At the recent SIIMA 2024 event held in Dubai, the close off-screen friendship between Nani and Vijay Deverakonda was on full display. Nani received the Best Actor (Telugu) award for his performance in Dasara, and Vijay Deverakonda had the honor of presenting it to him. On stage, Vijay spoke affectionately about Nani, admitting that while he never understood why fans called their favorite actors “Anna” (big brother), he now found himself using the same term for Nani. He also reminisced about their time working together on Yevade Subramanyam, which touched the audience deeply.
In a touching moment, Nani was surprised with a video of his son Arjun playing a melody from Hi Nanna on the piano. The emotional tribute brought the actor to tears, and he expressed his heartfelt thanks to the SIIMA organizers for the thoughtful gesture.
This event showcased the strong bond between Nani and Vijay Deverakonda, reminding everyone that despite fan rivalries, the actors share a genuine friendship that transcends online conflicts.
