Suriya is still from ‘Varanam Ayiram’. Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Suria can be one of the most popular Tamil actors today, who is earning crores of rupees. But do you know that his first salary was only ₹ 736?
That money was earned due to his work in a garment factory, where he used to toilet long before drowning in acting. The hours were long; This included her to work for more than 18 hours a day.
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He recalled this stage of his life in an interview Hindu Before the release of 2020 Soorai Pottru. “We all go through this stage once we become 18 years old when we start thinking about our future. I did not want to follow my father [actor Sivakumar] Padayatra in the film industry. I got a job in a garment factory, with my first month’s salary, 736, which I got after 18 hours of work every day. I still remember the weight of the white envelope in which he had money, ”he said indifferently.
Actor Suria with his father Shivkumar. Photo Credit: Hindu Archives
Today, Suria is well known among fans for her hard work and honesty, two qualities that appeal to many of her fans. Even he is waiting for the release of the upcoming film KaruppuDirected by Balaji, to learn Suriya’s penchant and master the things that he did not know that he made him one of the biggest stars of Tamil cinema.
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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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It is clear that not only now, but also in 2003, when, in conversation with his father, actor Shivkumar, Hindu, He commented, “Before coming to the field, I didn’t realize how difficult it would be to make it big. Now I only know what to work in public places. I am also learning how to react to public comments and how to overcome difficulties.”
Published – July 23, 2025 07:48 AM IST