumanth looks perfect in ANR avtaar

  The team of NTR Biopic has released the first look of actor Sumanth who will be seen as Akkineni Nageshwara Rao in the film. Today is ANR's birth anniversary. Sumanth has striking semblance to his...Continue reading

  Will Nani-Nag's film be titled Devadas?

  The shooting of Nagarjuna and Nani starrer film is progressing at a brisk pace. The makers of the film are looking for a right title for the film. Rumours are that this film might get the iconic t...Continue reading

  Vijay Devarakonda to essay ANR's role in Mahanati

  Mahanati is one much talked about biopic this season. Vijay Devarakonda will be playing a cameo in this film. Details have started emerging about the role that he would be essaying in this film. N...Continue reading

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  'Mana Akkineni' - A book on Legendary thespian Akkineni Nageswara Rao

  "Legendary thespian Akkineni Nageswara Rao is the most unforgettable actor for Telugu people. It is really appreciable that prominent cine researcher Sanjay Kishore has brought a wonderful photo bi...Continue reading

  ‘Raju Gari Gadhi 2’ trailer launch on ANR birthday

  Akkineni Nagarjuna's Raju Gari Gadhi 2 special trailer will be released on September 20, on the occasion of legendary Akkineni Nageswara Rao gari birthday. Meanwhile, buzz around the film has been ...Continue reading

  16th Santhosham South Indian Film Awards Event To Be Held In August

  The first anniversary of Cine Magazine ‘Santhosham’, which was established in 2002, was held in a grand manner on the hands of Megastar Chiranjeevi. ‘Santhosham’ first magaz...Continue reading

  Akkineni Rasamayi Awards On September 21

  Rasamayi cultural organization has been presenting Akkineni life time achievement award to legendary personalities from various fields from the past 35 years, marking the occasion of Dr. Akkineni N...Continue reading

  ANR’s Evergreen Song ‘Palleku Podam…Parunu Chuddam’ to be remixed In Sushanth’s ‘Aatadukundam Raa’.

  Sushanth, who came to fame with super hit films like ‘Kalidasu’, ‘Current’ and ‘Adda’, is coming up with an action entertainer ‘Aatadukundam Raa’ (Just Chill). The film is being made on Sri Nag Cor...Continue reading

  Manam goes to Bollywood?

  Akkineni Nageswara Rao last film Manam went on to become a cult film in the history of Telugu cinema. The film featured three generations which included the late veteran actor Nageswara Rao, his so...Continue reading

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  'Manam' completed 50 Days

  We are all aware that ‘Manam’ made with the blessings of late. Smt. Annapurna and produced by Akkineni family has released worldwide and is running successfully. Now, ‘Manam’ has completed 5o d...Continue reading

  Manam touched Kamal's heart

  ‘Manam’ starring Dr. Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Akkineni Nagarjuna and Akkineni Naga Chaitanya, directed by Vikram K Kumar and produced by Akkineni family with Reliance Entertainment as its ...Continue reading

  Manam wins audience and critics hearts

  Akkineni family’s ‘Manam’ arrives in theaters today. The highly anticipated film is the passion project of King Nagarjuna, who produced and acted alongside his father Late Akkineni Nageswara Rao a...Continue reading

  Craze in corporate brands to associate with mighty multi-starrer 'Manam'

  Akkinenis' family film 'Manam' is creating a buzz in corporate brands. More than eight corporate brands and retail brands wish to associate with 'Manam' film to promote film through various promoti...Continue reading

  Naga Chaitanya’s role in Manam revealed

  As the promos of ‘Manam’ indicate, Naga Chaitanya is pretty much playing the cool college guy of present generation with no flashback sequences to provide a back-story. Nevertheless his character w...Continue reading

  Manam locks 5 screens at Prasad IMAX for Premire show on 22nd

  With the blessings of Late Smt. Akkineni Annapurna, Nata Samrat Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, King Nagarjuna, Yuva Samrat Naga Chaitanya, Shriya Saran and Samantha starer 'Manam’ is produced by Akki...Continue reading

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  Manam grand release on May 23, 2014

  With the blessings of Late Smt. Akkineni Annapurna, Nata Samrat Akkineni, King Nagarjuna, Yuva Samrat Chaitanya, Shriya Saran and Samantha starer 'Manam’ is produced by Akkineni Family with Relianc...Continue reading

  Bollywood legend made a cameo in Manam

  Nag and Amitabh Bachchan have a special bonding right from the time of 'Khuda Gawah', which was made exactly two decades ago? Later the duo worked together in 2002 mythological epic drama. Recent...Continue reading

  'Manam' trailer gets fantastic response

  Nag on Manam Trailer I’m feeling very happy for the tremendous response for “Manam”. There are huge expectations on “Manam” as it is last movie of my father. After watching the trailer, I’m ...Continue reading

  Salim follows Anarkali to heavenly realm

  Exactly nine days after Anarkali (Anjali Devi) had left this world, Salim (ANR) followed her. Yes, incidentally two stars that started film journey at the same time and shined on silver screen ...Continue reading

  Tearful Last Goodbye to Tragedy King

  Dada Saheb Phalke Awardee Akkineni Nageshwara Rao’s body was cremated at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad amidst huge masses that include film fraternity, political leaders, fans and well-wishers acr...Continue reading

  ANR's Antima Yatra from Film Chamber, body to be cremated at 3.30 PM

  The last rites of Nata Samraat Akkineni Nageshwara Rao will be held at 3.30 PM today in Annapurna Studios, Hyderabad. The actor’s body is taken to Film Nagar Chamber at 12 noon. The Anthima Yatra ...Continue reading

  Gun Salute to ANR by AP Government

  Nata Samraat Dr Akkineni Nageswara Rao’s last rites will be held at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. His body will be kept at the studios on Thursday from 7AM to 11 AM for fans to pay their last...Continue reading

  Ram Charan on ANR

  Ram Charan, who is currently at overseas has expressed his grief to Late Akkineni Nageswara Rao through a press note. He mentioned, “I was saddened by the news that Akkineni Nageswara Rao garu had...Continue reading

  Tollywood celebrities pay tributes to ANR

  Legendary actor Dr Akkineni Nageswara Rao passed away early this morning at 2.02 AM. He was 90. Entire Telugu film fraternity, politicians, fans, well-wishers and his family members mourned the l...Continue reading

  Narendra Modi, Amitabh Bachchan pay tributes to ANR

  The entire Telugu film industry and several prominent politicians have been visiting Annapurna Studios since morning to pay their last respects. Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh, N Chandra Babu Nai...Continue reading

  Akkineni Nageswara Rao Life Song by Vandemataram Srinivas

  Music director Vandemataram Srinivas penned, composed and crooned a song on the film life of Nata Samraat Dr Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Listen to this audio and cherish his memories. ...Continue reading

  Legendary actor Dr Akkineni Nageswara Rao passes away

  Legendary Tollywood actor Padma Vibhushan Dr Akkineni Nageswara Rao is no more. The actor, who was suffering from cancer for quite some time, took his last breath early this morning at 2.02 AM ...Continue reading

  Senior actress Anjali Devi passes away

  Senior actress Anjali Devi aka Anjali Kumari is no more. The actress died at Vijaya hospital in Chennai today (January 13, 2014). Born on 24 August, 1927, the 86 year old renowed actress is well ...Continue reading

  Manam in Coorg from December 1st

  Nata Samrat Padmabhushan Dr Akkineni Nageswara Rao, King Nagarjuna and Yuva Samrat Naga Chaitanya starrer ‘Manam’ which is being directed by ‘Ishq’ fame Vikram Kumar under the prestigious banner...Continue reading

  Akhil as cameo in Manam

  Even before his debut movie as hero has hit the floor, Akhil Akkineni is all set to appear as a cameo in the much buzzed about Akkineni family heroes’ movie ‘Manam’. The film that sees three gener...Continue reading

  ANR recovering after abdominal surgery

  Dr Akkineni Nageswara Rao has had abdominal surgery on 19th at KIMS hospital after being diagnosed with the very early stage of small intestine cancer. The actor is also receiving appropriate trea...Continue reading

  Akkineni Nageswara Rao diagnosed with cancer

  Tollywood’s senior most actor, Dr Akkineni Nageswara Rao revealed he was diagnosed with cancer. The veteran actor organized a press meet and told the media about how he was diagnosed with cancer a...Continue reading

  Manam will be as different as the get-ups in first look - Vikram Kumar

  Annapurna Studios’ prestigious movie ‘Manam’ starring Natasamrat Padma Vibhusham Dr Akkineni Nageswara Rao, King Nagarjuna and Yuva Samrat Naga Chaitanya is taking shape in the hands of director...Continue reading

  Akkineni Lifetime Achievement Award to M M Keeravani on 21st

  Rasamayi Akkineni Lifetime Achievement Award is being given annually on the day of Dr Akkineni Nageswara Rao’s birthday since1999, to one of the most prominent film personalities from the Ind...Continue reading

  Dr Akkineni Nageswara Rao's 90th B'day grand celebrations on 20th

  T Subbarami Reddy Lalitha Kala Parishad is organizing the 90th Birthday of Akkineni Nageswara Rao on 20th September at Ravindra Bharati. Honorary State Governor Sr ESL Narasimhan will be the ch...Continue reading

  Nag’s Birthday gift to dad

  Akkineni Nageswara Rao will be celebrating his 90th birthday on September 20th. On this occasion the actor wanted to share one of the recent happiest moments in his life which is nothing but a sur...Continue reading

  3 students from AISFA bag roles in Manam

  Filming of Akkineni family heroes movie ‘Manam’ is currently taking place in Hyderabad. Director Vikram Kumar of ‘Ishq’ fame is wielding megaphone for this film that has an ensemble cast of Akkine...Continue reading

  Swarna Kankana awards marking ANR birthday on Sept 20th

  Marking Dr Akkineni Nageswara Rao’s birthday on September 20th, Dr Akkineni Lifetime Achievement ‘Swarnakankana’ awards function will be held at Ravindra Bharati in Hyderabad on 2...Continue reading

  Annapurna Studios Distribution launched in Vizag

  Annapurna Studios Film Distribution office was established in Vizag today. The distribution office was opened on August 22nd at 7.30 AM with a formal puja at Dwaraka Nagar in Srinagar, Vizag. S...Continue reading

  Annapurna Studios enters film distribution

  After being successful in production line with several super duper hit movies, Annapurna Studios Pvt Ltd, has now entered the distribution field. The film distribution banner will be launched on A...Continue reading

  Manam photo shoot on Nag-Nageshwara Rao

  ‘Manam’ movie completed its Hyderabad shooting schedule recently. A few scenes involving Naga Chaitanya, Samantha, Aali and few others from main cast were canned. The film is taking shape in the ...Continue reading

  Naga Chaitanya to work with both directors simultaneously

  Director Vikram Kumar successfully completed the 2nd shooting schedule of ‘Manam’ in Hyderabad couple of days ago with canning of few scenes involving Naga Chaitanya, Samantha, Aali and other main ...Continue reading

  Akhil to add Actor to his resume soon

  He’s so far known at large as Akkineni Nagarjuna and Amala’s son. But Akhil Akkineni will add actor to his resume quite soon. His dad Nagarjuna had already announced in ‘Addaa’ audio function tha...Continue reading

  Akkineni heroes' Manam movie launched

  ‘Manam’ starring three generation heroes from Akkineni family was launched grandly on Monday (June 3, 2013) at Annapurna Studios banner. This is first of its kind film in Telugu cinema in which th...Continue reading

  Manam movie launch set in July

  Akkineni family starrer movie ‘Manam’ starring ANR, Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya is getting ready to hit floors in July. The film will take shape in the hands of ‘Ishq’ director Vikram Kumar. ...Continue reading

  Shriya to romance Nag

  There is a great festive feast to all Akkineni fans that the three generation top stars are going to act in a superb film which will be directed by Vikram Kumar of Ishq fame. This film has been ti...Continue reading

  Rare pic of Telugu Cinema's authentically classic movie ever

  Of late shootings on public places are common and we find lot of working stills of every movie on the websites as the makers reveal them for publicity. However, there is this still of golden e...Continue reading

  RGV's shares his rare pic taken with two legends

  Ram Gopal Varma shares one of his life’s best moments by posting a rare picture of him with two legends NTR and ANR. Along with the rare pic He tweeted: “Ahhhhhh for the good old terribly terr...Continue reading

  Tollywood’s bigwigs wishes ANR a Happy Birthday

  Tollywood bigwigs wished veteran actor Dr Akkineni Nageswara Rao on his birthday, who turned 88 on September 20th. D Ramanaidu, Murali Mohan, Krishnam Raju, Ahuti Prasad and many more visited the ...Continue reading

  Annapurna Studios to have a corporate tie-up for 2 films

  Annapurna Studios banner is going to have a corporate tie-up to produce two of its forthcoming projects. As per the latest reports Annapurna Studios is going to tie-up with Reliance Entertainment ...Continue reading

  Tollywood celebrities expressed patriotism on ID

  So far we have been witnessing our heroes saluting to the national flag on the silver screen. On Wednesday, the 15th August, many Tollywood celebrities expressed their love for the country by acti...Continue reading

  Thrayam is the title for Akkineni 3 generations heroes film

  As mentioned early in ragalahari, a film with three generation heroes from Akkineni family is likely to kick off shortly. The title ‘Thrayam’ is on the cards. Starring Akkineni Nagesw...Continue reading

  ANR's autobiography in Jaya TV

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  TFI to celebrate ANR’s acting career Platinum Jubilee on April 9th

  On the eve of completion of 75 years of acting career of the recipient of Dada Saheb Phalke Award, Padma Vibhushan Dr Akkineni Nageswara Rao, the Telugu Film Industry is planning to celebrate it as...Continue reading

  Vikram K Kumar’s movie with heroes of 3 generations

  Some time ago there was news that Krishna Vamsi was planning to do a film by casting all three Akkineni heroes i.e., Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya. Well, the news that the i...Continue reading

  Veteran producer Parvathaneni Mallikarjuna Rao is no more

  Veteran producer Parvathaneni Mallikarjuna Rao passed away this morning at 7 AM at Medwin Hospital in Hyderabad. The producer was suffering from illness for quite some time and finally took his la...Continue reading

  Akkineni Annapurna passed away

  Smt Akkineni Annapurna, wife of Dr Akkineni Nageswara Rao, mother of Akkineni Nagarjuna and grand Mother of Akkineni Naga Chaitanya, Sumanth & Sushanth passed away at her residence in Jubilee Hills...Continue reading

  Sri Rama Rajyam – Best Movie of the Year

  Veteran director K Baapu’s beautiful painting like film ‘Sri Rama Rajyam’ starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nayantara and Akkineni Nageswara Rao in central roles which was produced by Sai Babu in a p...Continue reading

  Sri Ramarajyam in theaters on Nov 17th

  ‘Sri Ramarajyam’ the prestigious film that is coming up in the combination of Baapu, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nayanatara, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Ilayaraja and Yalamanchali Saibaba is now going to be...Continue reading

  Reliance Media Works joins hands with Annapurna Studios

  We are aware that the Annapoorna Studios has been extended to 22 acres of land in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad for developing, management and operation of studio facilities. Now in order to expand the...Continue reading

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