New Delhi [India], Megastar Chiranjeevi was on Thursday awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian honour, by the Government of India. Chiranjeevi received the prestigious award from President Draupadi Murmu in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The ceremony took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital. Expressing his gratitude on the honour, Chiranjeevi earlier said, "After hearing this news, I was speechless. I am truly overwhelmed. I am humbled and grateful for this honour. It is just a matter of unconditional and loving support from the people, the audience. Love is priceless." The fans, my real brothers and sisters helped me reach here. I am indebted to my life and this moment. "I always try to express my gratitude in whatever ways I can, even though I know I can never do enough."

Chiranjeevi is one of the most influential and successful actors and has worked in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil and Kannada films. He is known for his films like 'Vijeta', 'Indra', 'Shankar Dada M.B.B.S.' He is known for and was recently seen in 'Bhola Shankar'. He made his debut in 1978 with the film Punadhirallu and since then he has been entertaining the audience with his versatile acting skills. Notably, he is the father of actor Ram Charan Teja and uncle of actors All Arjun, Allu Sirish, Varun Tej, Niharika and. Sai Dharam Tej.