Updated On: 14 January, 2025 10:55 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Chiranjeevi and PM Narendra Modi participated in rituals of Pongal, which is celebrated in different regions under different names and is associated with the harvest

Chiranjeevi with PM Narendra Modi Pic/PTI
Megastar Chiranjeevi joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Sankranti and Pongal celebrations at the residence of Telangana BJP president G Kishan Reddy. Badminton player PV Sindhu and several ministers joined the event and participated in rituals associated with the festival, which is celebrated in different regions under different names and is associated with harvest.
Sharing a video on X, PM Modi wrote, “Yesterday, I took part in a very memorable Sankranti and Pongal programme. May this festival strengthen the bonds of togetherness, bring prosperity, and inspire us to celebrate our cultural traditions with joy and gratitude.”