Agaram's 15-Year Journey: Kamal Haasan and Vetrimaran praise Suriya for the educational project; 'Karuppu' actor breaks down
Suriya
, has produced over 6,700 first-generation graduates in the last 15 years, transforming the lives and social status of many. On this occasion, a grand function was held at a private college in Chennai on Aug 3.
Suriya, who highlighted the impact of the 'Vidhai' project, praised the donors' contribution, saying that education is a gift that never diminishes and that love knows no bounds. He proudly pointed out that some of the students were returning the favor and helping others even more than they had received.
Vetrimaran's emotional reflection
Director Vetrimaran, who participated in the event, shared his thoughts: 'If there were no alphabet, what would have been the situation of the students speaking here?' He praised Suriya's decisions, saying that a man's uniqueness is determined by whether he is willing to share his time, money, and energy beyond all else.
Surya, who could have just decided to start a business 15 years ago, said with emotion that the fact that he chose the path of imparting education shows his humanity.
Kamal Haasan
draws poetic parallels.
Speaking on stage, Kamal Haasan praised Suriya's actions as beautifully as a poem. 'I turned the fan club into a charity; Suriya has turned it into an educational social act,' he said. He also said that all of this includes the support of a pioneer like Sivakumar (Suriya's father).
Kamal Haasan hailed Suriya's 'Vidhai' venture as a continuation of his father, Sivakumar, stating that it is a great role model for today's generation.
A student's success story moves Suriya
Suriya shared the story of a student yogi who approached him at the airport when he traveled to the US in 2010. "Brother, I am a student of the Agaram program," said Yogi, and when he said that, he was going by limousine at that time, which made the 'Karuppu' actor happy. He said that this is the real success; the feeling of winning life is greater than the success of the film.
This event made us realize that education is a life-changing force.
Suriya was visibly emotional throughout the event, while his family members—wife Jyotika, daughter Diya, son Dev, father Sivakumar, mother Lakshmi Sivakumar, brother Karthi, sister Brinda, and everyone—stood with the actor during the memorable celebration.
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