Suriya
About
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Suriya
How old is Suriya?
Suriya is 51 years old, born on 23 Jul 1975.
When was Suriya born?
Suriya was born on 23 Jul 1975.
What are Suriya's upcoming movies?
Suriya's upcoming movie is Vishwanath & Sons.
Who is Suriya's spouse?
Suriya is married to Jyothika.
What is Suriya also known as?
Suriya is popularly known as Saravanan Sivakumar, Suriya Sivakumar, Surya Sivakumar, சூர்யா சிவக்குமார் among fans.
What is Suriya's profession?
Suriya works in the film industry as Actor (active 1997 - Present).