
Saravanan Sivakumar or Suriya is an Indian actor and producer working majorly in the Tamil film industry. The actor was born in Madras, Tamil Nadu, on July 23, 1975. He is the son of popular filmmaker Sivakumar and comes from an established family of the film industr...
Suriya Bio
Full Name | Suriya |
Nick Name | NA |
Profession | Actor, Film Producer |
Height (approx.) | 5’ 5” |
Weight (approx.) | 75 kg |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Black |
Date Of Birth | Wednesday, 23 Jul 1975 |
Age | 49 |
Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Religion | Hinduism |
Ethnicity | Tamil |
Hobbies | Long Driving, Camping |
Marital Status | Married |
Affair | Jyothika |
Spouse | Jyothika |
Parents:
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Father
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Sivakumar
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Mother
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Lakshmi Sivakumar
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Siblings: | Karthi, Brindha Sivakumar |
Cousin: | S. R. Prabhu , K. E. Gnanavel Raja |
Children | Dev , Diya |
Net Worth | ~42 MN USD (RS 350cr) |
Debut: |
First Film (Theatrical) - Nerrukku Ner First Film (OTT) - Soorarai Pottru |
Upcoming Movies: | Suriya 45 directed by RJ Balaji, Suriya 46 directed by Venky Atluri |
Quotes: |
“ Do your best and keep learning - that's what I believe in. “ “ I ask myself if I deserve what I have. What I have today is way more than I ever bargained for. “ “ The greatest joy lies in sharing. I'm grateful to give back to the community that has given me identity and purpose as an actor. “ “ I am not a great actor. There are people who say I overact. I simply follow what director Bala once told me: 'Be honest in front of the camera; just be honest.' “ “ In every film I do, I don't want to be Suriya. I would want to be that character offered to me. “ |
Awards: |
National Film Awards (2020)
National Film Awards (2020)
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Suriya Filmography
Suriya FAQ
Suriya is a popular Indian movie actor and producer working mostly in Tamil films.
Suriya is 49 years old in 2025.
Suriya’s birth date is July 23, 1975.
Suriya’s height is 5' 5”.
Suriya’s last movie as an actor was Retro, released in 2025.
Suriya's wife is Jyothika.
Suriya's upcoming movie is tentatively titled Suriya 45 and is directed by RJ Balaji.
Did You Know
Favourite Things
Food | Paratha, Butter Chicken, Curd Rice, Dosa |
Trivias
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He and his wife, Jyothika, run the Agaram Foundation, which focuses on providing education and support to underprivileged children in Tamil Nadu
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Suriya comes from a family deeply rooted in the Tamil film industry. His father, Sivakumar, is a veteran actor, and his younger brother, Karthi, is also a popular actor in Tamil cinema
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Suriya’s real name is Saravanan Sivakumar, but he adopted the stage name "Suriya" after Mani Ratnam suggested it to differentiate him from another actor with the same name.
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Suriya initially worked as a merchandiser before entering the film industry.
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Before acting, Suriya studied Visual Communications at Loyola College, Chennai.