Nandamuri Balakrishna ‘Overjoyed’ After Receiving Padma Bhushan
Veteran Telugu actor and Hindupur MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna was presented India’s third-highest civilian honour, the Padma Bhushan, by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. The ceremony recognized his five decades of contributions to Indian cinema and public service. (Nandamuri Balakrishna 'Overjoyed' After Receiving Padma Bhushan, Nandamuri Balakrishna reacts to getting Padma Bhushan award ...)
Speaking to ANI afterward, Balakrishna said, “I am overjoyed. I am thankful to my fans. I also thank the Government of India.” He went on to note the scope of his support network—“I have 4,500 registered fans from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha and beyond”—and expressed heartfelt gratitude to each one. (Nandamuri Balakrishna reacts to getting Padma Bhushan award ..., What Is Nandamuri Balakrishna's First Comment After Padma ...)
Reflecting on the timing of the award, Balakrishna remarked that while many felt he merited the Padma honour earlier, “the timing is right because I’ve delivered four hit films, it’s been 15 years since I became Chairman of the Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital, and I have completed 50 years as an actor.” (Nandamuri Balakrishna reacts to getting Padma Bhushan award ..., Padma Bhushan Award: Balakrishna Expresses Gratitude)
Alongside Balakrishna, the 2025 Padma Bhushan list included Tamil star Ajith Kumar, acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, and playback singers Arijit Singh and Jaspinder Narula, underscoring the award’s recognition of diverse artistic achievements. (Nandamuri Balakrishna reacts to getting Padma Bhushan award ...)
On the work front, Balakrishna was last seen in the action drama Daaku Maharaj and is slated to reprise his dual roles in Boyapati Srinu’s forthcoming Akhanda sequel, continuing a career marked by both box-office success and community service. (Nandamuri Balakrishna reacts to getting Padma Bhushan award ...)
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