Jr NTR Congratulates Padma Awardees Mammootty, R Madhavan, Dharmendra, Others

• The Padma Awards 2026 were announced on the eve of Republic Day by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
• Dharmendra was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan, while Mammootty received the Padma Bhushan.
• R Madhavan, Murali Mohan, and Rajendra Prasad were conferred with Padma Shri Awards.
• Jr NTR extended his congratulations to all awardees, including Telugu cinema stalwarts and sports stars Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur.
• Hema Malini expressed pride in Dharmendra's posthumous Padma Vibhushan, acknowledging his significant contributions to cinema.

Why It Matters: Jr NTR and Hema Malini celebrate the Padma Awards 2026 recipients, honoring contributions to cinema and sports.