Suriya is a popular Indian film actor and producer who has made a name for himself in the Tamil film industry. He is known for his versatile acting skills and has won numerous awards and accolades for his work.
In this blog post, we will take a closer look at his life, career, and achievements.
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Interesting Facts About Suriya
- Suriya’s birth name is Saravanan Sivakumar.
- Before his career in films, Suriya worked at a garment exports factory for eight months.
- He was given the stage name Suriya to avoid a clash with another established actor named Saravanan.
- Suriya has also tried his hands at film production and playback singing.
- He has named his production house 2D Entertainment, after the first initials of his kids Diya and Dev.
- Suriya’s first salary was 1000 INR, from which he gifted his mother a saree.
Early Life and Upbringing
Suriya was born on July 23, 1975, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is the eldest son of Tamil film actor Sivakumar and his wife Lakshmi. Suriya attended Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan School and St. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School in Chennai.
He obtained his undergraduate degree in commerce from Loyola College, Chennai. Suriya has two younger siblings, a brother Karthi and a sister Brindha.
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Family Background
Suriya is married to actress Jyothika, whom he co-starred with in seven films. The couple got married on September 11, 2006, after dating for several years. They have two children, a daughter Diya (born August 10, 2007) and a son Dev (born June 7, 2010).
Rise to Stardom: How Suriya Became a Recognized Actor
Suriya made his acting debut in the 1997 Tamil film “Nerukku Ner”. However, it was his role in the 2001 film “Nandha” that brought him critical acclaim and established him as a leading actor in the Tamil film industry.
He went on to deliver several successful films such as “Kaakha Kaakha” (2003), “Ghajini” (2005), “Vaaranam Aayiram” (2008), and the “Singam” trilogy (2010-2013). Suriya has also acted in several critically acclaimed films such as “24” (2016) and “Soorarai Pottru” (2020).
Controversies Involving Suriya
- Jai Bhim Controversy: Suriya’s 2021 film “Jai Bhim” faced controversy from the Vanniyar community, who accused the film of misrepresenting their community.
- Anti-Hindi Debate: A scene in Suriya’s film “Jai Bhim” where a character slaps a man for speaking in Hindi sparked controversy on social media.
- Masss Music Director Controversy: Suriya was caught in a controversy over the music director of his 2015 film “Masss”.
- Suriya’s Comments on NEET: Suriya’s comments on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) in 2017 sparked controversy.
- Suriya’s Comments on Jallikattu: Suriya’s comments on the Jallikattu protests in 2017 also sparked controversy.
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Career, Awards, and Achievements
Suriya has won numerous awards and accolades for his work in the film industry. He has won two National Film Awards, six Filmfare Awards South, three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, and two South Indian International Movie Awards.
He has also been featured six times in the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list. In 2010, he was awarded the Best Welfare Provider award by Vijay TV for his contribution through the Agaram Foundation.
Top Movies of Suriya — (Ranked)
Debut Film: Nerrukku Ner (1997)
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Breakthrough & Critical Acclaim: Nandha (2001)
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Updated by: Jitendra Singh
This profile was researched by Jitendra Singh using verified sources including Wikipedia, IMDb Pro, Forbes, and news archives. Net worth is estimated from publicly reported earnings.