SS Rajamouli has scaled a new height. He is now one of the famed sons of India, with the Government conferring on the respected director a high civilian honour. Padma Shri, which comes next to Padma Bhushan, has been conferred on him.

The title must surely be in recognition of his spectacular magnum opus Baahubali, which was hailed nationally and came to be noted with awe internationally. This is a feat no Telugu filmmaker has been able to achieve ever since the globalization of cinema.

Accolades will flow from the entire film fraternity in India, for sure.

To begin with, sample this from BVS Ravi: "Congratulations Sir @ssrajamouli you Truly deserve #PadmaShri recognition for ur gigantic efforts in setting new horizons for Indian Cinema!"