Legendary actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao (90) passed away. He breathed his last on Wednesday [January 22] early morning at Care Hospital. ANR has been suffering from cancer from past few days and has been undergoing treatment.
Akkineni Nageswara Rao acted in 256 films including Telugu and Tamil. Born on September 20 in 1924, he started his career on stage and made his entry in cinema industry with Dharmapatni in 1941. The legendary actor has acted in Manam and the film has been under production.
ANR is the only Telugu actor who was honored by Indian Government with Padma Vibhushan for his contribution towards Cinema. He was also honored with Dada Saheb Phalke Award. Nageswara Rao played varied roles in his career and has brought perfection to the characterizations such as romantic and devotional roles.
Gundamma Katha, Batasari, Missamma, Devadasu, Maya Bazar, Suvarna Sundari, Vipranarayana, Tenali Rama Krishna, Dasara Bullodu, Prem Nagar, Andala Ramudu, Muga Manasulu, Premabhishekam, Megha Sandesham, Sutradharulu, Sri Ramadasu, Sri Ramarajyam and many more include his finest works.
An era in Indian Cinema comes to an end with ANR passing away. Indian Cinema has lost irreplaceable legendary actor today... But Akkineni Nageswara Rao will live on forever with his movies… Rest In Peace ANR!!!