Chiranjeevi shared this picture. (courtesy: Chiranjeevi)

Mumbai (Maharashtra):

RRR actor Ram Charan on Friday prolonged heartfelt needs to his father and south celebrity Chiranjeevi on being awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian honour within the nation.

Taking to his official deal with on X, Ram Charan wrote, “Congratulations @KChiruTweets on the prestigious ‘Padma Vibhushan’! Your contribution to Indian cinema and society at large has played an instrumental role in shaping me and inspiring countless fans. You are an impeccable citizen of this great nation.. Immense gratitude to Government of India & @narendramodi Ji for this honour and recognition. A big shout-out to all fans & well-wishers for their support. Here’s to your well-deserved honour #Megastar #PadmaVibhushan #PadmaVibhushanChiranjeevi.”

Congratulations @KChiruTweets ❤️on the celebrated ‘Padma Vibhushan’! Your contribution to Indian cinema and society at massive has performed an instrumental function in shaping me and provoking numerous followers. You are an impeccable citizen of this nice nation..

Immense gratitude to…

— Ram Charan (@At all timesRamCharan) January 26, 2024

Ram Charan’s spouse Upasana Konidela additionally wished her father-in-law on X, posting, “Congratulations dearest Mamaya.”

Congratulations dearest Mamaya ❤️❤️❤️❤️ @KChiruTweetspic.twitter.com/4AtL1e7mJf

— Upasana Konidela (@upasanakonidela) January 25, 2024

Apart from Chiranjeevi, actor-danceuse Vyajayantimala Bali and dancer Padma Subrahmanyam may also be conferred with the second-highest civilian honour within the nation.

The recipients of this yr’s Padma awards have been introduced on Thursday night.

Expressing his delight at being named the recipient of the highest nationwide honour, Chiranjeevi stated, “After hearing this news, I became speechless. I’m really overwhelmed. I am humbled and grateful for this honour. It’s only the unconditional and invaluable love of the people, audiences, fans, my blood brothers and blood sisters that allowed me to reach here. I owe my life and this moment to you. I always try to express my gratitude in ways that I can, though I know I can never do enough.”

Chiranjeevi is among the many most influential and profitable actors and labored in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil and Kannada movies.

He is understood for his motion pictures equivalent to Vijetha, Indra, Shankar Dada M.B.B.S., and most not too long ago he was seen in Bholaa Shankar.

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