The thespian, who was battling cancer for few months, breathed his last at a private hospital. Family sources said the end came at 12.10 am. However, the announcement was made after 2 am.
Popularly known as ANR, he is survived by three daughters and two sons, including popular actor Nagarjuna. Born 20 Sep, 1924 in Venkata Raghavapuram in Krishna district of coastal Andhra, the legendary actor acted in 255 films. He was currently acting in a film titled Manam with his son Nagarjuna and grandson Naga Chaitanya.
ANR, the last of the first generation actors of Telugu cinema, had called a press conference in October last year to announce that he was diagnosed with cancer but declared that he has strong will and wants to live up to 100 years with the wishes of his fans. He made his debut in 1941 with Dharmapatni. He became famous with Devadasu. His other movies include Laila Majnu, Anarkali, Premabhishekham, Prema Nagar and Megha Sandesham. The thespian was a recipient of awards like Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibushan, Dada Saheb Phalke Award, Raghupathi Venkaiah Award and more.
Popularly known as ANR, he is survived by three daughters and two sons, including popular actor Nagarjuna. Born 20 Sep, 1924 in Venkata Raghavapuram in Krishna district of coastal Andhra, the legendary actor acted in 255 films. He was currently acting in a film titled Manam with his son Nagarjuna and grandson Naga Chaitanya.
ANR, the last of the first generation actors of Telugu cinema, had called a press conference in October last year to announce that he was diagnosed with cancer but declared that he has strong will and wants to live up to 100 years with the wishes of his fans. He made his debut in 1941 with Dharmapatni. He became famous with Devadasu. His other movies include Laila Majnu, Anarkali, Premabhishekham, Prema Nagar and Megha Sandesham. The thespian was a recipient of awards like Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibushan, Dada Saheb Phalke Award, Raghupathi Venkaiah Award and more.