Suriya
Born July 23, 1975 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
37
Films reviewed
6.8
Avg. rating
Soorarai Pottru
Best-reviewed
2000–2026
Years active
Biography
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.
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Films featuring Suriyathat we've reviewed.
Galatta
Jithu Madhavan · 2026
Karuppu
as Lead
RJ Balaji · 2026
Vishwanath & Sons
as Sanjay Vishwanath
Venky Atluri · 2026
★ 6.6Retro
as Lead
Karthik Subbaraj · 2025
★ 4.6Kanguva
Siva · 2024
★ 6.4Etharkkum Thunindhavan
as Kannabiran
Pandiraj · 2022
★ 8.3Vikram
as Rolex (special appearance)
Lokesh Kanagaraj · 2022
RT 59%
★ 8.6Jai Bhim
T.J. Gnanavel · 2021
RT 100%
★ 8.7Soorarai Pottru
Sudha Kongara · 2020
RT 67%
★ 6.2Kaappaan
as Kathiravan "Kathir"
K. V. Anand · 2019
NGK
as Lead
Selvaraghavan · 2019
Thaanaa Serndha Koottam
as Lead
Vignesh Shivan · 2018
Si 3
as Durai Singam
Hari · 2017
★ 7.924
as Sethuraman, Athreya, Manikandan
Vikram Kumar · 2016
★ 5.9Massu Engira Maasilamani
as Masilamani (Massu) and Sakthi
Venkat Prabhu · 2015
★ 7.3Pasanga 2
Pandiraj · 2015
★ 5.4Anjaan
N. Linguswamy, Suresh · 2014
Singam 2
as Durai Singam
Hari · 2013
★ 6.2Maattrraan
K.V. Anand · 2012
★ 6.67 Aum Arivu
as Lead
A. R. Murugadoss · 2011
★ 6.9Singam
Hari · 2010
★ 5.5Aadhavan
as Lead
K. S. Ravikumar · 2009
★ 7.6Ayan
as Lead
K. V. Anand · 2009
★ 8.2Vaaranam Aayiram
as Lead
Gautham Vasudev Menon · 2008
★ 6.2Vel
as Lead
Hari · 2007
★ 4.7June R
as Supporting
Revathy S. Varma · 2006
Sillunu Oru Kaadhal
as Lead
N. Krishna · 2006
★ 5.8Aaru
as Lead
Hari · 2005
★ 7.5Ghajini
as Lead
A. R. Murugadoss · 2005
Maayavi
as Lead
D. P. Singapuli · 2005
Perazhagan
as Lead
Sasi Shanker · 2004
★ 8.0Kaakha Kaakha
Gautham Vasudev Menon · 2003
★ 8.3Pithamagan
as Lead
Bala · 2003
Unnai Ninaithu
as Lead
Vikraman · 2002
★ 7.9Friends
as Lead
Siddique · 2001
Nandha
as Lead
Bala · 2001
Uyirile Kalanthathu
as Lead
K. R. Jaya · 2000
Review Highlights
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“Viewers found the film to be rousing and exuberant, and appreciated its portrayal of disrupting entrenched power and dragging the industry into the 21st century.”
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“The public reaction to the movie "Pithamagan" is overwhelmingly positive, with fans praising Chiyaan Vikram's performance and the film's trailer. The reactions also emphasize the actor's BAAP (Best Actor) status and Oscar-winning acting credentials. Additionally, many fans express their excitement for a film by director Bala that promises to be worthy of its landmark status.”
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Selected Filmography
- Unstoppable with NBK(2021)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Navarasa(2021)TV Series · 1 epas Kamal
- Rolexas Rolex
- Shree(2002)as Shree
- Nerrukku Ner(1997)as Surya
- Suriya 48as Thiruvengadam Veeraraghavan
- Uriyadi 2(2019)Producer
- Meiyazhagan(2024)Producer
- Manmadhan Ambu(2010)as Guest Appearance
- Kaadhale Nimmadhi(1998)as Chandru
- 36 Vayadhinile(2015)Producer
- 7Aum Arivu(2011)as Bodhidharma / Aravind
- Rocketry: The Nambi Effect(2022)as Interviewer (Tamil version)
- Jackpot(2019)Producer
- Vikram 2as Rolex
- Kadaikutty Singam(2018)as Special appearance as himself
- Sarfira(2024)as Businessman
- Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum(2021)Producer
- Avan Ivan(2011)as Himself
- Aayitha Ezhuthu(2004)as Michael Vasanth