Actor R. Madhavan was named as the recipient of the Padma Award on Sunday, 25th January. He has been honoured with the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, and has now expressed his gratitude for the recognition.

R Madhavan on Padma Shri honour

On Sunday, he took to his Instagram and shared a picture of himself. He penned a long note in the caption, as he accepted the honour with an overwhelming sense of love. He also thanked his family, mentors, fans and God for shaping his journey and giving him this recognition. He further emphasised how he looks at the award as a responsibility, and promised to carry it with dignity and sincerity, and honour the values it represents.