The Padma Awards 2024, a prestigious recognition by the Indian government, have been announced with Megastar Chiranjeevi, Former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, and actor Vyjayantimala Bali receiving the distinguished Padma Vibhushan, the nation’s second-highest civilian honor.
Mainly as Tollywood Megastar Chiranjeevi, received the Padma Vibhushan, many well-known personalities like Jr NTR, Pawan Kalyan and more, expressed their congratulations and best wishes to Chiranjeevi.
Sharing about excitement, “After hearing this news, I am speechless,” said Chiranjeevi in a video he shared on X. Congratulations poured in for him from not just fans but also from Tollywood celebs and his family members, who took to social media to laud his achievement.
Sharing above his brother, actor-politician Pawan Kalyan shared a press note that read, “It has brought me immense joy that my elder brother Chiranjeevi, who made a place for himself in Indian cinema through sheer effort, has been conferred with the Padma Vibhushan. Annayya (brother) entered into acting with much passion and gave his heart to every role and film that came his way. He won the audience’s hearts and established himself as a leading actor. My elder brother’s philanthropic forays have also become an example for many. I convey my heartfelt congratulations to Chiranjeevi for being selected for the Padma Vibhushan.”
Jr NTR congratulated both Chiranjeevi and former Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu in his X post, writing, “Congratulations to @MVenkaiahNaidu Garu and @KChiruTweets Garu on receiving the Padma Vibhushan! Also, congratulations to all the recipients of Padma Awards. May your remarkable achievement inspire generations to come…”
Congratulations to @MVenkaiahNaidu Garu and @KChiruTweets Garu on receiving the Padma Vibhushan!
Also, congratulations to all the recipients of Padma Awards. May your remarkable achievement inspire generations to come…
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) January 26, 2024
SS Rajamouli took to his X and wrote, “From nowhere, a boy who laid the first stone for Punadhirallu to becoming the recipient of the second-highest civilian award in India… Your journey inspires generations Chiranjeevi Garu. Congratulations on receiving the Padma Vibhushan. @KChiruTweets.”
From nowhere, a boy who laid the first stone for Punadhirallu to becoming the recipient of the second-highest civilian award in India… Your journey inspires generations Chiranjeevi Garu. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Congratulations on receiving the Padma Vibhushan. @KChiruTweets
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) January 26, 2024
Upasana Konidela, Ram Charan’s wife shared congratulatory messages for Chiranjeevi on her Instagram stories, writing, “Congratulations dearest mamayya (father-in-law). Congratulations to all those who have supported and contributed towards making Chiranjeevi blood bank so successful.”
Allu Arjun also took to his X and wrote, “Congratulations to our megastar @KChiruTweets garu for the prestigious honour of Padma Vibhushan . What an honour for the family , fans & telugu people . I feel so elated & honoured by this achievement . Thank you for making us all soo proud 🙏🏽”
Congratulations to our megastar @KChiruTweets garu for the prestigious honour of Padma Vibhushan . What an honour for the family , fans & telugu people . I feel so elated & honoured by this achievement . Thank you for making us all soo proud 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/f7PZg7Z3yr
— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) January 26, 2024
Varun Tej was also all praise, writing, “Maa chiru navvu nuvvu, maa dhairyam nuvvu, maa garvam nuvvu! (You are our happiness, you are our strength, you are our pride)”
Maa chiru navvu nuvvu,
Maa dhairyam nuvvu,
Maa Garvam nuvvu!@KChiruTweets 🙏🏽#PadmaVibhushanChiranjeevi pic.twitter.com/ror8OTQzmY— Varun Tej Konidela (@IAmVarunTej) January 26, 2024
Ravi Teja wrote, “Padmavibhushan, Megastar @KChiruTweets. Congratulations Annaya (brother). We love you.”
Padmavibhushan,
Megastar @KChiruTweets ❤️🔥Congratulations Annaya 🤗
We Love you ❤️❤️❤️— Ravi Teja (@RaviTeja_offl) January 26, 2024
Chiranjeevi’s Nephew, actor Sai Dharam Tej wrote, “Chiru is his name, Keeping Telugu pride high is his game. The remarkable civilian award #PadmaVibhushan honours. The one & only boss, the majestic, the man & his unparalleled legacy. Hearty congratulations pedha mama (uncle) @KChiruTweets.”
Chiru is his name,
Keeping Telugu Pride high is his game.The Remarkable Civilian Award #PadmaVibhushan honours
The One & Only BOSS,
The MAJESTIC,
The Man & his unparalleled legacy.Hearty Congratulations Pedha Mama @KChiruTweets pic.twitter.com/W92uZIza6H
— Sai Dharam Tej (@IamSaiDharamTej) January 25, 2024
Hanuman director Prasanth Varma wrote, “Congratulations Mega 🌟 @KChiruTweets garu on being honored with the prestigious #PadmaVibhushan. A proud moment for all the Telugu people. This is a testament to unparalleled dedication and artistry of the true icon of Indian Cinema.”
Congratulations Mega 🌟 @KChiruTweets garu on being honored with the prestigious #PadmaVibhushan.
A proud moment for all the Telugu people. This is a testament to unparalleled dedication and artistry of the true icon of Indian Cinema.#PadmaVibhushanChiranjeevi pic.twitter.com/iVeQi2GZAv
— Prasanth Varma (@PrasanthVarma) January 26, 2024
Director Maruthi wrote, “Met Big Boss and thanked him for achieving #PadmaVibhushan and making all of us proud @KChiruTweets garu is always an inspiration to many generations. #PadmaVibhushanChiranjeevi garu ”
Met Big Boss and thanked him for achieving #PadmaVibhushan and making all of us proud@KChiruTweets garu is always an inspiration to many generations#PadmaVibhushanChiranjeevi garu ♥️🤗 pic.twitter.com/bL2o5MurXU
— Director Maruthi (@DirectorMaruthi) January 26, 2024
Hero Srikanth wrote, “My Heartfelt Congratulations to the legendary Megastar @KChiruTweets annaya on receiving India’s most prestigious #PadmaVibhushan”.
My Heartfelt Congratulations to the legendary Megastar @KChiruTweets annaya on receiving India's most prestigious #PadmaVibhushan 👍👍 https://t.co/tB20MYItew
— SRIKANTH MEKA (@actorsrikanth) January 26, 2024
Adivi Sesh wrote, “My favorite picture I have of us sir @KChiruTweets ❤️ Thank you for always being kind and warm to me. Thank you for the amazing films. Thank you for the brilliant performances. Thank you for being our MEGASTAR. You are now a #PadmaVibhushan Sir. A proud moment for us, for TFI ❤️🔥🫡 #JaiHind”
My favorite picture I have of us sir @KChiruTweets ❤️ Thank you for always being kind and warm to me. Thank you for the amazing films. Thank you for the brilliant performances. Thank you for being our MEGASTAR. You are now a #PadmaVibhushan Sir. A proud moment for us, for TFI… pic.twitter.com/Wa7Q9x6V4P
— Adivi Sesh (@AdiviSesh) January 26, 2024