Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/07/1975 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Suriya
23/07/2025
Suriya marked his 50th birthday on 23 July 2025, drawing widespread attention from fans and industry colleagues. Tributes highlighted his long career in Tamil cinema and his acclaimed performances in films such as Soorarai Pottru and Thaana Serndha Koottam.
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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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| Actors |
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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. |