ANR 100: Celebrating a Century of Akkineni Nageswara Rao's Cinematic Legacy

The 'ANR 100 - King Of The Silver Screen' film festival, organized by Film Heritage Foundation, celebrates the 100th birth anniversary of legendary South Indian actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao. The event will showcase 10 restored classics across 25 cities from September 20-22, highlighting his extensive filmography and lasting legacy.

A specially curated, multi-city film festival will honour the enduring legacy of Akkineni Nageswara Rao, marking the 100th birth anniversary of the iconic South Indian star.

The retrospective festival, 'ANR 100 - King Of The Silver Screen,' is organized by the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF). It will feature 10 restored classics from Rao's extensive filmography, according to a press release.

The film extravaganza runs from September 20 to 22 across 25 cities, including major metros like Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi, as well as smaller cities such as Warangal and Tumkur.

Films in the lineup include 'Devadasu' (1953), 'Missamma' (1955), and 'Manam' (2014). The event partners include the National Film Archive Of India (NFDC) and PVR INOX.

Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, FHF director, expressed excitement, stating, 'This festival will showcase why these films continue to resonate.' Akkineni Nagarjuna, son of Nageswara Rao, added that the festival celebrates his father's landmark films across the country.

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan remembered ANR for his 'humility and simplicity,' emphasizing the importance of preserving Indian cinematic heritage through such initiatives.

(With inputs from agencies.)