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PIX: Nagarjuna's mother passes away, Telugu film industry mourns

Last updated on: December 29, 2011 18:07 IST
Chiranjeevi and wife Surekha

Akkineni Annaporna, wife of Padma Vibhushan and Dada Saheb Phalke Award winner Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR) and mother of superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni, passed away on December 28 due to renal problems. She had been ailing for a while and was receiving treatment at a private hospital in Hyderabad.

She is survived by her husband, three daughters and two sons.

Annapoorna and ANR had been married for 62 years. ANR's acting career graph rose after he married Annaporna in 1949. He named his studios and production house, which he established in 1976, after her. Annaporna Studios is one of the premiere studios of Hyderabad. 

Several personalities from the fields of politics, cinema and business called on to pay their condolences to the bereaved family.

Seen in the picture is Chiranjeevi arriving along with his wife Surekha.

PIX: Nagarjuna's mother passes away, Telugu film industry mourns

Last updated on: December 29, 2011 18:07 IST
Former Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Nandamuri Balakrishna

Former Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Nandamuri Balakrishna came to pay their last respects.

PIX: Nagarjuna's mother passes away, Telugu film industry mourns

Last updated on: December 29, 2011 18:07 IST
Ramoji Rao and  S.S Rajamouli

Media baron Ramoji Rao and director S S Rajamouli are seen arriving.

PIX: Nagarjuna's mother passes away, Telugu film industry mourns

Last updated on: December 29, 2011 18:07 IST
NTR Jr and  K Raghavendra Rao

Actor NTR Jr and  director K Raghavendra Rao were also spotted.

PIX: Nagarjuna's mother passes away, Telugu film industry mourns

Last updated on: December 29, 2011 18:07 IST
Keervani and wife Valli

Music director Keervani and wife Valli walk in.

PIX: Nagarjuna's mother passes away, Telugu film industry mourns

Last updated on: December 29, 2011 18:07 IST
Jayasudha along witth Nitin Kapoor

Actress-turned-MLA Jayasudha arrived with husband Nitin Kapoor.

PIX: Nagarjuna's mother passes away, Telugu film industry mourns

Last updated on: December 29, 2011 18:07 IST
Venkatesh and Jagapathi Babu

Superstar Venkatesh and actor Jagapathi Babu were among the mourners.

PIX: Nagarjuna's mother passes away, Telugu film industry mourns

Last updated on: December 29, 2011 18:07 IST
Allu Aravind and D Suresh Babu

Producer Allu Aravind and D Suresh Babu also mourned the loss with the family.

PIX: Nagarjuna's mother passes away, Telugu film industry mourns

Last updated on: December 29, 2011 18:07 IST
Puri Jagannadh

Director Puri Jagannadh came with his wife.