Suriya Sivakumar, a powerhouse of talent and versatility, stands as a beacon of excellence in the Tamil film industry. His journey from a promising debutant to a celebrated icon reflects his relentless dedication and passion for the craft. With each role, Suriya has showcased an incredible range, earning him a special place in the hearts of millions. Known for his humility, intelligence, and commitment, he continues to inspire both fans and fellow actors alike.
Suriya’s ability to seamlessly blend into diverse roles has made him a standout performer, an action hero to romantic hero. His intense commitment to each character and his willingness to take on challenging roles have earned him a loyal fan base. Described as charismatic, passionate, and genuine, Suriya is not just an actor but a role model for many aspiring artists
After years of being in the industry, Suriya has earned a separate fanbase and has received numerous prestigious awards. That includes two National Awards, six Filmfare Awards and Five Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. The actor, started off his career in the age of 22 with the film Nerukku Ner (1997). He then continued acting, with a breakthrough role in Nandha (2001).
As Suriya Turns 49 today, let’s delve into his popular films that makes his fans go awe till date
1) Kaakha Kaakha (2003)
Kaakha Kaakha was released in 2003 and was Suriya’s first major commercial success film. It’s a action thriller film, written and directed by Gautham Vasudevan Menon and music composed by Harris Jayaraj. The film starred Suriya, Jyothika and Jeevan.
The film’s narrative revolves on ACP Anbuselvan, an honest police officer who does his job by tracking down and confronting brutal criminals. Soon, one of the gangster’s brothers escapes from jail and wants vengeance. Anbuselvan then goes all out to kill them after discovering his wife Maya found brutally murdered. The film blends romance and action, creating a compelling story. Suriya’s intense depiction of a cop committed to justice captivated audiences and set a new standard for police dramas
2) Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
Again with the combo of Gautham Vasudevan Menon, Suriya and Harris Jayaraj Musical. Vaaranam Aayiram was released in 2008, where Suriya played dual roles, father and son. Vaaranam Aayiram marks to be one of Suriya’s fan favorite film till date. The film stars Suriya, Simran, Sameera Reddy and Divya Spandana. Here’s one of the best Tamil Cinema’s romantic dialogue.
Hi Malini, I’m Krishnan, naan idha solliye aghonum ,nee avalavo alaghu, inga evanum inda alagha oru..
ivalavu alagha partirika mattanga and I’m in love with you
The story revolves around Suriya an Indian Army Major is on a rescue mission and learns about his father Krishnan’s death. As he is on the mission, Suriya going down the memory lane of their bond. The film won the National Film Award For Best Feature Film In Tamil.
3) Sillunu Oru Kadhal (2006)
Sillunu Oru Kadhal was directed and written by Krishna and music was composed by Isai Puyal AR Rahman. The film is one of the favorite films as it brought back the two beautiful couples Suriya and Jyothika back on silver screen. Along with Suriya and Jyothika, Bhumika Chawla played a key role in the film.
The film’s story revolves around Kundavai, a girl from a small village who gets married to Gautham. After years of being happily married with a daughter, Kundavai finds an old diary of Gautham and learns about his past love for Ishwarya.
4) Ghajini (2005)
Ghajini was written and directed by AR Muragadoss and music was composed by Harris Jayaraj. The film starred Suriya, Asin, Nayathara, Riyaz Khan and Pradeep Rawat.
The story revolves around Sanjay Ramasamy, who was once a rich businessman suffers from anterograde amnesia from a head injury caused by a gangster while attempting for save his lover Kalpana. He then takes revenge of the people who murdered Kalpana by using photographs and tattoos on his body to recover his memory.
5) Singam Series (2010, 2013, 2017)
The film Singam was written and directed by Hari and music composed by Devi Sri Prasad. The first part was released in 2010 and was a blockbuster hit. All three films, Anushka Shetty played the female lead. The movie then continued with the second and third part. All three was a commercial success.
The plot revolves around Durai Singam, an honest cop in a small town, tackles crime with unwavering determination. The series follows his adventures as he faces various gangsters. For the first film, Prakash Raj played the antagonist and the second was an International actor Danny Sapani. Whilst for the third part, Thaku Anoop Singh played the negative role.
6) Jai Bhim (2021)
Jai Bhim was written and directed by T.J Gnanavel and produced by Jyothika and Suriya. The film was released on 2021 Diwali and received universal acclaim for the story and performance. Suriya played the role of a lawyer and was based on a incident that happened in Cuddalore and the case was fought by Justice K Chandru an advocate and former judge in India. Suriya’s performance along with Manikandan and Lijomol Jose made the film even more powerful. The film was then named as the Best Tamil and Indian Film of 2021
The plot revolves around biased police officers and brutality against a community. Advocate Chandru, a bold lawyer, battles for justice after Rajakanu, an Irular tribal member goes missing while in the custody of police and is falsely accused of robbery.
7) Soorarai Pottru (2020)
Directed by Sudha Kongara, music composed by GV Prakash , Soorarai Pottru was a film inspired by the true story of G.R Gopinath, the founder of an Indian Low Cost flight Simplifly Deccan. Soorarai Pottru received critical acclaim and won multiple prestigious awards. Suriya received his National Award for Best Actor.
The story revolves around Maara, from a small village dreams to have his own low cost airline service. He then faces obstacles and challenges to pursue that dream. The film stars Aparna Balamurali, Paresh Rawal, Urvashi, Karunas and Mohan Babu.
8) And let’s not forget our current favorite Rolex! The small cameo of Suriya in Vikram (2022) has impacted and made fans go crazy. Fans are awaited for an actual film of Rolex.
Upcoming Projects
With all those successful films , Suriya continues to push boundaries with his upcoming projects. He is set to star in “Kanguva” directed by Siva a highly anticipated film that promises to showcase his versatility yet again. Another exciting project is “Vaadivaasal,” directed by Vetrimaaran, which revolves around the traditional sport of Jallikattu. Along with that Suriya 44, directed by Kartik Subaraj. He does not just have a pipeline of films to act but Suriya has a few films that is being produced. Fans eagerly await these releases, anticipating yet another masterclass in acting.
A Philanthropic Spirit
Beyond his cinematic achievements, Suriya is known for his philanthropic efforts. Through the Agaram Foundation, he has worked tirelessly to support education for underprivileged children, reflecting his commitment to giving back to society. His contributions have made a significant impact, changing the lives of many.
Suriya Sivakumar’s journey is a testament to his talent, hard work, and dedication. As he celebrates another milestone, fans eagerly await more groundbreaking performances from this incredible actor. His contributions to Tamil cinema and society continue to inspire many, making him not just a star, but a true icon.
Nee Enga Irunthalum , Unna Thedi Varuven , I Will Come Into Your life Meghna And I Will Sweep You Off Your Feet- Vaaranam Aayiram
Happy Birthday, Suriya! Here’s to more remarkable performances and continued success!
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