As soon as Chiranjeevi received the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, all Telugu film industry celebrities took to social media to congratulate him. Some even visited his home to extend their congratulations.
Nandamuri Balakrishna and Manchu Mohan Babu were two well-known celebrities who did not wish Chiranjeevi on social media.
Nandamuri Balakrishna usually conveys such celebratory messages via Facebook, which is managed by his digital media team.
He also frequently issues press releases. However, this time, he chose to remain silent.
Venkatesh and Nagarjuna, the other two contemporary top stars from Nandamuri Balakrishna and Chiranjeevi's generation, sent congratulatory messages.
Balakrishna also opted not to congratulate M Venkaiah Naidu, India's former vice president, on receiving the Padma Vibhushan to avoid extending wishes to Chiranjeevi.
