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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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About S. J. Suryah
What is S. J. Suryah's real name?
His birth name is S. Justin Selvaraj. He adopted the screen name S. J. Suryah when entering the film industry.
Which movie marked his debut as a director?
He directed his first feature film Vaalee in 1999. The psychological thriller starred Ajith Kumar in a dual role and became a massive box-office hit.
What was his major film project in 2026?
He starred as the system-defending character Suriyan in Vignesh Shivan's futuristic romantic comedy Love Insurance Kompany (released in April 2026).
Did he win an award for playing a villain?
Yes. He has swept multiple negative-role accolades, including the SIIMA Award for Mersal (2017) and Maanaadu (2021), alongside a Vijay Award for Spyder (2017).
What did he study before coming to cinema?
He moved to Chennai and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from the prestigious Loyola College.
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