South Indian actor Chiranjeevi was awarded the prestigious Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honour, on Republic Day 2024. The event took place in the Thrown Room of Delhi's Darbar Hall, where the actor was joined by his family, including wife Surekha and son Ram Charan. Other notable recipients included veteran actress Vyjayanthimala, who accepted the award in a graceful yellow saree, and Telugu superstar K Chiranjeevi. A total of 132 people, including Chiranjeevi and Vyjayanthimala, were honored with the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri awards for their contributions to various fields.