R Madhavan received the Padma Shri honour from the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of his wife, Sarita, and son, Vedaant.
In a note shared on Instagram, the actor expressed that the love of his fans and well-wishers is his driving force.
“To every person who watched my films, embraced my characters, celebrated my successes, forgave my shortcomings, and stood by me through the years—this honour belongs as much to you as it does to me.
Your affection has been the driving force behind every milestone in my life and career,” he said.
The actor also added that he feels a ‘deep sense of responsibility’ in receiving the prestigious honour.
R Madhavan received the Padma Shri honour from the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of his wife, Sarita, and son, Vedaant. In a note shared on Instagram, the actor expressed that the love of his fans and well-wishers is his driving force. “To every person who watched my films, embraced my characters, celebrated my successes, forgave my shortcomings, and stood by me through the years—this honour belongs as much to you as it does to me. Your affection has been the driving force behind every milestone in my life and career,” he said. The actor also added that he feels a ‘deep sense of responsibility’ in receiving the prestigious honour. “This recognition reminds me that every privilege carries with it a greater duty—to uphold the values of integrity, humility, and excellence; to contribute meaningfully to the world of cinema that has given me everything; and to serve my country in whatever way I can,” he expressed.
