In a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Akkineni Nageswara Rao, who would have celebrated his 100th birth anniversary in September, the Akkineni family has announced that the esteemed ANR Award will be presented to Padma Vibhushan Awardee Chiranjeevi. This significant recognition underscores Chiranjeevi’s remarkable contributions to Indian cinema and will be awarded during a ceremony on October 28 at Annapurna Studio Annexe 7 Acres.

Nagarjuna, ANR’s son, personally visited Chiranjeevi’s residence to extend the invitation for the award ceremony. Sharing his excitement on social media, Nagarjuna expressed, “This year is extra special as we celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of my father, ANR garu! 🎉 Honoured to invite @SrBachchan ji and Megastar @KChiruTweets garu to the ANR Awards 2024 to mark this milestone! 🙏 Let’s make this award function unforgettable! 🙌”

The ceremony will feature a special presentation by the iconic Amitabh Bachchan, also a Padma Vibhushan awardee, ensuring a star-studded event. With numerous celebrities expected to attend, the occasion promises to be a grand celebration of ANR’s enduring legacy in Indian cinema.

Nagarjuna’s charismatic appearance, complete with a stylish beard and hairdo, alongside Chiranjeevi’s sleek and modish attire, sets the stage for a memorable event honoring two titans of the film industry.