New delhi:
Eminent Filmmmaker SS Rajamouli was slammed by the internet for mentioning “Telugu people” in his post congratulating the Padma Awardees this year. The government announcing the names of the recipients on the Eve of Republic Day like every year.
After the announsement, SS Rajamouli Wrote on His X Handle, “7 Padma Awards for Telugu People This Time …
“Heartiest congratulations to Nandamuri Balakrishna Garu on Being Honored with the Padma Bhushan!
“Also, congratulations to all the other distinguished Telugu & other Indian Padma Awardees …”
In another comment SS Rajamuli Wrote, “A Well Deservant Recognition … Heartiest congratulations to @Shekharkapur sir on Being the Padma Bhushan. Your Incredible Le mark and your work continues to inspire generations. “
Congratulating ajith, he wrote, “ajith sir, congratulations on being conferred with the padma bhushan!
But SS Rajamouli’s “Telugu People” Didn’T Sit Well With the Internet.
A User Wrote, “Why so distinguisment between Telugu and other Indians. Are Telugu People Not Part of India ???”
Another comment read, “Height of hypocrisy.
Another comment read, “Kya Telugu and Indian Laga Rakhe Ho. Saab indian toh hai.”
Another x user commented, “North-soth is not a political debate but it’s an ideaology which fewer like you follow, do’t undersnd why North People Support You Film, PEOPLE Hawing to Call Re indian. “
Take a look:
7 Padma Awards for Telugu People this time…
Heartiest congratulations to Nandamuri Balakrishna Garu on Being Honored with the Padma Bhushan! Your Journey in Indian Cinema is truly commenable…
Also, congratulations to all the other distinguished Telugu & Other…
– rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) January 25, 2025
For the universed, Seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards was Announced this year.
From the field of art and entertainment, anant nag, nandamuri Balakrishna, ajith Kumar, dancer and actress shobhan and singer pankaj udhas (posthumously) India.
Arijit singh, composer and musician ricky kej, and singer jaspinder narora, Along with Barry Godfray John received received the covered padma Shri.
(Tagstotranslate) SS Rajamouli (T) Telugu People (T) Padma Awardees 2025
