The Prime Minster, Dr. Manmohan Singh has condoled the passing away of Veteran film personality, Shri Akkineni Nageswara Rao.

The text of the Prime Minister's condolence message is as follows:-

"I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing away of Shri Akkineni Nageswara Rao. He was a man of multiple talents and will be long remembered for his contribution to Indian cinema in general and Telugu cinema in particular. I convey my sincere condolences to the members of his family, his friends and well-wishers and to his countless admirers around the world."