Coimbatore: Actor Suriya has opened up about the secret behind his enduring marriage with actress Jyotika, saying that love and respect should continue to grow even after marriage. Speaking at the audio launch of his upcoming film Vishwanath and Sons, the actor reflected on nearly two decades of married life and urged couples to nurture their relationship every single day rather than treating marriage as the finish line.
Suriya and Jyotika, who married on September 11, 2006, are among Tamil cinema’s most admired celebrity couples and have two children together.
‘Love should be everlasting’
During the event, Suriya said that the biggest lesson he has learnt about relationships is that love should never stop after marriage.
He stressed that while people’s personalities, priorities and perspectives naturally change with age, the affection and respect they have for their partner should remain constant.
“Love should be everlasting. It should not be there only until marriage or until the moment you get married. You should love every day. Even after 20 years, you should keep loving. You should continue giving your partner the respect they deserve,” Suriya said.
People change, but love shouldn’t
The actor explained that everyone evolves over time.
According to Suriya, a person’s priorities at 20, 25 and 30 are naturally different, and those changes are part of life. However, he believes that emotional commitment should remain unaffected by those changes.
“If you ask me for love advice, this is the only thing I can give,” he said while encouraging couples to keep choosing each other every day.
Respect is just as important as love
Suriya also highlighted the importance of respecting women, especially after marriage.
He spoke about the sacrifices many women make while balancing family responsibilities, motherhood and careers, urging partners to recognise those efforts and stand by them.
The actor said that supporting and respecting one’s spouse is just as important as expressing love.
Nearly 20 years together
Suriya and Jyotika first met while working together and eventually fell in love after co-starring in several successful Tamil films.
The couple tied the knot in 2006 and have since remained one of the most respected pairs in the South Indian film industry. They are parents to daughter Diya and son Dev.
Their relationship has often been praised by fans for its mutual respect, privacy and continued support for each other’s careers.
Busy on the professional front
Suriya made the remarks during the audio launch of Vishwanath and Sons, directed by Venky Atluri. The film also stars Mamitha Baiju, Raveena Tandon, Radikaa Sarathkumar and Nassar, and is scheduled to release in cinemas on August 14.
Meanwhile, Jyotika continues to balance film projects across Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi cinema.
Conclusion
After almost 20 years of marriage, Suriya believes the key to a lasting relationship is simple: keep loving, keep respecting and keep supporting each other every day. His heartfelt message has resonated with fans, offering a reminder that while people evolve over time, genuine love and mutual respect should remain unchanged.