Suriya’s Filmography
Suriya, born Saravanan Sivakumar on July 23, 1975, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is one of the most acclaimed actors in the Tamil film industry. As the son of veteran actor Sivakumar and Lakshmi Sivakumar, Suriya grew up in a film-oriented environment, alongside his younger brother Karthi, who is also a renowned actor, and sister Brindha.
He completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree at Loyola College, Chennai, before embarking on a career in the film industry, a path he initially hesitated to pursue.
| Sr. No. | Year | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1997 | Nerrukku Ner |
| 2 | 1998 | Kaadhale Nimmadhi |
| 3 | 1998 | Sandhippoma |
| 4 | 1999 | Periyanna |
| 5 | 1999 | Poovellam Kettuppar |
| 6 | 2000 | Uyirile Kalanthathu |
| 7 | 2001 | Friends |
| 8 | 2001 | Nandha |
| 9 | 2002 | Unnai Ninaithu |
| 10 | 2002 | Shree |
| 11 | 2002 | Mounam Pesiyadhe |
| 12 | 2003 | Kaakha Kaakha |
| 13 | 2003 | Pithamagan |
| 14 | 2004 | Perazhagan |
| 15 | 2004 | Aayutha Ezhuthu |
| 16 | 2005 | Maayavi |
| 17 | 2005 | Ghajini |
| 18 | 2005 | Aaru |
| 19 | 2005 | June R |
| 20 | 2006 | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal |
| 21 | 2007 | Vel |
| 22 | 2008 | Vaaranam Aayiram |
| 23 | 2009 | Ayan |
| 24 | 2009 | Aadhavan |
| 25 | 2010 | Singam |
| 26 | 2010 | Rakta Charitra 2 |
| 27 | 2011 | 7aum Arivu |
| 28 | 2012 | Maattrraan |
| 29 | 2013 | Singam II |
| 30 | 2014 | Anjaan |
| 31 | 2015 | Massu Engira Masilamani |
| 32 | 2015 | Pasanga 2 |
| 33 | 2016 | 24 |
| 34 | 2017 | Si3 |
| 35 | 2018 | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam |
| 36 | 2019 | NGK |
| 37 | 2019 | Kaappaan |
| 38 | 2020 | Soorarai Pottru |
| 39 | 2021 | Jai Bhim |
| 40 | 2022 | Etharkkum Thunindhavan |
| 41 | 2022 | Vikram |
| 42 | 2024 | Sarfira |
| 43 | 2024 | Kanguva |
| 44 | 2025 | Suriya 44 |
Suriya made his acting debut in 1997 with “Nerrukku Ner,” directed by Vasanth. Despite facing early struggles and several rejections, he persevered and achieved his breakthrough with Bala’s critically acclaimed “Nandha” in 2001, earning a Tamil Nadu State Film Award. His role as a dedicated police officer in Gautham Menon’s “Kaakha Kaakha” (2003) established him as a leading actor in Tamil cinema.
In 2005, he starred in “Ghajini,” portraying a man with short-term memory loss, a role that brought him immense commercial success and was later remade in Hindi with Aamir Khan. His dual roles in “Vaaranam Aayiram” (2008) earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor.
The “Singam” series (2010, 2013, 2017), where he played the fiercely dedicated police officer Duraisingam, became immensely popular. In 2020, Suriya’s portrayal of Air Deccan founder G. R. Gopinath in “Soorarai Pottru” received widespread acclaim and was shortlisted for the Oscars.
More recently, his role as a lawyer fighting for marginalized communities in “Jai Bhim” (2021) garnered critical acclaim for its social message. His upcoming project, “Kanguva” (2024), is highly anticipated.
