బీజేపీ రాగం పడుతున్న వైసీపీ నేత YCP Leader Nallapareddy Prasanna Reddy Comments

On the occasion of Republic Day, the Government of India announced the prestigious Padma Awards, honouring two stalwarts of Telugu cinema—Murali Mohan and Rajendra Prasad—with the Padma Shri in the arts category.

Senior actor and former MP Murali Mohan began his film journey in 1973 with Jagame Maya and went on to appear in over 350 films, becoming a respected and familiar face in Tollywood. His performances earned him several accolades, including the Nandi Award for Best Actor for Oo Thandri Theerpu in 1985, and Best Supporting Actor awards for Preminchu (2001) and Vegu Chukkalu (2003). He was also honoured with the SIIMA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. Apart from acting, Murali Mohan made his mark as a producer and as the chairman of the Jayabheri Group. His Padma Shri recognises decades of consistent contribution to cinema and public life.

Veteran actor Rajendra Prasad, celebrated as one of Tollywood’s finest performers and comedians, entered the industry in 1981 with the encouragement of NTR. With over 200 films to his credit, he carved a unique niche through his versatility across comedy, drama, and character-driven roles. He won Nandi Awards for Best Actor for Erramandaram (1991) and Aa Naluguru (2004), a Special Jury Award for Madam (1994), and Best Character Actor for Tommy (2014). In addition, he has received multiple SIIMA and Santosham Film Awards. Even today, he continues to impress audiences by seamlessly sharing screen space with younger actors.

The Padma Shri honour for Murali Mohan and Rajendra Prasad stands as a fitting tribute to their remarkable journeys and their lasting influence on Telugu cinema across generations.