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News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Sivakumar Says Suriya Now Leads The Family: ‘For Many Years, I Looked After Them, But Now…'
Last Updated: Veteran actor Sivakumar shares how son Suriya has taken over family responsibilities after becoming a successful star. While actor Suriya is immersed in the making of his upcoming film Suriya46 with director Venky Atluri, it's his father Sivakumar's heartfelt comments that have recently drawn attention. Speaking to Cinema Express, the veteran actor reflected on the evolution of their family dynamic, marking a symbolic transition in leadership. 'Once, I was the one guiding the family," Sivakumar said. 'I ensured Suriya got his education, supported him through his early job, and watched him rise as a hero. But now, he is the one who leads us all. We move forward under his guidance." The remarks, both proud and poignant, shed light on Suriya's role not just as a leading man in Tamil cinema but as the emotional and moral anchor of his household. Sivakumar, a celebrated figure in Tamil cinema since his debut in 1965's Kaakum Karangal, starred in nearly 200 films before stepping away from the limelight in 2008. Today, he continues to make public appearances, often lending his voice to social causes and literary events. Suriya, meanwhile, was last seen on screen in Retro, a romantic action drama helmed by Karthik Subbaraj. He played Paari, the foster son of a mob boss raised to be a weapon of destruction. But when love enters his life in the form of Rukmini (played by Pooja Hegde), Paari yearns to leave violence behind. The film charts his emotional transformation and the trials he faces in rediscovering his own humanity. Retro also featured Joju George, Jayaram, and Nassar in pivotal roles. Looking ahead, Suriya is gearing up for Karuppu, a commercial entertainer said to revolve around a vigilante fighting against systemic injustice. Directed by RJ Balaji, the film will see him share screen space with Trisha Krishnan. Additionally, the Kanguva actor is actively shooting for Venky Atluri's upcoming family drama, where he stars alongside Jana Nayagan breakout Mamitha Baiju. From his father's steady hands to his own powerful presence, Suriya's journey continues to be one of transformation—both on screen and at home. First Published:
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Sivakumar reveals how life has changed after Suriya became actor: 'For many years, I looked after family, but now...'
Suriya is currently involved in the making of his movie Suriya46 with director Venky Atluri. Now, the actor is making headlines for a different reason, thanks to his father Sivakumar's comments. Former actor Sivakumar on his son Suriya guiding their family Talking to Cinema Express, former actor Sivakumar said, 'Once, I guided the family and took care of Suriya. Made him study in school and college, he worked for a while in another job, and later on, he became a hero.' 'For many years, I looked after the family, but now, he guides it. Now we are all under his guidance, and moving ahead with his leadership.' As many already know, Suriya's father, Sivakumar, was an actor in Tamil cinema and television. Making his debut in 1965's Kaakum Karangal, the actor went on to appear as the lead in 195 movies, predominantly in Tamil. While the actor was last seen in a film in 2008, he is often a part of various public events. Suriya's work front Suriya was last seen in a lead role for the romantic actioner Retro, directed by Karthik Subbaraj. The movie featured the story of Paari, the foster son of a mobster who is used by his adoptive father as a fighting machine. However, after falling in love with Rukmini, Paari decides to end his violent ways, but is unsuccessful on the day of his wedding. How he changes for the love of his life, and what leads him to discover his true destiny, form the rest of the film. With Pooja Hegde as the co-lead, the Suriya-starrer featured actors like Joju George, Jayaram, Nassar, and others in key roles. Moving ahead, the Kanguva actor will be seen in a lead role in the film Karuppu. The upcoming Tamil-language film is a commercial entertainer, with rumors speculating that it tells the story of a vigilante man fighting against injustice. The RJ Balaji directorial will have Trisha Krishnan in the lead role. Furthermore, the actor is currently filming for Venky Atluri's family drama with Jana Nayagan's Mamitha Baiju appearing in a key role.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- The Hindu
Salem man gets life imprisonment for sexually assaulting minor girl
A 44-year-old man on Wednesday (June 26, 2025) was sentenced to life imprisonment after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting a minor girl. A. Kumar, alias Sivakumar, a resident of Rajapillaikadu near Kitchipalayam, worked as a financier. In May 2020, he, along with his friend Ashok Kumar, 45, sexually assaulted a 17-year-old girl. The Ammapet All Women's Police registered a case against the duo under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and arrested them. The trial was conducted at the Special Court for Exclusive Trial of Cases under the POCSO Act in Salem. On Wednesday, the court found Sivakumar guilty and sentenced him to life imprisonment, besides imposing a fine of ₹5,000 on him. During the course of the trial, the other accused Ashok Kumar had died. 12-year jail for murder In a separate case, a 34-year-old man was sentenced to 12 years in jail for a murder he committed in 2020. Palanisamy, 40, a resident of Venkatachalapathy Street in Ammapet, was a casual labourer. In an altercation, his friend P. Viji, a resident of the same locality, attacked Palanisamy with a wooden log on November 1, 2020, and he succumbed to his injuries later. The Ammapet police registered a case and arrested Viji. On Wednesday, the Salem Second Additional Sessions Court found the accused guilty of murder and sentenced him to 12-year imprisonment. A fine of ₹12,000 was imposed on him.
Focus Malaysia
6 days ago
- Politics
- Focus Malaysia
Ramasamy at odds with Sivakumar, Thulsi's appt to DAP's CEC: They'll have no impact on Indians
I REALLY wonder how the appointment of V. Sivakumar, the former short-lived human resources minister along with Buntong (Perak) state assemblywoman M. Thulsi to the DAP's central executive committee (CEC) can boost Indian support for the party. I think DAP is finally experiencing the syndrome of closing the gates of the stables after the horses have bolted. Appointing the two Indian politicians will have no significant impact on the party in terms of getting the support of the Indians in the country. Indian support for DAP in the Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition reached its peak in the 2022 general elections. However, the support dropped in the state elections in 2023 and from then onwards, Indian support for both DAP and PKR declined firther. The recent by-elections provide a good indication of the waning support for the so-called multi-racial parties such as DAP and PKR. As these parties are focusing their attention on the Chinese and Malays respectively, the concept of multi-racialism has been rendered hollow and meaningless. The rise of nepotism in PKR and the appeasement politics of DAP leaders predicated on power, positions and perks have rendered both unattractive to Indians. Appointing Indian leaders without any support base among the grassroots Indians might not ingratiate the Chinese-dominated party to the rank-and-file Indians. It is well and good to argue from the comforts of distance about the heroic efforts of DAP to enlarge its Indian support base. The party has proven beyond reasonable doubt that it cares little for Indians and Malays. These ethnic groups are window dressing for the DAP to reveal its multiracial character. By the way, multi-racialism is dead and gone in DAP or PKR. Indians cannot be lured into this political trap in the future. Indians in the country want both [parties to lead them on the basis of dignity and pride. This is essentially what the United Rights of Malaysian Party (Urimai) intends to do. – June 26, 2025 Former DAP stalwart and Penang chief minister II Prof Ramasamy Palanisamy is chairman of the United Rights of Malaysian Party (Urimai) interim council. The views expressed are solely of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Focus Malaysia.
New Indian Express
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Beyond fairy tales: Sivakumar champions rational literature for kids
NELLORE: Gangisetty Sivakumar, a distinguished Telugu poet in the realm children's literature, has devoted over five decades to enriching young minds with imagination, values, and history through storytelling. With more than 400 published stories and numerous accolades to his name, he remains a guiding light in the literary world. Born on February 28, 1954 in Rapur village, Nellore district, Sivakumar was inspired early by the power of storytelling. The son of Anjanidevi and Chiranjeevi, he pursued higher education with a strong literary inclination, completing an MA, MEd, and earning a PhD in 1984 from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. His doctoral thesis focused exclusively on children's literature — a rare and pioneering effort at the time. His first published story, Kaburla Devatha, appeared in Balanandam in 1970. He gained wide recognition in Chandamama magazine, where his story Yatharaja Thathapraja was published in 1973. Since then, more than 100 of his stories have featured in the iconic magazine. Between 1980 and 1982, Sivakumar served as an Assistant Editor of Chandamama, before transitioning to a teaching career. He eventually retired as a headmaster in 2012. His published works include Evaru Goppa, Thanu Theesukonna Goyyi, Mana Kattadalu, Bhethala Kathalu (Volume 1 and 2), Bodi Salaha, Yukthi, and Idi Nellore — a historical account. Several of his other manuscripts, including Oorlu-Perlu, Inti Perlu, and works on temple histories, remain unpublished, along with nearly 100 children's stories awaiting release. He has presented around 50 research papers on children's literature at various seminars and authored approximately 20 articles on the film industry, which appeared in publications such as Vijaya Chitra.
