7 Padma Award-Winning Legends of South Indian Cinema

7 South Actors Honored With Padma Awards Radiocity By Radiocity Team Published Apr 29, 2025 [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Dr. Rajkumar The Kannada cinema legend received India`s 3rd highest civilian honor for his 45-year acting/singing career and cultural impact as "Nata Saarvabhouma" [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Kamal Haasan The only South actor with dual Padmas - honored for revolutionizing Indian cinema through 300+ films in 5 languages as actor-director. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Chiranjeevi The Megastar was recognized for entertaining masses for 3 decades with 150+ films and humanitarian work through blood donation initiatives. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Vishnuvardhan The Kannada powerhouse was awarded for his 200-film legacy portraying intense characters and philanthropic efforts before his 2009 demise. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Prakash Raj The pan-India character actor earned it for 25+ years of versatile performances across 7 languages and social activism against intolerance. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

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