On Republic Day, the Government of India announced the prestigious Padma Award recipients, recognizing excellence in various fields. Renowned actor Chiranjeevi took to X (formerly Twitter) to offer his warm congratulations to the awardees.

Chiranjeevi commended Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy, who was honored with the Padma Vibhushan, and sent his best wishes to Nandamuri Balakrishna, Ajith Kumar, Anant Nag, and Shekhar Kapur, who were awarded the Padma Bhushan. He also congratulated actress Shobana, who starred with him in Rudraveena, for her recognition.

In addition, Chiranjeevi praised Padma Shri recipients Arijit Singh, Madugula Nagaphani Sharma, and others, acknowledging their significant contributions and achievements. "They all truly deserve these honors," Chiranjeevi said, expressing his admiration for their dedication and impact in their respective fields.