19 September 2024
Hyderabad

Among the 4 Dada Saheb Awardees who turn 100 this year- Raj Kapoor, ANR, Mohd Rafi and Tapan Sinha, only Akkineni Nageswara Rao saved negatives/prints of his movies at his own cost in those days at NFDC. He believed that film is forever and should be available for generations to come. With this in his mind he stored his films content that has been restored and is being shown to audience of today. His foresight was immense. The films of Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor are not available today as prints and negatives were never available.

Annapurna Studios, in collaboration with the Film Heritage Foundation and PVR Inox, is celebrating the birth anniversary of the legendary actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR) by re-releasing 10 of his classic films. This special initiative, part of the #ANR100 centenary celebration, offers audiences the chance to experience the timeless works of one of Telugu cinema’s greatest icons.

Out of the 10 films, seven will be screened for free in select theatres across Vizag, Vizianagaram, Vijayawada, Guntur, Bhimavaram, and Hyderabad from September 20th to 22nd. The films available for free viewing include Devadasu, Maya Bazar, Bharya Bharthalu, Sudigundaalu, Doctor Chakravarthy, Prem Nagar, Premabhishekam, and Manam.

The participating theatres are Sri Rama, Saptagiri, Venkata Swarna, Keerthana, NVR Velrams, Mahalakshmi, and Shanti.

This initiative aims to honor ANR’s incredible legacy by allowing new generations to witness his classic performances on the big screen, helping them appreciate his immense contributions to Telugu cinema. Tickets are now available for booking in major cities, offering a unique opportunity to relive these cinematic gems. Free show tickets will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Let’s come together to celebrate the centenary of ANR with these iconic films from September 20th to 22nd!