Telangana CM felicitates Chiranjeevi after Padma Vibhushan honour, actor gets emotional

In a moment of honour, South superstar Chiranjeevi was recently felicitated by the Telangana government as a token of respect after his Padma Vibhushan honour. In videos going viral on social media, the megastar can be seen getting emotional as he was felicitated by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy at an event held on Sunday, February 4.

Watch Live: Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri @Revanth_Anumula participating in Felicitation of Padma Awardees at Shilpakala Vedika, Hyderabad. #PadmaAwards https://t.co/7Epgy0ob8n

— Telangana CMO (@TelanganaCMO) February 4, 2024 

In an emotional speech delivered at the event, a visibly moved Chiranjeevi expressed that receiving the Padma Vibhushan is significant for him as he finds joy in the support and love from people. He also expressed that the outpouring of love, blessings, and respect from his fans, his co-workers, and various luminaries is what “warms his heart.”

Chiranjeevi also recalled the days when he received the Padma Bhushan and made a comparison saying that the experience this time is different because of the support and acknowledgement. “People in my house asked about how I felt after receiving the Padma Vibhushan, and I remember saying that I felt good. But, truth be told, I was much happier after receiving the Padma Bhushan. After so many years, I was awarded the Padma Vibhushan and I was not at all excited. Sure, I was happy and I knew that I had to acknowledge this award with dignity and respect, and I did that,” he said.

MEGASTAR #Chiranjeevi garu’s Few Pics along with Telangana CM @revanth_anumula garu Venkaiah naidu garu at Padma Awardees felicitation event

Boss @KChiruTweets #MegastarChiranjeevi#PadmaVibhushanChiranjeevi pic.twitter.com/a48LFSlJkD

— Chiranjeevi Army (@chiranjeeviarmy) February 4, 2024 

Notably, pictures and videos from the felicitation event are going viral. After the event, the actor also took to his social media handle and penned a note, expressing gratitude. “My hearty thanks to the Govt of Telangana, Hon’ble Chief Minister @revanth_anumula garu, Dy. CM Shri @Bhatti_Mallu garu & Hon’ble ministers for warmly felicitating me along with Shri @MVenkaiahNaidu garu and all the wonderful ‘Padma’ Awardees this morning. This sets a great precedent and serves as an acknowledgment and huge encouragement for the Padma Awardees from Telugu states,” he wrote.

My hearty thanks to the
Govt of Telangana, Hon’ble Chief Minister @revanth_anumula garu,
Dy. CM Shri @Bhatti_Mallu garu & Hon’ble ministers for warmly felicitating me along with Shri @MVenkaiahNaidu garu and all the wonderful ‘Padma’ Awardees this morning.