Suriya
Known for
Suriya is one of Tamil cinema's defining leading men. Born in Chennai in 1975, son of actor Sivakumar, he broke through with the cop thriller 'Kaakha Kaakha' (2003) and the memory-loss revenge tale 'Ghajini' (2005), later remade in Hindi. 'Vaaranam Aayiram' (2008) and the 'Singam' franchise (2010-2017) cemented his stardom, while the aviation drama 'Soorarai Pottru' (2020) brought him India's National Film Award for Best Actor. The courtroom drama 'Jai Bhim' (2021), which he also produced, earned international acclaim. Physical commitment paired with social conscience defines his best work.
Suriya
48 Movies
1 Series
Suriya is one of Tamil cinema's defining leading men. Born in Chennai in 1975, son of actor Sivakumar, he broke through with the cop thriller 'Kaakha Kaakha' (2003) and the memory-loss revenge tale 'Ghajini' (2005), later remade in Hindi. 'Vaaranam Aayiram' (2008) and the 'Singam' franchise (2010-2017) cemented his stardom, while the aviation drama 'Soorarai Pottru' (2020) brought him India's National Film Award for Best Actor. The courtroom drama 'Jai Bhim' (2021), which he also produced, earned international acclaim. Physical commitment paired with social conscience defines his best work.
Movies
Plays Sanjay 'Sanju' Vishwanath
Vishwanath & Sons
2026
Plays Karuppuswamy / Saravanan
Karuppu
2026
Plays Rolex
Vikram
2022
Producer
Plays Paarivel Kannan / Jada Muni
Retro
2025
Producer
Plays Inbaraj
Scene
2026
Producer
Plays Chandru
Jai Bhim
2021
Plays Raju Bhai / Krishna
Anjaan
2014
Producer
Plays Nedumaaran 'Maara' Rajangam
Soorarai Pottru
2020
Plays Kanguva / Francis Theodore
Kanguva
2024
Plays Interviewer (Tamil version)
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
2022
Plays Thiruvengadam Veeraraghavan
Suriya 48
Producer
Plays Sethuraman, Athreya, Manikandan
24
2016
Plays Durai Singam
Singam
2010
Plays Michael Vasanth
Aayitha Ezhuthu
2004
Producer
Plays Businessman
Sarfira
2024
Plays Vimalan / Akhilan
Maattrraan
2012
Plays Kannabiran
Etharkkum Thunindhavan
2022
Plays Krishnan / Suriya
Vaaranam Aayiram
2008
Plays Durai Singam
Si 3
2017
Plays Bodhidharma / Aravind
7Aum Arivu
2011
Plays Aarumugham "Aaru"
Aaru
2005
Plays Sanjay Ramaswami / Manohar
Ghajini
2005
Plays Deva
Ayan
2009
Plays Yeturi Suryanarayana Reddy
Rakht Charitra
2010
Plays Anbuchelvan
Kaakha Kaakha
2003
Plays Durai Singam
Singam 2
2013
Plays Chinna / Karthik
Perazhagan
2004
Plays Kathiravan "Kathir"
Kaappaan
2019
Producer
Plays Iniyan
Thaanaa Serndha Koottam
2018
Plays Gautham
Sillunu Oru Kaadhal
2006
Plays Balayya
Maayavi
2005
Plays Surya
Unnai Ninaithu
2002
Plays 'Madhavan' Aadhavan / Murugan
Aadhavan
2009
Producer
Plays Dr. Tamizh Naadan
Pasanga 2
2015
Plays Surya
Uyirile Kalanthathu
2000
Producer
Plays Masilamani aka Mass / Shakthi
Masss Engira Masilamani
2015
Plays Yeturi Suryanarayana Reddy
Rakht Charitra 2
2010
Plays Surya
Nerrukku Ner
1997
Plays Chandru
Friends
2001
Plays Nandha Gopala Kumaran aka NGK
NGK
2019
Plays Krishna / Palpandi
Poovellam Kettuppar
1999
Plays Vettrivel aka Velu / Vaasudevan
Vel
2007
Plays Suriya
Periyanna
1999
Plays Gautham
Mounam Pesiyadhe
2002
Plays 'Sakthi' Sakthivel
Pithamagan
2003
Plays Nandha
Nandha
2001
TV Shows
Latest Trailers
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Karuppu
Full Filmography
Scene
Inbaraj
2026
Film
Vishwanath & Sons
Sanjay 'Sanju' Vishwanath
2026
Film
Karuppu
Karuppuswamy / Saravanan
2026
Film
Retro
Paarivel Kannan / Jada Muni
2025
Film
Kanguva
Kanguva / Francis Theodore
2024
Film
Sarfira
Businessman
2024
Film
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
Interviewer (Tamil version)
2022
Film
Vikram
Rolex
2022
Film
Etharkkum Thunindhavan
Kannabiran
2022
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Suriya and where are they from?
Suriya is 51 years old, born on July 23, 1975 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
What are the most famous roles of Suriya?
Suriya is best known for roles in Jai Bhim, Vikram, 24.
How many movies has Suriya been in?
Over a 29-year career (since 1997), Suriya has appeared in 48 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was Suriya's first movie?
The career of Suriya began with Nerrukku Ner (1997).
What is Suriya's most recent movie or series?
Suriya's most recent release is Vishwanath & Sons, which premiered on August 14, 2026.
What TV shows has Suriya appeared in?
On television, Suriya has appeared in Navarasa, Unstoppable with NBK.
Does Suriya have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Suriya's upcoming work includes: Scene (2026).
Suriya
1975-07-23 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Saravanan Sivakumar known by his stage name Suriya, is an Indian film actor, producer and television presenter, best known for his work in Tamil cinema.
After making his debut in Nerukku Ner (1997), Suriya landed his breakthrough role in Nandha (2001) and then had his first major commercial success with the thriller Kaakha Kaakha (2003). As of 2010, he has won three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards South. In 2013, Suriya founded the production house 2D Entertainment.
He is the eldest son of Tamil film actor Sivakumar and his younger brother Karthi is also an actor. Suriya married co-star Jyothika in 2006, after being engaged for several years. In 2008, he began Agaram Foundation, which funds for various philanthropic activities.