Actor Suriya Sivakumar shared a heartfelt message about love, marriage and relationships during the audio launch of Vishwanath and Sons in Coimbatore on August 2.
Speaking at the event, Suriya said that people and their priorities may change over time, but the love and respect they have for their partner should remain constant.
The actor noted that modern relationships have taken many forms, with terms such as benching, ghosting and situationships becoming increasingly common. However, he said his advice for people at every stage of a relationship is simple: love should be everlasting.
“I think love should be everlasting. It should not last only until marriage or until the moment you get married. You should love your partner every day. Even after 20 years, you should continue loving them and giving them the respect they deserve,” Suriya said.
He added that people naturally change as they grow older.
“Everyone changes. We change, and our partners change too. The person you are at 20 is different from who you are at 25, and your priorities at 30 will be different. Your thoughts and feelings keep changing,” he said.
Suriya explained that people’s ambitions, needs and life goals may evolve with time, but their affection for their partner should never fade.
“Many things in life change, including what we are looking for and where we want to go. But the love and affection you have for your partner should never change. If you ask me for relationship advice, this is the only thing I can give,” he said.
The actor also spoke about the sacrifices women often make after marriage and urged men to support and respect them.
“If a man has to go somewhere, it might take him an hour. But for a woman, it could take even 10 hours. After marriage, when they become mothers and take care of the household, they are often the ones who make compromises,” he said.
Suriya added that women’s achievements deserve wholehearted appreciation and support.
“When they succeed, one should salute them 100 per cent, not just the usual 10 per cent. Stand by them as much as possible. More than love, give them respect,” he said.
Suriya and actor Jyotika got married on September 11, 2006.
Directed by Venky Atluri, Vishwanath and Sons stars Mamitha Baiju, Radikaa Sarathkumar, Raveena Tandon, Nassar and others. The film is scheduled to hit cinemas on August 14.
