Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s home-grown food and Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brand Green Chillyz has brought laurels to the state after winning a prestigious honour at the International Glory Awards (IGA) 2026, held at Novotel Juhu in Mumbai.
Green Chillyz was felicitated with the “Most Promising Catering Services QSR Restaurant Chain of the Year – 2026” award in recognition of its contribution to the food, hospitality and catering sectors.
Bollywood superstar and Padma Shri awardee Ajay Devgn, who attended the ceremony as the chief guest, presented the prestigious award to Green Chillyz founder M. Keshav Rao and directors M. Jayaprasad Rao and M. Tejeswar Rao.
The award ceremony also turned into a moment of cultural pride for Odisha. The Green Chillyz team felicitated Devgn with a traditional Uttariya and presented him with an attractive gold-plated idol of Lord Jagannath.
Devgn was delighted by the gesture and expressed his admiration for Odisha and its cultural heritage. He also reportedly expressed his desire to visit the state soon and seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri.
Reacting to the achievement, Green Chillyz founder M. Keshav Rao attributed the honour to the blessings of Lord Jagannath and the continued love and support of the people of Odisha.
“Today, we have received this honour because of the immense blessings of Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath and the unconditional love of the people of Odisha. Winning the International Glory Award 2026 on a national platform is a matter of great pride for us. It was also a special moment to see Ajay Devgn ji happy after witnessing Odisha’s culture and receiving the idol of Mahaprabhu,” Rao said.
The national recognition marks a significant milestone for Green Chillyz, highlighting the growing presence of Odisha-based food and hospitality brands on prominent national platforms.
