Megastar Chiranjeevi Pays a Heartfelt Tribute to Padma Shri Awardees Murali Mohan & Rajendra Prasad
Tollywood witnessed a proud and emotional moment on Republic Day as veteran actors Murali Mohan and Rajendra Prasad were conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri, joining five other distinguished personalities from the Telugu states. Adding immense warmth to the celebration, Megastar Chiranjeevi personally visited their residences to congratulate them on this remarkable national honour.
Chiranjeevi draped the awardees with traditional shawls, shared heartfelt wishes, and described their recognition as a defining milestone for Telugu cinema on the national stage. The interactions were filled with nostalgia and affection, reflecting decades of shared cinematic journeys, enduring friendships, and deep mutual respect.
A Padma Bhushan recipient in 2006 and recently honoured with the Padma Vibhushan in 2024, Chiranjeevi termed the occasion a truly joyous one for the entire film fraternity. He also took to social media to extend his congratulations to all Padma awardees of 2026, spanning cinema, sports, medicine, and other fields.
In his message, Chiranjeevi wrote:
*“Honouring such distinguished individuals brings great pride and joy. Sri Dharamji’s Padma Vibhushan, my dear Mammootty garu and Dr. Dattatreyudu Nori garu’s Padma Bhushan are recognitions earned through decades of dedication, excellence, and grace.
Very happy to see dear friends Murali Mohan, Rajendra Prasad, brother Madhavan, our champion Rohit Sharma, and World Cup–winning captain Harmanpreet Kaur receive the Padma Shri.
My heartfelt congratulations to all the Padma Awardees of 2026 who have made notable contributions in the fields of arts, science, medicine, literature, and sports.”*
Chiranjeevi’s thoughtful gesture has been widely appreciated within the industry. By personally honouring his peers, he continues to nurture a spirit of unity and mutual respect in Tollywood. Time and again, the Megastar has reaffirmed his role as a guiding force and a supportive elder, standing firmly with the industry and celebrating every achievement as a collective victory.
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