On Tuesday evening (03/02/2026), renowned film actor and “Nata Kireeti” Dr. Rajendra Prasad met the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Nara Chandrababu Naidu, in a courtesy call. The meeting was held in light of the recent announcement by the Government of India awarding the prestigious Padma Shri to Dr. Rajendra Prasad for his exceptional contribution to Indian cinema.

During the meeting, Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu warmly welcomed Dr. Rajendra Prasad and felicitated him on his remarkable achievement. The Chief Minister expressed his delight at the Padma Shri honour, acknowledging that it was a well-deserved recognition of Dr. Rajendra Prasad’s unparalleled contributions to Indian cinema. Over the span of more than four decades, Dr. Rajendra Prasad has mesmerized millions of audiences with his versatile performances, elevating the stature of Telugu cinema on the national and global stage.