Chiranjeevi Honours Padma Shri Awardees Murali Mohan and Rajendra Prasad

Tollywood marked Republic Day on a proud note as senior actors Murali Mohan and Rajendra Prasad were conferred the Padma Shri, joining five other distinguished personalities from the Telugu states. Adding warmth to the occasion, Megastar Chiranjeevi personally visited their residences to congratulate them.

Chiranjeevi felicitated the awardees with traditional shawls and conveyed his heartfelt wishes, calling their national recognition a landmark moment for Telugu cinema. The interactions were marked by nostalgia and camaraderie, reflecting decades of shared journeys on screen and enduring mutual respect.

A Padma Bhushan awardee in 2006 and a Padma Vibhushan recipient in 2024, Chiranjeevi described the day as a moment of collective joy for the industry. He also took to social media to congratulate the entire list of Padma Award recipients, acknowledging excellence across cinema, sports, medicine, and public service.

In his message, Chiranjeevi extended congratulations to Mammootty, Madhavan, cricket icons Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur, and noted physician Dr. Dattatreyudu Nori, praising their decades of dedication and excellence.

Industry observers hailed Chiranjeevi’s gesture as emblematic of a healthy, collaborative Tollywood culture. By taking the initiative to personally honour fellow artists, he once again reinforced his standing as a unifying elder figure—one who consistently celebrates merit and stands by the fraternity.