'Kanguva' star Suriya reveals why he shifted to Mumbai with wife Jyothika, kids: 'As an attempt to help...'

Suriya has shifted to Mumbai from Chennai with his family and it has nothing to do with his upcoming pan-India film Kanguva. In fact, the reason is heartwarming. While the actor still divides his time between Mumbai and Chennai, his wife and actor, Jyothika, and their two kids, Diya and Dev, are now primarily living in the island city.?

Why did Suriya and their family shift to Mumbai?

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, the actor revealed that Jyothika has lived in Chennai for the past 27 years despite growing up in Mumbai. As an attempt to help Jyothika reconnect with her roots, the actor decided to make the big shift. Heartwarming, isn't it? ?

'There was a need for change': Suriya on the big Mumbai shift

“Jyotika shifted to Chennai when she was 18 or 19 and lived there for 27 years. She was with me, and my family, and she gave up her career, friends, and her Bandra lifestyle. After COVID, there was a need for change," Suriya said.

Suriya shares his thoughts about the move?

Suriya added that Jyotika is now happy spending time in Mumbai. "She's happy spending time with her parents after 27 years. Whatever a man needs, a woman also needs that. I think I'm a late bloomer. She needs those vacations, her friends and financial independence. She needs respect, her gym time and me time. Whatever we [men] crave for, she needs them too. Why take away her time from her parents, her lifestyle and what she loves to do. When are we going to do that change? Why is it always me? This is the thought behind the move," he explained.

How the Kanguva star balances his time between Chennai and Mumbai?

He also got candid about balancing his time between Chennai and Mumbai. He added, "I am balancing between Chennai and Mumbai. I take off for at least 10 days a month. I don't shoot at all. For the remaining 20 days, I don't mind shooting for 18-20 hours. For those 10 days, there's no phone call from office or work. Of course, I meet my industry friends here. But, there's no office per se. I am happy to walk with my daughter to the park or go for a drive or have ice cream. I enjoy taking my son for basketball."

About Kanguva?

Kanguva will be released in theatres on November 14. Aside from Suriya, the film also stars Bobby Deol and Disha Patani in lead roles. Suriya is reported to play a dual role in the film.?The film is directed by?Siruthai Siva and?produced?by Studio Green and UV Creations.