New Delhi: Actor Vijayaraghavan, recipient of the 2023 National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor, said he had never waited for awards and considers the preparation for his roles a pleasure, not a sacrifice. Speaking to Mathrubhumi News in Delhi, he expressed that Mohanlal is fully deserving of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. After that, I stopped expecting awards,” Vijayaraghavan said. I didn’t take on any other films for one or two months.”Reflecting on Mohanlal receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Vijayaraghavan said, “To receive an award for lifetime contribution is a great fortune for anyone. Malayali talents being recognised include Vijayaraghavan (Best Supporting Actor), Urvashi (Best Supporting Actress), director Christo Tommy (Best Malayalam Film Director), production designer Mohan Das, editor Mithun Murali, non-feature film director M K Ramdas, sound designers Sachin Sudhakaran and Hariharan Muraleedharan.