Manyam's Legacy Meets Modern Wings: RVV Satyanarayana Channels Alluri Sitarama Raju to Greet Bhogapuram Airport's First Passenger!
The long-awaited dream of Andhra Pradesh took flight on August 17 with the grand inauguration of the Bhogapuram (Visakhapatnam) Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport. While the opening of this world-class aviation hub marked a historic milestone for North Andhra, it was a culturally vibrant and unique gesture at the arrival terminal that captured everyone’s attention.
Actor R.V.V. Satyanarayana, who won acclaim for portraying legendary revolutionary freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju in the film Manyam Dheerudu, arrived at the inauguration in full warrior attire to personally extend a royal, traditional welcome to the airport's very first passenger.
A Striking Tribute on Historic Soil
Dressed in saffron robes, holding a bow and arrows, and exuding the fiery aura of the legendary freedom fighter:
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Cultural Grandeur: Stepping into the arrival terminal in traditional Alluri attire, Satyanarayana brought the storied history of the Manyam uprising alive, creating an electrifying atmosphere for arriving travelers and ground staff.
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Selfie Craze: Passengers, airport personnel, and visitors eagerly queued up to capture selfies and photographs with the actor, making the inaugural day an unforgettable festive experience.
"An Unforgettable Moment on Manyam Soil" – RVV Satyanarayana
Interacting with the media following the welcome ceremony, an emotional Satyanarayana expressed his gratitude:
*"Receiving a special invitation to the inauguration of the Bhogapuram Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport is a tremendous honor.
Welcoming the very first traveler on the historic soil of Manyam Veerudu Alluri, dressed in the exact warrior attire I wore for Manyam Dheerudu, is a memory I will cherish for a lifetime. I extend my sincere thanks to the airport authorities and management for honoring me and making me a part of this landmark chapter in Andhra Pradesh's history."*
— R.V.V. Satyanarayana
Manyam Dheerudu Winning Hearts on Aha OTT
The actor also shared that his film Manyam Dheerudu, which chronicles the sacrifices and valor of Alluri Sitarama Raju, is currently streaming on the popular digital platform Aha Video.
Thanking Telugu viewers worldwide for their warm reception on OTT, he urged families to watch the patriotic biopic and introduce the younger generation to the legendary history of the freedom struggle.
