Akkineni Nageswara Rao, who passed away on 22 January 2014, at the age
of 89, in Hyderabad, and affectionately
known as ANR, was a legendary Indian actor and producer who dominated Telegu cinema for
over seven decades.
Career Highlights & Legacy
- Versatile Performer: Renowned for his range, ANR transitioned from playing female
characters in theatre (due to a ban on women acting at the time) to
becoming a romantic hero and a master of tragic roles, most notably in the
iconic Devadasu (1953).
- Industry Pioneer: He was instrumental in shifting the Telugu film industry from
Madras (now Chennai) to Hyderabad. To support this move, he
founded Annapurna Studios in 1975.
- Major Awards: He received India's highest film honour, the Dadasaheb
Phalke Award (1990), along with the Padma Vibhushan (2011)
and multiple Nandi Awards.
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