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Actor
S. J. Suryah
Active Tamil & Telugu Cinema
- FromVasudevanallur, Tenkasi District, Tamil Nadu, India
- Based inChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Age58 years
- Active1988 – Present
- Updated
S. J. Suryah – Biography
S. J. Suryah – Full Information
- Full Name: S. Justin Selvaraj
- Popular Name: S. J. Suryah
- Nickname: Suryah
- Profession: Actor, Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Playback Singer
- Profession Category: Tamil Cinema, Telugu Cinema
- Known For: Vaalee, Kushi, New, Iraivi, Spyder, Mersal, Maanaadu, Mark Antony, Jigarthanda DoubleX, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram
- Date of Birth: 20 July 1968
- Age: 58 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Vasudevanallur, Tenkasi District (formerly Tirunelveli), Tamil Nadu, India
- Hometown: Vasudevanallur, Tamil Nadu, India
- Current Residence: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 72 kg
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family
- Father: Sammanasu Pandian
- Mother: Anandam
- Brother: Victor
- Sister: Selvi
- Marital Status: Unmarried
Education
- School: Completed schooling in Vasudevanallur, Tamil Nadu
- College: Loyola College, Chennai
- Qualification: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 1988–1998 | Worked in hotels and served as an assistant director under filmmakers Vasanth and K. Bhagyaraj while pursuing a career in cinema. |
| 1999 | Made his directorial debut with the blockbuster psychological thriller Vaalee, starring Ajith Kumar. |
| 2000 | Directed the romantic comedy blockbuster Kushi, starring Vijay, establishing himself as one of Tamil cinema’s leading commercial directors. |
| 2004 | Made his debut as a lead actor by writing, directing, and starring in the science-fiction comedy New. |
| 2016 | Earned widespread critical acclaim for his performance in Karthik Subbaraj’s drama Iraivi. |
| 2017 | Reinvented himself as a successful antagonist with acclaimed performances in Spyder and Mersal. |
| 2021 | Delivered one of his most celebrated performances as Dhanushkodi in the blockbuster time-loop thriller Maanaadu. |
| 2023 | Starred in the commercial hit Mark Antony and the critically acclaimed Jigarthanda DoubleX, further strengthening his reputation as a versatile actor. |
| 2024 | Appeared in major films including Raayan, Indian 2, and Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, earning praise for his impactful performances. |
| 2026 | Played the character Suriyan in Vignesh Shivan’s science-fiction romantic film Love Insurance Kompany alongside Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty. |
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Best Actor in a Negative Role (Tamil) | South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) | Mersal | Won |
| 2018 | Best Villain | Vijay Awards | Spyder | Won |
| 2022 | Best Actor in a Negative Role (Tamil) | South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) | Maanaadu | Won |
| 2024 | Best Villain / Supporting Actor | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Mark Antony | Won |
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