Ram Charan-Upasana head to Delhi for Chiranjeevi's Padma Vibhushan ceremony
Renowned actor Ram Charan and his wife, Upasana Konidela, were recently spotted at the airport, ready to fly to Delhi. The couple is set to attend the prestigious Padma awards ceremony in the capital city. The event will honor Charan's father, Padma Vibhushan honoree and megastar Chiranjeevi, for his significant contributions to the Telugu film industry. The ceremony will take place later on Thursday.
Here is a video of the duo at the airport
Chiranjeevi to receive India's second-highest civilian honor
Chiranjeevi, accompanied by his wife, Surekha Konidela, has already departed for Delhi to receive India's second-highest civilian honor. This event is expected to be a thrilling experience for Chiranjeevi's fans and a significant occasion for the Konidela family. Other distinguished individuals will also be honored at the ceremony, while several dignitaries, including noted politicians, will be in attendance.
Chiranjeevi was 'speechless' after his name was announced
Earlier, Chiranjeevi had expressed his gratitude through a video message, saying, "After hearing this news, I became speechless. I am really overwhelmed. I am humbled and grateful for this honor. " "On screen, the last 45 years of my film career, I have tried to entertain you to the best of my abilities. And off-screen, I try to help the needy by taking up relevant and social humanitarian causes from time to time."
Charan's upcoming projects: 'Game Changer' and 'RC16'
On the professional front, Charan is currently wrapping up his next film directed by Shankar, titled Game Changer. The movie reportedly tells the story of an upright IAS officer aiming to eradicate corruption from his country's political system. While no official release date has been announced, it is speculated that this movie might premiere in the second half of 2024. Additionally, Charan is set to star in another project alongside Janhvi Kapoor, tentatively titled RC16.
Other significant awardees; Chiranjeevi's next film
The Padma Awards were announced in January this year. Other notable awardees in the arts category are Vyjayanthimala Bali, Padma Subrahmanyam, Mithun Chakraborty, and Usha Uthup, among others. Work-wise, Chiranjeevi was seen in Waltair Veerayya and Bhola Shankar in 2023 and is gearing up for Vishwambhara. Directed by Mallidi Vashishta and produced by UV Creations, it also stars Trisha Krishnan.
