The second phase of this year’s prestigious civilian awards presentation is locked in. President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Padma Awards upon 65 eminent personalities at the second Civil Investiture Ceremony, scheduled to take place at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 23, 2026.
This upcoming event follows the first ceremony held last month, where 66 recipients were recognized. Together, these two ceremonies fulfill the total list of 131 standard Padma Awards approved by the President on Republic Day this year—comprising 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri honors.
Celebrating Giants of the Silver Screen
The second ceremony features an exceptionally high-profile contingent from Indian cinema, honoring multi-generational talents whose work spans regional industries and global audiences.
1. Mammootty (Padma Bhushan)
The legendary veteran superstar of Malayalam cinema will be bestowed with the Padma Bhushan for his peerless, five-decade-long journey in film.
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The Scale: Mammootty has commanded the screen in more than 400 feature films across multiple languages, rewriting the rules of dramatic acting and character versatility.
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Philanthropy: Beyond the box office, the award also highlights his vast footprint in social engineering, backing medical initiatives, and running extensive charitable networks across South India.
2. R Madhavan (Padma Shri)
Beloved actor, director, and producer R Madhavan—affectionately known to millions as “Maddy”—will receive the Padma Shri.
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The Portfolio: Madhavan has seamlessly transitioned across television and regional boundaries, completing over 1,200 television episodes and 75 major films in Tamil, Hindi, and English.
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Green Innovation: Outside of entertainment, he is recognized for his active pursuit of environmental and agricultural sustainability, establishing organic hydroponic farming setups in Mumbai and specialized agro-farms in Tamil Nadu.
3. Satish Shah (Posthumous Padma Shri)
In a deeply emotional moment for the industry, the late, iconic comedic genius Satish Shah will be honored posthumously with the Padma Shri.
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The Legacy: Shah, who passed away in late 2025 at the age of 74, spent over four decades serving as the backbone of Indian comedy across theater, television, and film.
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Unforgettable Roles: From playing the municipal commissioner-turned-corpse D’Mello in the cult classic film Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro to his legendary portrayal of the dry-witted patriarch Indravadan Sarabhai in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, his impeccable comic timing and spontaneous humor have left an indelible footprint on Indian pop culture.
4. Gadde Rajendra Prasad (Padma Shri)
Affectionately known as the “King of Comedy” in Telugu cinema, veteran actor Gadde Rajendra Prasad joins the ranks of the Padma Shri awardees.
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The Record: With a prolific career passing the 40-year milestone, Prasad has breathed life into characters across more than 286 feature films spanning six languages.
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Social Drive: He is deeply revered within the film fraternity for utilizing his platform to finance rural healthcare drives and champion continuous community welfare projects.
Phase 2 Completes the National Roll
The June 23 investiture brings a close to the annual cycle of national civilian decorations. By splitting the large cohort of 131 awardees into two separate, meticulously structured phases, the administration ensures each recipient receives full ceremonial recognition before the President of India for their lifetime contributions to art, civil service, engineering, and social progress.
