Suriya Wiki, Biography, Age, Wife, Movies, Images
Suriya Wiki, Biography, Age, Wife, Movies, Images
Saravanan Sivakumar, known by his stage name Suriya, is an Indian actor, producer, and television presenter. He is well known for his work in the Tamil film industry. He made his acting debut in the movie Nerukku Ner. Suriya landed his breakthrough role in the movie Nandha (2001) and then had his first major commercial success with the thriller movie Kaakha Kaakha (2003), directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Soorarai Pottru movie. In 2023, Kanguva is one of the most expected films.
Biography
| Name | Suriya |
| Real Name | Saravanan Sivakumar |
| Nickname | Suriya |
| Profession | Actor, Producer |
| Date of Birth | 23 July 1975 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 48 |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Father | Sivakumar (Actor) |
| Mother | Lakshmi Sivakumar |
| Brothers | Karthi Sivakumar (Younger, Actor) |
| Sister | Brindha Sivakumar |
| Marital Status | Married (2006 – Present) |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | NA |
| Wife | Jyothika |
| Daughter | Diya |
| Son | Dev |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Commerce |
| School | The PSBB Millennium School, Coimbatore St. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai |
| College | Loyola College, Chennai |
| Hobbies | Listening To Music, Reading Book, Driving, Gymming |
| Birth Place | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Current City | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
Social Media Profiles
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Interesting Facts
- Saravanan Sivakumar, known by his stage name Suriya, is an Indian actor, producer, and television presenter. He is well known for his work in the Tamil film industry.
- The award-winning performances of the conman in Pithamagan (2003) and a Hunchback in Perazhagan (2004), Suriya has performed in the 2005 Blockbuster Ghajini.
- Then he did the dual roles in Gautham Menon’s semi-autobiographical movie Vaaranam Aayiram (2008). His status as the action star was established with the roles of a smuggler in Ayan (2009), and the aggressive cop in the Singam trilogy (Singam, Singam II, and Singam III).
- Suriya has also found the success of science fiction films like 7aum Arivu (2011), and 24 (2016). In 2017 he won three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards South.
- In 2008, he began Agaram Foundation, which funds various philanthropic activities.
- In 2012, marked his debut as a television presenter with the star Vijay game show Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi, the Tamil version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
- In 2013, Suriya founded the production house 2D Entertainment.
- On July 2019, Suriya criticized the draft National Education Policy (NEP) saying that it focused ‘much on entrance exams but not on quality and equal education to all the students.’
- He was speaking at the 40th-anniversary function of Agaram Foundation, an educational trust which gives cash awards to board exam toppers from government schools. Later, he issued a clear statement on the new National Educational Policy.
- His Instagram account has over 7.1M followers (as of July 2023).
Movies
As Actor
| Year | Title | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Nerrukku Ner | Suriya |
| 1998 | Kaadhale Nimmadhi | Chandru |
| 1998 | Sandhippoma | Vishwa |
| 1999 | Periyanna | Suriya |
| 1999 | Poovellam Kettuppar | Krishna |
| 2000 | Uyirile Kalanthathu | Suriya |
| 2001 | Friends | Chandru |
| 2001 | Nandha | Nandha |
| 2002 | Unnai Ninaithu | Suriya |
| 2002 | Sri | Sri |
| 2002 | Mounam Pesiyadhe | Gautham |
| 2003 | Kaakha Kaakha | ACP Anbuselvan IPS |
| 2003 | Pithamagan | Sakthi |
| 2004 | Perazhagan | Chinna (Prem Kumar) and Karthik |
| 2004 | Aayutha Ezhuthu | Michael Vasanth |
| 2005 | Maayavi | Balaiah |
| 2005 | Ghajini | Sanjay Ramaswamy (Manohar) |
| 2005 | Aaru | Aarumugam (Aaru) |
| 2006 | June R | Raja |
| 2006 | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Gautham |
| 2007 | Vel | Vetrivel and Vasudevan |
| 2008 | Kuselan | Himself |
| 2008 | Vaaranam Aayiram | Krishnan and Suriya |
| 2009 | Ayan | Devaraj Velusamy (Deva) |
| 2009 | Aadhavan | Madhavan Subramaniam (Aadhavan) |
| 2010 | Singam | Duraisingam |
| 2010 | Rakta Charitra 2 | Yeturi Suryanarayana Reddy |
| 2010 | Manmadan Ambu | Himself |
| 2011 | Ko | Himself |
| 2011 | Avan Ivan | Himself |
| 2011 | 7aum Arivu | Bodhidharma and Aravind |
| 2012 | Maattrraan | Akhilan and Vimalan |
| 2013 | Chennaiyil Oru Naal | Himself |
| 2013 | Singam II | DSP Duraisingam |
| 2014 | Ninaithathu Yaaro | Himself |
| 2014 | Anjaan | Raju Bhai (Krishna) |
| 2015 | Massu Engira Masilamani | Masilamani (Mass) and Sakthivel (Sakthi) |
| 2015 | Pasanga 2 | Thamizh Nadan |
| 2016 | 24 | Athreya, Manikandan and Sethuraman |
| 2017 | Si3 | DCP Duraisingam |
| 2018 | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | Iniyan |
| 2018 | Kadaikutty Singam | Himself |
| 2019 | NGK | Nandha Gopalan Kumaran (NGK) |
| 2019 | Kaappaan | Kathiravan |
| 2020 | Soorarai Pottru | Nedumaaran Rajangam (Maara) |
| 2021 | Jai Bhim | K. Chandru |
| 2022 | Etharkkum Thunindhavan | A. R. Kannabiran |
| 2022 | Vikram | Rolex |
| 2022 | Rocketry: The Nambi Effect | Himself |
| 2024 | Kanguva † | TBA |
| 2024 | Untitled Soorarai Pottru remake † | TBA |
As Producer
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 36 Vayadhinile |
| 2015 | Pasanga 2 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | Magalir Mattum |
| 2018 | Kadaikutty Singam |
| 2019 | Uriyadi 2 |
| 2019 | Jackpot |
| 2020 | Ponmagal Vandhal |
| 2020 | Soorarai Pottru |
| 2021 | Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum |
| 2021 | Udanpirappe |
| 2021 | Jai Bhim |
| 2022 | Oh My Dog |
| 2022 | Viruman |
| TBA | Untitled Soorarai Pottru remake † |
Other Crew Positions
| Year | Title | Position(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Guru | Dubbing artist | Tamil version |
| 2013 | Singam II | Distributor | |
| 2017 | The Ghazi Attack | Narrator | Tamil version |
| 2017 | Kadugu | Distributor | |
| 2019 | Sillu Karuppatti | Distributor | |
| 2020 | Ponmagal Vandhal | Narrator | |
| 2022 | Gargi | Distributor |
Television
- 2012 to 2013 – Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi
- 2021 – Navarasa as Kamal
Discography
- 2014 – Anjaan
- 2020 – Soorarai Pottru
- 2020 – Aakaasam Nee Haddhu Ra
- TBA – Party
Music Video Appearances
- 2016 – Spirit of Chennai
- 2017 – Maatrangal Ondre Dhaan
Short Film
- 2005 – Inaintha Kaigal
- 2008 – Herova? Zerova?
Awards and Nominations
Check out below for the awards won by actor Suriya,
National Film Awards
- 2020 – Won, Best Actor for Soorarai Pottru
- 2020 – Won, Best Feature Film for Soorarai Pottru
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
- 2001 – Won, Best Actor For Nandha
- 2005 – Won, Special Award for Best Actor For Ghajini
- 2008 – Won, Special Award for Best Actor For Vaaranam Aayiram
Kalaimamani Awards
- 2005 – Won, Art and Literature for Various films
Chennai Times Film Awards
- 2012 – Nominated, Best Actor for 7aum Arivu
- 2013 – Nominated, Best Actor for Maattrraan
CineMAA Awards
- 2013 – Won, Best Actor (Tamil) for Maattrraan
Cinema Express Awards
- 1997 – Won, Cinema Express Award for Best New Face Actor for Nerrukku Ner
- 2002 – Won, Best Popular Tamil Actor in Lead Role for Nandha
South Indian International Movie Awards
- 2011 – Nominated, Best Actor For 7aum Arivu
- 2012 – Nominated, Best Actor For Maattrraan
- 2013 – Nominated, Best Actor For Singam 2
- 2017 – Nominated, Best Actor For 24
- 2021 – Won, Best Film (Tamil) for Soorarai Pottru
- 2021 – Won, Best Film (Tamil) for Soorarai Pottru
Stardust Awards
- 2011 – Nominated, Superstar of Tomorrow (Male) for Rakta Charitra 2
Edison Awards
- 2015 – Nominated, Mass Hero For Massu Engira Masilamani
- 2016 – Won, Best Protagonist of the Year For 24
- 2016 – Won, Best Antagonist of the Year For 24
- 2016 – Won, Best Villain of the Year For 24
International Tamil Film Awards
- 2004 – Won, Best Actor for Kaakha Kaakha
Screen Awards
- 2011 – Nominated, Best Male Debut for Rakta Charitra 2
Filmfare Awards South
| Year | Film | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Nandha | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 2003 | Mounam Pesiyadhe | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 2004 | Pithamagan | Best Supporting Actor – Tamil | Won |
| 2004 | Kaakha Kaakha | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 2005 | Perazhagan | Best Actor – Tamil | Won |
| 2006 | Ghajini | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 2009 | Vaaranam Aayiram | Best Actor – Tamil | Won |
| 2010 | Ayan | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 2011 | Singam | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 2012 | 7aum Arivu | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 2013 | Maattrraan | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 2014 | Singam 2 | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 2017 | 24 | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 2017 | 24 | Best Actor (Critics) – Tamil | Won |
| 2022 | Soorarai Pottru | Best Actor – Tamil | Won |
| 2022 | Jai Bhim | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated |
| 2022 | Jai Bhim | Best Film – Tamil | Won |
Vijay Awards
| Year | Work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Various films | Icon of the Year | Won |
| 2009 | Vaaranam Aayiram | Best Actor | Won |
| 2010 | Ayan, Aadhavan | Entertainer of the Year | Won |
| 2010 | Agaram Foundation | Best Welfare Provider | Won |
| 2011 | Ratha Sarithiram | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2011 | Singam | Entertainer of the Year | Won |
| 2011 | Singam | Favourite Hero | Nominated |
| 2012 | 7aum Arivu | Favourite Hero | Nominated |
| 2012 | 7aum Arivu | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2013 | Maattrraan | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2013 | Maattrraan | Favourite Hero | Nominated |
| 2014 | Singam II | Favourite Hero | Nominated |
| 2015 | Anjaan | Favourite Hero | Nominated |
| 2018 | Singam 3 | Favourite Hero | Nominated |
ITFA Best Actor Award
- 2003 – Won, Best Actor For Kaakha Kaakha
Zee Cine Awards
- 2016 – Won, South Sensation of the Year For 24
Behindwoods Gold Medal Awards
- Behindwoods People’s Choice Actor Female For 36 Vayathinile (Jyothika)
- Behindwoods Best Debut Producer – Along with Jyothika (2D Entertainment) For 36 Vayathinile
Other Awards and Recognition
- Dinakaran Best New Face Actor in Nerukku Ner (1997)
- Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor for Sindhooram(1997)
- He was bestowed with Kalaimamani Award for Best Actor in the year 2004
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor 2008 for Vaaranam Aayiram
- Won Best Actor Award at Filmfans Award for Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
- South Scope Award for Style Icon of the Year (2009)
- Amrita Mathrubhumi Award for Best Actor in Tamil – Ayan / Aadhavan (2009)
- Meera Isaiaruvi Tamil Music Award for Best Performance in a Song (2009) – Aadhavan (Damakku Damakku)
- Won BIG FM Most Entertaining Actor of the Year for Singam (2010)
- CineMAA Awards Best Actor for Mattraan (2012)
- FilmiBeat BEST OF TAMIL VILLAIN 2016 for 24
- Kollywood Cinemaaa Awards 2016 – Best Villain for 24 (2016)
Nominations
- South Scope Award for Most Stylish Actor – Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
- South Scope Award for Best Actor – Ayan (2009)
- Star Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Male – Rakta Charitra (2010)
- Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow – Male – Rakht Charitra (2010)
- AXN Award for Best Action Actor in a Negative Role – Rakta Charitra (2010)
Images
Take a look at the latest photos of Suriya,
FAQ
Who is the Wife of Suriya?
Suriya married actress Jyothika.
Does Suriya Have Kids?
Yes, Suriya and Jyothika got married in 2006, and have two children named Diya and Dev.
Who Named Suriya?
Suriya’s real name is Saravanan Sivakumar. Suriya is his given name by director Mani Ratnam.
How Old is Suriya?
He is 47 years old as of 2023.
What is the Budget of Suriya 42?
The film is reported to have a budget of 350 crores.
Who is Suriya Lover?
Suriya and Jyothika got married after dating for a few years.
Why is Suriya Moving to Mumbai?
Suriya moved from Chennai to Mumbai because Mumbai’s Dharavi offers the best curriculum in Tamil in the World. For their kid’s future, they moved to Mumbai.
Where is Suriya Living Now?
He is currently living in Chennai with his wife and kids.
Where is Surya’s House?
Suriya lives in Vijayalakshmi Street in Mahalingapuram, Chennai
How Many Awards Has Suriya Won?
Suriya was nominated over seventeen times and won 6 Filmfare Award south and many more.
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