Suriya, born Saravanan Sivakumar, is an acclaimed Indian actor known for his work in Tamil cinema. Born on July 23, 1975, in Chennai, India, he has established himself as one of the leading actors in the industry through versatile performances in various genres. Suriya is also involved in philanthropic endeavors, notably through his Agaram Foundation, which focuses on educational initiatives. With a career spanning over two decades, he continues to captivate audiences with his compelling portrayals and dedication to his craft.
| Acting Debut | Suriya made his acting debut in the Tamil film “Nerrukku Ner” in 1997. | | First Film | “Nerrukku Ner” (1997) | | Career Turning Point| Suriya’s career turning point was his role in “Nerrukku Ner” (1997), which earned him the accolade for Best Male Debut. | | First Success | Suriya’s first success was in “Nerrukku Ner” (1997), where he played the main role and received recognition for Best Male Debut. | | Awards and Honours | | 1998 | Dinakaran Awards | | 2001 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | | 2002 | Cinema Express Awards | | 2004 | Filmfare Awards South, International Tamil Film Awards | | 2005 | Filmfare Awards South, Kalaimamani Awards, Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | | 2008 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, Vijay Awards, South Scope Awards | | 2009 | Filmfare Awards South, Vijay Awards, Filmfare Award | | 2010 | Vijay Awards, Amrita Mathrubhumi Award, Meera Isaiaruvi Tamil Music Award | | 2011 | Vijay Awards | | 2013 | CineMAA Awards | | 2016 | Behindwoods Gold Medal Awards | | 2017 | Edison Awards, Filmfare Awards South, Zee Cine Awards – Telugu, Kollywood Cinemaaa Awards, FilmiBeat Awards | | 2020 | Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | | 2021 | South Indian International Movie Awards, Cinema At Its Best Awards, Oxygen Play Awards, Blacksheep Digital Awards, Hit List OTT Awards |
