New Delhi, Feb 10 (Agency) Tollywood actor Akkineni Nagarjuna met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Parliament House in New Delhi on Friday. During the meeting, Nagarjuna presented the Prime Minister with ‘Mahaan Abhineta: Akkineni Ka Viraat Vyaktitva’, a book paying tribute to the legendary actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR) marking his 100th birth anniversary. The book is authored by Padma Bhushan awardee and former member of Parliament Prof Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad, who is also the National President of the Viswa Hindi Parishad, an organisation to promote the use of Hindi language worldwide.
During the book presentation, Nagarjuna, ANR’s son and a celebrated actor himself, expressed gratitude to Modi for recognizing his father’s legacy on a national platform. The Prime Minister acknowledged ANR Garu’s impact on the Indian film industry, noting his pivotal role in relocating the Telugu film industry from Chennai to Hyderabad, thereby laying the foundation for the thriving film industry in the region today. The PM assured him that ANR’s contributions to cinema and society would always be remembered and celebrated. The PM emphasised that ANR’s life would continue to inspire generations of filmmakers, actors, and audiences alike.