CHENNAI: Actor Ajith Kumar, who is currently focusing on his sporting career, has been honoured with the prestigious Padma Bhushan Award.

He has been honoured with the nation's third-highest civilian award by the Government of India.

The list of Padma Award winners was announced on the evening of the 76th Republic Day celebration.

Along with Ajith, actors Nandamuri Balakrishna and Anant Nag have also been honoured with the Padma Bhushan award.