S. J. Suryah
ActingAbout S. J. Suryah
S. J. Suryah born S. Justin Selvaraj is an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor, music composer and producer who has worked in the Tamil, Telugu and Hindi film industries. Born in Vasudevanallur, Tamil Nadu, Suryah did various works before joining film industry to become an actor but ended up assisting Vasanth and Sabapathy. Suryah made his directorial debut with Vaalee in 1999 whose success catapulted him to stardom. His other notable directorials include Kushi (2000), New (2004) and Isai (2015). In recent years, Suryah has garnered significant attention and acclaim as an actor for his portrayals of quirky, unique characters, such as in Spyder (2017), Mersal (2017), Maanaadu (2021) and Don (2022), in which he played the negative role, and Jigarthanda DoubleX (2023), in which he showcased a more dramatic side in a protagonist role.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of S. J. Suryah reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 47 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Action
The majority of S. J. Suryah's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), S. J. Suryah remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Jigarthanda DoubleX, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best S. J. Suryah Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from S. J. Suryah's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of S. J. Suryah.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jailer 2 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2026 | Demonte Colony 3 | Librarian | Flop | Similar → |
| 2026 | Love Insurance Kompany | Suriyan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Bha. Bha. Ba. | Oskar | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 | A. Arunagiri | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Game Changer | Bobbili Mopidevi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Saripodhaa Sanivaaram | Dayanand | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Raayan | Sethuraman 'Sethu' | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Indian 2: Zero Tolerance | "Sakalakala Vallavan" Sarguna Pandian | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Jigarthanda DoubleX | Kirubai / Ray Das | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Mark Antony | Jackie Pandian / Madhan Pandiyan | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Bommai | Rajkumar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Varisu | Adithya Mittal (Special Appearance) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Kadamaiyai Sei | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Don | Boominathan | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Maanaadu | Dhanushkodi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Nenjam Marappathillai | Ramasamy 'Ramsay' | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Monster | Anjanam Azhagiya Pillai | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Mersal | Daniel Arockiaraj | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Spyder | Sudalai | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Iraivi | Arul | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Yatchan | Himself (Guest Appearance) | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Vai Raja Vai | Guest Appearance | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Isai | A. K. Shiva | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Pizza 2: Villa | Director (Guest Appearance) | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Nanban | Panchavan Pariventhan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Komaram Puli | Hussain (Special Appearance) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Newtonin Moondram Vidhi | Guru | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Thirumagan | Thangapandi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Viyabari | Suryaprakash | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Dishyum | Cameo Appearance | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Kalvanin Kadhali | Sathya | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire | Siva | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Maha Nadigan | Special Appearance | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | New | Pappu / Vichu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Naani | Cameo Appearance | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Khushi | Guest Appearance | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Kushi | Guest Apparence | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Aasai | Auto Driver (cameo) | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Kizhakku Cheemayile | Bull Trainer (Uncredited Role) | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Nethiyadi | Uncredited Role | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Indian 3: War Mode | "Sakalakala Vallavan" Sarguna Pandian | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Sardar 2 | Black Dagger | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Iravaakaalam | Raghu | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Bro Code | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Killer | Shiva | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Adhira | - | Flop | Similar → |
S. J. Suryah - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of S. J. Suryah?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring S. J. Suryah is "Jigarthanda DoubleX" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has S. J. Suryah acted in?
S. J. Suryah has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by S. J. Suryah?
Other notable films include "New", "Isai", and "Iraivi".