Star Kids With Big Hearts: Suriya-Jyotika’s children donate pocket money towards educational charity
Tamil superstar Suriya’s Agaram Foundation in Chennai has been funding the education of underprivileged students for the past 15 years. Well, philanthropy clearly runs in his family. While his father Sivakumar, wife Jyotika, and brother Karthi have all contributed to the cause, the next generation is now joining in.
At Agaram’s 15th anniversary celebrations, Karthi revealed that Suriya and Jyotika’s children, Diya and Dev, have been quietly donating their monthly pocket money to the foundation’s 'Maadham 300' initiative, which supports students in need.
Expressing his happiness, Karthi said, “It moved me deeply. It shows how the value of giving is being passed down in this family.”
Further, he also praised his brother Suriya and sister-in-law Jyotika and said that she has been a pillar of support.
The Kaithi star said, “Suriya Anna always says it’s enough if these children are able to study and grow in life. And whenever we face a financial crunch, Jyotika Anni reassures us, did we start this with money? We started this with love. Money will follow. If not for her support, Anna could not have come this far.”
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"We always learn from what we see around us,” he concluded.
This mirrors a similar act of generosity by Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu’s daughter, Sitara Ghattamaneni. The young star kid recently made headlines when she donated her earnings from brand endorsements and special projects towards causes close to her heart, including children’s welfare and education.
With Sitara, Diya, and Dev leading the way, the new generation of star kids is showing that kindness and social responsibility can start young. Their acts prove that even small contributions, whether pocket money or personal earnings, can make a meaningful difference when driven by empathy and purpose.