Actor R Madhavan receives the Padma Shri from President Droupadi Murmu during a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on June 23. Sources report that Madhavan attends with his wife Sarita Madhavan and his son Vedaant Madhavan, and he shares the moment with his family. Following the honour, he publicly thanks the Government of India and also acknowledges the Government of Maharashtra for recommending his name. He dedicates the award to the audiences who have followed and supported his film career.

During the event, attention online also focuses on a luxury wristwatch Madhavan wears. Both outlets describe the watch as a Titan “Nebula” model with an 18-karat rose gold case, reportedly valued at about ₹40 lakh. The watch is described as having a hand-painted dial inspired by Jaipur’s Hawa Mahal, drawing on traditional Indian miniature painting styles. One report adds that the watch is among only a very small number of pieces made worldwide, citing that just 10 exist. Another outlet specifically mentions the model as Titan Nebula Jalsa Flying Tourbillon and notes a flying tourbillon mechanism.