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Surya Sivakumar

Surya Sivakumar, popularly known as Surya, is a popular actor in the Tamil film industry. He is the son of veteran Tamil actor Sivakumar and is married to Jyothika, a popular Tamil actress. He made his debut in Vasanth’s " Nerukku Ner". Surya’s Blockbuster movies are Nandha, Kaaka Kaaka, and Ghajini.  He had an unsual role in Pithamagan, Ayutha Ezhuthu, Gajini, Mayavi and Perazhagan. He has won FilmFare Best Actor Award in 2003 and 2004. Surya is also the brand ambassador for various large brands like Himani Navratna Oil, Emami Fair & Handsome, Pepsi, TVS and Sunfeast Biscuits.

Family Matters

Surya Sivakumar was born as Saravanan on 23 rd July 1975 in Coimbatore . He is the eldest son of veteran Tamil actor Siva Kumar.   He is the eldest son in the family with one younger brother actor Karthi and younger sister Brindha. He has one younger brother, Karthik and younger sister, Brindha.

Surya got married to actress Jyothika on September 11 2006. His father is the Tamil actor Sivakumar. He is the eldest son in the family with one younger brother actor Karthi and younger sister Brindha. He married actress Jyothika on September 11, 2006. They are expecting their first child to be born in August.

Hobbies

A down to earth actor who has a passion for driving car and his hobbies include watching movies, listening to music and reading. Other interests learning stunts dance, working out at the Gym and playing the flute.

Academics

Surya did his schooling in PSBB Chennai. Surya completed his commerce graduation from Loyola College Chennai. He worked as an executive in a garment factory in Ambattur, Chennai. A notable point is Vijay, Yuvan Shankar Raja, Karthik Raja (both Ilayaraaja’s sons), Jeevan, Vishnuvardhan and Surya were all class mates during their studies.

Professional Career

Surya made his debut in”Nerrukku Ner: (1997) with Vijay. He breezed in as the charming boy next door in that movie. “Nerrukuk Ner” , directed by Vasanth was a big hit, but for a couple of years, his films came and went without a trace.His success began with the movie Poovellam Kettuppar in 1999. His “Friends” was an average hit.

Director Bala turned Surya into the memorable “Nandha”. It was one of Surya’s best films. This film gave way to him for a successful film career. The film grossed Rs.50 lakhs at the box office.Surya’s next venture was with Vikraman in the movie Unnai Ninathu and the movie was able to record good collections. This was followed by Mounam Pesiyadhe which also did decently well. Surya’s second blockbuster was Kaaka Kaaka, a movie about the life of a police officer. The film grossed almost Rs.100 million at the box office. Also Pithamagan alongside Vikram was a big hit, Surya was appreciated for being a very different character.

In the movie Perazhagan, Surya acted in two roles, one as a boxer and the other as a handicapped,  but a confident phone booth keeper. His role as the handicapped was praised by critics, and he received a Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his performance. His role in Aayitha Ezhuthu as a student leader was also favoured by the critics. His movie Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikkalam was dropped due to financial problems.

In 2005, Surya delivered more successful films in the form of Aaru and Ghajini - afterwards he set up a production company called Studio Green which distributed the movie in the Chennai district. Ghajini was one of the most sensational hits of 2005, with Surya playing a short term memory loss patient, for which he even tonsured his head. The film was his third blockbuster and grossed over Rs.200 million at the box office.

Surya’s 2006 hit was N. Krishna’s Sillunu Oru Kaadhal. He acted opposite his real-life partner Jyothika in the film. The movie released on September 8 2006. The movie was an average grosser.Surya has signed up to Vaaranam Aayiram directed by Gautham Menon and Vel directed by Hari kumar .

Surya is also the brand ambassador for large brands like Himani Navratna Oil, Emami Fair & Handsome, Pepsi, TVS and Sunfeast Biscuits.
Surya and his wife Jyothika starred in a one minute film on autism for an organization called We CAN. This film is directed by Jayendra Panchapakesan which was screened in all the theatres in Tamil Nadu by Real Image Media Technologies.

Personal

Surya is a star son with a difference. Though his father was a respected actor in Tamil films, Surya had no home banner to launch him, no production unit or friendly filmmakers to back him when the going got rough. But Surya has managed to stand on his own feet. 

Awards

• 2005 Kalaimamani Award
• 2004 &2003 Filmfare Best Actor Award

Some Facts about Surya

•    Both Surya and Jyothika have been in love since 2003 after the super hit film Kaaka Kaaka.
•    His Original name is Saravanan.
•    His huge hit Ghajini is being remade in hindi, it stars Aamir Khan and Asin Thottumkal.
•    Describes himself as “I do not like to hurt anyone’s feelings. I like to help everyone. “
•    He is known for trying out off beat roles in different films.
•    Favourite music director Ilayaraja
•    Favourite food: Dosa, curd rice, Prawn
•    Favourite artistes : Kamal Hasan and Revathy
•    Best friend in cine industry:  Vikram

Filmography

•    2007  Vel (Filming)
•    2007  Vaaranam Aayiram  (Filming)
•    2006  Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (Dubbed into Telugu as Nuvvu Nenu Prema)
•    2006  June R (Dubbed into Telugu as June 7)
•    2005  Aaru (Dubbed into Telugu as Aaru)
•    2005  Ghajini (Dubbed into Telugu as Ghazini, Remake in Hindi is being made with Aamir Khan as lead)
•    2005  Mayavi (Dubbed into Telugu as Kidnap)
•    2004  Aayitha Ezhuthu (Dubbed into Telugu as Yuva. Been remade in Hindi as Yuva also.)
•    2004  Perazhagan (Dubbed into Telugu as Sundarangudu)
•    2003  Pithamagan (Dubbed into Telugu as Sivaputhrudu)
•    2003  Kaaka Kaaka
•    2002  Mounam Pesiyadhe (Dubbed into Telugu as Kanchu)
•    2002  Shree (Dubbed into Telugu as Surya Putrudu)
•    2002  Unnai Ninaithu
•    2001  Nandha (Dubbed into Telugu as Akrosam)
•    2001  Friends (Dubbed into Telugu as Deviputrulu)
•    2000  Uyirile Kalanthathu (Dubbed into Telugu as Poratam)
•    1999  Poovellam Kettuppar
•    1999  Periyanna
•    1998  Sandhippoma
•    1998  Kaadhale Nimmadhi
•    1997  Nerrukku Ner

Surya has carved a niche for himself as a fine actor, capable of doing different kinds of roles without worrying about the risk factor. He had always been keen on doing challenging roles. From Nerrukkuner to Nandha to Kaaka Kaaaka to Ghajini, Surya has earned his characters a place in the viewers’ mind.

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