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On the occasion of his 101st anniversary, two films of legendary actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR) will be released with free tickets in select theatres across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Iconic movies like Dr Chakravarthy and Premabhishekam will return to the big screen starting September 20, 2025. It is set to offer fans, the late actor’s mesmerising performances and the chance to relive his timeless magic on the big screens. Tickets for the shows are now available for reservation on BookMyShow as of September 18, 2025.

The films will be re-released in several cities such as Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag and Ongole, with more centres likely to be added. Screenings will take place at some of the region’s most popular cinemas, including Kranthi Theatre in Vizag, Swarna Palace in Vijayawada, Krishna Talkies in Ongole, and one theatre in Hyderabad. Audience can celebrate the legacy of of Akkineni Nageswara Rao by watching their favourite films in a grand cinematic setting in their respective cities.

When Nagarajuna Talked About His Father ANR’s Upbringing

Earlier in a a session at the International Indian Film Festival, Nagarjuna fondly talked about his father’s humble background. “He came from a very humble family, a farmer's family,” the actor added. He described that his family upbringing happened in a small village near Madras (now Chennai) where it didn’t have any basic amenities like electricity. Recalling one of the poignant story about ANR, Nagarjuna revealed how his grandmother, always wanted a daughter and would often dress ANR as a girl and braid his hair. “He used to look very cute and pretty. So, all of this led to him becoming an actor.” Narjuna added.

ANR began his career in acting while playing a female role at the age of 15, as women were not allowed to act at that time. Nagarjuna said, “We still have a photograph of him dressed as a girl. He looked exactly like my older sister.”

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ANR stepped into the cinema after a chance encounter with filmmaker Ghantasala Balaramayya at a railway station in 1944. Nagarjuna then said, “The famous film producer Ghantasala Balaramayya noticed him and liked his nose and eyes. He then called him and asked if he would like to act, and the rest is history.” But ANR’s acting career was not smooth rather it was tough for him. Nagarjuna said, “People started making fun of him, and that dejected him. He told me he went to Marina Beach in Chennai, waist-deep in water, and thought of ending his life. But then he decided he needed to prove himself.”