Born on July 20, 1968, in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, S. J. Suryah is an Indian actor with about 50 credits. Viewers may recognize him as Panchavan Pariventhan in Nanban (2012) or as Arul in Iraivi (2016). The year 2017 brought two notable roles: Daniel Arockiaraj in Mersal and Sudalai in Spyder.
In recent years, his roles have included Dhanushkodi in Maanaadu (2021), Boominathan in Don (2022) and Kirubai / Ray Das in Jigarthanda DoubleX (2023), plus a special appearance as Adithya Mittal in Varisu (2023). He was part of three 2024 releases: Raayan, where he plays Sethuraman ‘Sethu’; Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, as Dayanand; and Indian 2: Zero Tolerance, as ‘Sakalakala Vallavan’ Sarguna Pandian. His latest listed project is Game Changer (2025), with Suryah in the role of Bobbili Mopidevi.
Frequent co-stars
- Nassar · 3 films together: Sardar 2, Naani, Khushi
- Priyanka Arul Mohan · 2 films together: Don, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram
- Sathyan · 2 films together: Mersal, Jigarthanda DoubleX
- Selvaraghavan · 2 films together: Raayan, Mark Antony
- Samuthirakani · 2 films together: Game Changer, Don
- Suraj Venjaramoodu · 2 films together: Jailer 2, Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2
Career at a glance
First credit: Nethiyadi (1989) · Credits: 50
Roles played
Titles reviewed on Drama4U
Jailer 22026 · Bodhi KalpakReviewed
Other work
Sardar 22026 · Yoganandan 'Yogi' a.k.a Black Dagger
Love Insurance Kompany2026 · Suriyan
Bha. Bha. Ba.2025 · Oskar
Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 22025 · A. Arunagiri
Game Changer2025 · Bobbili Mopidevi
Saripodhaa Sanivaaram2024 · Dayanand
Raayan2024 · Sethuraman 'Sethu'
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance2024 · 'Sakalakala Vallavan' Sarguna Pandian
Jigarthanda DoubleX2023 · Kirubai / Ray Das
Mark Antony2023 · Jackie Pandian / Madhan Pandiyan
Bommai2023 · Rajkumar
Varisu2023 · Adithya Mittal (Special Appearance)
Vadhandhi2022 · Vivek
Kadamaiyai Sei2022
Don2022 · Boominathan
Maanaadu2021 · Dhanushkodi
Nenjam Marappathillai2021 · Ramasamy 'Ramsay'
Monster2019 · Anjanam Azhagiya Pillai
Mersal2017 · Daniel Arockiaraj
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Spyder2017 · Sudalai
Iraivi2016 · Arul
Vai Raja Vai2015 · Guest Appearance
Isai2015 · A. K. Shiva- Isai2015 · Director
Pizza 2: Villa2013 · Director (Guest Appearance)
Nanban2012 · Panchavan Pariventhan
Komaram Puli2010 · Director- Komaram Puli2010 · Hussain (Special Appearance)
Newtonin Moondram Vidhi2009 · Guru
Thirumagan2007 · Thangapandi
Viyabari2007 · Suryaprakash
Dishyum2006 · Cameo Appearance
Kalvanin Kadhali2006 · Sathya
Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire2005 · Siva- Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire2005 · Director
Maha Nadigan2004 · Special Appearance
New2004 · Pappu / Vichu- New2004 · Director
Naani2004 · Director- Naani2004 · Cameo Appearance
Khushi2003 · Director
Khushi2001 · Guest Appearance- Khushi2001 · Director
Kushi2000 · Director- Kushi2000 · Guest Apparence
Vaali1999 · Director
Aasai1995 · Auto Driver (cameo)
Kizhakku Cheemayile1993 · Bull Trainer (Uncredited Role)
Nethiyadi1989 · Uncredited Role
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