Megastar Chiranjeevi has issued a statement on winning the Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, a recognition that he has got for his contributions to cinema. "I am happy to receive the prestigious award for the year 2016. I thank the AP government and the jury for recognizing and honouring people in the memory of a legendary person like Raghupathi Venkaiah garu."

Superstar Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, who have been given away the NTR National award for the years 2016 and 2014 respectively, have expressed their sincere thanks to the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

"I convey my heartfelt thanks and happiness for the prestigious #NandiAwards granted to me," the 'Kaala' actor tweeted.

Kamal Haasan said, "Congratulations, Superstar.Rajinikanth for the NTR National award in 2016. Thank you Andhra for honouring me also, yet again. I am indebted to your continued support, which started early in my career. Kruthagnyathalu."