Suriya still from ‘Nandha’. Photo Credit: Hindu Archives
Tamil star Suria is celebrating her 50th birthday on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Over the years, Suria has thrilled Tamil audience with countless performances, from films Pithamagan And Ghajini To 24 And Sorarai PotruHowever, Surya’s true ‘Anabana’ fans would know that he was not always a confident artist.
In her early days, Suria struggled as an actor. He has often said that he was a reluctant actor who had to work hard to work hard by his father, experienced actor Shivkumar, gave him his first break with 1997 Neeruku nerDirected by Vasant. Surya then had to learn to stand on her feet. In 2004 chatting with actor Jyotica-his co-star, currently for his wife-K HinduSuriya called 2001 Nandha As a film that turned him into a self-blessing artist. “The film made me realize that you can be on the right path, only when you keep yourself away from the track. In offbeat roles, there is a tremendous scope for acting. Director Bala has also played a great role in my change. As a friend and guide, he has also impressed salute changes in my ‘real’ life.”
In pictures: Celebrating actor Suriya on his 50th birthday
Suriya with her father Shivkumar.
Suria in July 2002
Surya and Jyotika still from ‘Uyirile Kalandhu’
Actress Jothika and actor Suria during the ‘Tech to’ chat session at AVM Studios in Chennai on 03 May 2004.
Suriya, Vijay and Ramesh Kanna still from ‘friends’
Suriya and Jyotica during the promotion of ‘Parazhagan’ in 2004
Suriya and Trisha still from 2002 ‘Maunam Pesiadh’
Tamil film actor Surya on May 21, 2004 T. Pozed for a photo session at his residence in Nagar, Chennai.
Actors Suriya and Kamal Hasan in Chennai, 01-05-2004
Suriya, music and Vikram still from ‘Pithamgan’
Actor Suria in 2006
Actor Suriya and director Gautham Menon in e-mail chat in Chennai on 25 July 2003.
Actor Surya in the Tamil film “Kakha Kakha”.
Actor Surya at the inauguration of the Tamil film “Sachin” in Chennai on 8 December 2004. The film features Vijay as a director in the lead role as a director in the lead role and is produced by Kalipuli Esthanu. Photo: KV Srinivasan
Still: Tamil Movie: Surya and Jyothika in “Parazhagan”
Actors Suriya, Manobala (left) and Karunas (right) in the Tamil film ‘Pithamgana’.
Surya is still from ‘Mayavi’
Actor Surya and actor Karthi at the silver jubilee celebrations of the film ‘Shivaji’ held in Chennai on January 11, 2008.
On November 13, 2005, actor Surya (Ext Right) with actor Ajit and his wife actress Shalini at the wedding of his (Surya) sister in Chennai.
Suriya and Jyotica at the audio launch of ‘Pasga 2’ in Chennai on 17 September 2015.
Hollywood actor Arnold Schwarzenegger with actor Suria at a gym in Chennai on 16 September 2014.
The Aircel in Chennai Open 2010 Tennis Championships in Chennai on January 04, 2010, Surya (right) and Mahesh Bhupathi.
Actor Suriya and Karthi during a promotion for the range of “dope” clothes in Coimbatore on November 19, 2009.
Actor Suriya and Karthi during a promotion for the range of “dope” clothes in Coimbatore on November 19, 2009.
Suriya still from ‘Singam’
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The actor opened even more Nandha Recently, after the release of his film in an interview with music composer Santosh Narayanan and director Karthik Subaraj RetroHas done with everything NandhaStar said. “Because I was a boy who was working in the apparel industry, there was no idea about acting. I was brought into the film industry, and I acted Neeruku nerVasant sir gave me all support, but once I came out of the film, I did not know how to stand on his feet as an actor. I did not know how to see the scene paper, the stand, act, walk, blinks or dialogues should be punctured. And then Friend There was a film where I really liked the atmosphere. I enjoyed working with Siddiqu Sir. I tried to be as true as possible, but no one taught me the philosophy of acting or showed me its ropes. ,
Click here to read Surya’s interview for Hindu in 2002
But director Bala was different. “He will dive into your mind. There will be no burden on you. He will explain emotions in the scene and lesson. Sometimes he will break down, explaining the scenes, and I want to be transparent as him. I thought,” Oh, he is working, he is also showing how I am doing so much things. “Suria said.” “I started enjoying craft since then NandhaOnly Nandha Gave me the foundation of being Ambasselvan or Ghazini. Pithamagan did me Ayan“He said.
Suriya and Rajshri still from ‘Nandha’. Photo Credit: Hindu Archives
NandhaWhich included Laila, Rajkaran, Rajshree, Saravanan and Karunas, told the story of a young man who struggles to fit society after serving a word to kill his father. Hearty and sad, NandhaBala’s Sofomore instigated the filmmaker for fame. The film renowned a new shadow for an actor, which had not played such a gritty, realistic role until then. Tamil cinema fans often see back Nandha For comedy sequences characterized by Suriya, Karunas and Laila, and for the evergreen soundtrack of Yuvan Shankar Raja.
Bala and Suriya later joined again PithamaganWhich Suriya said that it was even more difficult Nandha Since this was a character contrary to his real self.
Published – July 23, 2025 07:47 AM IST
