A heartwarming moment from the International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 is winning the Internet. Nandamuri Balakrishna she was seen touching her on-screen mother’s feet Hema Malini on the red carpet, and the video is going viral on social media. In a video from the event, Balakrishna, who was present to receive an award, meets on-screen mother Hema Malini on the red carpet. The actor, all smiles, immediately bent down to touch his feet and seek his blessing. The veteran actor responded warmly, shaking hands and posing for photos with her before moving on to greet others in the room.
Lifetime Awards for Movie Lovers
At the IFFD, Balakrishna, Sharmila Tagore and the late Dharmendra received Lifetime Achievement Awards for their immense contribution to Indian cinema.The star-studded evening saw the presence of several notable names including Arjun Kapoor, Nimrat Kaur, Vicky Kaushal, Sanya Malhotra, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Lauren Gottlieb, Kangana Ranaut, Vivek Oberoi, Prosenjit Chatterjee and Arvind Swamy among others.
Bhagavanth Kesari screened at the festival
It may be recalled that Balakrishna’s Bhagavanth Kesari, directed by Anil Ravipudi, won the Best Telugu Film award at the 71st National Film Awards. The film was specially screened at the festival, and the screening was attended by Balakrishna, Ravipudi and producer Sahu Garapati.
Padma Bhushan honor in 2025
In 2025, the Government of India conferred the prestigious Padma Bhushan—the country’s third highest civilian honor—on Balakrishna in recognition of his immense contribution to art and cinema.
