The central government has conferred the prestigious Padma Bhushan award upon Nandamuri Balakrishna, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the film industry and social service. Following the announcement, prominent figures from the Nandamuri family, including Junior NTR and Kalyan Ram, expressed their congratulations on social media.
Junior NTR tweeted, “Congratulations, Bala Babai! This award is a testament to your remarkable service to both the film industry and society.” Similarly, Kalyan Ram shared, “This recognition is well-deserved for all the hard work you have put into both cinema and social causes.”
Heartiest congratulations to Bala Babai on being honored with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award. This recognition is a testament to your unparalleled contributions to cinema and your relentless public service.
— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) January 25, 2025
Tollywood celebrities, directors, and producers also extended their congratulations. Producer Naga Vamsi tweeted, “As always, you are unstoppable… You are our ‘God of Masses.’ Many more such honors await you.” Music composer Thaman joined in, stating, “This award is truly deserved for Balakrishna.”
Heartfelt congratulations to my Babai Nandamuri Balakrishna garu on receiving the prestigious Padma Bhushan award. This honor is a true recognition of your exceptional contributions to the world of cinema and your relentless efforts in serving society.
— Kalyanram Nandamuri (@NANDAMURIKALYAN) January 25, 2025
Actor Ravi Teja also expressed his happiness, tweeting, “Balakrishna Babai truly deserves this recognition.” With a career spanning over 110 films, Balakrishna has left an indelible mark in the industry and is also making significant strides in politics.