TS govt Felicitation to Padma Vibhushan Chiranjeevi. The honor bestowed upon Mega Star Chiranjeevi with the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award, became a cause for jubilation in the entire Tollywood and Telugu fraternity when the announcement was made on January 25, 2024. The celebration resembled a festival, marking a momentous occasion in the world of Telugu cinema.
In a commendable move, the Telangana government has decided to recognize and felicitate Chiranjeevi and other Padma Awardees. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy personally extended the invitation to Chiranjeevi and Venkaiah Naidu through Tourism and Culture Minister Jupally Krishna Rao. Minister Rao had the privilege of meeting and honoring Chiranjeevi at Annapurna Studios and Venkaiah Naidu at his residence in Jubilee Hills on a memorable Friday.
Adding to the distinguished list of awardees, Padma Shri recipients from Telangana, including Dasari Kondappa, Gaddam Sammaiah, Ananda Chary, Kurella Vitalacharya, and Kethavath Somlal, recognized for their contributions to literature and education, will also be acknowledged during this prestigious event. the felicitation ceremony will be taking place at Shilpakala Vedika, Hyderabad from 10 AM on 4 Feb 2024.
It's noteworthy that this state government accolade stands apart from the upcoming function planned by the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce, which is yet to unveil details about its own event. The dual recognition reflects the widespread acknowledgment of the exemplary achievements and contributions made by these Padma Awardees, further solidifying their legacy in the realms of cinema, politics, literature, and education.