| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Saravanan Sivakumar |
| Nickname | Surya |
| Profession | Actor, Producer |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 170 cm in meters- 1.70 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 7” |
| Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 72 kg in Pounds- 159 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 40 Inches – Waist: 32 Inches – Biceps: 13 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 23 July 1975 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 47 Years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
| School | The PSBB Millennium School, Coimbatore St. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, Chennai |
| College | Loyola College, Chennai |
| Educational Qualifications | Bachelor of Commerce |
| Debut | Film: Nerrukku Ner (1997) |
| Award | In July 2022, he won the Natioanl Film Award for Best Actor for the Tamil film Soorarai Pottru; he shared the award with Ajay Devgan who won the award for the Hindi film Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior. [1]The Hindu |
| Family | Father– Sivakumar (Actor) Mother– Lakshmi Sivakumar  Brother– Karthik Sivakumar a.k.a Karthi (Younger, Actor) Sister– Brindha Sivakumar |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Long driving and camping |
| Controversies | • In May 2016, a complaint was filed against him as he was accused of attacking a boy (Prem Kumar) who was having a noisy argument with a woman on the road. • On 23 May 2017, a non-bailable arrest warrant was issued against 8 Tamil film actors, including Suriya, Sathyaraj, R Sarathkumar and Sripriya, for not appearing before the court in connection with a defamation case filed by a freelance journalist. |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Curd rice & pickle, Dosa, Thai cuisine |
| Actors | Kamal Hassan and Rajinikanth |
| Actress | Trisha |
| Film | Iranian films |
| Colour | Black, White |
| Girls, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Jyothika (Actress) |
| Wife/Spouse | Jyothika (Actress, m.2006-present) |
| Marriage Date | 11 September 2006 |
| Children | Daughter– Diya Son– Dev |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary | 25-50 crores/film(INR) |
| Net Worth | $25 million |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Suriya
- Surya comes from a family immersed in the film industry, with his father, brother, and wife all pursuing careers in acting.
- According to an interview, Suriya’s brother disclosed that their father, Sivakumar, initially opposed their decision to pursue acting, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing their studies. [2]The Indian Express reported this.
- To prevent any potential name confusion with the actor Saravanan, Director Mani Ratnam bestowed upon him the name Suriya.
- After completing his 10th standard, he received an offer from a director. However, due to his lack of confidence in his appearance and height, he opted to pursue a degree in Commerce instead.
- After three years of working as a merchandising manager in a garment factory, he began his career.
- He earned his initial salary of 1000 (INR) and used it to purchase a saree as a gift for his mother.
- The character Nandha in the movie Nandha marked a turning point in his acting journey, propelling him to win the prestigious Best Actor Film Award.
- The Hindi version of Ajay Devgan’s Singham film was a remake of his Tamil blockbuster Singam, released in 2010.
- The founder of Agaram Foundation, along with his wife Jyothika, is dedicated to rehabilitating school dropout children.
- Jyothika, the wife of Nagma, is also her half-sister.
- He aspires to become a film director and enjoys immersing himself in recording, story discussions, and editing as a means of self-improvement.
- He has enrolled for organ donation.
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