Padma Shri for Telugu Actors Rajendra Prasad, Murali Mohan; Industry Celebrates

• Maganti Murali Mohan and Natakireeti Rajendra Prasad received the 'Padma Shri' award for their contributions to arts.
• The Central Government announced the Padma Awards 2026 on the eve of the 77th Republic Day.
• 11 individuals from the Telugu states are among the 131 recipients of the prestigious awards.
• This continues a trend of Telugu actors receiving central awards, following Chiranjeevi (Padma Vibhushan 2024) and Nandamuri Balakrishna (Padma Bhushan 2025).
• Rajendra Prasad is recognized as the 'Comedy King' for over three decades, while Murali Mohan is honored for his multifaceted career as an actor, producer, and businessman.

Why It Matters: Telugu actors Rajendra Prasad and Murali Mohan honored with Padma Shri, elevating Telugu cinema nationally.