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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

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 …

Newlyweds Naga Chaitanya-Sobhita Dhulipala pose for picture-perfect family photo in front of ANR’s statue

Newlyweds Naga Chaitanya-Sobhita Dhulipala pose for picture-perfect family photo in front of ANR’s statue

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala are now husband and wife. The couple tied the knot on December 4, at the Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad, where they paid tribute to Chay’s grandfather ANR. Recently, the couple’s unseen picture has surfaced right after their nuptials, as they join in for a family photograph. In the viral picture on social media, Chay and Sobhita can be seen joining their family for a picture together. The Dhootha actor’s brother Akhil Akkineni can also be seen present in the frame. However, what grabbed attention was the photograph taken right below the massive statue of ANR. Check out the picture here: Well, Sobhita’s stunning bridal look clad in a royal-like gold Kanjeevaram saree and exquisite gold jewelry pieces has drawn attention from fans alike. She resembled a true Telugu bride, honoring the cultural and traditional roots of both their families. In the official pictures that were shared by Nagarjuna Akkineni on his official account on X (formerly Twitter), the duo rejoiced in sheer happiness as they tied the knot in front …