Last Updated: 21 Jul, 2023 | Views: 925
Age: 49
Profession: Actor
Other Profession(s): Actor, Producer, Television Host, Philanthropist
Famous For: South Indian Actor acted in ''Singam.''
Higher Education: Bachelor of Commere
Net Worth: $25 Million
About (Profile/Biography)
Saravanan Sivakumar, popular by his stage name Suriya, is an Indian actor, producer, television host, and philanthropist known as "Nadippin Nayakan" by fans and the media ("Hero of acting"). He is well-known for his work in Tamil cinema, one of the highest-paid performers. He has also appeared in Hindi films. Suriya won numerous awards, including, Three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, four Filmfare Awards South, two Edison Awards, a Cinema Express Award, a CineMAA Award, and a Vijay Award. Suriya has appeared on the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list six times, based on the revenues of Indian celebrities.
Jyothika is Suriya's wife. They married on September 11, 2006. The couple has two children.
Career
In 1997 – Suriya made his acting debut in the film "Nerrukku Ner."
In 2003 – Suriya's film "Kaakha Kaakha" became his first biggest blockbuster.
In 2009 – His film "Ayan" became the highest-grossing Tamil film after running for 100 days in three states (Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh).
In 2010 – He appeared in the film "Singam II," which was a box office blockbuster and became a ₹1 Billion grosser.
In 2016 – Suriya starred in the film "24," which grossed ₹1 billion in 18 days at the worldwide box office.
Achievements and Awards
In 2001: He received a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor for his film "Nandha."
In 2003: Suriya's film "Pithamagan" earned him Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil.
In 2016: Suriya received the Critics' Choice Award for Best Actor, making him one of the few stars in Indian cinema to win all the acting awards.
Unknown Facts
Suriya runs the Agaram Foundation, which aids in the education of underprivileged children.
He titled his production company 2D Entertainment after his children's initial letters, Diya and Dev.
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