Suriya

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.

Known For

Jai Bhim

as Chandru

Vikram

as Rolex (special appearance)

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as Sethuraman, Athreya, Manikandan

Soorarai Pottru

as Nedumaaran 'Maara' Rajangam

Ghajini

as Sanjay Ramaswami / Manohar

Ayan

as Deva

Vaaranam Aayiram

as Krishnan / Suriya

Singam

as Durai Singam

7Aum Arivu

as Bodhidharma / Aravind

Rocketry: The Nambi Effect

as Interviewer (Tamil version)