9 Action-packed Suriya films to watch on OTT ahead of Karuppu release: Anjaan, Singam to Kaakha Kaakha

Karuppu, starring Suriya, has hit an unexpected roadblock, leaving fans wondering when the film will finally arrive on the big screens. While audiences wait for an official update, here’s a list of action films starring the actor that deserve a watch on OTT platforms.

9 Action Films starring Suriya on OTT

1. Anjaan

• Cast: Suriya, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Vidyut Jammwal, Manoj Bajpayee, Dalip Tahil, Murali Sharma, Soori
• Director: N. Lingusamy
• Genre: Action Thriller
• Where to watch: SunNXT

Anjaan follows Krishna, a physically challenged man searching for his missing brother in Mumbai. His journey uncovers a story filled with betrayal, friendship, and revenge involving his twin brother, Raju Bhai, and the enemies who betrayed him.

2. Vel

• Cast: Suriya, Asin, Kalabhavan Mani, Vadivelu, Charan Raj, Nassar, Lakshmi, Saranya Ponvannan
• Director: Hari
• Genre: Action Drama
• Where to watch: YouTube

Vel tells the story of identical twins, Vetrivel aka Vel and Vasudevan aka Vasu, who are separated at birth and raised in completely different environments. While Vel grows into a fierce protector in Dindigul, Vasu becomes a sophisticated private detective in Chennai, eventually leading to a dangerous identity swap to fight a common enemy.

3. Aadhavan

• Cast: Suriya, Nayanthara, Vadivelu, Anand Babu, Murali, Rahul Dev, Sayaji Shinde
• Director: KS Ravikumar
• Genre: Action Comedy
• Where to watch: YouTube

Aadhavan revolves around a professional hitman. After failing in his first attempt, he infiltrates the judge’s household as a servant, only to uncover shocking truths about his own past. The film is loosely inspired by His Highness Abdullah, starring Mohanlal.

4. 7 Aum Arivu

• Cast: Suriya, Shruti Haasan, Johnny Trí Nguyễn, Ilavarasu, Sujatha, Guinness Pakru
• Director: AR Murugadoss
• Genre: Sci-fi Action
• Where to watch: SunNXT

7 Aum Arivu follows a genetics student who seeks the help of a descendant of Bodhidharma to revive the ancient monk’s abilities and stop a Chinese mercenary with hypnotic powers from carrying out a biological attack against India.

5. Singam

• Cast: Suriya, Anushka Shetty, Prakash Raj, Vivek, Adithya, Vijayakumar, Nizhalgal Ravi, Radha Ravi, Nassar
• Director: Hari
• Genre: Action Drama
• Where to watch: SunNXT

Singam centers on Duraisingam, an honest officer from a village who believes in delivering justice through both diplomacy and force. His confrontation with a powerful Chennai-based criminal named Mayilvaganam eventually leads to a larger battle against a network.

6. NGK

• Cast: Suriya, Sai Pallavi, Rakul Preet Singh, Devaraj, Ponvannan, Nizhalgal Ravi, Uma Padmanabhan, Rajkumar, Ilavarasu
• Director: Selvaraghavan
• Genre: Action Drama
• Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

NGK follows Nandha Gopala Kumaran, popularly known as NGK, an idealistic organic farmer who changes careers to serve society. He navigates treacherous games, using his intelligence to rise in power against all odds.

7. Retro

• Cast: Suriya, Pooja Hegde, Jayaram, Joju George, Nassar, Prakash Raj, Vidhu
• Director: Karthik Subbaraj
• Genre: Romantic Action
• Where to watch: Netflix

Retro follows Paari, an orphan, who seeks to break free from his violent past and reunite with his love, Rukmini, amidst a struggle with a violent cult.

8. Kaakha Kaakha

• Cast: Suriya, Jyotika, Jeevan, Daniel Balaji, Vivek Anand, Devadarshini, Sethu Rajan, Yog Japee
• Director: Gautham Vasudev Menon
• Genre: Action Thriller
• Where to watch: YouTube

Kaakha Kaakha focuses on Anbuselvan, a dedicated officer leading a specialized team in Chennai. His life takes a tragic turn when a ruthless man named Pandya targets him and his loved ones, resulting in a brutal fight for survival.

9. Ghajini

• Cast: Suriya, Asin, Nayanthara, Pradeep Rawat, Manobala, Riyaz Khan
• Director: AR Murugadoss
• Genre: Psychological Action Thriller
• Where to watch: SunNXT

Ghajini follows Sanjay Ramasamy, a wealthy businessman suffering from short-term memory loss after sustaining a severe head injury while trying to save his fiancée, Kalpana. Despite his condition, he sets out on a relentless quest for revenge against those responsible for her death.

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