Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/07/1975 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Suriya
23/07/2025
Suriya celebrated his 50th birthday on July 23, 2025, marking a significant milestone in his career as one of Tamil cinema's most versatile actors. Fans and colleagues across the industry shared tributes honoring his contributions to films like Soorarai Pottru and Thaana Serndha Koottam.
15/03/2025
Suriya announced his upcoming project directed by a new filmmaker, continuing his commitment to supporting fresh talent in the Tamil film industry. The film is expected to explore themes of social justice and human resilience, aligning with his previous works.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Saravanan Sivakumar |
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| Nickname | Suriya |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 72 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Loyola College, Chennai |
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| Degree | Bachelor of Commerce |
Personal Life
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Jyothika |
| Marriage Date | 11/09/2006 |
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Family
| Father | Sivakumar (Actor) |
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| Mother | Lakshmi Sivakumar |
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Career
| Debut | Film: Nerrukku Ner (1997) |
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| Award | In July 2022, he won the National Film Award for Best Actor for the Tamil film Soorarai Pottru; he shared the award with Ajay Devgn who won the award for the Hindi film Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior. |
Favourites
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| Actress | Trisha |
| Film | Iranian films |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/actorsuriya/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/actorsuriya | |
| https://twitter.com/actorsuriya |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Surya hails from a family of actors, with his father, brother, and wife all being part of the film industry. | |
| 2. Director Mani Ratnam bestowed upon him the name Suriya to distinguish him from another actor named Saravanan. | |
| 3. He began his career as a merchandizing manager in a garment factory, dedicating 3 years to the role. | |
| 4. Surya and his wife Jyothika established the Agaram Foundation to support the education and rehabilitation of school drop-out children. | |
| 5. One of his aspirations is to venture into directing films, and he has pledged to be an organ donor. | |
| 6. Suriya hails from a family of actors, with his father, brother, and wife all being part of the film industry. | |
| 7. Suriya and his wife Jyothika established the Agaram Foundation to support the education and rehabilitation of school drop-out children. |