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Suriya urges students to learn beyond Instagram Reels
Actor Suriya spoke to students in Chennai at the 47th anniversary of the Sivakumar Educational Trust.
Drawing on his nearly three decades in cinema, he said failure should not be seen as the end.
He compared setbacks to a film scene that can be tried again, and urged students to keep looking for another chance.
He also said regular practice and patience build skills, even when someone does not start out naturally gifted.
On social media, he urged students to look beyond Instagram Reels and learn from podcasts, research and the real journeys of successful people.
Suriya and his father, actor Sivakumar, distributed Rs 13.78 lakh in education assistance to students and institutions.
He also encouraged young people to help others succeed, and highlighted the Agaram Foundation's support for first-generation learners and students from underserved communities.
Suriya urged students to look beyond Instagram Reels and learn from podcasts, research and the real-life journeys of successful people.
He spoke at the 47th anniversary celebration of the Sivakumar Educational Trust in Chennai.
He encouraged students to treat setbacks as chances to try again and stressed the value of consistent effort and gratitude.
Suriya and his father, actor Sivakumar, distributed Rs 13.78 lakh in financial assistance to students and educational institutions.
- Who
- Actor Suriya addressed students at the event.
- What
- He advised them to look beyond Instagram Reels and shared lessons on persistence, practice and gratitude.
- When
- At the Sivakumar Educational Trust’s 47th anniversary celebration. The event date is not stated.
- Where
- Chennai.
- Why
- He urged students to learn from in-depth accounts of successful people rather than only watching short videos.
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- Event
- 47th anniversary celebration of the Sivakumar Educational Trust
- Location
- Chennai
- Financial assistance
- Rs 13.78 lakh distributed to students and educational institutions
- Advice
- Explore podcasts, research and the real-life journeys of successful people
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What people are saying
If you keep watching Reels, you are only watching a story. You may not learn anything from it
The director never says, ‘You have failed.’ Instead, he says, ‘One more.’ I look at life as a director. Life never tells you that you have failed. You may think so, but life is not like that
When you reach a position in life, try to lift at least one other person. Let your name be part of their success story