Ram Charan pictured in the course of the convocation ceremony.

New Delhi:

Ram Charan was lately conferred with an honorary doctorate by Vels University throughout its 14th Annual Convocation on the Pallavaram campus in Chennai. The actor has now joined the ranks of recipients like Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Director Shankar. According to ANI, Ram Charan obtained the honour for his contribution to the leisure business and entrepreneurship. Several photographs and movies from the convocation ceremony have been doing the rounds on social media.

The college shared a photograph whereby Ram Charan will be seen posing along with his doctorate diploma on their official X deal with. Captioning the put up, they wrote, “Thiru. Ram Charan, Indian actor, film producer, and entrepreneur, received an honorary Doctor of Literature degree from Vels University at their 14th Annual Convocation (sic).”

Thiru. Ram Charan, Indian actor, movie producer, and entrepreneur, receiving an honorary Doctor of Literature diploma from Vels University at their 14th Annual Convocation.@IshariKGanesh@VelsVistas@AlwaysRamCharan#VelsConvocation2024#VelsConvocation#VelsUniversitypic.twitter.com/jb7xlXi9xe

— Vels University (@VelsVistas) April 13, 2024

Earlier, the college issued an announcement that learn, “Vels University is honored to recognize Mr. Ram Charan’s exemplary achievements and contributions. By conferring upon him the honorary doctorate degree, the university acknowledges his stellar achievements in the film industry and his unwavering commitment to social service, inspiring countless individuals to pursue their dreams while making a positive impact on society.”

On the professional front, Ram Charan’s upcoming projects include Shankar’s Game Changer, featuring Kiara Advani, Anjali, SJ Surya, Samudrakhani, Jayaram, and Sunil. Additionally, he is set to star alongside Janhvi Kapoor in RC16, directed by Buchi Babu Sana. Ram Charan has also confirmed his seventeenth film (tentatively titled RC17) with director Sukumar.