Jr NTR, Mahesh Babu congratulate Padma awardees Dharmendra, Mammootty: 'A moment of pride'

Celebs congratulated Padma Awardees

• Dharmendra awarded Padma Vibhushan; Mammootty gets Padma Bhushan in 2026
• Murali Mohan, R Prasad, R Madhavan, R Sharma, Harmanpreet win Padma Shri
• Celebrities congratulate Padma Award winners for their achievements

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The Union government has revealed the list of Padma Awards for 2026 on January 25. Actors and singers from the Indian film industry have also received the prestigious honour, with several celebrities congratulating them.

Jr NTR has recently taken to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle and congratulated the late veteran actor Dharmendra.

He wrote, “Heartiest congratulations to all the #PadmaAwards 2026 winners. What an incredible honour…  A moment of pride as legend Dharmendra ji is conferred with the Padma Vibhushan. Very proud to see our Telugu cinema stalwarts Murali Mohan garu and Rajendra Prasad garu being conferred with the Padma Shri. Your contributions stand tall and timeless."

Heartiest congratulations to all the #PadmaAwards 2026 winners. What an incredible honour… A moment of pride as legend Dharmendra ji is conferred with the Padma Vibhushan. Very proud to see our Telugu cinema stalwarts Murali Mohan garu and Rajendra Prasad garu being conferred…

— Jr NTR (@tarak9999) January 25, 2026

He added, “Congratulations to @mammukka sir on receiving the Padma Bhushan for inspiring generations through decades of remarkable work.”

He also praised R Madhavan’s versatility and contribution to Indian cinema. He continued, “@ActorMadhavan sir, a well-deserved recognition for your versatility and contribution to Indian cinema. And cheers to sports stars @ImRo45 & @ImHarmanpreet on their well-deserved Padma Shri. Your passion and excellence light up the nation… Jai Hind!”

Mahesh Babu also congratulated the Padma Vibhushan and Padma Shri awardees and wrote, “Heartening to see excellence being recognised and celebrated at the highest level… A proud moment to see Dharmendra ji conferred with the Padma Vibhushan.….”

Heartening to see excellence being recognised and celebrated at the highest level… A proud moment to see Dharmendra ji conferred with the Padma Vibhushan.….Congratulations to @mammukka garu on being honoured with the Padma Bhushan…. and to Murali Mohan garu, Rajendra Prasad… — Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) January 25, 2026

He continued, “Congratulations to @mammukka garu on being honoured with the Padma Bhushan…. and to Murali Mohan garu, Rajendra Prasad garu, @ActorMadhavan, @ImRo45 and @ImHarmanpreet on receiving the Padma Shri…. And my hearty congratulations to all the other awardees honoured with the Padma Awards 2026…”

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Mohanlal extended his congratulations to Mammootty and penned, “Ichakka, absolutely delighted to know you’ve been conferred the Padma Bhushan. Heartfelt congratulations. Wishing you continued grace and glory.”