The Akkineni family – Nagarjuna, Amala, Naga Chaitanya, and Sobhita Dhulipala – recently met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Parliament House. The family presented him with the book Akkineni Ka Virat Vyaktitva, written by Padma Bhushan awardee Dr. Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad. This book is a tribute to the late legendary Telugu actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR) and his contributions to Indian cinema.
After the meeting, Nagarjuna shared a heartfelt post on social media. He expressed gratitude to PM Modi for recognizing his father’s cinematic legacy. He also highlighted the honor of presenting the book and thanked the Prime Minister for his appreciation of ANR’s life’s work.
PM Modi Pays Tribute to ANR’s Contribution
During the meeting, PM Modi acknowledged ANR’s immense impact on Indian cinema and his philanthropic efforts. He praised ANR’s role in shaping Telugu cinema and noted how he helped relocate the industry from Chennai to Hyderabad, a decision that played a key role in its growth. The Prime Minister also recognized ANR’s contributions to education and literature, mentioning institutions like Annapurna Studios and ANR College in Gudivada.
Modi recalled ANR’s mention in the 117th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, where he spoke about the actor’s influence alongside legends like Raj Kapoor and Tapan Sinha. He also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to preserving India’s cinematic heritage.
World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) Announced
In the meeting, Modi announced that India will host the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) this year. This global event will celebrate Indian cinema’s international influence and honor its legendary contributors.
Nagarjuna Expresses Gratitude
Nagarjuna later tweeted about how PM Modi’s words deeply moved him. He appreciated the recognition given to Annapurna Studios and Annapurna College of Film and Media, both of which have trained aspiring filmmakers for decades.
Akkineni Family’s Stylish Appearance
A photo from the meeting showed the Akkineni family in elegant attire. Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya wore classic dark bandhgalas, while Sobhita looked graceful in a cream saree with a golden border. Amala looked beautiful in a pink saree.
Upcoming Projects of Akkineni Family Members
Nagarjuna was last seen in Naa Saami Ranga (2024). Nagarjuna is filming Sekhar Kammula’s Kubera with Dhanush and Rashmika Mandanna, alongside Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie, co-starring Rajinikanth, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, and Junior MGR.
Naga Chaitanya stars in Thandel, released on February 7, 2025, alongside Sai Pallavi. Sobhita Dhulipala was last seen in Monkey Man and Love, Sitara (2024). The Akkineni family expressed their gratitude for the Prime Minister’s recognition and reaffirmed their commitment to carrying forward ANR’s legacy in cinema.
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