Jayasudha's phone distracted by Mohan Babu during Akkineni Nageswara Rao's centenary celebration

Akkineni Nageswara Rao, a celebrated figure in the Telugu film industry, left an indelible mark with his impressive portfolio of over 200 movies in Tamil, Hindi, and Telugu. His illustrious career spanned an impressive seven decades, and he continues to be revered as a mentor for numerous Telugu cinema superstars. On September 20, the Akkineni family commemorated the 100th birth anniversary of this iconic actor.

The celebration was graced by numerous stars and superstars from the Indian film industry. Amid this grand event, a video capturing a lighthearted exchange between veteran actor Mohan Babu and actress Jayasudha has become widely popular.

During this illustrious ceremony, several actors and directors delivered speeches, paying tribute to the legendary actor's greatness. In his speech, Mohan Babu shared his personal experience of working with the late actor and expressed his belief that it was a divine blessing to have had the opportunity to collaborate with him. He also highlighted Akkineni Nageswara Rao's humility and kindness. Following his speech, Mohan Babu was seated alongside actress Jayasudha.


While other actors and directors were delivering heartfelt speeches about the late actor's greatness, Jayasudha appeared engrossed in her phone, which didn't sit well with Mohan Babu. Mohan Babu took the phone from her and encouraged her to pay attention to the speeches. Initially, Jayasudha seemed annoyed, but she later found humor in the situation and shared a laugh. The entire incident was recorded and shared on Twitter by a user, and it has since gone viral.

Upon viewing the video, fans found the incident highly amusing, with some considering it a humorous reminder not to use their phones during important moments. Others criticized the actor's actions, believing that he shouldn't have behaved in that manner toward anyone.

During the event, renowned director SS Rajamouli, known for ‘RRR,’ paid tribute to Akkineni Nageswara Rao and expressed his deep admiration for the late actor, a sentiment he had held since childhood. Although his interactions with the actor had been brief during his career, Rajamouli cherished those moments and fondly referred to them during his speech at the event.