‘Awards are a morale booster for me’
The laurel sits lightly on Sree. He has won the State Government’s Best Actor Award for his performance in two serials – ‘Uravugal’ and ‘Sivasakti,’ — both telecast on Sun, but he doesn’t sound overtly thrilled ! “Of course I’m happy,” he laughs. “It’s a morale booster for me and an inspiration for other actors, some of whom are really good.” It has been raining awards on showbiz and the small screen, as the Government, which had stalled the process for six years, has announced it all in one go. “Generally as far as films go, only commercial hits make it to the awards circuit. But you cannot say that only hits are worthy of awards, right? As for serials, those in the prime time slots ( 7.30 -9.30 p.m.) alone were considered. The time of telecast decides the reach of a serial,” he reiterates. So Sree didn’t expect the recognition because both soaps were on air morning 11.30 and evening 10.30 – non- prime time slots ! The small screen hero is particularly joyous about winning it for ...