Sunita Williams Returns to Earth After 286 Days, R. Madhavan Calls It a Blessing

Sunita Williams safely returns to Earth after 286 days in space.

Mumbai: Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have returned to Earth. The film industry stars were excited about Sunita’s return. Actor R. Madhavan shared a post on social media, welcoming her and stating that everyone’s prayers had been answered. Meanwhile, actor Chiranjeevi described her return as a blockbuster.

Madhavan shared a video of Sunita Williams on Instagram and wrote, “Welcome back to Earth, dear Sunita Williams. Our prayers have been answered today. It feels wonderful to see you safe and smiling.

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After spending over 260 days in space, returning safely is truly a blessing of God and the result of millions of people’s prayers. Congratulations to the entire team and crew.”

Actor Chiranjeevi expressed his joy on his X handle. He wrote, “Welcome back to Earth, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore! You went to space for 8 days and returned after 286 days, completing an astonishing 4,577 orbits around Earth! A historic and heroic homecoming.”

WELCOME BACK TO EARTH 🌏
Sunita Williams & Butch Wilmore !! 🙏

HISTORIC & HEROIC ‘HOME’ COMING!!!
Went for 8 Days to Space & Returned after 286 Days, after an Astonishing 4577 orbits around earth !

Your Story is Unmatchably Dramatic, Utterly Nerve – Wracking , Unbelievably…

— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) March 19, 2025

He further added, “Your story is unparalleled, incredibly thrilling, and the greatest adventure ever.”