Suriya donates Rs 10 crore from Retro profits to Agaram Foundation
Actor Suriya, along with 'Retro' director Karthik Subbaraj, donated Rs 10 crore from the film's profits to Agaram Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing quality education to underprivileged students in Tamil Nadu. The foundation, established in September 2006 by the actor, has been instrumental in supporting first-generation learners from various backgrounds. A picture of Suriya and Karthik donating the amount to the foundation has gone viral.
A screenshot of the X post on Suriya's donation to Agaram Foundation
advertisementSpeaking at the success meet of 'Retro', Suriya said, 'The greatest joy lies in sharing. I'm grateful to give back to the community that has given me identity and purpose as an actor. Your support for Retro has filled me with happiness and strength, especially during tough times.'
He further added, 'Agaram Foundation was born out of a desire to make the recognition you've given me meaningful. Thanks to this support, thousands of students are pursuing their dreams. This year, I'm proud to contribute Rs 10 crore to the foundation from the earnings of Retro. Let's support young minds who dream of higher education—because education is a weapon, and education is a shield.''Retro', produced by Stone Bench Films in association with 2D Entertainment, is a romantic action drama that blends themes of love, laughter, and war. The film, which has received mixed reactions from both critics and audiences, crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the box office, adding another milestone to the actor's career.'Retro' features an ensemble cast including Pooja Hegde, Joju George, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, and Vidhu. Santhosh Narayanan composed the music, Shreyaas Krishna handled cinematography, and Shafique Mohamed Ali served as the editor.
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