Suriya Expresses Pride for Dad Sivakumar
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Synopsis
Actor Suriya shares an emotional tribute to his father, Sivakumar, following the Indian Postal Department's release of a postcard album featuring his father's artwork. Suriya expresses his pride in his father's artistic achievements and the enduring impact of his passion for painting.
Key Takeaways
- Actor Suriya honors his father Sivakumar.
- Indian Postal Department releases a postcard album.
- Sivakumar’s paintings depict iconic Tamil Nadu locations.
- Art reflects his father’s lifelong passion.
- Sivakumar's journey from aspiring artist to actor.
Chennai, Jan 30 (NationPress) In light of the Indian Postal Department's initiative to issue a picture postcard collection featuring his father Sivakumar's artwork, actor Suriya has expressed his deep admiration in a heartfelt post, stating that he feels even more proud of his father.
Recently, during the inaugural ceremony of TANAPEX 2025, the Indian Postal Department unveiled a postcard album titled ‘“Tamil Nadu 1960s” showcasing the drawings of actor and artist Sivakumar, Suriya’s father.
In response to this recognition, Suriya shared on his social media account on X, “Passion makes art timeless.” My father’s unwavering love for watercolor and spot painting is now celebrated as postcards by the Indian Postal Department. Feeling even prouder today, Appa. #ActorSivakumar #PostCards #1960s.”
The postcards, released by the Postmaster General of the Chennai City Region, highlight Sivakumar’s artwork depicting various iconic locations throughout the state, including the renowned LIC building on Mount Road, the globally acclaimed Tanjore Big Temple, also known as the Brihadeeshwarar temple, Trichy Rock Fort, Dhun Building, the chariots of Mahabalipuram, Egambareswarar temple, Gingee Fort, Tiruvannamalai temple, Duplex street in Pondicherry, Madurai Meenakshi Amman temple, Courtrallam waterfalls, and Cape Comorin.
Sivakumar, who initially came to Chennai with dreams of becoming a celebrated artist and painter, eventually transitioned into acting.
In a previous interview, the esteemed actor and artist, whose artwork has received significant acclaim, shared that when he arrived in Chennai as a young man, he struggled financially but held grand aspirations and was determined to succeed.
Reflecting on his paintings of Mahabalipuram, Sivakumar recounted that due to financial constraints in 1961, a friend named Senapathy accompanied him on a bicycle journey to Mahabalipuram, which is located 56 kilometers from Chennai. There, he spent three to four hours sketching the seashore. After creating several other artworks, they ventured to another hilltop before returning to Chennai on their bicycles.
