Actor
Suriya
Based In
Mumbai, India.
Origin
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active
1997–Present
Suriya Biography
Suriya’s full information
- Full Name: Saravanan Sivakumar
- Stage Name: Suriya
- Nicknames: Singam Star, Nadippin Nayagan
- Date of Birth: 23 July 1975
- Age: 49 Years
- Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Hinduism
- Height: 5’7’’ (Approx.)
Family
- Father: Sivakumar (Actor)
- Mother: Lakshmi Sivakumar
- Brother: Karthi (Actor)
- Sister: Brindha Sivakumar (Singer)
Personal Life
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Jyothika (Actress)
- Marriage Year: 2006
Children:
- Daughter: Diya
- Son: Dev
Education
- School: Chennai-based schools
- College: Loyola College, Chennai
- Qualification: Bachelor’s in Visual Communication
Career highlight
| Year | Movie Name | Career Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Nerrukku Ner | Debut Film |
| 2001 | Nandha | Breakthrough Performance |
| 2003 | Kaakha Kaakha | Major Commercial Success |
| 2005 | Ghajini | Pan-India Recognition |
| 2006 | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Popular Romantic Film |
| 2008 | Vaaranam Aayiram | National Award Win (Best Actor Category in Critics’ View) |
| 2009 | Ayan | Biggest Hit of the Year |
| 2010 | Singam | Iconic Character (Durai Singam) |
| 2011 | 7aum Arivu | Experimental Role |
| 2013 | Singam 2 | Major Blockbuster |
| 2015 | Massu Engira Masilamani | Notable Dual Role |
| 2016 | 24 | Highly Praised Sci-Fi Performance |
| 2017 | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | Commercial Comeback |
| 2018 | NGK | Political Role Experiment |
| 2019 | Kaappaan | Mass Action Drama |
| 2020 | Soorarai Pottru | All-Time Critical Masterpiece |
| 2021 | Jai Bhim | Global Recognition |
| 2022 | Vikram (Cameo) | Highly Praised Special Appearance |
| 2022 | Etharkkum Thunindhavan | Commercial Success |
| 2025 | Kanguva | Big-Budget Pan-India Release |
Recent Activity
- Suriya recently completed the first schedule of his upcoming film directed by Venky Atluri.
- He recently celebrated his 50th birthday in Chennai with family, fans, and industry friends.
- Suriya publicly expressed gratitude to the government for awarding his father, Sivakumar, an honorary doctorate.
- His most recent film, Retro, was released and received attention from fans and critics.
- He currently has multiple projects lined up for 2026, which are in various stages of development and pre-production.
- Suriya continues to stay involved with his Agaram Foundation, supporting education for underprivileged students.
- The Agaram Foundation recently celebrated its 15th anniversary, marking a milestone in its social service efforts.
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film/Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Cinema Express Awards | Best New Face Actor | Nerrukku Ner | Won |
| 1998 | Dinakaran Awards | Best New Face Actor | Nerrukku Ner | Won |
| 2001 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Actor | Nandhaa | Won |
| 2002 | Cinema Express Awards | Best Popular Tamil Actor in Lead Role | Nandhaa | Won |
| 2002 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | Nandhaa | Nominated |
| 2003 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | Mounam Pesiyadhe | Nominated |
| 2004 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor – Tamil | Pithamagan | Won |
| 2004 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | Kaakha Kaakha | Nominated |
| 2004 | International Tamil Film Awards | Best Actor | Kaakha Kaakha | Won |
| 2005 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | Perazhagan | Won |
| 2005 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Actor – Special Prize | Ghajini | Won |
| 2005 | Kalaimamani Award | Art and Literature | Various Films | Won |
| 2006 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | Ghajini | Nominated |
| 2008 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Actor | Vaaranam Aayiram | Won |
| 2008 | South Scope Awards | Style Icon of the Year | Various Films | Won |
| 2009 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | Vaaranam Aayiram | Won |
| 2009 | South Scope Awards | Most Stylish Actor | Vaaranam Aayiram | Nominated |
| 2010 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | Ayan | Nominated |
| 2010 | Amrita Mathrubhumi Award | Best Actor – Tamil | Aadhavan, Ayan | Won |
| 2010 | Meera Isaiaruvi Awards | Best Performance in a Song | Aadhavan | Won |
| 2011 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | Singam | Nominated |
| 2011 | Screen Awards | Best Male Debut | Rakta Charitra 2 | Nominated |
| 2011 | AXN Action Awards | Best Action Actor in Negative Role | Rakta Charitra 2 | Nominated |
| 2011 | Vijay Awards | Best Actor | Ratha Sarithiram | Nominated |
| 2011 | Vijay Awards | Entertainer of the Year | Singam | Won |
| 2011 | Vijay Awards | Favorite Hero | Singam | Nominated |
| 2012 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | 7 Aum Arivu | Nominated |
| 2012 | Chennai Times Awards | Best Actor | 7 Aum Arivu | Nominated |
| 2012 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor – Tamil | 7 Aum Arivu | Nominated |
| 2013 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | Maattrraan | Nominated |
| 2013 | Chennai Times Awards | Best Actor | Maattrraan | Nominated |
| 2013 | CineMAA Awards | Best Actor – Tamil | Maattrraan | Won |
| 2013 | Vijay Awards | Best Actor | Maattrraan | Nominated |
| 2013 | Vijay Awards | Favorite Hero | Maattrraan | Nominated |
| 2014 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | Singam 2 | Nominated |
| 2014 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor – Tamil | Singam II | Nominated |
| 2014 | Vijay Awards | Best Actor | Singam II | Nominated |
| 2015 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Film – Second Prize (Producer) | Pasanga 2 | Won |
| 2015 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Women Empowerment Film (Producer) | 36 Vayadhinile | Won |
| 2015 | Vijay Awards | Best Actor | Anjaan | Nominated |
| 2016 | Behindwoods Gold Medal | Best Debut Producer | 36 Vayadhinile | Won |
| 2017 | Filmfare Awards South | Critics Best Actor – Tamil | 24 | Won |
| 2017 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | 24 | Nominated |
| 2017 | Edison Awards | Best Protagonist | 24 | Won |
| 2017 | Edison Awards | Best Antagonist | 24 | Won |
| 2017 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor – Tamil | 24 | Nominated |
| 2017 | Kollywood Cinema Awards | Best Villain | 24 | Won |
| 2017 | Zee Cine Awards – Telugu | South Sensation of the Year | 24 | Won |
| 2018 | Vijay Awards | Best Actor | Singam 3 | Nominated |
| 2020 | National Film Awards | Best Actor | Soorarai Pottru | Won |
| 2020 | National Film Awards | Best Feature Film (Producer) | Soorarai Pottru | Won |
| 2020 | Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Kalaichigaram Award | Multiple Works | Won |
| 2021 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor – Tamil | Soorarai Pottru | Won |
| 2021 | SIIMA Awards | Best Film | Soorarai Pottru | Won |
| 2021 | Cinema At Its Best Awards | Best Actor | Soorarai Pottru | Won |
| 2021 | Indian Film Festival Melbourne | Best Actor | Soorarai Pottru | Won |
| 2021 | Critics Choice Awards | Best Film | Soorarai Pottru | Nominated |
| 2022 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | Soorarai Pottru | Won |
| 2022 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Film – Tamil | Soorarai Pottru | Won |
| 2022 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | Jai Bhim | Nominated |
| 2022 | Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Best Film | Jai Bhim | Won |
| 2022 | Noida International Film Festival | Best Feature Film | Jai Bhim | Won |
About Suriya
Suriya is a leading Indian actor, producer, and philanthropist known for his work in Tamil cinema.
He began his acting career in 1997 with the film Nerrukku Ner.
He is best known for films like Ghajini, Singam series, Vaaranam Aayiram, Soorarai Pottru, and Jai Bhim.
He has won 80+ awards, including National Awards and Filmfare Awards South.
Yes, he is married to actress Jyothika.
Yes, he has two children: Diya and Dev.
He runs the Agaram Foundation, which supports education for underprivileged students.
Suriya mainly works in the Tamil film industry (Kollywood).