South Indian Artistes’ Association Extends Congratulations to Padma Award Recipients
On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day of India, the Central Government announced the Padma Awards for 2026, recognising outstanding contributions across various fields.
In this year’s honours, veteran actor Mammootty was conferred with the Padma Bhushan, while actors Murali Mohan and R. Madhavan were awarded the Padma Shri for their remarkable contributions to Indian cinema.
In its official statement, the South Indian Artistes’ Association noted with pride that these three eminent artistes are members of the association and described them as distinguished representatives of the acting fraternity. The association stated that the awards honour not only the individuals but also the artistic legacy and cultural impact created through their lifelong dedication to cinema.
The association further observed that this recognition has brought immense pride and joy not only to the actor community but also to the entire Indian film industry. Acknowledging the decades-long service of Mammootty, Murali Mohan, and R. Madhavan to the art of acting, the Nadigar Sangam expressed its admiration and extended its heartfelt wishes for their continued success.
The South Indian Artistes’ Association also congratulated all other Padma award recipients from various disciplines and expressed its gratitude to the Government of India for recognising and honouring artists with one of the nation’s highest civilian awards.
