Real star Upendra praised Shivanna – Shivrajkumar at the 100 days celebration of 'Anna Thangi' at Chowdaiah Memorial Hall in Bangalore on Saturday evening. Shivrajkumar is the sweetest of all. If I had been a girl I would not have left Geetha to marry Shivrajkumar or otherwise I would have become 'Savathi' – co-wife to Shivrajkumar said Upendra addressing the mammoth attendance. 'Shivarajkumar is like a precious pearl' said Upendra.

Shivrajkumar complimenting Upendra said he always wanted to act with him but he (Upendra) was very busy. I would not forget Upendra ever in my life because he has given me the image of underworld don in ' Om' said Shivrajkumar.

Raghavendra Rajkumar one of the chief guests on the occasion of 100 days celebration of 'Anna Thangi' said he is seeing the shades of his father in his elder brother Shivrajkumar. At a time when we have thought the era of social films are over to my father and Dr Vishnuvardhana the films of Shivrajkumar like Thavariga Baa Thangi, Anna Thangi have attracted the family audience said Raghavendra Rajkumar. My sister in law Geetha quickly approves a family sentiment film keeping aside action and thrillers for Shivrajkumar added Raghavendra Rajkumar in his very short and sweet address.

Puneeth Rajkumar showering compliments on his elder brother remembered people asking for Shivrajkumar in a remote place like Chitradurga when he had gone to shoot for his film 'Ajay'. That is an indication that the footprints of my father is very clear in Shivrajkumar said Puneeth.

Shivrajkumar was presented a gold chain, actress Radhika was given gold bangles and the director was presented a Santro Car by producer Prabhakar as 'Anna Thangi' is a huge hit in 24 theatres in Karnataka.