Overview
- He marks the milestone on 22 August with greetings from fans and colleagues across the film industry.
- Over four decades, he headlined Telugu hits such as Khaidi, Indra, Tagore, Shankar Dada MBBS and Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy.
- National honors include the Padma Bhushan in 2006 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2024.
- Anil Ravipudi’s Mega 157 is aimed for Sankranti 2026, with filming underway in Mussoorie and Nayanthara co-starring.
- Vassishta’s Vishwambhara is now eyed for summer 2026 after delays, backed by UV Creations with a cast including Trisha Krishnan, Kunal Kapoor and Ashika Ranganath.