Telugu host Suma Kanakala recalls her experience of meeting Mohanlal for the first time. The host described the moment as overwhelming. In an interview with Mathrubhumi, Suma said, "I was overwhelmed to see Mohanlal sir at my interview for Empuraan. I had only seen him from a distance before. Seeing him so close was a very overwhelming experience. All his films, like His Highness Abdullah and Bharatham, were running through my mind."

Expressing her admiration for the actor, Suma described the moment as a fan-girl experience.

"It was a fan-girl moment for me. I had conducted nearly 400 interviews, but at that moment, I felt as though I was conducting an interview for the very first time. However, once it started, I went with the flow."

Suma also expressed her admiration for Prithviraj Sukumaran, who is currently acting in SS Rajamouli's magnum opus Varanasi, describing him as a great performer. Prithviraj's language skills particularly impressed her. Sharing her experience of sharing the stage with him at the Globetrotter Event for Varanasi, the host said, "The way he articulates his words is really impressive. For an actor coming from another industry, the way he presented himself at the event was simply superb. He doesn't have any stage fear." Suma also added that Prithviraj is a great orator.

She also recalled her memories of working in Malayalam films. The actor-turned-host said that she had not met her co-stars Biju Menon and Mukesh since working on her film Oro Viliyum Kathorth. She added that she was excited to meet them in person on the sets, as they were very popular at the time.

Additionally, she explained why she does not host programmes in Malayalam. Suma said, "Rajamouli sir asked why I don't host in Malayalam and encouraged me to do it. But I refused because hosting in Telugu and Malayalam is entirely different."

She also expressed her admiration for Pearle Maaney and Ranjini Haridas, who are prominent television hosts in Kerala, and appreciated their work.