Suja Varunee

Actress, Social Media Influencer

Indian Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Quick Info

ProfessionActress, Social Media Influencer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth11/10/1984
Age41 years
BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu

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Bio/Wiki

Other NameSujatha Shivakumar
Nickname(s)
  • Suju
  • Sujumaa
ReligionHinduism
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
SchoolJRK Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai (Dropout - 8th grade)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Graduation from a private college in Chennai

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date19/11/2018

Family

FatherDeceased
MotherVijayakumari
Siblings2 Sisters - Kiranmay, Maghima
SpouseShivaji Dev
ChildrenSon - Adhvaaith

Career

Debut
Tamil FilmPlus 2 (2002)
Kannada FilmUdees (2004)
Malayalam FilmBen Johnson (2005) in Special Appearance
Telugu FilmNagavalli (2010) as Hema
TVBigg Boss Tamil (2017) as a Contestant on Star Vijay
Career Progression
  • Suja began her career at the age of thirteen, securing the lead role in 'Plus Two' after being recommended by a neighbor.
  • Her early journey included taking a break from acting after limited success, but she later accepted roles including dance numbers and minor supporting roles.
  • As she progressed, Suja transitioned from glamorous item girl roles to more substantial performances, gaining recognition for her versatility as both a dancer and actress.
  • By 2010, she was acclaimed for her portrayal of a traditional village girl in 'Milaga', further establishing her in the industry.
  • She has appeared in various films across Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema, along with participation in numerous reality TV shows.
  • She won BB Jodigal season 2.
  • Recent films include Pencil (Tamil, 2016), Achayans (Malayalam, 2017), Iravukku Aayiram Kangal (Tamil, 2018), Drushyam 2 (Telugu, 2021), and upcoming projects in 2024 and 2025.
AwardsWinner of BB Jodigal (season 2)

Style Quotient

FitnessSuja is a fitness enthusiast who regularly attends the gym and shares her workouts on social media.
Animal LoverShe has a pet dog and often posts pictures of it online.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Suja's early career was met with family hesitance, but they ultimately supported her ambitions in the film industry.
2. Her transition from glamorous roles to serious acting was encouraged by notable directors in the industry.
3. Despite being labeled as an 'item girl', she did not have a clear understanding of her typecasting during her formative years in cinema.
4. After her fatherโ€™s death, she had to care for her mother, who was a cancer patient, and her two sisters, so she dropped out of school in the 8th grade.
5. She grew up in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
6. She got the role in Plus Two after her neighbour and cinematographer Rajarajan recommended her to the director Ramana.
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