‘Thank you pondatti,’ A revisit to Suriya’s romantic Diwali note for Jyotika amid ‘Scene’ success | Tamil Movie News

Diwali has always been a festival full of family love and togetherness for Suriya and Jyotika.For the Tamil film industry couple, who tied the knot in September 2006, sharing personal pictures on their social media accounts is nothing new. But there has been one such event that made their fans go gaga about their Diwali celebration of 2023. The photograph featured the husband and wife in traditional attire, thus giving their fans a peek into how they were celebrating the festival.

Suriya’s touching message to Jyotika for Diwali melted hearts

Recalling the celebration in 2023, Suriya posted a picture of himself dressed in a pastel purple shirt and mundu, whereas Jyotika was dressed in a pink and golden costume. The couple posed outdoors near a tree decorated with marigold flowers and lights. With his arm around Jyotika, Suriya smiled at the camera before adding a loving note to his post. “Thank you, pondatti (wife), for showing us how to celebrate life,” he wrote. His simple yet affectionate message struck a chord with fans, who flooded the comments section with wishes and praise for the couple.

Suriya and Jyotika’s relationship continues to win hearts

The photograph also brought attention to the couple’s long-standing relationship, which began when they worked together in films such as ‘Poovellam Kettuppar,’ ‘Uyirile Kalanthathu,’ ‘Kaakha Kaakha,’ ‘Perazhagan,’ ‘Maayavi,’ and ‘Sillunu Oru Kaadhal.’ Married for nearly two decades, they are parents to daughter Diya and son Dev. Fans praised Suriya’s affectionate message, with one calling him a “green forest” instead of just a green flag. Others described them as a perfect example of a happy and healthy relationship. Their mutual support, both personally and professionally, has remained one of the reasons why they continue to be admired.

Suriya and Jyotika’s 2026 Diwali gets special with ‘Scene’ box office success

Three years later, the couple had another reason to make Diwali memorable. Their latest production, Scene, starring Suriya, turned into a major box office success following its November 6 release. Directed by Jithu Madhavan, the action-comedy also features Nazriya Nazim and Naslen. The film crossed the Rs 100 crore worldwide milestone within three days, with reports putting its collection at over Rs 116 crore. Celebrating the response,Suriya and Jyotika thanked audiences for supporting the film across languages and borders. Suriya also wished everyone a happy Diwali. With ‘Scene’ featuring a surprise cameo by Jyotika and enjoying a successful run in theatres, the festival became even more special for the couple.