Padma Shri Madhu Selected for First Bichu Thirumala Award – Raagendu Kiranangal Memorial Programme on November 26 in Thiruvananthapuram

Padma Shri Madhu wins the first Bichu Thirumala Award. Raagendu Kiranangal memorial programme will be held on November 26, 2026, in Thiruvananthapuram. The award will be presented during Raagendu Kiranangal, a special memorial programme scheduled for November 26, 2026, at Senate Hall, Thiruvananthapuram, marking the fifth death anniversary of the celebrated lyricist. The programme will feature a remembrance ceremony, musical tributes and dance performances inspired by Bichu Thirumala’s memorable songs.

Colleagues and fans have been sharing memories of a career that left a mark on Malayalam cinema.

This report will be updated as tributes and official details arrive.