Stalin wished ajith kumar and the other Padma recipients the very best. He said in part of his X post, "We are delighted to learn that actor ajith sir, industrialist Mr. Nalli Kuppusamy, and Mrs. Shobana Chandrakumar have been selected for the Padma bhushan award, the highest award of the Union Government," in English.
Filmmaker SS rajamouli wrote, "Ajith sir, congratulations on being conferred with the Padma Bhushan! The impact you’ve made both on and off the screen are truly inspiring."
Actor Sivakarthikeyan posted, "Dear AK sir, Hearty congratulations to you on being awarded the Padma Bhushan! A truly deserving honor for your inspiring journey that continues to motivate millions."
Vijay Deverakonda wrote, "Wishing my best and sending my respect and hugs to bala sir, ajith sir on being honoured with the Padma bhushan award."
Ajith Kumar, in his note after the Padma honour, wrote, "I am deeply humbled and honoured to receive the esteemed Padma Award by the President of India. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Hon'ble President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu and the Honourable Prime Minister, Shri narendra modi for this prestigious honour. It is a privilege to be recognised at such a level, and I am truly grateful for this generous acknowledgement of my contributions to our nation."