Suriya dismisses rumours of political entry, reveals reason why its not happening

Suriya. Pic via Instagram

Actor Suriya has dismissed speculation about entering politics. The actor made it clear that he has no plans to enter politics anytime soon. He added that while he closely observes the political landscape, he has no intention of joining it. Notably, his clarification comes amid growing chatter around cinema personalities and their political ambitions in Tamil Nadu, especially after Vijay entered politics and was elected as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in his debut election.

Suriya on entering politics

While speaking at an event related to his latest release Scene in Chennai on November 8, the actor addressed doubts regarding his possible political career. According to Cinema Vikatan, the actor said, "I am not going to enter politics. That does not mean I hate politics. I am quietly and closely watching politics."

The actor went on to add that he would not consider entering politics without first understanding the field and its responsibilities. He said, "I will not enter politics even without knowing the way," while pointing out that anyone interested in serving people could consider politics if they fully understood the challenges.

Suriya also opened up about education, corruption and the need for personal responsibility in bringing about social change. He stressed that while education could address many societal problems, political leaders should give it greater importance. "Corruption cannot be eliminated by a third person. Every individual must fight that battle within themselves," he added.

Suriya's social initiatives

For the unversed, Suriya has been actively involved in educational initiatives via the Agaram Foundation. His social work has often sparked discussions about his possible political ambitions over the years. Additionally, his fan following has also sparked rumours of his a potential political career.

During the event, Suriya clarified the intent behind his social initiatives, saying that the social work he undertakes is not driven by political ambitions. "I will not call the work we do a service. It is our responsibility," he said.

On the work front, Suriya is currently basking in the success of his latest release, Scene, directed by Jithu Madhavan. The action comedy also features Nazriya Nazim and Naslen. The film has emerged as one of the major box-office successes of the year.