India, Oct. 27 -- Veteran Tamil actor Sivakumar turned 85 on October 27. To mark the occasion, his younger son, actor Karthi, posted a rare childhood picture. He also penned a sweet birthday wish to honour his father and his journey. The picture Karthi shared also features his mother, Lakshmi Kumari.

Karthi posted a monochrome picture taken during his childhood. It sees a young Sivakumar pointing towards the camera. Lakshmi, who holds a toddler, Karthi, looks on as he smiles, holding a balloon in his hand. "Happy birthday Appa!" wrote the actor while posting the picture. Praising Sivakumar, he added, "Your discipline, integrity, kindness, knowledge and the dignity with which you lead your life is a golden standard, in every sense."

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