Epic Friendship: Nagarjuna Invites Chiru & Sr. Bachchan to ANR Awards!

Mark your calendars for October 28, as the ANR Award Ceremony is set to be a spectacular celebration of cinema and legacy! This year holds special significance as it commemorates the 100th birth anniversary of the legendary Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR), who left an indelible mark on the Indian film industry. The celebrations kicked off last month, complete with a grand event and the unveiling of a special postal stamp by the Government of India in honor of ANR’s remarkable contributions.

In a fitting tribute to ANR’s enduring legacy, the prestigious ANR Award will be conferred upon none other than the Padma Vibhushan Awardee Shri. Chiranjeevi Garu, a titan in Indian cinema. This momentous award ceremony promises to be a star-studded affair, attended by a galaxy of celebrities from the film industry, making it an evening to remember.

Nagarjuna, ANR’s son and a celebrated actor in his own right, personally invited Chiranjeevi to the ceremony. It’s worth noting that Chiranjeevi is only the second Telugu personality to receive the Padma Vibhushan award, the first being ANR himself back in 2011. Adding to the ceremony’s grandeur, the award will be presented by the iconic Amitabh Bachchan, a true doyen of Indian cinema. This occasion is not just a celebration of achievements but also a testament to the enduring bonds of friendship in the industry.

In Nagarjuna’s heartfelt message on social media, he wrote, *“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! 🙌”* His enthusiasm is palpable, and it’s heartwarming to see these legends coming together to honor a great legacy.

The previous recipients of the ANR award include luminaries such as the legendary Devanand, Shabana Azmi, and the late, great Dr. Lata Mangeshkar, to name just a few. With such a rich history, this year’s ceremony is set to be an unforgettable evening celebrating not just ANR’s legacy, but also the profound impact of cinema on society.

As we gear up for this monumental event, one can’t help but wonder: will the stars bring their A-game or just their A-list entourages? Either way, let’s hope the awards are handed out swiftly—because we all know how long it takes Amitabh Bachchan to finish a film dialogue! 🎬😄