S. J. Suryah is an Indian actor born on 20 July 1968 in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. He has around 50 screen credits. His better-known earlier roles include Panchavan Pariventhan in Nanban (2012) and Arul in Iraivi (2016). In 2017 he played two prominent parts: Daniel Arockiaraj in Mersal and Sudalai in Spyder.
His work continued through the 2020s with Dhanushkodi in Maanaadu (2021), Boominathan in Don (2022) and Kirubai / Ray Das in Jigarthanda DoubleX (2023). He also made a special appearance as Adithya Mittal in Varisu (2023). In 2024 he appeared in three films: Raayan as Sethuraman ‘Sethu’, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram as Dayanand, and Indian 2: Zero Tolerance as ‘Sakalakala Vallavan’ Sarguna Pandian. His most recent listed film is Game Changer (2025), in which he plays 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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