Suriya and Jyotika visit Tirupati temple with kids; Spiritual break after 50th birthday bash
Tamil superstar Suriya made a spiritual visit to the famed Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple in Tirupati on Monday morning. The actor was accompanied by his wife, actress Jyotika, and their children, Diya and Dev.
Clad in traditional attire, the family's presence at the temple quickly went viral after fan pages shared glimpses of the visit on social media.
Spiritual outing with family
Suriya and his son Dev were spotted in the customary temple dress code, wearing traditional white veshtis, while Jyotika chose to wear a saree. Diya, their daughter, went with a plain pink outfit. The family patiently waited in the temple queue in the early morning hours.
In one of the widely circulated videos shared by Suriya's fan club on social media, the actor was seen acknowledging fans with folded hands and a warm smile.
Jyotika, too, offered a heartfelt smile when she noticed the cameras and onlookers.
This peaceful temple visit came just days after Suriya turned 50 on July 23. Celebrations were held at their Chennai residence, where Jyotika hosted a private birthday gathering.
Spiritual visit in November
Earlier on November 27, 2024, Jyotika visited the Tirumala Tirupati temple in the early hours. The actor was seen greeting her fans and taking pictures with them.
A video of her exiting the temple had gone viral on social media. Just days before that, both Jyotika and Suriya were also spotted visiting a temple in Udupi, Karnataka, with their photos widely shared across platforms.
Upcoming projects
On the work front, Suriya was last seen in 'Retro' opposite Pooja Hegde and is currently working on 'Karuppu' and 'Suriya 46'. Jyotika, who starred in the series 'Dabba Cartel', is gearing up for her next release with director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari.
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