Bollywood director Nitesh Tiwari performs at Akkineni Nagarjuna’s Ramayana event

The recent Ramayana-themed gathering that featured veteran actor Akkineni Nagarjuna saw an unexpected musical cameo by Bollywood filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari. During the program, Tiwari took the stage and rendered a song popularly linked to Nagarjuna, drawing applause from the assembled crowd.

Tiwari, best known for directing successful Hindi films, stepped out of his usual behind‑the‑camera role to join the live performance. His brief singing stint highlighted a cross‑industry camaraderie between Hindi cinema and the Telugu film fraternity.

Audience members and organizers praised the surprise act as a memorable highlight of the event, noting that such collaborations add a festive spirit to cultural celebrations.