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'''Suriya''' ({{lang-ta|சூர்யா}}; born 23 July 1975 as '''Saravanan Sivakumar''') is an Indian [[film actor]]. He starred in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] films, such as ''[[Nandha]]'' (2001), ''[[Kaakha Kaakha]]'' (2003), ''[[Pithamagan]]'' (2003), ''[[Perazhagan]]'' (2004), ''[[Ghajini (2005 film)|Ghajini]]'' (2005), ''[[Vel (film)|Vel]]'' (2007), ''[[Vaaranam Aayiram]]'' (2008), ''[[Ayan (film)|Ayan]]'' (2009), ''[[Singam]]'' (2010) and ''[[7aum Arivu]]''. He made his [[Bollywood]] debut in [[Ram Gopal Varma]]'s ''[[Rakht Charitra]]'' (2010). As of 2010,<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-09-01/film-fare-awards-01-08-09.html |title= Film Fare Awards 2008 announced |date= 1 August 2009 |publisher= Behindwoods.com |accessdate=2009-10-22 }}</ref> he has won three [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]] and three [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]]. He established himself as one of the leading contemporary actors in the [[Tamil film industry]].
'''Suriya''' ({{lang-ta|சூர்யா}}; born 23 July 1975 as '''Saravanan Sivakumar''') is an Indian [[film actor]]. He starred in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] films, such as ''[[Nandha]]'' (2001), ''[[Kaakha Kaakha]]'' (2003), ''[[Pithamagan]]'' (2003), ''[[Perazhagan]]'' (2004), ''[[Ghajini (2005 film)|Ghajini]]'' (2005), ''[[Vel (film)|Vel]]'' (2007), ''[[Vaaranam Aayiram]]'' (2008), ''[[Ayan (film)|Ayan]]'' (2009) and ''[[Singam]]'' (2010). He made his [[Bollywood]] debut in [[Ram Gopal Varma]]'s ''[[Rakht Charitra]]'' (2010). As of 2010,<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-09-01/film-fare-awards-01-08-09.html |title= Film Fare Awards 2008 announced |date= 1 August 2009 |publisher= Behindwoods.com |accessdate=2009-10-22 }}</ref> he has won three [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]] and three [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]]. He established himself as one of the leading contemporary actors in the [[Tamil film industry]].


He became a film distributor after opening [[Studio Green]], which was responsible for producing and distributed a few of his own and his brother [[Karthi]]'s films. He is the eldest son of actor [[Sivakumar]] and married actress [[Jyothika Saravanan|Jyothika Sadanah]] in 2006, after being engaged for several years. In 2008, he began Agaram Foundation, which funds for preventing early childhood drop-outs.<ref name="agaram.in">{{cite web |url= http://agaram.in/about.php |title= About Us |year= 2008 |publisher= Agaram Foundation|accessdate=2009-10-22 }}</ref>
He became a film distributor after opening [[Studio Green]], which was responsible for producing and distributed a few of his own and his brother [[Karthi]]'s films. He is the eldest son of actor [[Sivakumar]] and married actress [[Jyothika Saravanan|Jyothika Sadanah]] in 2006, after being engaged for several years. In 2008, he began Agaram Foundation, which funds for preventing early childhood drop-outs.<ref name="agaram.in">{{cite web |url= http://agaram.in/about.php |title= About Us |year= 2008 |publisher= Agaram Foundation|accessdate=2009-10-22 }}</ref>
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[[Image:Gautham Menon and Surya on the sets in Sri Lanka.jpg|thumb|Suriya on the sets of Kaakha Kaakha in Sri Lanka]]
[[Image:Gautham Menon and Surya on the sets in Sri Lanka.jpg|thumb|Suriya on the sets of Kaakha Kaakha in Sri Lanka]]
In 2003, he starred in the [[Gautham Menon]]-directed ''[[Kaakha Kaakha]]'', a film about the life of a police officer. He then starred in his second [[Bala (director)|Bala]] directorial, ''[[Pithamagan]]'', along with [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]], portraying a happy-go-lucky village crook with a comic touch, for which he received a [[Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award (Tamil)|Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award]]. Since he was shooting for these two films in 2003, he had to turn down a lead role in ''[[Autograph (2004 film)|Autograph]]'', which eventually was played by its director [[Cheran (director)|Cheran]] himself.<ref>[http://www.videos.behindwoods.com/videos-q1-09/actor-actress-interview/suriya.html Suriya – Tamil Movie Actors Interview – Aadhavan | Ayan | Singam | Vel | Vaaranam Aayiram | Kuselan | Vel | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Aaru | Ghajini | Mayavi | Aayutha Ezhuthu | Pithamagan | Kaakha Kaakha – Behindwoods.com]. Videos.behindwoods.com. Retrieved on 2011-02-26.</ref>
In 2003, he starred in the [[Gautham Menon]]-directed ''[[Kaakha Kaakha]]'', a film about the life of a police officer. He then starred in his second [[Bala (director)|Bala]] directorial, ''[[Pithamagan]]'', along with [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]], portraying a happy-go-lucky village crook with a comic touch, for which he received a [[Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award (Tamil)|Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award]]. Since he was shooting for these two films in 2003, he had to turn down a lead role in ''[[Autograph (2004 film)|Autograph]]'', which eventually was played by its director [[Cheran (director)|Cheran]] himself.<ref>[http://www.videos.behindwoods.com/videos-q1-09/actor-actress-interview/suriya.html Suriya – Tamil Movie Actors Interview – Aadhavan | Ayan | Singam | Vel | Vaaranam Aayiram | Kuselan | Vel | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Aaru | Ghajini | Mayavi | Aayutha Ezhuthu | Pithamagan | Kaakha Kaakha – Behindwoods.com]. Videos.behindwoods.com. Retrieved on 2011-02-26.</ref>

[[File:Simran Surya.jpg|thumb|Surya, Simran and Director Bala on the sets of Pithamagan]]
In 2004 he received a [[Filmfare Best Actor Award (Tamil)|Filmfare Award for Best Actor]] for playing two roles in ''[[Perazhagan]]'': an aggressive boxer and a handicapped phone booth keeper became successfull venture in box-office.Later that year, he starred in [[Mani Ratnam]]'s political drama ''[[Aayutha Ezhuthu]]'', which was based on [[George Reddy]], a student leader in Hyderabad during the late 60s and early 70s.
In 2004 he received a [[Filmfare Best Actor Award (Tamil)|Filmfare Award for Best Actor]] for playing two roles in ''[[Perazhagan]]'': an aggressive boxer and a handicapped phone booth keeper became successfull venture in box-office.Later that year, he starred in [[Mani Ratnam]]'s political drama ''[[Aayutha Ezhuthu]]'', which was based on [[George Reddy]], a student leader in Hyderabad during the late 60s and early 70s.


In 2005, he appeared in ''[[Ghajini (2005 film)|Ghajini]]'' and then in ''[[Aaru (film)|Aaru]]''. He played a patient suffering from short-term memory loss in the former.This film became a big-hit..<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/12842.html Suriya to act with Aamir Khan? – Tamil Movie News]. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 2011-02-26.</ref> In 2006 he appeared opposite Jyothika and actress Bhoomika in [[N. Krishna]]'s film ''[[Sillunu Oru Kaadhal]]''. In 2007, his only release was ''[[Vel (film)|Vel]]'', which was a super-hit.<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14577878&cid=13525926 CBO- Dec14 to 16]. Sify.com (2007-12-19). Retrieved on 2011-02-26.</ref>
In 2005, he appeared in ''[[Ghajini (2005 film)|Ghajini]]'' and then in ''[[Aaru (film)|Aaru]]''. He played a patient suffering from short-term memory loss in the former. Due to his commitment to ''Ghajini'', he was said to have missed a role in the Bollywood film ''[[Rang De Basanti]]''.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/12842.html Suriya to act with Aamir Khan? – Tamil Movie News]. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 2011-02-26.</ref> In 2006 he appeared opposite Jyothika and actress Bhoomika in [[N. Krishna]]'s film ''[[Sillunu Oru Kaadhal]]''. In 2007, his only release was ''[[Vel (film)|Vel]]'', which released for Diwali.<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14577878&cid=13525926 CBO- Dec14 to 16]. Sify.com (2007-12-19). Retrieved on 2011-02-26.</ref>


===''Vaaranam Aayiram'' and onwards (2008–present)===
===''Vaaranam Aayiram'' and onwards (2008–present)===
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In 2009, Suriya's first release was [[K. V. Anand]]'s action-thriller ''[[Ayan (film)|Ayan]]'', which went on to become the highest grossing Tamil film of the year. With Suriya portraying the role of a smuggler, the film also featured [[Prabhu Ganesan|Prabhu]] as his guardian and [[Tamannaah Bhatia]] as the lead actress. The film was shot extensively across [[Tanzania]], [[Namibia]], [[Malaysia]] and [[India]] and featured [[parkour]] stunts by Suriya, without the use of a stunt double.<ref name="ayanstunt">{{cite web|author=TNN|date=27 March 2009|title=The logic of it all|publisher=[[Times of India]]|accessdate=2011-01-07|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/The-logic-of-it-all/articleshow/4318597.cms}}</ref> Upon release, the film won positive reviews citing that the film was a "must watch" and Suriya's performance was yet again acclaimed and he found himself nominated for leading awards and won the [[Vijay Award for Entertainer of the Year]].<ref name="rediffayan">{{cite web|author=Srinivasan, Pavithra|date=3 April 2009|title=ayan is a must-watch!|publisher=[[Rediff]]|accessdate=2011-01-07|url=http://movies.rediff.com/review/2009/apr/03/review-ayan.htm}}</ref> The film's success saw Suriya emerge as the most profitable leading actor in Tamil films, following a hat trick of large commercial hits, with film journals suggesting that his success was due to "experiments within the commercial format" and he was successful in "avoiding being typecast".<ref name="leading">{{cite web|author=Pillai, Sreedhar|date=14 April 2009|title=Unstoppable Suriya|publisher=[[Times of India]]|accessdate=2011-01-07|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Unstoppable-Surya/articleshow/4395543.cms}}</ref>
In 2009, Suriya's first release was [[K. V. Anand]]'s action-thriller ''[[Ayan (film)|Ayan]]'', which went on to become the highest grossing Tamil film of the year. With Suriya portraying the role of a smuggler, the film also featured [[Prabhu Ganesan|Prabhu]] as his guardian and [[Tamannaah Bhatia]] as the lead actress. The film was shot extensively across [[Tanzania]], [[Namibia]], [[Malaysia]] and [[India]] and featured [[parkour]] stunts by Suriya, without the use of a stunt double.<ref name="ayanstunt">{{cite web|author=TNN|date=27 March 2009|title=The logic of it all|publisher=[[Times of India]]|accessdate=2011-01-07|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/The-logic-of-it-all/articleshow/4318597.cms}}</ref> Upon release, the film won positive reviews citing that the film was a "must watch" and Suriya's performance was yet again acclaimed and he found himself nominated for leading awards and won the [[Vijay Award for Entertainer of the Year]].<ref name="rediffayan">{{cite web|author=Srinivasan, Pavithra|date=3 April 2009|title=ayan is a must-watch!|publisher=[[Rediff]]|accessdate=2011-01-07|url=http://movies.rediff.com/review/2009/apr/03/review-ayan.htm}}</ref> The film's success saw Suriya emerge as the most profitable leading actor in Tamil films, following a hat trick of large commercial hits, with film journals suggesting that his success was due to "experiments within the commercial format" and he was successful in "avoiding being typecast".<ref name="leading">{{cite web|author=Pillai, Sreedhar|date=14 April 2009|title=Unstoppable Suriya|publisher=[[Times of India]]|accessdate=2011-01-07|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Unstoppable-Surya/articleshow/4395543.cms}}</ref>


His next release was ''[[Aadhavan]]'' directed by [[K. S. Ravikumar]]which was a 'Super-hit'. In 2010, he had his 25th release with ''[[Singam]]'', directed by [[Hari (director)|Hari]], in which he played the role of a police officer. The film went on to become the second highest grossing film of the year.<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/Sify-Top-10-Kollywood-Hits-of-2010-imagegallery-kollywood-km4s6peahae.html?html=5 Sify-Top 10 Kollywood Hits of 2010]. Sify.com (2010-12-23). Retrieved on 2011-02-26.</ref> Its Telugu dubbed version, ''Yamudu'', was also a success in Andhra Pradesh.<ref>[http://e.indiaglitz.com/telugu/retro2010/hits.html IndiaGlitz – Retrospective 2010]. E.indiaglitz.com. Retrieved on 2011-02-26.</ref> He made his [[Bollywood]] debut in [[Ram Gopal Varma]]'s two-part political drama ''[[Rakta Charitra]]'' in 2010, following which he appeared in cameo roles as himself in the films ''[[Manmadhan Ambu]]'' (2010) and ''[[Avan Ivan]]'' (2011). His only release in 2011 that featured him in a starring role was [[A. R. Murugadoss]]'s science fiction thriller ''[[7aum Arivu]]''. Suriya essayed dual roles in the film, as a circus artist and as the Buddhist monk named [[Bodhidharma]], who lived in the 5th century. The film had a good opening and was declared 'BOX-OFFICE HIT.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14983196&cid=13525926|title=Chennai Box-Office (November 4 to 6)|publisher=[[Sify]]|accessdate=November 10, 2011}}</ref> His next project is ''[[Maatraan]]'', which sees him collaborate with [[K. V. Anand]] again. The film is one of the first [[Cinema of India|Indian films]] to be shot in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/news/2011/maatraan-unit-russia-031011.html|title=Maatraan unit off to Russia|publisher=[[Oneindia.in]]|accessdate=November 19, 2011}}</ref> . After [[Maatraan]] Suriya would join hands with [[Hari (director)|Hari]] again for the fourth time in a film titled [[Singam 2]] which is the sequel of the 2010 Blockbuster [[Singam]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/73575.html}}</ref> .
His next release was ''[[Aadhavan]]'' directed by [[K. S. Ravikumar]]. In 2010, he had his 25th release with ''[[Singam]]'', directed by [[Hari (director)|Hari]], in which he played the role of a police officer. The film went on to become the second highest grossing film of the year.<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/Sify-Top-10-Kollywood-Hits-of-2010-imagegallery-kollywood-km4s6peahae.html?html=5 Sify-Top 10 Kollywood Hits of 2010]. Sify.com (2010-12-23). Retrieved on 2011-02-26.</ref> Its Telugu dubbed version, ''Yamudu'', was also a success in Andhra Pradesh.<ref>[http://e.indiaglitz.com/telugu/retro2010/hits.html IndiaGlitz – Retrospective 2010]. E.indiaglitz.com. Retrieved on 2011-02-26.</ref> He made his [[Bollywood]] debut in [[Ram Gopal Varma]]'s two-part political drama ''[[Rakta Charitra]]'' in 2010, following which he appeared in cameo roles as himself in the films ''[[Manmadhan Ambu]]'' (2010) and ''[[Avan Ivan]]'' (2011). His only release in 2011 that featured him in a starring role was [[A. R. Murugadoss]]'s science fiction thriller ''[[7aum Arivu]]''. Suriya essayed dual roles in the film, as a circus artist and as the Buddhist monk named [[Bodhidharma]], who lived in the 5th century. The film had a good opening and was declared "average".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14983196&cid=13525926|title=Chennai Box-Office (November 4 to 6)|publisher=[[Sify]]|accessdate=November 10, 2011}}</ref> His next project is ''[[Maatraan]]'', which sees him collaborate with [[K. V. Anand]] again. The film is one of the first [[Cinema of India|Indian films]] to be shot in [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/news/2011/maatraan-unit-russia-031011.html|title=Maatraan unit off to Russia|publisher=[[Oneindia.in]]|accessdate=November 19, 2011}}</ref> . After [[Maatraan]] Suriya would join hands with [[Hari (director)|Hari]] again for the fourth time in a film titled [[Singam 2]] which is the sequel of the 2010 Blockbuster [[Singam]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/73575.html}}</ref> .

==Brand ambassador==
Suriya has been the ambassador for many famous enterprises including [[TVS]], [[Aircel]] and Sunfeast Biscuits since 2006. He has endorsed [[Saravana Stores]],<ref>http://www.sivajitv.com/hot-n-spice/surya-is-the-brand-ambassador-for-saravana-stores.htm</ref> Bharathi Cements and Navaratna products since 2010.<ref>http://suriyaonline.com/2011/04/02/surya-new-navaratna-oil-ads/</ref> In 2011, he had signed a new deal with [[Nescafé]], Zandu Balm and more recently with Close-Up toothpaste brand as of May 2011.<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-11-05/suriya-29-04-11.html</ref>


==Philanthropy==
==Philanthropy==
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* Won, [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil|Best Actor]] – ''Perazhagan'' (2004)<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/15576.html Surya shines, Cheran sizzles – Tamil Movie News]. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 2011-02-26.</ref>
* Won, [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil|Best Actor]] – ''Perazhagan'' (2004)<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/15576.html Surya shines, Cheran sizzles – Tamil Movie News]. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 2011-02-26.</ref>
* Won, Best Actor – ''Vaaranam Aayiram'' (2008)<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/4845798.cms The glowing filmfare night! – The Times of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2009-08-02). Retrieved on 2011-02-26.</ref>
* Won, Best Actor – ''Vaaranam Aayiram'' (2008)<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/4845798.cms The glowing filmfare night! – The Times of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2009-08-02). Retrieved on 2011-02-26.</ref>
* Best Actor – ''Singam'' (2010)
* Nominated, Best Actor – ''Kaakha Kaakha'' (2003)
* Nominated, Best Actor – ''Ayan'' (2009)
* Nominated, Best Actor – ''Singam'' (2010)


; [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]]
; [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]]
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*Won, [[Vijay Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] – ''Vaaranam Aayiram'' (2008)
*Won, [[Vijay Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] – ''Vaaranam Aayiram'' (2008)
*Won, [[Vijay Award for Entertainer of the Year|Entertainer of the Year]] (2009) for ''Ayan/Aadhavan''
*Won, [[Vijay Award for Entertainer of the Year|Entertainer of the Year]] (2009) for ''Ayan/Aadhavan''
*Won, Icon of the Year (2009) – Special Award for Social Services rendered through Agaram (2004)
*Won, Icon of the Year (2009) – Special Award for Social Services rendered through Agaram Foundation<ref>{{cite web |url= http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/exclusive/2010/2010-vijay-award-winners-010610.html| title= Star Vijay Awards|date= 2 June 2010 |work= OneIndia|accessdate=2010-06-02}}</ref>
*Won, Entertainer of the Year (2010) - ''Singam''
*
*Nominated, [[Vijay Award for Favourite Hero|Favourite Hero]] – ''Vaaranam Aayiram'' (2008)
*Nominated, Entertainer of the Year - ''Vaaranam Aayiram'' (2008)
*Nominated, Favourite Hero – ''Ayan/Aadhavan'' (2009)
*Nominated, Best Actor - ''Ayan'' (2009)
*Nominated, Best Actor – ''Ratha Charithram'' (2010)
*Nominated, Favourite Hero – ''Singam'' (2010)

; Other awards and recognition

*[[Kalaimamani|Kalaimamani Award]] (2004)
* Dinakaran Best New Face Actor in ''Nerukku Ner'' (1997)<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/awards/dkn1997/1997dkn.htm | title= Dinakaran Cinema Awards 1997 |date= 12 April 1998 |work= Dinakaran |accessdate=1998-04-12}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
*[[ITFA Best Actor Award]] in ''Kaakha Kaakha'' (2003)
*Filmfans Award for Best Actor 2008 for ''Vaaranam Aayiram'' <ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.southdreamz.com/2009/10/kamal-haasan-suriya-to-share-film-fans-award.html| title= Kamal and Suriya Share Filmfans Award|date= 19 October 2009 |work= SouthDreams|accessdate=2010-01-12}}</ref>
*South Scope Award for Style Icon of the Year (2009)
*Amrita Mathrubhumi Award for Best Actor in Tamil – ''Ayan'' / ''Aadhavan'' (2009) <ref>{{cite web |url= http://tamil.way2movies.com/?p=3474 | title= Mathurubhumi Award |date= 6 January 2010 |work= Dinakaran |accessdate=2010-01-12}}</ref>
*Meera Isaiaruvi Tamil Music Award for Best Performance in a Song (2009) – ''Aadhavan'' (Damakku Damakku)

; Nominations
*South Scope Award for Most Stylish Actor - Vaaranam Aayiram'' (2008)
*South Scope Award for Best Actor - ''Ayan'' (2009)
*[[Star Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Male]] – ''Rakht Charitra'' (2010)<ref>[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/features/2011/nominations-17annual-starscreen-awards-030111.html Nominations | 17 th Annual Star Screen Awards | 2011 | Declared – Oneindia Entertainment]. Entertainment.oneindia.in (2011-01-03). Retrieved on 2011-02-26.</ref>
*[[Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow – Male]] – ''Rakht Charitra'' (2010)<ref>[http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2011/01/22/7034/index.html Nominations of Stardust Awards 2011]. Bollywoodhungama.com (2011-01-22). Retrieved on 2011-02-26.</ref>
*AXN Award for Best Action Actor in a Negative role - ''Rakta Charitra'' (2010)


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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== External links ==
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Suriya
File:Surya Sivakumar 2010.jpg
Born (1975-07-23) July 23, 1975 (age 48)[1]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
OccupationFilm actor
Years active1997 – present
SpouseJyothika Sadanah (2006–present)
ChildrenDhiya, Dev

Suriya (Tamil: சூர்யா; born 23 July 1975 as Saravanan Sivakumar) is an Indian film actor. He starred in Tamil films, such as Nandha (2001), Kaakha Kaakha (2003), Pithamagan (2003), Perazhagan (2004), Ghajini (2005), Vel (2007), Vaaranam Aayiram (2008), Ayan (2009) and Singam (2010). He made his Bollywood debut in Ram Gopal Varma's Rakht Charitra (2010). As of 2010,[2] he has won three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards. He established himself as one of the leading contemporary actors in the Tamil film industry.

He became a film distributor after opening Studio Green, which was responsible for producing and distributed a few of his own and his brother Karthi's films. He is the eldest son of actor Sivakumar and married actress Jyothika Sadanah in 2006, after being engaged for several years. In 2008, he began Agaram Foundation, which funds for preventing early childhood drop-outs.[3]

Early life

Suriya was born to actor Sivakumar and Lakshmi in Chennai. He is the eldest of three children, his younger brother is actor Karthi and he has a younger sister named Brindha Sivakumar. He attended Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan School [4] and St. Bede's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School in Chennai[5] and obtained his under graduate degree B.Com from Loyola College, Chennai.

Film career

Early career (1997–2002)

Suriya debuted in the 1997 film Nerrukku Ner directed by Vasanth and produced by Mani Ratnam.[6] In 2001, he starred in Siddique's comedy film Friends.

His major break came in the form of Nandha, which was directed by Bala. Playing the role of an ex-convict who is very attached to his mother, he received a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor.[7] His next venture was Vikraman's Unnai Ninaithu, which was followed by Mounam Pesiyadhe directed by Ameer Sultan.

Breakthrough (2003–07)

File:Gautham Menon and Surya on the sets in Sri Lanka.jpg
Suriya on the sets of Kaakha Kaakha in Sri Lanka

In 2003, he starred in the Gautham Menon-directed Kaakha Kaakha, a film about the life of a police officer. He then starred in his second Bala directorial, Pithamagan, along with Vikram, portraying a happy-go-lucky village crook with a comic touch, for which he received a Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award. Since he was shooting for these two films in 2003, he had to turn down a lead role in Autograph, which eventually was played by its director Cheran himself.[8]

In 2004 he received a Filmfare Award for Best Actor for playing two roles in Perazhagan: an aggressive boxer and a handicapped phone booth keeper became successfull venture in box-office.Later that year, he starred in Mani Ratnam's political drama Aayutha Ezhuthu, which was based on George Reddy, a student leader in Hyderabad during the late 60s and early 70s.

In 2005, he appeared in Ghajini and then in Aaru. He played a patient suffering from short-term memory loss in the former. Due to his commitment to Ghajini, he was said to have missed a role in the Bollywood film Rang De Basanti.[9] In 2006 he appeared opposite Jyothika and actress Bhoomika in N. Krishna's film Sillunu Oru Kaadhal. In 2007, his only release was Vel, which released for Diwali.[10]

Vaaranam Aayiram and onwards (2008–present)

His next release was a collaboration with Gautham Menon, after the success of Kaakha Kaakha, Suriya began work on Menon's biopic Vaaranam Aayiram in November 2008.[11] Playing dual roles for the third time in his career, Suriya appeared as father and son, with both characters also demanding scenes shot throughout their lives ranging from scenes as a 16-year-old to scenes as a 65-year-old. During the production of the film, Suriya described the project as "unique" and "straight from the heart", describing the physical hardships he endured during the making.[12] He lost weight and prepared a six pack for the film through an eight-month fitness regime, with the move being a trend-setter for other leading actors from South India.[13][14] The film, which also featured Simran, Sameera Reddy and Divya Spandana in prominent roles, became commercially successful at the box office upon release as well as receiving positive reviews from film critics, with Suriya's performance being lauded. A critic from Rediff labelled the film as his "magnum opus", citing that he is "perfect" and that the film for him is a "justified triumph".[15] Similarly, critics cited Suriya's performance as "outstanding" and claimed that the film "works because of his performance", whilst other reviewers claimed the film was an "out and out Suriya show".[16][17] His portrayals also fetched him several notable awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actor, a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor by the jury and also the Vijay Award for Best Actor for 2008.[18] The film also went on to receive a National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil for 2008.[19]

Suriya at the premiere of Rakta Charitra

In 2009, Suriya's first release was K. V. Anand's action-thriller Ayan, which went on to become the highest grossing Tamil film of the year. With Suriya portraying the role of a smuggler, the film also featured Prabhu as his guardian and Tamannaah Bhatia as the lead actress. The film was shot extensively across Tanzania, Namibia, Malaysia and India and featured parkour stunts by Suriya, without the use of a stunt double.[20] Upon release, the film won positive reviews citing that the film was a "must watch" and Suriya's performance was yet again acclaimed and he found himself nominated for leading awards and won the Vijay Award for Entertainer of the Year.[21] The film's success saw Suriya emerge as the most profitable leading actor in Tamil films, following a hat trick of large commercial hits, with film journals suggesting that his success was due to "experiments within the commercial format" and he was successful in "avoiding being typecast".[22]

His next release was Aadhavan directed by K. S. Ravikumar. In 2010, he had his 25th release with Singam, directed by Hari, in which he played the role of a police officer. The film went on to become the second highest grossing film of the year.[23] Its Telugu dubbed version, Yamudu, was also a success in Andhra Pradesh.[24] He made his Bollywood debut in Ram Gopal Varma's two-part political drama Rakta Charitra in 2010, following which he appeared in cameo roles as himself in the films Manmadhan Ambu (2010) and Avan Ivan (2011). His only release in 2011 that featured him in a starring role was A. R. Murugadoss's science fiction thriller 7aum Arivu. Suriya essayed dual roles in the film, as a circus artist and as the Buddhist monk named Bodhidharma, who lived in the 5th century. The film had a good opening and was declared "average".[25] His next project is Maatraan, which sees him collaborate with K. V. Anand again. The film is one of the first Indian films to be shot in Russia.[26] . After Maatraan Suriya would join hands with Hari again for the fourth time in a film titled Singam 2 which is the sequel of the 2010 Blockbuster Singam[27] .

Brand ambassador

Suriya has been the ambassador for many famous enterprises including TVS, Aircel and Sunfeast Biscuits since 2006. He has endorsed Saravana Stores,[28] Bharathi Cements and Navaratna products since 2010.[29] In 2011, he had signed a new deal with Nescafé, Zandu Balm and more recently with Close-Up toothpaste brand as of May 2011.[30]

Philanthropy

In 2008, Suriya began the Agaram Foundation,[3] working to help children who drop out of school early in Tamil Nadu. With the Ministry of Education in Tamil Nadu, he created a short commercial video outlining child poverty, labour and lack of education, titled Herova? Zerova? [31]. The film was written and produced by Sivakumar and also starred Joseph Vijay, R. Madhavan and Jyothika. Agaram has sponsored 159 underprevileged students in 2010 for their higher education in various disciplines. With the firm belief that the educated mind can not only eliminate social evils but also aid in the socio-economic upbringing of society, Agaram Foundation works towards providing appropriate learning opportunities to the rural populace who do not otherwise have access to quality education.[3]

He is also an active participant in other philanthropic works such as "Save The Tigers" campaign, which aids in the protection and preservation of Tigers in India, and "REACH", a non-profit that cures TB patients for free using supervised medication programs.

Personal life

After several years of being engaged, Suriya married actress Jyothika Sadanah on 11 September 2006,[32] with whom he was paired in seven films; Poovellam Kettuppar, Uyirile Kalanthathu, Kaakha Kaakha, Perazhagan, Maayavi, June R and Sillunu Oru Kaadhal. The couple have two children, daughter Diya (born August 10, 2007 )[33] and son Dev (born June 7, 2010).[34]

Awards

Filmfare Awards South
  • Won, Best Supporting Actor – Pithamagan (2003)
  • Won, Best Actor – Perazhagan (2004)[35]
  • Won, Best Actor – Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)[36]
  • Nominated, Best Actor – Kaakha Kaakha (2003)
  • Nominated, Best Actor – Ayan (2009)
  • Nominated, Best Actor – Singam (2010)
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Vijay Awards
  • Won, Icon of the Year (2007)[37]
  • Won, Best Actor – Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
  • Won, Entertainer of the Year (2009) for Ayan/Aadhavan
  • Won, Icon of the Year (2009) – Special Award for Social Services rendered through Agaram Foundation[38]
  • Won, Entertainer of the Year (2010) - Singam
  • Nominated, Favourite Hero – Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
  • Nominated, Entertainer of the Year - Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)
  • Nominated, Favourite Hero – Ayan/Aadhavan (2009)
  • Nominated, Best Actor - Ayan (2009)
  • Nominated, Best Actor – Ratha Charithram (2010)
  • Nominated, Favourite Hero – Singam (2010)
Other awards and recognition
  • Kalaimamani Award (2004)
  • Dinakaran Best New Face Actor in Nerukku Ner (1997)[39]
  • ITFA Best Actor Award in Kaakha Kaakha (2003)
  • Filmfans Award for Best Actor 2008 for Vaaranam Aayiram [40]
  • South Scope Award for Style Icon of the Year (2009)
  • Amrita Mathrubhumi Award for Best Actor in Tamil – Ayan / Aadhavan (2009) [41]
  • Meera Isaiaruvi Tamil Music Award for Best Performance in a Song (2009) – Aadhavan (Damakku Damakku)
Nominations

Filmography

Year Film Role Language Notes
1997 Nerrukku Ner Suriya Tamil
1998 Kaadhale Nimmadhi Chandru Tamil
1998 Sandhippoma Vishnu Tamil
1999 Periyanna Suriya Tamil
1999 Poovellam Kettuppar Krishna Tamil
2000 Uyirile Kalanthathu Suriya Tamil
2001 Friends Chandru Tamil
2001 Nandha Nandha Tamil Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor
2002 Unnai Ninaithu Suriya Tamil
2002 Shree Shree Tamil
2002 Mounam Pesiyadhe Gautham Tamil
2003 Kaakha Kaakha Anbuselvan Tamil ITFA Best Actor Award
Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
2003 Pithamagan Sakthi Tamil Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil
2004 Perazhagan Karthik,
Chinna		 Tamil Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
2004 Aayutha Ezhuthu Michael Vasanth Tamil
2005 Maayavi Balayya Tamil
2005 Ghajini Sanjay Ramasamy (Manohar) Tamil Tamil Nadu State Film Special Award for Best Actor
2005 Aaru Aarumugam (Aaru) Tamil
2005 June R Raja Tamil Guest appearance
2006 Sillunu Oru Kaadhal Gautham Tamil
2007 Vel Vetrivel,
Vasudevan		 Tamil
2008 Kuselan Himself Tamil Special appearance
2008 Vaaranam Aayiram Krishnan,
Suriya Krishnan		 Tamil Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
Tamil Nadu State Film Special Award for Best Actor
Vijay Award for Best Actor
2009 Ayan Devaraj Velusamy Tamil Vijay Award for Entertainer of the Year
Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
2009 Aadhavan Madhavan Subramaniyam
(Aadhavan/Murugan)		 Tamil Vijay Award for Entertainer of the Year
2010 Singam Durai Singam Tamil Vijay Award for Entertainer of the Year
Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
2010 Rakht Charitra II Suriyanarayana Reddy Hindi Nominated—Star Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Male
Nominated—Stardust Award for Superstar of Tomorrow – Male
Nominated—Vijay Award for Best Actor
2010 Manmadhan Ambu Himself Tamil Guest appearance
2011 Ko Himself Tamil Special appearance
2011 Avan Ivan Himself Tamil Guest appearance
2011 7aum Arivu Bodhidharma,
Arvind		 Tamil
2012 Maatraan Dinesh Tamil Filming

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