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Nagarjuna defends son Akhil ahead of Lenin: ‘Almost none of his films have worked’ | Telugu News

Nagarjuna defends son Akhil ahead of Lenin: ‘Almost none of his films have worked’ | Telugu News

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3 min readHyderabadJul 8, 2026 06:17 PM IST Two days before Lenin reaches theatres, Nagarjuna Akkineni has made an unusual request: stop comparing his son, Akhil Akkineni, to the two generations that came before him. Talking at the movie’s press meet on Wednesday, he said, “There is always pressure on Akhil because of our family legacy. When I began my career, I had the same kind of pressure as well. It has always been a problem. Let us not compare his career with mine, we are not supposed to do this to anyone.” From almost any other film family, this would sound routine. From the Akkineni house, it lands differently. ANR was one of the founding legends of Telugu cinema, a man whose studio, Annapurna, is a pivotal part of the industry. Nagarjuna, while maintaining his father’s legacy, built his own career over four decades. Akhil, the third generation, has spent ten years being asked why he hasn’t done the same. Since 2015, he has tried various genres, restarted his career more than once, and …

Beyond ANR’s farewell: Why Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s dual role remains the emotional soul of Manam | Telugu News

Beyond ANR’s farewell: Why Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s dual role remains the emotional soul of Manam | Telugu News

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5 min readHyderabadApr 28, 2026 08:05 AM IST On paper, Manam was not Samantha Ruth Prabhu‘s film. It belonged to the Akkinenis: ANR in his final screen appearance, Nagarjuna producing and Naga Chaitanya in the lead role. The film was always going to be viewed through the lens of legacy and loss. But Samantha, cast in a dual role as Krishna Veni and Priya, did something that dual roles rarely allow for. She made both women feel like separate people rather than two faces of the same performance. The weight around Manam To understand what Samantha Ruth Prabhu was working within, you have to understand what Manam was carrying before a single ticket was sold. Akkineni Nageswara Rao passed away on January 22, 2014 while the film was still in production. Manam became his last screen appearance, and Nagarjuna promoted it as a tribute and a befitting farewell for his father. The trailer ended with the words “ANR Lives On.” By the time it hit theatres, audiences were watching a movie that felt like a …

Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya, and Sobhita Dhulipala join hands to thank PM Narendra Modi for his tribute to Akkineni Nageswara Rao

Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya, and Sobhita Dhulipala join hands to thank PM Narendra Modi for his tribute to Akkineni Nageswara Rao

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In the latest episode of the radio show Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored the legendary actor of Telugu cinema, Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR). PM paid tribute to him on his centenary year and recognized his significant impact on Telugu cinema. Following this, ANR’s family members Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya, and Sobhita Dhulipala expressed their gratitude for the heartfelt acknowledgment. Nagarjuna started his note by thanking PM Modi for honoring his father on such an occasion. He highlighted that ANR’s contributions to Indian cinema continue to inspire generations. The veteran actor emphasized that the recognition was deeply meaningful to their family and the countless admirers of his father’s work. He wrote, “Thank you, Hon’ble Prime Minister shri @narendramodi ji, for honoring my father, ANR Garu, on his centenary year alongside such iconic legends. His vision and contributions to Indian cinema continue to inspire generations, and this recognition means the world to our family and countless admirers of his work.” Take a look at the post below: Newlyweds Sobhita and Naga Chaitanya also thanked PM …

Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita Dhulipala Thank PM Modi For Heartfelt Tribute to Akkineni Nageswara Rao

Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita Dhulipala Thank PM Modi For Heartfelt Tribute to Akkineni Nageswara Rao

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Last Updated:December 30, 2024, 09:08 IST Nagarjuna expressed his gratitude to PM Narendra Modi for paying homage to his father Akkineni Nageswara Rao on his centenary year. Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala also thanked him. Nagarjuna expresses his gratitude to PM Narendra Modi for paying homage to his father Akkineni Nageswara Rao Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to legendary personalities from the Indian film fraternity, whose centenaries are being celebrated in 2024, during the 117th episode of his monthly radio programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat’. He paid tribute to Akkineni Nageswara Rao, and credited him for elevating Telugu cinema. Nagarjuna has now thanked PM Modi for honouring his father on his centenary year. Meanwhile, Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya also shared a statement, expressing gratitude to PM Modi. Sharing a clip featuring PM Modi’s tribute to Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Nagarjuna wrote on X (previously Twitter), “Thank you, Hon’ble Prime Minister shri @narendramodi ji, for honoring my father, ANR Garu, on his centenary year alongside such iconic legends. His vision and contributions to Indian cinema continue …

Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala express gratitude to PM Modi for honouring Akkineni Nageswara Rao

Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala express gratitude to PM Modi for honouring Akkineni Nageswara Rao

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Actor Nagarjuna expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for honouring his father, Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Taking to X, Nagarjuna penned a note for the PM’s kind words for his father. His son, Naga Chaitanya, and daughter-in-law, Sobhita Dhulipala, also shared posts on Instagram. (Also Raed | PM Narendra Modi remembers Raj Kapoor, Mohd Rafi, ANR, Tapan Sinha in 2024’s last Mann Ki Baat) Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala spoke about Akkineni Nageswara Rao. How Nagarjuna thanked PM Modi Sharing a clip, Nagarjuna tweeted, “Thank you, Hon’ble Prime Minister shri @narendramodi ji, for honoring my father, ANR Garu, on his centenary year alongside such iconic legends. His vision and contributions to Indian cinema continue to inspire generations, and this recognition means the world to our family and countless admirers of his work (flower bouquet emoji). #ANRLivesON #IndianCinema.” What Sobhita, Chaitanya wrote Sobhita shared a post on Instagram featuring Nageswara Rao and PM Modi. The words on the photo read, “Thank you, Shri Modi ji, for your wonderful words about Akkineni Nageswara Rao Garu’s …

PM Narendra Modi remembers Raj Kapoor, Mohd Rafi, ANR, Tapan Sinha in 2024’s last Mann Ki Baat | Bollywood

PM Narendra Modi remembers Raj Kapoor, Mohd Rafi, ANR, Tapan Sinha in 2024’s last Mann Ki Baat | Bollywood

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday remembered the four icons of Indian cinema Raj Kapoor, Mohammed Rafi, Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Tapan Sinha in their birth centenary year in his last Mann Ki Baat address of 2024. (Also Read: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma pose for an iconic family picture at RK Film Festival) PM Modi paid tribute to Raj Kapoor and other Indian icons. PM Modi on Indian icons Speaking in his monthly radio broadcast, the prime minister said: “In 2024, we are celebrating the birth centenary of several film personalities who were instrumental in bringing global recognition to the country… The lives of these personalities is a source of inspiration for our film industry.” “Through his films, Raj Kapoor ji made the world aware of India’s soft power,” Modi said. Mohd Rafi‘s magical voice would touch the heart of every listener, added the prime minister. “He had an incredible voice. Be it devotional songs, romantic songs or sad songs, he made every emotion come alive with his voice. …

Nagarjuna says his grandmother used to dress up father ANR like a girl

Nagarjuna says his grandmother used to dress up father ANR like a girl

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Panaji, Veteran actor Nagarjuna on Friday said his grandmother always wanted to have a girl child and when that didn’t happen, she started dressing up his father and Telugu cinema star Akkineni Nageswara Rao as one. Nagarjuna says his grandmother used to dress up father ANR like a girl Nagarjuna recalled his father, fondly known as ANR, would look cute in plaits and believes that’s one of the factors that attracted the late legend to acting. At an in-conversation session at the International Film Festival of India , the actor shared many anecdotes about ANR, whose birth centenary was observed in September. The film gala is also celebrating the legacy of the Telugu cinema stalwart by showcasing a restored version of his 1953 movie “Devadasu”. “He came from a very humble family, a farmer’s family. He was born near Andhra Pradesh , a village which didn’t have electricity. “My grandmother always wanted to have a woman child. She used to dress him up in plaits. He used to look very pretty and cute. We still …

Nagarjuna Akkineni: My father believed in cinema as entertainment, and Chiranjeevi’s work is an affirmation of that

Nagarjuna Akkineni: My father believed in cinema as entertainment, and Chiranjeevi’s work is an affirmation of that

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Nagarjuna Akkineni, director SS Rajamouli and Chiranjeevi | Photo Credit: File photo/The Hindu The ANR Awards 2024, which will be held on October 28 in Hyderabad, holds special significance for actor-producer Nagarjuna Akkineni and his family since it coincides with the centenary year celebrations of the late Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Amitabh Bachchan will present this year’s ANR Award to Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi. Speaking to The Hindu in between a shooting schedule at Annapurna Studios, Hyderabad, Nagarjuna says that the ANR Awards recognises invaluable contribution to Indian cinema. He cites an example of one of the past recipients — director SS Rajamouli. “He has taken Indian cinema to the world stage. Indian films have garnered international acclaim in the past but not much at a commercial level. Rajamouli has made that possible.” Talking about the selection of Chiranjeevi this year, Nagarjuna reckons, “He is a part of the history of Telugu cinema. My father believed in cinema as a means of entertainment for everyone, not limited to a niche audience. Chiranjeevi’s films are recognised nationwide and …

Naga Chaitanya watches re-released Manam in theatre; fans react to his wedding scene with Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Watch

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Vikram K Kumar’s hit 2014 film Manam, which starred all members of the Akkineni family, has been re-released in theatres. One scene in the film sees Naga Chaitanya marry real life ex-wife Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and videos shared on X (formerly Twitter) show fans going berserk during it. (Also Read: Naga Chaitanya buys Porsche worth ₹3.5 crore; check out pics of his expensive car collection) Naga Chaitanya watched as fans went berserk over his scenes with Samantha Ruth Prabhu in Manam. Naga Chairanya watches Manam On Thursday evening, Chaitanya attended a special screening of Manam at Devi 70 MM. In videos shared by fans on X, Chaitanya can be seen entering the theatre flanked by security even as fans try to catch a glimpse of him and shower him with flowers. He sits with director Vikram and a few other members of the film’s team to watch the movie. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Fans also captured videos showing his …

Naga Chaitanya, Akhil condemn Balakrishna’s comment on their grandfather

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Actors Naga Chaitanya and his brother Akhil Akkineni on Tuesday took to Twitter to share a statement in which they’ve indirectly reacted to actor Nandamuri Balakrishna’s recent speech in which he passed a distasteful remark about their grandfather, late legendary actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Balakrishna’s comment has earned strong response on social media. Also read: Naga Chaitanya’s next titled Custody; see first look of actor as fearless cop At the success meet of his latest release Veera Simha Reddy, Balkrishna’s comment about Akkineni Nageswara Rao didn’t go down too well. Talking about his father Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao in his speech, Balakrishna said: “My father Sr NTR had some contemporaries, aa Ranga Rao (referring to SV Ranga Rao), Akkineni, Thokkineni, and some others”. Using the word Thokkineni while referring to the veteran Akkineni was called out by many on social media. On Tuesday, both Naga Chaitanya and Akhil released a statement in which they said disrespecting legends like Ranga Rao and Nageswara Rao is like disrespecting ourselves. Their statement read, “Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao garu, …