Suriya, Jyothika visit Tirupati with kids after Agaram's 15-year celebrations. Video
Alongside Suriya were his wife Jyothika, children Diya and Dev, brother and actor Karthi, and the rest of his family at the event. Actor and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan, 'Viduthalai' director Vetri Maaran and 'Jai Bhim' filmmaker TJ Gnanavel were also present as special guests at the event that took place in Chennai on August 3.Throughout the event, Suriya was visibly emotional as he listened to several people speak about the impact his foundation has had in their lives. During his speech, Suriya spoke about the importance of education and how it is a life-changing force. On the work front, Suriya is currently shooting for Venky Atluri's film, tentatively titled 'Suriya 46', which also stars Mamitha Baiju. A teaser for his next theatrical release, 'Karuppu', directed by RJ Balaji, recently went viral, showcasing the 'Retro' actor in a massy avatar, leaving fans excited.- EndsMust Watch
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