Suriya
ActingAbout Suriya
Saravanan Sivakumar known by his stage name Suriya, is an Indian film actor, producer and television presenter, best known for his work in Tamil cinema. After making his debut in Nerukku Ner (1997), Suriya landed his breakthrough role in Nandha (2001) and then had his first major commercial success with the thriller Kaakha Kaakha (2003). As of 2010, he has won three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards South. In 2013, Suriya founded the production house 2D Entertainment. He is the eldest son of Tamil film actor Sivakumar and his younger brother Karthi is also an actor. Suriya married co-star Jyothika in 2006, after being engaged for several years. In 2008, he began Agaram Foundation, which funds for various philanthropic activities.
Suriya Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Suriya reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Suriya's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 46% of Suriya's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Soorarai Pottru, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Suriya Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Suriya's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Suriya has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Retro | Paarivel Kannan / Jada Muni | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Kanguva | Kanguva / Francis Theodore | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Sarfira | Businessman | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Rocketry: The Nambi Effect | Interviewer (Tamil version) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Vikram | Rolex | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Etharkkum Thunindhavan | Kannabiran | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Jai Bhim | Chandru | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Soorarai Pottru | Nedumaaran 'Maara' Rajangam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Kaappaan | Kathiravan "Kathir" | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | NGK | Nandha Gopala Kumaran aka "NGK" | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Kadaikutty Singam | Special appearance as himself | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | Iniyan | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Si 3 | Duraisingam | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | 24 | Sethuraman, Athreya, Manikandan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Pasanga 2 | Dr. Tamizh Naadan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Massu Engira Maasilamani | Masilamani (Massu) and Sakthi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Anjaan | Raju Bhai / Krishna | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Singam 2 | Durai Singam | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Chennaiyil Oru Naal | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Maattrraan | Vimalan / Akhilan | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | 7Aum Arivu | Bodhidharma / Aravind | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Avan Ivan | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Manmadhan Ambu | Guest Appearance | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Rakht Charitra 2 | Yeturi Suryanarayana Reddy | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Rakht Charitra | Yeturi Suryanarayana Reddy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Singam | Durai Singam | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Aadhavan | 'Madhavan' Aadhavan / Murugan | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Ayan | Deva | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Vaaranam Aayiram | Krishnan / Suriya | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Kathanayakudu | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Vel | Vasudevan/Vetrivel | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Gautham | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Aaru | Aarumugham "Aaru" | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Ghajini | Sanjay Ramaswami / Manohar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Maayavi | Balayya | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Aayitha Ezhuthu | Michael Vasanth | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Perazhagan | Chinna / Karthik | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Pithamagan | Sakthi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Kaakha Kaakha | Anbuchelvan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Mounam Pesiyadhe | Gautham | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Shree | Shree | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Unnai Ninaithu | Surya | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Nandha | Nandha | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Friends | Chandru | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Uyirile Kalanthathu | Surya | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Poovellam Kettuppar | Krishna / Palpandi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Periyanna | Suriya | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Sandhippoma | Vishwa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Kaadhale Nimmadhi | Chandru | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Nerrukku Ner | Surya | Average | Similar → |
Suriya - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Suriya?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Suriya is "Soorarai Pottru" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Suriya acted in?
Suriya has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Suriya?
Other notable films include "Vikram", "Rocketry: The Nambi Effect", and "Pithamagan".