Kerala students gift college caretaker a handmade portrait, his reaction is priceless

Students at a Kerala college surprised the college's caretaker with a hand-drawn portrait of himself. The gesture drew emotional reactions online, with viewers praising the students' kindness.Kerala students gift college caretaker a handmade portrait, his reaction is priceless (Photos: @haripriya.hamesh/Instagram)A group of students in Kerala left their college caretaker emotional after surprising him with a gift that carried a personal touch, a hand-drawn portrait of himself made by them.Haripriyah Hamesh, a student at St. Gregorios Dental College in Kerala, shared the heartwarming moment on Instagram, where she showed the surprise planned for their caretaker, Johnny Chettan.In the clip, Johnny Chettan was seen standing surrounded by students as they handed him a wrapped gift. Holding it carefully, he slowly opened the package while smiling with curiosity. As the wrapping came off, he revealed a portrait of himself drawn by the students.The caretaker’s expression changed as he looked at the artwork, with a smile spreading across his face. He appeared touched by the thoughtful gesture and thanked the students around him while proudly holding up the portrait for everyone to see. The moment ended with Johnny Chettan posing alongside the students, holding the portrait close as everyone smiled for the camera.Sharing the video, Hamesh captioned it simply, "Pure soul." Watch the video here:The video received several emotional reactions from viewers, who appreciated the students for recognising the caretaker with such a thoughtful gesture.Many users said Johnny Chettan deserved the happiness he received, while others noted that small acts of kindness like a handmade portrait can hold deep meaning for someone.Some people even praised the students for creating a memorable moment through their effort and affection, saying that gestures like these often become priceless memories for both the giver and receiver.- EndsPublished By: Yashna TalwarPublished On: Jul 25, 2026 11:46 IST