The declaration of the 72nd National Film Awards 2024 turned out to be a memorable day for Tamil cinema as ‘Maharaja’ bagged multiple honours. While stunt choreographer Anil Arasu received the National Award in the best action direction, young actress Sachana Namidass won the best supporting actress award for her emotional performance in the film. Soon after the news became official, an emotional video of Sachana went viral online. Unable to hold back the tears, the actress thanked everyone who had accompanied her and shared how the prestigious recognition went far beyond what she had imagined.
Sachana breaks down in emotions
Speaking to reporters after the announcement, Sachana struggled to hide her emotions. “I never even dreamed that I would receive a National Award. This honor is far greater than any dream I have ever had. I’m really happy right now,” he said. He also thanked the audience for accepting his work. “I sincerely thank everyone for the love they’ve shown me. This award belongs to my father, mother and sister as much as to me. I am here today only because of their constant support,” he added.
Sachana’s difficult road to success
Sachana also spoke about the difficult path that led her to the National Award stage. “My father is a car driver, and my mother works as a tailor. I studied in a public school, and we come from a middle-class family. There were times when we didn’t even have money to pay for my studies. My sister and I studied on scholarships,” he recalled. The actress revealed that even arranging Rs 500 was a struggle for the family on several occasions. “Even in those difficult days, my parents gave us everything they could. They never stopped believing in me,” she said.
Sachana’s years of hard work are finally paying off
Looking back on their journey, Sachana said that her family had visited countless production houses in search of even a small opportunity. “Since 2018, we have gone from one production company to another, hoping that someone will give me the opportunity to act. Each rejection has taught me something. Today, this National Award feels like the reward for all these years of struggle and hard work,” he shared. Ending on an emotional note, the actress said, “More than me, it’s my family that is happiest today.Her heartfelt words and inspiring journey have inspired many and her National Award win is one of the most celebrated moments of this year’s honors.