'But I'm lucky enough to have been associated with great actors like Sivaji Ganesan, N.T. Rama Rao and Raj Kumar. I expressed to them my desire to start a drama troupe that was received well by them,' he said.

He suggested that the South Indian Film Artistes Association should utilise the vacant space inside the premise of Nadigar Sangam by constructing a state-of-the-art auditorium. He feels it will fetch good money.

'We have space here. We should not keep it idle. I am here to do my best for the association. Let us build an auditorium here,? he said.

On the occasion, he honoured M.N. Rajam and Anjali Devi.

A play featuring Sarath Kumar, Radharavi and Swathi was staged.