India, Jan. 26 -- Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has shared a post after the government announced the names of those who will be honoured with the Padma Awards. The Padma Awards 2025 were announced on Saturday, a day before Republic Day. (Also Read | Ajith Kumar remembers his late father after being conferred Padma Bhushan: 'I wish he had lived to see this day')

Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, Rajamouli wrote, "7 Padma Awards for Telugu people this time. (clapping hands emojis). Heartiest congratulations to Nandamuri Balakrishna garu on being honoured with the Padma Bhushan! Your journey in Indian cinema is truly commendable."

He added, "Also, congratulations to all the other distinguished Telugu & other Indian padma awardees." In a...