Suriya and Jyotika donate Rs 1 crore

Kollywood star couple Suriya and Jyotika have donated Rs 1 crore to the welfare of the Irula tribe. Ahead of Jai Bhim’s release, the couple handed over the bank cheque to Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister MK Stalin.

Retired Justice K Chandru and members of Pazhankudi Irular Trust received the cheque from Suriya, Jyotika and MK Stalin.

Sharing the same, the production house wrote, “Rs. 1Cr was donated towards the welfare of the Irula Tribe, by @Suriya_offl Sir & #Jyotika Ma’am on behalf of 2D in the presence of our Hon’ble Chief Minister of TN @mkstalin the cheque was handed over to Justice K. Chandru (Retd) & members of Pazhangudi Irula Trust. #JaiBhim (sic).”

Suriya’s upcoming film Jai Bhim, which will have a digital release tomorrow, talks about the custodial torture given to the members of the Irular tribe.

Directed by Tha Se Gnanavel, the film is based on a true incident that happened in 1993. It is produced by Suriya and Jyotika’s 2D Entertainment.