Tollywood superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna’s photos and videos featuring Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai paying her respects by touching his feet have gone viral on social media. This notable incident took place during the IIFA Awards 2024 held in Abu Dhabi, which was attended by a blend of South Indian actors and Bollywood stars.
Among the prominent attendees were Mani Ratnam, Samantha, Chiranjeevi, Balakrishna, Rana Daggubati, Venkatesh, Aishwarya Rai, Shahid Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Kriti Sanon, Karan Johar, Javed Akhtar, and Shabana Azmi, all of whom contributed to the event’s glamour. Aishwarya Rai received the Best Actress award for her performance in the Tamil film Ponniyin Selvan. Upon taking the stage, she initially bowed to Balakrishna, who blessed her by placing his hand on her head before she accepted the award. The videos of this heartfelt moment have been widely shared by Balayya’s fans, who expressed their delight and praised Aishwarya’s simplicity. Many fans commended her for being an outstanding actress and noted that her humble demeanor has further elevated her stature in the industry.