Actor Suriya, whose film Jai Bhim is releasing on Amazon on November 2, donated Rs 1 crore to the Tamil Nadu government for the education and welfare of Irular students. The actor handed over the cheque to Tamil Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday, November 1. The Irulas are classified as a particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG). The actor donated the amount to the Pazhankudi Irular Educational Trust, which looks after the education and welfare of the Irular students.
Jai Bhim movie is a film based on a real-life incident involving the Irulars, who are framed by the police in a false case, knowing that they do not have any resources to legally challenge the police. In the film, Suriya plays the role of Chandru, a lawyer espousing anti-caste ideology. He is inspired by revolutionaries Dr BR Ambedkar, Periyar and Karl Marx, and fights for the justice of these victims who are jailed unjustly. The film has received wide appreciation from those who have watched the premiere show.
In an official communication, the Chief Minister, who also watched the film, showered appreciation for the heart-wrenching film. Stalin detailed his experience watching the film in a two-page letter. He said that the movie made his heart heavy and did not let him sleep throughout the night. Stalin said that the film has well documented the hardships of Irulars, and that he liked the way the story was told in an artistic manner. CM Stalin said that in some instances, a few mistakes by the police personnel bring disrepute to the entire department.
பார்வையளர்களின் மனதில் தாக்கத்தையும் அதன்விளைவாக சமூகத்தில் நல்லதொரு மாற்றத்தையும் ஏற்படுத்துவதுதான் சிறந்ததொரு கலைப்படைப்பு!
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) November 1, 2021
நேற்று நண்பர் @Suriya_offl வழக்கறிஞர் சந்துருவாக வாழ்ந்துள்ள #ஜெய்பீம் திரைப்படத்தைப் பார்த்தேன். அத்திரைப்படம் ஏற்படுத்திய அதிர்வுகள் ஏராளம். pic.twitter.com/khinGGgRLF
Further appreciating Suriya, whom the CM fondly referred to as his brother, said that the actor not just acted as Chandru, but lived as the character with impressive acting performance. He also appreciated the actor for choosing such a script and deciding to produce it under his own production house. Jai Bhim is produced by 2D Entertainment.
Responding to the Chief Minister’s compliments, Suriya ctor said, “I am running out of words. The compliments of the Chief Minister have fulfilled the intent of Jai Bhim. On behalf of the team, my heartfelt thanks to the Chief Minister.”
வார்த்தைகளின்றி நெகிழ்ந்து நிற்கிறேன். மாண்புமிகு தமிழக முதல்வர் அவர்களின் உணர்வுப்பூர்வமான பாராட்டு, ஜெய்பீம் திரைப்படத்தின் நோக்கத்தை நிறைவேற்றி இருக்கிறது. ஜெய்பீம் படக்குழுவினர் அனைவரின் சார்பாகவும் நமது தமிழக முதல்வருக்கு நெஞ்சம் நிறைந்த நன்றிகள்… https://t.co/48vBWpdjGm
— Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) November 1, 2021