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Noted filmmaker SS Rajamouli was slammed by the internet for mentioning “Telugu people” in his post congratulating the Padma award winners this year. Like every year, the government announced the names of the recipients on the eve of Republic Day.
After the announcement, SS Rajamouli wrote on his X handle, “This time 7 Padma awards for Telugu people…
“Hearty congratulations to Padmuri Balakrishna garu on being awarded the Padma Bhushan! Your journey in Indian cinema is truly commendable…
“Also, congratulations to all other eminent Telugu and other Indian Padma awardees…”
In another comment, SS Rajamouli wrote, “A well-deserved recognition… @shekharkapur sir being awarded the Padma Bhushan.
Congratulating Ajith, she wrote, “Ajit sir, congratulations on being honored with the Padma Bhushan!
But SS Rajamouli’s “Telugu People” did not sit well with the Internet.
One user wrote, “Why is there so much difference between Telugu and other Indians. Are Telugu people not a part of India???”
Another comment read, “Height of hypocrisy. He doesn’t consider Telugu as part of India. But to make money he makes films pan India.”
Another comment read, “Kya telugu aur indian laga rakhe ho. Saab bhartiya toh hai.”
Another People don’t have the courage to call us Indians.”
To keep an eye:
This time 7 Padma awards for Telugu people… 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Hearty congratulations to Nandamuri Balakrishna garu on being honored with Padma Bhushan! Your journey in Indian cinema is truly commendable…
Also, congratulations to all the other eminent Telugu and others…
– Rajamouli SS (@ssrajamouli) January 25, 2025
This year, for the unversed, seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri awards were announced.
From the field of arts and entertainment, Ananth Nag, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Ajith Kumar, dancer and actress Shobhana and singer Pankaj Udas (posthumously) were awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in India.
John received the prestigious Padma Shri along with Arijit Singh, composer and musician Ricky Cage, and singers Jaspinder Narula, Barry Godfrey John.
