Veteran Actor Murali Mohan Honored with Padma Shri: A Devout Tribute from the Team of ‘Andhrula Annapurna Dokka Seethamma’

In a moment of immense pride for the Telugu film industry, veteran actor, producer, and politician Shri Murali Mohan Garu has been conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri Award by the Government of India. The announcement, made on the eve of the 77th Republic Day, recognizes his contribution to the Arts and his five-decade-long legacy in Indian cinema.

Celebrations have erupted across Tollywood, with industry stalwarts and fans pouring in their wishes. Among the most striking tributes is a special congratulatory poster released by the team of his upcoming film, Andhrula Annapurna Dokka Seethamma.

A Divine Gesture from the Movie Unit
The team at Usha Rani Movies, led by producer Valluri Rambabu, released a captivating poster (pictured above) to mark this milestone. The image unveils Murali Mohan in a serene and intense avatar from the film. Adorned with rudraksha beads, a tilak, and clad in traditional attire, the veteran actor is seen offering a ‘Namaste’ with a look of deep devotion.

The poster features the text “Congratulations Shri Murali Mohan Garu on being honored with the prestigious Padma Shri Award,” rendered in bold gold lettering, reflecting the golden phase of his illustrious career.

About the Film: ‘Andhrula Annapurna Dokka Seethamma’
The film that serves as the backdrop for this wish is a biopic based on the life of Dokka Seethamma, the legendary 19th-century philanthropist from Andhra Pradesh known for her immense generosity and Annadanam (feeding the poor).

The Role: In this period drama, Murali Mohan plays a pivotal role (reportedly that of Dokka Joganna), marking a significant character performance in his later career.

The Cast & Crew: The film features veteran actress Aamani in the titular role of Dokka Seethamma. It is written and directed by T.V. Ravi Narayan, with music composed by Karthik Kodakandla.

Production: The project is presented by Sonti Nagaraju and produced by Valluri Rambabu.

A Lifetime of Achievement
Murali Mohan’s recognition comes after a journey spanning over 50 years and 350+ films. From a romantic hero in the 1970s to a versatile character actor and a successful producer under the Jayabheri Arts banner, he has remained a pillar of the industry. His transition into public service as a Member of Parliament further cemented his status as a key figure in the Telugu states.

Speaking on the award, the 85-year-old actor expressed that while the recognition might have come late, it has come at the right time, making the honor even more meaningful.

As the industry celebrates this national honor, the release of Andhrula Annapurna Dokka Seethamma is now awaited with even greater anticipation, promising to see the Padma Shri awardee in yet another memorable avatar.

Technical Team – Usha Rani Movies

Presented by: Sonti Nagaraju
Producer: Valluri Rambabu

Story, Screenplay & Direction: T.V. Ravi Narayan
Dialogues: T. Anandha Krishna

Co-Producers:
Polagaani Subba Rao
Thodete Chandhramouli Goud

Music: Karthik Kodakandla
DOP: Rahul Shrivastav

Lyrics: Chandrabose, Chirravuri, Rambabu Gosala Veeru
Choreographer: Suchithra Chandra Bose

Art Director: K. Vijaya Krishna
Editor: Sri Krishna Atthuluri

Production Executive: Ch. Naga Madhu
VFX: Anil B

Publicity Designer: Manoj
PRO: Sai Sathesh
Executive Producer: Gandikota Srinivas

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