On December 29, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to several cinema legends, acknowledging their contributions to Indian cinema. Among those honored was the legendary Telugu actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR), whose work Modi praised for beautifully showcasing Indian traditions and values. Nagarjuna Thanks PM Modi for Honoring Akkineni Nageswara Rao Following this special tribute, South Indian cinema superstar Nagarjuna, son of Akkineni Nageswara Rao, took to social media to express his gratitude to PM Modi. In his post, he stated that the recognition of ANR"s contributions to Indian cinema would continue to inspire future generations. He emphasized that the tribute meant a great deal to his family and the fans of his father. Nagarjuna Thank you, Hon"ble Prime Minister shri @narendramodi ji, for honoring my father, ANR Garu, on his centenary year alongside such iconic legends. 🙏His vision and contributions to Indian cinema continue to inspire generations, and this recognition means the world to our family and… https://t.co/PK0kah9gHT pic.twitter.com/Yh5QSYm4cA — Nagarjuna Akkineni (@iamnagarjuna) December 29, 2024 In 2024, we marked the birth centenary of greats such as Raj Kapoor Ji, Mohammed Rafi Sahab, ANR Garu and Tapan Sinha Ji. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/8yL0xvwJwE — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 29, 2024 Sharing a clip of PM Modi"s address on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Nagarjuna wrote, “Thank you, Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, for honoring my father. On his 100th birth anniversary, you not only recognized ANR Garu but also other luminaries of Indian cinema. His vision and contributions to Indian cinema will continue to inspire generations to come. This recognition means a lot to us and all the admirers of ANR Garu.” Naga Chaitanya View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chay Akkineni (@chayakkineni) Naga Chaitanya, Nagarjuna"s son, also expressed his gratitude on social media. In his post, he wrote, “PM Modi Ji, thank you for your kind words about ANR Garu"s artistic abilities and his efforts. My grandfather did so much to advance Telugu cinema, and your thoughts on him mean a lot to us. I am grateful for this recognition.” Sobhita Dhulipala View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sobhita (@sobhitad) Sobhita Dhulipala, Naga Chaitanya"s wife and ANR"s daughter-in-law, also took to social media to thank PM Modi for honoring her father-in-law. She wrote, “It"s truly wonderful to see Akkineni Nageswara Rao Garu being honored for his artistry and talent. We all know how much he contributed to the advancement of Telugu cinema. Your words of praise are deeply meaningful to us, and we are sincerely grateful for your recognition.” Akkineni Nageswara Rao, one of the most celebrated actors in Indian cinema, was honored with several prestigious awards, including the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Raghupathi Venkayya Award, and Filmfare Awards. His immense contribution to cinema continues to inspire millions of people across generations. Read also: Bigg Boss 18: Chum Darang Saves Chahat, Proves Loyalty to Digvijay Labourer died after being hit by Marathi actress Urmila Kothare's car Asha Bhosle sang 'Tauba Tauba', Vicky's dance step surprised her Ram Charan & Kiara Advani's 'Game Changer' Trailer Release Date Out