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Suriya

Saravanan Sivakumar, known by his stage name Suriya, is an Indian actor, producer, and television presenter. He is well known for his work in the Tamil film industry. He made his acting debut in the movie Nerukku Ner. Suriya landed his breakthrough role in the movie Nandha (2001) and then had his first major commercial success with the thriller movie Kaakha Kaakha (2003), directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Soorarai Pottru movie. In 2023, Kanguva is one of the most expected films.

Biography

NameSuriya
Real NameSaravanan Sivakumar
NicknameSuriya
ProfessionActor, Producer
Date of Birth23 July 1975
Age (as of 2023)48
Zodiac signCancer
FatherSivakumar (Actor)
MotherLakshmi Sivakumar
BrothersKarthi Sivakumar (Younger, Actor)
SisterBrindha Sivakumar
Marital StatusMarried (2006 – Present)
Affairs/GirlfriendsNA
WifeJyothika
DaughterDiya
SonDev
ReligionHindu
Educational QualificationBachelor of Commerce
SchoolThe PSBB Millennium School, Coimbatore
St. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai
CollegeLoyola College, Chennai
HobbiesListening To Music, Reading Book, Driving, Gymming
Birth PlaceChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
HometownChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Current CityChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
NationalityIndian

Social Media Profiles

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Interesting Facts

  • Saravanan Sivakumar, known by his stage name Suriya, is an Indian actor, producer, and television presenter. He is well known for his work in the Tamil film industry.
  • The award-winning performances of the conman in Pithamagan (2003) and a Hunchback in Perazhagan (2004), Suriya has performed in the 2005 Blockbuster Ghajini.
  • Then he did the dual roles in Gautham Menon’s semi-autobiographical movie Vaaranam Aayiram (2008). His status as the action star was established with the roles of a smuggler in Ayan (2009), and the aggressive cop in the Singam trilogy (Singam, Singam II, and Singam III).
  • Suriya has also found the success of science fiction films like 7aum Arivu (2011), and 24 (2016). In 2017 he won three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards South.
  • In 2008, he began Agaram Foundation, which funds various philanthropic activities.
  • In 2012, marked his debut as a television presenter with the star Vijay game show Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi, the Tamil version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
  • In 2013, Suriya founded the production house 2D Entertainment.
  • On July 2019, Suriya criticized the draft National Education Policy (NEP) saying that it focused ‘much on entrance exams but not on quality and equal education to all the students.’
  • He was speaking at the 40th-anniversary function of Agaram Foundation, an educational trust which gives cash awards to board exam toppers from government schools. Later, he issued a clear statement on the new National Educational Policy.
  • His Instagram account has over 7.1M followers (as of July 2023).

Movies

As Actor

YearTitleRole(s)
1997Nerrukku NerSuriya
1998Kaadhale NimmadhiChandru
1998SandhippomaVishwa
1999PeriyannaSuriya
1999Poovellam KettupparKrishna
2000Uyirile KalanthathuSuriya
2001FriendsChandru
2001NandhaNandha
2002Unnai NinaithuSuriya
2002SriSri
2002Mounam PesiyadheGautham
2003Kaakha KaakhaACP Anbuselvan IPS
2003PithamaganSakthi
2004PerazhaganChinna (Prem Kumar) and Karthik
2004Aayutha EzhuthuMichael Vasanth
2005MaayaviBalaiah
2005GhajiniSanjay Ramaswamy (Manohar)
2005AaruAarumugam (Aaru)
2006June RRaja
2006Sillunu Oru KaadhalGautham
2007VelVetrivel and Vasudevan
2008KuselanHimself
2008Vaaranam AayiramKrishnan and Suriya
2009AyanDevaraj Velusamy (Deva)
2009AadhavanMadhavan Subramaniam (Aadhavan)
2010SingamDuraisingam
2010Rakta Charitra 2Yeturi Suryanarayana Reddy
2010Manmadan AmbuHimself
2011KoHimself
2011Avan IvanHimself
20117aum ArivuBodhidharma and Aravind
2012MaattrraanAkhilan and Vimalan
2013Chennaiyil Oru NaalHimself
2013Singam IIDSP Duraisingam
2014Ninaithathu YaaroHimself
2014AnjaanRaju Bhai (Krishna)
2015Massu Engira MasilamaniMasilamani (Mass) and Sakthivel (Sakthi)
2015Pasanga 2Thamizh Nadan
201624Athreya, Manikandan and Sethuraman
2017Si3DCP Duraisingam
2018Thaanaa Serndha KoottamIniyan
2018Kadaikutty SingamHimself
2019NGKNandha Gopalan Kumaran (NGK)
2019KaappaanKathiravan
2020Soorarai PottruNedumaaran Rajangam (Maara)
2021Jai BhimK. Chandru
2022Etharkkum ThunindhavanA. R. Kannabiran
2022VikramRolex
2022Rocketry: The Nambi EffectHimself
2024Kanguva †TBA
2024Untitled Soorarai Pottru remake †TBA

As Producer

YearTitle
201536 Vayadhinile
2015Pasanga 2
201624
2017Magalir Mattum
2018Kadaikutty Singam
2019Uriyadi 2
2019Jackpot
2020Ponmagal Vandhal
2020Soorarai Pottru
2021Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum
2021Udanpirappe
2021Jai Bhim
2022Oh My Dog
2022Viruman
TBAUntitled Soorarai Pottru remake †

Other Crew Positions

YearTitlePosition(s)Notes
2007GuruDubbing artistTamil version
2013Singam IIDistributor
2017The Ghazi AttackNarratorTamil version
2017KaduguDistributor
2019Sillu KaruppattiDistributor
2020Ponmagal VandhalNarrator
2022GargiDistributor

Television

  • 2012 to 2013 – Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi
  • 2021 – Navarasa as Kamal

Discography

  • 2014 – Anjaan
  • 2020 – Soorarai Pottru
  • 2020 – Aakaasam Nee Haddhu Ra
  • TBA – Party

Music Video Appearances

  • 2016 – Spirit of Chennai
  • 2017 – Maatrangal Ondre Dhaan

Short Film

  • 2005 – Inaintha Kaigal
  • 2008 – Herova? Zerova?

Awards and Nominations

Check out below for the awards won by actor Suriya,

National Film Awards

  • 2020 – Won, Best Actor for Soorarai Pottru
  • 2020 – Won, Best Feature Film for Soorarai Pottru

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards

  • 2001 – Won, Best Actor For Nandha
  • 2005 – Won, Special Award for Best Actor For Ghajini
  • 2008 – Won, Special Award for Best Actor For Vaaranam Aayiram

Kalaimamani Awards

  • 2005 – Won, Art and Literature for Various films

Chennai Times Film Awards

  • 2012 – Nominated, Best Actor for 7aum Arivu
  • 2013 – Nominated, Best Actor for Maattrraan

CineMAA Awards

  • 2013 – Won, Best Actor (Tamil) for Maattrraan

Cinema Express Awards

  • 1997 – Won, Cinema Express Award for Best New Face Actor for Nerrukku Ner
  • 2002 – Won, Best Popular Tamil Actor in Lead Role for Nandha

South Indian International Movie Awards

  • 2011 – Nominated, Best Actor For 7aum Arivu
  • 2012 – Nominated, Best Actor For Maattrraan
  • 2013 – Nominated, Best Actor For Singam 2
  • 2017 – Nominated, Best Actor For 24
  • 2021 – Won, Best Film (Tamil) for Soorarai Pottru
  • 2021 – Won, Best Film (Tamil) for Soorarai Pottru

Stardust Awards

  • 2011 – Nominated, Superstar of Tomorrow (Male) for Rakta Charitra 2

Edison Awards

  • 2015 – Nominated, Mass Hero For Massu Engira Masilamani
  • 2016 – Won, Best Protagonist of the Year For 24
  • 2016 – Won, Best Antagonist of the Year For 24
  • 2016 – Won, Best Villain of the Year For 24

International Tamil Film Awards

  • 2004 – Won, Best Actor for Kaakha Kaakha

Screen Awards

  • 2011 – Nominated, Best Male Debut for Rakta Charitra 2

Filmfare Awards South

YearFilmCategoryResult
2002NandhaBest Actor – TamilNominated
2003Mounam PesiyadheBest Actor – TamilNominated
2004PithamaganBest Supporting Actor – TamilWon
2004Kaakha KaakhaBest Actor – TamilNominated
2005PerazhaganBest Actor – TamilWon
2006GhajiniBest Actor – TamilNominated
2009Vaaranam AayiramBest Actor – TamilWon
2010AyanBest Actor – TamilNominated
2011SingamBest Actor – TamilNominated
20127aum ArivuBest Actor – TamilNominated
2013MaattrraanBest Actor – TamilNominated
2014Singam 2Best Actor – TamilNominated
201724Best Actor – TamilNominated
201724Best Actor (Critics) – TamilWon
2022Soorarai PottruBest Actor – TamilWon
2022Jai BhimBest Actor – TamilNominated
2022Jai BhimBest Film – TamilWon

Vijay Awards

YearWorkCategoryResult
2008Various filmsIcon of the YearWon
2009Vaaranam AayiramBest ActorWon
2010Ayan, AadhavanEntertainer of the YearWon
2010Agaram FoundationBest Welfare ProviderWon
2011Ratha SarithiramBest ActorNominated
2011SingamEntertainer of the YearWon
2011SingamFavourite HeroNominated
20127aum ArivuFavourite HeroNominated
20127aum ArivuBest ActorNominated
2013MaattrraanBest ActorNominated
2013MaattrraanFavourite HeroNominated
2014Singam IIFavourite HeroNominated
2015AnjaanFavourite HeroNominated
2018Singam 3Favourite HeroNominated

ITFA Best Actor Award

  • 2003 – Won, Best Actor For Kaakha Kaakha

Zee Cine Awards

  • 2016 – Won, South Sensation of the Year For 24

Behindwoods Gold Medal Awards

  • Behindwoods People’s Choice Actor Female For 36 Vayathinile (Jyothika)
  • Behindwoods Best Debut Producer – Along with Jyothika (2D Entertainment) For 36 Vayathinile

Other Awards and Recognition

  • Dinakaran Best New Face Actor in Nerukku Ner (1997)
  • Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor for Sindhooram(1997)
  • He was bestowed with Kalaimamani Award for Best Actor in the year 2004
  • Filmfare Award for Best Actor 2008 for Vaaranam Aayiram
  • Won Best Actor Award at Filmfans Award for Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
  • South Scope Award for Style Icon of the Year (2009)
  • Amrita Mathrubhumi Award for Best Actor in Tamil – Ayan / Aadhavan (2009)
  • Meera Isaiaruvi Tamil Music Award for Best Performance in a Song (2009) – Aadhavan (Damakku Damakku)
  • Won BIG FM Most Entertaining Actor of the Year for Singam (2010)
  • CineMAA Awards Best Actor for Mattraan (2012)
  • FilmiBeat BEST OF TAMIL VILLAIN 2016 for 24
  • Kollywood Cinemaaa Awards 2016 – Best Villain for 24 (2016)

Nominations

  • South Scope Award for Most Stylish Actor – Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
  • South Scope Award for Best Actor – Ayan (2009)
  • Star Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Male â€“ Rakta Charitra (2010)
  • Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow – Male – Rakht Charitra (2010)
  • AXN Award for Best Action Actor in a Negative Role – Rakta Charitra (2010)

Images

Take a look at the latest photos of Suriya,

FAQ

Who is the Wife of Suriya?

Suriya married actress Jyothika.

Does Suriya Have Kids?

Yes, Suriya and Jyothika got married in 2006, and have two children named Diya and Dev.

Who Named Suriya?

Suriya’s real name is Saravanan Sivakumar. Suriya is his given name by director Mani Ratnam.

How Old is Suriya?

He is 47 years old as of 2023.

What is the Budget of Suriya 42?

The film is reported to have a budget of 350 crores.

Who is Suriya Lover?

Suriya and Jyothika got married after dating for a few years.

Why is Suriya Moving to Mumbai?

Suriya moved from Chennai to Mumbai because Mumbai’s Dharavi offers the best curriculum in Tamil in the World. For their kid’s future, they moved to Mumbai.

Where is Suriya Living Now?

He is currently living in Chennai with his wife and kids.

Where is Surya’s House?

Suriya lives in Vijayalakshmi Street in Mahalingapuram, Chennai

How Many Awards Has Suriya Won?

Suriya was nominated over seventeen times and won 6 Filmfare Award south and many more.

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