French Government Honors Art Director Thotta Tharini with Chevalier Award

A famous artist from India named Thotta Tharini is getting a special award from the French government called the Chevalier Award.

This award is like a big 'thank you' from France for his amazing work in art and movies.

He's known for his beautiful set designs in films, and he even won a Padma Shri award from India before.

Many famous Indian actors and directors have received this Chevalier Award in the past, like Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan.

The award ceremony will happen in Chennai, India.

The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin, is very happy and proud of Tharini, especially since Tharini created a painting of a famous social reformer that is now at Oxford University.