Suriya

Suriya

49 · Born: Jul 23, 1975

2022

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornJul 23, 1975 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Parents
  • Sivakumar
  • Lakshmi Sivakumar
Relatives
  • Karthi (Sibling)
  • Brindha Sivakumar (Sibling)

Biography

Saravanan Sivakumar, a highly acclaimed and multifaceted Indian film personality, has left an indelible mark on the Tamil cinema landscape, garnering him widespread admiration and accolades from critics and audiences alike.

Suriya's journey in the world of cinema began with his debut in the 1997 film Nerukku Ner, a milestone that marked the starting point of his illustrious career.

However, it was his role in Nandha (2001) that truly showcased his acting prowess, paving the way for his subsequent success.

Fast forward to 2003, Suriya's breakthrough role in the thriller Kaakha Kaakha catapulted him to fame, earning him widespread recognition and acclaim.

As of 2010, Suriya's impressive repertoire of work has earned him an impressive array of accolades, including three prestigious Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards South, a testament to his dedication and passion for his craft.

Notably, in the year 2013, Suriya took a significant step forward in his illustrious career by establishing his own production house, aptly named 2D Entertainment, which serves as a shining testament to his unwavering dedication to the art of filmmaking and his unrelenting passion for crafting compelling stories that captivate audiences worldwide.

Suriya, a talented individual with a rich familial background in the world of acting, is the eldest offspring of the renowned Tamil film actor Sivakumar, a household name in the Indian film industry. Interestingly, Suriya's younger brother, Karthi, has also carved out a successful career in the same field, showcasing the strong acting genes that run in the family.

On a personal note, Suriya has been fortunate enough to share his life with his beautiful wife, Jyothika, a talented actress in her own right, whom he married in the year 2006, after a period of several years of engagement.

Not only has Suriya excelled in his professional endeavors, but he has also made a significant impact through his philanthropic endeavors, establishing the Agaram Foundation in the year 2008, which has been instrumental in providing financial support for a wide range of charitable initiatives.

Career

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2022
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Vikram
Vikram as Rolex
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2020
Soorarai Pottru
Soorarai Pottru as Nedumaaran 'Maara' Rajangam
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2019
NGK
NGK as Nandha Gopala Kumaran aka "NGK"
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Kaappaan
Kaappaan as Kathiravan "Kathir"
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2018
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2017
Singam 3
Singam 3 as Duraisingam
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2016
24
24 as Sethuraman, Athreya, Manikandan
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2015
Massu Engira Masilamani
Massu Engira Masilamani as Masilamani (Massu) and Sakthi
{"id":223987,"title":"Anjaan","year":"2014","character":"Raju Bhai \/ Krishna","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/anjaan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_223987.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_223987.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
Anjaan
Anjaan as Raju Bhai / Krishna
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2013
Singam 2
Singam 2 as Durai Singam
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2012
Maattrraan
Maattrraan as Vimalan / Akhilan
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2011
7aum Arivu
7aum Arivu as Bodhidharma / Aravind
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2010
Singam
Singam as Durai Singam
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Rakhta Charitra 2
Rakhta Charitra 2 as Yeturi Suryanarayana Reddy
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Rakta Charitra
Rakta Charitra as Yeturi Suryanarayana Reddy
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2009
Ayan
Ayan as Deva
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Aadhavan
Aadhavan as 'Madhavan' Aadhavan / Murugan
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2008
Vaaranam Aayiram
Vaaranam Aayiram as Krishnan / Suriya
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2007
Vel
Vel as Vasudevan/Vetrivel
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2005
Ghajini
Ghajini as Sanjay Ramaswami / Manohar
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Aaru
Aaru as Aarumugham "Aaru"
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Maayavi
Maayavi as Balayya
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2003
Kaakha Kaakha
Kaakha Kaakha as Anbuchelvan
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Pithamagan
Pithamagan as Sakthi
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2002
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2001
Nandha
Nandha as Nandha
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Friends
Friends as Chandru
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2000
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1997
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2018
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2013
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2011