Chiranjeevi receiving the award from Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and Madhuri Dixit (L), Ram Charan with the Telangana CM (R) 
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Ram Charan on Chiranjeevi receiving NTR National Award: 'It is an incredibly proud and emotional moment'

Chiranjeevi received the NTR National Award during the awards ceremony on the occasion of Ugadi

Cinema Express Desk

The awards ceremony for the Telengana Gaddar Film Awards 2026, was held on Ugadi. Chiranjeevi is this year's recipient of the NTR National Award. Celebrating Chiranjeevi, actor Ram Charan, Chiranjeevi's son, took to social media to write about the win.

"Heartfelt gratitude to the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards for celebrating cinema and honouring such exceptional talent. Congratulations to all the winners. It is an incredibly proud and emotional moment for our family to see Chiranjeevi Garu being conferred with the NTR National Award. His journey, commitment and love for cinema have been truly inspiring across generations and this recognition feels very special," wrote the actor.

He added, "My sincere thanks to Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Revanth Reddy Garu and the Government of Telangana for recognizing talent and hosting such a grand and memorable celebration."

Chiranjeevi was awarded the NTR National Award for being an eminent artist who has made outstanding contributions to the growth and development of the Indian cinema.

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