The ANR National Awards are instituted commemorating the extraordinary life of Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR). This year’s awards are extra special, as they mark the centenary of ANR’s birth.
This year’s ANR National Award will honor Megastar Chiranjeevi, as he joins the esteemed ranks of Padma Vibhushan awardees. Presented by the iconic Amitabh Bachchan, this moment serves not only to recognize Chiranjeevi’s contributions but also to remind us of the continuous legacy of artistry that ANR championed.
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“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! ” informed Nagarjuna.
In a year filled with tribute events, the Government of India has also unveiled a commemorative stamp to honor ANR’s unparalleled influence in the film industry.
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The ANR Award celebrations will be held in a star-studded manner on October 28th at Annapurna Studio Annexe 7 Acres, where film legends will come together to celebrate the enduring spirit of cinema that ANR embodied.