Senior Tollywood actor and three-time Hindupur MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna and Kollywood star Ajith Kumar received the prestigious Padma Bhushan award from President of India Draupadi Murmu at a grand event in New Delhi on Monday afternoon. Both Balayya and Ajith received the country’s third-highest civilian award in the presence of their family members and several Padma winners.
Joining millions of fans who took to social media to congratulate Balayya and Ajith, Tollywood star and Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan released a special note on X on Monday night. Pawan hailed Balayya’s contribution to Telugu cinema and his performance in mythological, historical, and folklore movies. Pawan went on to wish Balayya to reach many more milestones in social service and cinema.
Congratulating Ajith, Pawan Kalyan released a special note in Tamil and lauded how Ajith became a favorite of millions by portraying diverse roles in family dramas and love stories. Pawan Kalyan also cited Ajith’s style and his achievements in Formula Two racing and went on to wish him many more laurels in the world of cinema and racing.
