Kollywood hero Simbu who made his cinema debut at the tender age of 6-month old has been bestowed with a honorary doctorate from the Vels University today. The actor received the honour for his immense contribution to the cinema industry in his career which spans for 39 years.

Simbu, the son of veteran actor T Rajendar, has contributed to cinema as a multi-talented actor, playback singer, lyricist, filmmaker and music composer. The actor who took a short break from cinema following several controversies, made an unexpected comeback with a revamped look in his latest blockbuster hit 'Maanaadu'.

Now pictures and videos of actor Simbu taken during the awarding ceremony are going viral online. The actor attended the event with his parents. Check out the video here: