Chennai: President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, today presented Padma awards to forty-seven personalities in New Delhi Monday. Here is a list of those connected with Tamilnadu receiving the honour.
| Actor Prabhu Deva |
President Kovin d presented the Padma Shri award on Prabhu Deva for art. An acclaimed dance choreographer, film director, producer and actor, Prabhu Deva has worked in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada films, in a career spanning 25 years.
After receiving the honour, the star took to tweet a shared a photo of himself with the award, saying, “Thanks for all the love you all gave. Your love gave me this award. I dedicate this award to the love you all gave.” |
| Drummer Sivamani |
 Musician Sivamani, famous as a drummer, was presented with the Padma Shri award. He is known for his feats as a percussionist. Sivamani is well-trained in Carnatic rhythmic tradition and Western jazz drums. |
| Musician Shankar Mahadevan |
 Renowned singer and musician, Shankar Mahadevan Narayan was among the Padma Shri awardees. He has composed and sung many Tamil songs. He performs across the globe covering Indian classical, jazz, fusion, rock, folk, film and spiritual music. He is part of the musical trio, Shankar-Ehsan-Loy, who compose music for films. |
| Bangaru Adigalar |
 Bangaru Adigalar was also bestowed with the Padma Shri award for spiritualism. He is the founder of the Adhiparasakthi Charitable Trust which runs several educational and medical institutions. He is a spiritual guru belonging to the Melmaruvathur Adi Parasakthi Temple which draws devotees by the thousands. |