The former union minister and Megastar Chiranjeevi was felicitated by the Malaysian government for his services as a tourism minister and as the brand ambassador of South Indian Cinema. According to the reports, the South Indian International Awards( SIIMA) all southern languages were given away in a spectacular event held on September 12 and 13 at Kuala Lampur of Malaysia. Chiranjeevi was honoured with Life Time Achievement Award by the Malaysian Government.
During his tenure, as the Minister for Tourism with the Govt of India, Chiranjeevi had the credit of bringing on, landing Visas for tourists visiting India from over 140 different countries. A primary unit in enrooting the Tourism division of India and boosting it to new heights.