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Virtue-Signaling Alleged Actor Suriya Enjoys Taxpayer-Funded Security For His Vacant Chennai House Despite Moving To Mumbai With Family

May 18, 2024
The Commune

Actor Suriya’s residence in Chennai has enjoyed complimentary police protection for over two and a half years, courtesy of the ruling party in Tamil Nadu. The security arrangement stemmed from a controversy surrounding the release of the movie “Jai Bhim” in 2021, which allegedly contained scenes promoting casteism. Subsequently, a complaint was filed by BJP administrators against the film’s director, Gnanavel, producer Jyothika, and actor Suriya at the Anna Nagar Deputy Commissioner’s office in Chennai. Although the dispute subsided, the security measure remained in place.

Despite Suriya residing with his family in Mumbai, armed policemen continue to guard his Chennai residence. Yes! thats true, Suriya relocated from Chennai to Mumbai last year. He now resides with his family in a luxurious apartment in Mumbai, valued at over ₹70 crore.

Social activist Krishnamurthy raised questions regarding the rationale behind providing government-funded security to Suriya’s property. In response to an inquiry filed under the Right to Information Act, it was revealed that the security arrangement was initiated by the Commissioner of Police on 15 November 2021, due to perceived ongoing threats as determined by the Security Review Committee.

Contrary to expectations, Suriya does not bear any financial responsibility for the security provided. Typically, charges are levied for security services rendered during public events, but in cases of perceived threat to individuals, fees are expected to be paid to the police department. Krishnamurthy expressed concern over the fairness of Suriya receiving such protection without contributing financially, especially considering his absence from the Chennai residence.

Moreover, inquiries into the continuation of security provision for Suriya’s unoccupied Chennai residence in light of his current residence in Mumbai prompted a response from a police officer, citing ministerial recommendation as the basis for the ongoing security arrangement.

 

As the news went viral, it sparked reactions because Suriya, a vocal of the current DMK government, has remained unusually silent despite being vocal during the previous AIADMK regime. Netizens are trolling, and lambasting Suriya calling out his hypocrisy. His wife, actress Jyothika, who previously advocated for constructing schools and hospitals instead of temples, is now being slammed for their family using police protection without any apparent threat or paying, as if they were prominent leaders fighting for a cause.

Earlier in April 2023, Suriya and his family were enjoying a tour of the Keezhadi museum with Su. Venkatesan, then Communist MP from Madurai acting as their guide even as the general public including many school children were made to wait outside in the scorching sun.

Here are some of the criticisms from netizens

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(With Inputs From Dinamalar)

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