She Says ANR Is Real Bharatha Rathna

Bharatha Rathna is not given for ANR. But actress Kanchana called him so on the dais. She said he is real Bharatha Rathna in her heart. "I have to go into my past to say about ANR. He is real Bharatha Rathna for me", she said in single sentence. She recalled the shooting news of 'Bhakta Tukaram' where ANR taught him how to deliver dialogue properly.

As a part of ANR's birthday week celebrations, the program was conducted by Raaga Saptaswaram Cultural Organization and also conducted the golden bracelet ceremony.

Kanchana, singer Sobha Raj and Murali Mohan got the golden bracelets on this occasion. Dr C Narayana Reddy said that ANR has reached the stage that his life story should be made a part of school syllabus.

Why ANR Gives Confused Statements?

Akkineni Nageshwara Roa appears to be giving confused statements now and then. There wouldn't be any link between what he talks once and what he talks later.

In an interview given to a News Daily, a few months ago, he said that the secret of his healthy body is not consuming even a drop of alcohol in his life. He said that he even never smelled alcohol (!?). But entire industry knows about his daily drink habit. And in a recent interview he said that he has been taking a prescribed amount of brandy everyday on doctor's advice. There raises the contradiction in his own talk.

Looking at another aspect, he says that he is completely atheist. But he has many divine photographs in his house. When asked he says that they are only for decoration (!) Although there is some confusion let us accept this.

In the fresh interview he said that his habit is to act only in the roles those suit his age and statute. But why he danced in 'Chukkallo Chandrudu' with Siddhartha? Is that suitable to his stature? Again a little confusion!

ANR: 'I Want To See That Cycle Before I Die'

ANR says that he believes in the cycle of time and hence wishes to see golden ear of Telugu film industry again.

He says, "I Want to see new films those comprise with good language, good expression, good message, good poetic values and good films on whole those become super hits. I want to see that rotation of cycle before I die. I watched Bommarillu, Godavari and Sree Ramadasu. There is no vulgarity or unwanted aspects in those films. They have become hits. So I believe that if films are made with proper plan, things would work well. It is not true that only the films with vulgarity would become successful at box office".

Let us see how far ANR's dream will be fulfilled.

Reel Talk: ANR Says Secret Of His Health

ANR admits that his long life is really a wonder. He said that he feels astonished to see his healthy body even at this age of 84. He said that it is the gift of genes that takes major share. Next, the discipline in food, sleep and thought process that supports the longevity, he added. He also said that success also boosts up happiness and extends the longevity.

"My success is not because of my greatest talent. That is because of my performance that never spoiled the role given to me", he said by putting his confidence in humble way.

ANR also wished that he may act in another film down the line. He expressed his happiness for his son Nagarjuna for playing Annamayya and Ramadasu.