Megastar Chiranjeevi was honored with the Padma Vibhushan award by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi on May 9, with his son, Ram Charan, by his side. Ram Charan shared a touching moment on his official Instagram, expressing his pride and admiration for his father, alongside a snapshot of Chiranjeevi adorned with the prestigious medal. Joining the celebration were Chiranjeevi’s wife, Surekha, daughter Sushmita, and daughter-in-law, Upasana Kamineni Konidela, all gracing the event in Delhi.
Ram Charan’s Instagram post captured the essence of the occasion, with heartfelt congratulations to his father and the hashtag #padmavibhushanchiranjeevi. Meanwhile, Upasana engaged Chiranjeevi in a playful yet significant conversation, drawing parallels between herself and Klin Kaara, to which Chiranjeevi responded warmly, highlighting the shared legacy of Padma Vibhushan recipients in their family lineage.
Expressing his gratitude, Megastar Chiranjeevi took to his official X page (formerly Twitter) to extend thanks to all who contributed to his journey in the film industry and to the central government for the esteemed recognition. The announcement of Padma awardees, including Chiranjeevi and Vyjayanthimala from the cinema world, was made by the Centre on January 25, preceding the 75th Republic Day celebrations.