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Suriya

Born: July 23, 1975

FAN SCORE

90

POPULARITY

90

Suriya is a leading Indian actor, producer, and philanthropist known for his versatile performances in Tamil cinema. With critically acclaimed roles in films like Ghajini, Vaaranam Aayiram, Singam, an... Read more

ROLES

Actor, Producer

HEIGHT

5′ 5″ (1.65 m)

BIRTH PLACE

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Quick Info

Born July 23, 1975

Birth Place Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Height 5′ 5″ (1.65 m)

Fan Score 90

Popularity 90

Roles Actor, Producer

Photos

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Known For

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Filmography

Irumugan

Videos

Kanguva - Title Announcement | Suriya | Siva | Devi Sri...

Suriya 44 | Birthday Promo | Suriya | Karthik Subbaraj...

Soorarai Pottru - Teaser | Suriya | G.V. Prakash Kumar...

Anjaan - Official Teaser | Suriya, Samantha

Thaanaa Serndha Koottam Official Tamil Teaser | Suriya...

Personal Details

Alternative Names Suriya Sivakumar, Saravanan Sivakumar, Surya, Nadippin Nayagan (Prince of Acting)

Official Sites www.instagram.com, x.com, www.facebook.com

Relatives Sivakumar (Father), Karthi (Brother), Brindha Sivakumar (Sister), Lakshmi Sivakumar (Mother)

Did You Know

Trivia

Suriya was initially hesitant to enter films and worked in a garment export factory for several months before his debut.

His real name is Saravanan, and he adopted the screen name Suriya to avoid confusion with another actor of the same name.

He is ambidextrous and performs many of his own stunts.

Suriya and his wife Jyothika have acted together in multiple films, including Kaakha Kaakha, Sillunu Oru Kaadhal, and Poovellam Kettuppar.

He is known for undergoing physical transformations to fit into his roles, notably in Vaaranam Aayiram and 24.

He is a devoted fitness enthusiast and follows a disciplined lifestyle.

Suriya declined several Bollywood offers to focus on meaningful Tamil cinema.

Quotes

I believe acting is not about showing off, it's about being honest.

Trademarks

Intense eyes and expressive face.

Nicknames

Surya

Nadippin Nayagan (Prince of Acting)

Singam

Thaikulam Hero (in fan circles)

Salaries

As of 2024-2025, Suriya reportedly charges between ₹30 to ₹45 crores per film, depending on the project scale and his involvement as a producer.

For digital releases like Soorarai Pottru, he received significant revenue share from OTT rights and satellite deals.

Through his production house 2D Entertainment, Suriya also earns as a co-producer and distributor.

Frequently Asked Questions

01

What was Suriya’s debut film?

Suriya made his acting debut in Nerrukku Ner (1997)

02

Which is Suriya’s highest critically acclaimed film?

Soorarai Pottru (2020), which won the National Film Award for Best Actor.

03

Who is Suriya married to?

He is married to actress Jyothika.

04

What is Suriya’s production company?

2D Entertainment.

05

Does Suriya have siblings in the film industry?

Yes, his younger brother Karthi is also a leading Tamil actor.

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