Akhil to make a cameo in Manam?

Manam, starring ANR, Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya, has a new entrant from the Akkineni, if the latest buzz is anything to go by. Rumours are abuzz that Nagarjuna’s younger son, AkhilAkkhineni is going to make a cameo in the film. Before the film’s principal shooting began, when Nagarjuna was asked if Akhil was going to make a special appearance in the film, he vehemently denied the rumours. However, it looks like there was a change in the original plan.

Now, it might be a little too far-fetched to deduce that Akhil is going to make a cameo in Manam based on a tweet, but this is what Samantha said, “Today was a very special day on the sets of #Manam…u ll have to wait and watch….(Sic).” No wonder, fans of Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya are convinced that she is hinting at Akhil’s presence, although the actress did not reveal any details.

Manam also stars Shriya Saran and Samantha in lead roles. Vikram Kumar is directing the film and Nagarjuna is producing the film under Annapurna Studios banner. P S Vinod is the cinematographer and Anup Rubens is scoring the music. The film will hit the screens early next year.

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Happy Birthday ANR

Dr. Akkineni Nageswara Rao is truly a living legend of Telugu Cinema. The veteran actor is going to celebrate his 90th Birthday today, on September 20th. For approximately 75 of those 90 years, he has been a part of this Film Industry. ANR was born in 1924 to a farming couple in Ramapuram, Krishna District.

At the age of 17, ANR made his debut as an actor with the film ‘Dharmapatni’ after being discovered in a railway station by Producer Ghantasala Balaramaiah. Very soon, ANR established himself as a fine actor. In a career spanning more than 7 decades, ANR appeared in over 250 films. Some of his iconic movies are ‘

Devadasu’, ‘Premabhishekam’, ‘Dasara Bullodu’, ‘Prem Nagar’, ‘Chenchu Lakshmi’, ‘Mayabazaar’, ‘Sitaramayya gari Manavaralu’ etc.

For sheer diversity of roles,ANR has done it all. Lover boy, saint, father, grandfather, brother,drunkard, playboy and even God. ANR has won many awards over the years, including the Dada Saheb Phalke award in 1990 and the Padma Vibhushan award in 2011. The veteran actor is currently acting in the multi-starrer ‘Manam’.

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MANAM movie 1st look

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Wonderful concept behind 'Manam'

Tollywood is bracing up to have a film which is going to create history. The film is ‘Manam’ and the record point is, this is the first Telugu film wherein three generations of actors from the same family are acting in it.  The Akkineni family comprising of ANR, Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya are the history makers.

While that is one side, here is another update. It is heard that the story of the film is loosely based on the Hollywood movie ‘Back To The Future’. Due to that, it would be seen as ANR is the son of Nagarjuna while Nagarjuna will be seen as the son of Naga Chaitanya. This technique is called non linear screenplay.

The film is directed by Vikram Kumar and the leading ladies are Samantha and Shriya. The shooting has already begun and if this news is true then it is going to create a new revolution in Telugu cinema. While some are confirming this news is true we will know the truth only when the film releases.

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Real secret behind ANR’s health

These are the days when we touch 35 and start panting for breath or catch BP or diabetes. But that is not the case with one senior veteran. He is none other than Akkineni Nageswara Rao and though he has entered his 90s he still walks briskly and has a very strong presence of mind with wit and intellect.

Many were wondering the secret behind ANR’s health and it is heard that he revealed it recently. The legendary actor reportedly said he is healthy because of satisfaction and recalled a time when he had no food to eat so he used to have limited food with satisfaction.  That is why, though he has everything he wants today, he still eats limited with satisfaction.

It is also heard that even today ANR follows a strict discipline of going to morning walk, doing yoga and meditation along with other activities. Due to all this, he has become an inspiration to Tollywood. Currently, ANR is busy shooting for the film ‘Manam’ along with his son Nagarjuna and grandson Naga Chaitanya.

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ANR and Nag to join Manam shoot this week

Legendary Telugu actor Dr. Akkineni Nageswara Rao, his son Akkineni Nagarjuna and his grandson Naga Chaitanya will be seen together in the film ‘Manam’. Three generations of Akkinenis are acting together for the first time in this movie and shooting is going on at a brisk pace. So far, scenes involving Naga Chaitanya and Samantha have been shot. Now ANR and Nagarjuna will join the shoot from the 8th of this month.

Vikram Kumar is directing this movie. Shriya will pair up with Nagarjuna for this unique family entertainer. Nagarjuna is producing this movie in association with Reliance Entertainments.

Anoop Rubens is the music director. The film is expected to have a very unique screenplay.

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