Suriya Sivakumar DOB,biography,family,and films.

Suriya Sivakumar DOB,biography,family,and films.

  • Suriya Sivakumar alias Saravanan, better known by his on-screen name Suriya, is an Indian actor, producer, and television presenter in the Tamil film industry.

  •  The actor who is known for playing versatile roles has been part of several commercial and critically hit movies.
After making his debut in Nerukku Ner in 1997 he went on to feature in super-hit movies like Singam, Ghajini, Ayan, Kaakha Kaakha and along the way, he picked up Three Filmfare Awards - South and Three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.
Apart from acting, Suriya also works as a production house named 2D Entertainment. In 2008, the actor started Agram Foundation, an NGO that funds the various philanthropic activities. Early Life
Born on 23rd July 1975, in Chennai, Suriya is the son of veteran Tamil film actor, Sivakumar and his mother`s name is Lakshmi. 

He attended the Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan School and later went to St. Bede`s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School in Chennai. 

 He obtained his B.Com degree from Loyola College, Chennai. The actor has two younger siblings, his brother Karthik Sivakumar is an actor and his sister Brindha is married to an industrialist named Sivakumar.
Before Suriya began his career in the film industry, he used to work in a garment export factory for about Six months without revealing to anyone about his family background.
 While he was working at the factory, he was offered to play the lead role by Vasant in his film Aasai but he rejected the offer citing the reason that he is not interested in acting. 
 When he eventually agreed to make his debut in the 1997 film Nerrukku Ner produced by Mani Ratnam, he took his stage name, Suriya, which was given to him by the producer. 
 During his initial days, the actor himself confessed that he struggled with acting due to his low confidence and lack of dancing skills. It was the late actor, Raghuvaran, whom Suriya considered as his mentor who advised him to create his own identity rather than stay under the shadow of his father. 
Personal Life
suriya is son of the great actor sivakumar.
  • Suriya is married to actress Jyothika, whom he met during the filming of the movie "Kaakha Kaakha" in 2003.
  •  The couple got married on September 11, 2006, in a private ceremony in Chennai. 
  • They have two children, a daughter named Diya, and a son named Dev.
  •  Suriya and Jyothika are known for their philanthropic activities through their charitable foundation, "Agaram Foundation." The foundation works towards the betterment of education for underprivileged children in Tamil Nadu.
  • Apart from his charity work, Suriya is also known for his commitment to fitness and his love for sports, especially basketball.

  •  He is also an advocate for environmental issues and has actively promoted the use of renewable energy sources. Suriya is known to be a private person and keeps his personal life away from the media spotlight as much as possible. 

  •  As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, Suriya's net worth is estimated to be around $25 million (approximately 185 crore Indian rupees). He earns his income through his acting career, film productions, brand endorsements, and investments. 

  •  Suriya is one of the highest-paid actors in the Tamil film industry and has worked in several commercially successful films throughout his career. He has also produced several successful films under his production banner, 2D Entertainment. 

  •  Apart from his acting and production ventures, Suriya is associated with various brands as a brand ambassador, including Complan, Nescafe, and TVS Motors, among others. He also owns properties in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu.

  •  Suriya is known to have a keen interest in sports, especially basketball. He has played the sport at the state level during his school and college days and continues to play in his free time.

  •  Apart from basketball, Suriya is also interested in fitness and maintains a strict workout regime. He is known to follow a healthy diet and regularly practices yoga and meditation.

  •  Suriya is also an avid reader and enjoys reading books on various subjects, including spirituality, history, and science fiction. He has mentioned in interviews that reading helps him broaden his perspective and improves his acting skills. 

 In his free time, Suriya likes to spend time with his family and is also involved in various philanthropic activities through his charitable foundation,


list of movies acted by Tamil actor Suriya

🎬 Early Career (1997–2002)

  1. Nerukku Ner (1997) – Debut

  2. Kaadhale Nimmadhi (1998)

  3. Sandhippoma (1998)

  4. Periyanna (1999)

  5. Poovellam Kettuppar (1999)

  6. Uyirile Kalanthathu (2000)

  7. Friends (2001) – Supporting role

  8. Nandha (2001)

  9. Unnai Ninaithu (2002) – Guest appearance

  10. Shree (2002)

  11. Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002)

🌟 Breakthrough & Rise (2003–2009)

  1. Kaakha Kaakha (2003)

  2. Pithamagan (2003) – Supporting role

  3. Perazhagan (2004)

  4. Aaytha Ezhuthu (2004)

  5. Maayavi (2005)

  6. Ghajini (2005)

  7. Aaru (2005)

  8. Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006)

  9. Vel (2007)

  10. Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)

  11. Ayan (2009)

  12. Aadhavan (2009)

🚀 Mass Hero Phase (2010–2016)

  1. Singam (2010)

  2. Raththa Sarithiram (2010)

  3. 7aum Arivu (2011)

  4. Maattrraan (2012)

  5. Singam II (2013)

  6. Anjaan (2014)

  7. Massu Engira Masilamani (2015)

  8. 24 (2016)

  9. Si3 (2017)

🎭 Mature Roles & Content-driven Films (2017–Present)

  1. Thaana Serndha Koottam (2018)

  2. NGK (2019)

  3. Kaappaan (2019)

  4. Soorarai Pottru (2020)

  5. Jai Bhim (2021)

  6. Etharkkum Thunindhavan (2022)

  7. Vikram (2022) – Cameo as Rolex

  8. Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022) – Guest appearance

  9. Viduthalai Part 1 (2023) – Cameo (Rolex link)

  1. Kanguva (Expected 2025)

  2. VaadiVaasal – Directed by Vetrimaaran (announced)

  3. Rolex Spin-off (Lokesh Cinematic Universe – LCU; rumored/announced)




 


 

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