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Actor R Madhavan receives India’s Padma Shri for his contributions to cinema.
Actor R Madhavan has been awarded India’s Padma Shri, one of the nation’s highest civilian honors, for his contributions to Indian cinema.
The award, announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs on January 25, 2026, will be conferred by President Droupadi Murmu on Republic Day.
Madhavan expressed deep gratitude, dedicating the honor to his family, mentors, and the public, and emphasized it as a responsibility to uphold with dignity.
A respected figure in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films, he rose to fame with *Alai Payuthey* and *Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein*, and gained wider acclaim for roles in *3 Idiots*, *Rang De Basanti*, and *Rocketry: The Nambi Effect*, which won a National Film Award.
He is also set to appear in the sequel to the blockbuster *Dhurandhar*, scheduled for release on March 19, 2026.
The 2026 Padma Awards recognized 131 individuals across various fields, including arts, education, and sports.
El actor R Madhavan recibe el Padma Shri de India por sus contribuciones al cine.