Suriya

Saravanan Sivakumar, known to the world as Suriya, was born on July 23, 1975. He is a prominent Indian actor and film producer, primarily recognized for his contributions to Tamil cinema. Suriya has established himself as one of the highest-paid actors in the industry and is celebrated as one of the finest talents in Indian cinema. His impressive career is marked by numerous accolades, including two National Film Awards, seven Filmfare Awards South, and ten Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. Additionally, he has made six appearances in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list.

Making his acting debut in the film Nerukku Ner in 1997 at the age of twenty-two, Suriya quickly gained recognition with his breakthrough role in Nandhaa in 2001. His first major commercial success came with the thriller Kaakha Kaakha in 2003. Suriya's versatility as an actor shone through in award-winning performances, such as a conman in Pithamagan and a hunchback in Perazhagan, both released in 2003 and 2004, respectively. His portrayal of a man suffering from anterograde amnesia in the blockbuster Ghajini in 2005 further solidified his stardom.

In 2008, Suriya captivated audiences with his dual roles in Gautham Vasudev Menon's semi-autobiographical film Vaaranam Aayiram. He established his status as an action star with notable performances as a smuggler in Ayan in 2009 and as an aggressive cop in the Singam trilogy. His foray into science fiction with films like 7 Aum Arivu in 2011 and 24 in 2016 was met with critical acclaim, and he continued to impress with his roles in Soorarai Pottru and Jai Bhim, the latter earning him the National Film Award for Best Actor.

Beyond his cinematic achievements, Suriya is the elder son of actor Sivakumar, with his younger brother Karthi also making a name for himself in the film industry. In 2006, he married actress Jyothika, with whom he has co-starred in seven films. That same year, he founded the Agaram Foundation, which supports various philanthropic initiatives. Suriya made his television debut in 2012 as a presenter for the Tamil version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, titled Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi. In 2013, he took a significant step in his career by establishing the production house 2D Entertainment.