Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan honored Telugu actor Chiranjeevi with the prestigious Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR) National Award in Hyderabad on Monday, October 28. The event was celebrated to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Telugu cinema legend and father of actor Nagarjuna, Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR).

A video from the event shows 82-year-old Amitabh presenting a shawl and a trophy to 69-year-old Chiranjeevi. Chiranjeevi, looking emotional, bowed before Amitabh and touched his feet and took blessings. After receiving the award, the Waltair Veeraiya actor posed for a picture with Nagarjuna and Amitabh on stage.

actor Nagarjuna had announced this event On October 25 at Honored to invite you! Let’s make this awards ceremony unforgettable! @AnnapurnaStdios #ANRNationalAward #ANR100Years (sic).”

The ANR Awards, instituted in 2005 by the Akkineni International Foundation, recognize outstanding contributions to Indian cinema. Amitabh Bachchan had received the same award in 2014. Earlier, Dev Anand, Lata Mangeshkar, SS Rajamouli, Hema Malini, Shyam Benegal, Sridevi B Kapoor, Rekha, Shabana Azmi, Anjali Devi, Vyjayantimala Bali and Balachander have received this award.

Meanwhile, Chiranjeevi will next be seen in Vishwambhara. This fantasy film will be released on January 10, 2025.