In her statement, the actress said, “With a heart full of gratitude, I accept the Tamil Nadu State Award - Best Actress (Special Mention) for 'Natchathiram Nagargiradhu' (2022). We share this moment and we share the responsibility of honouring it.”Dushara ended the note with a message to her fans. I promise to keep working harder, dreaming deeper and choosing stories with honesty and courage in all the years to come. It is a reminder to stay rooted, to stay brave and to keep going. With love and gratitude, Dushara Vijayan.”