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My Take
Suriya is my go-to example when people dismiss Indian cinema as mere song-and-dance spectacle. Yes, he can carry a mass-market blockbuster, but his best work—and his instincts as a producer—lean toward films with social conscience and structural ambition. Two National Film Awards and a shelf of Filmfare trophies confirm what the performances already show: a leading man who treats stardom as responsibility rather than decoration. I also respect his discipline in staying rooted in Tamil cinema even as his reputation spreads across India and beyond. If Japanese audiences ever embrace Tamil films in a big way, I suspect Suriya will be the gateway.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Suriya
- Name (Japanese)
- スリヤ
- Reading
- すりや
- Born
- July 23, 1974 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Tiger
- Origin
- Chennai, Chennai district, India
- Occupation
- actor / film producer / television presenter / stage actor / film actor
2. Background
- University
- Loyola College
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards South
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Suriya born?
Born July 23, 1974 (age 52).
Where is Suriya from?
Suriya is from Chennai, Chennai district, India.
What does Suriya do?
Suriya works as actor, film producer, television presenter, stage actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.