9 PM | ETV Telugu News | 8th June 2022 |

Nandamuri Balakrishna’s illustrious 50-year career in the film industry was recently celebrated with a star-studded tribute that included iconic figures like Megastar Chiranjeevi, Mohan Babu, Victory Venkatesh, as well as younger stars like Vijay Deverakonda, Nani, and Rana. The event was a heartfelt homage to Balayya’s immense legacy in Tollywood. Now, the spotlight has shifted to how he will be honored after the announcement of his Padma Bhushan award by the Central Government. While tributes are pouring in, the question remains about how Balakrishna will be celebrated in the most fitting way.

An ideal tribute could have come from the entire film industry, much like the grand gesture when Chiranjeevi received his Padma Bhushan. However, when Chiranjeevi was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the celebrations were relatively quiet. This time, however, with Balakrishna being honored with the Padma Bhushan, one young producer has decided to take the initiative and organize a special event to pay tribute to the actor, generating excitement among fans.

There’s also growing buzz surrounding the guest list for this tribute. If Balayya’s peers—Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, and Venkatesh—attend, it will create an aura of camaraderie and unity. Fans have often speculated about the relationship between NTR and Balayya, but following the Padma Bhushan announcement, NTR took to Twitter to convey his warm wishes to his ‘Babai’. If NTR joins the event alongside Chiru, Nag, and Venky, it would erase any lingering differences, transforming this celebration into one of the most memorable moments in Tollywood history.