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S. J. Suryah

S. J. Suryah

Actor · Born 1968-07-20 · Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India

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Biography

S. J. Suryah born S. Justin Selvaraj is an Indian film director, screenwriter, actor, music composer and producer who has worked in the Tamil, Telugu and Hindi film industries. Born in Vasudevanallur, Tamil Nadu, Suryah did various works before joining film industry to become an actor but ended up assisting Vasanth and Sabapathy. Suryah made his directorial debut with Vaalee in 1999 whose success catapulted him to stardom. His other notable directorials include Kushi (2000), New (2004) and Isai (2015). In recent years, Suryah has garnered significant attention and acclaim as an actor for his portrayals of quirky, unique characters, such as in Spyder (2017), Mersal (2017), Maanaadu (2021) and Don (2022), in which he played the negative role, and Jigarthanda DoubleX (2023), in which he showcased a more dramatic side in a protagonist role.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Mersal (2017) — Daniel Arockiaraj
  2. Spyder (2017) — Sudalai
  3. Nanban (2012) — Panchavan Pariventhan
  4. Varisu (2023) — Adithya Mittal (Special Appearance)
  5. Jigarthanda DoubleX (2023) — Kirubai / Ray Das
  6. Maanaadu (2021) — Dhanushkodi
  7. Don (2022) — Boominathan
  8. Raayan (2024) — Sethuraman 'Sethu'
  9. Saripodhaa Sanivaaram (2024) — Dayanand
  10. Iraivi (2016) — Arul
  11. Mark Antony (2023) — Jackie Pandian / Madhan Pandiyan
  12. Kushi (2000) — Guest Apparence
  13. Indian 2: Zero Tolerance (2024) — 'Sakalakala Vallavan' Sarguna Pandian
  14. Game Changer (2025) — Bobbili Mopidevi
  15. Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 (2025) — A. Arunagiri
  16. Khushi (2001) — Guest Appearance
  17. New (2004) — Pappu / Vichu
  18. Nenjam Marappathillai (2021) — Ramasamy 'Ramsay'
  19. Vai Raja Vai (2015) — Guest Appearance
  20. Aasai (1995) — Auto Driver (cameo)
  21. Naani (2004) — Cameo Appearance
  22. Vadhandhi (2022) — Vivek
  23. Monster (2019) — Anjanam Azhagiya Pillai
  24. Yatchan (2015) — Himself (Guest Appearance)
  25. Pizza 2: Villa (2013) — Director (Guest Appearance)
  26. Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire (2005) — Siva
  27. Love Insurance Kompany (2026) — Suriyan
  28. Isai (2015) — A. K. Shiva
  29. Dishyum (2006) — Cameo Appearance
  30. Komaram Puli (2010) — Hussain (Special Appearance)
  31. Newtonin Moondram Vidhi (2009) — Guru
  32. Bha. Bha. Ba. (2025) — Oskar
  33. Viyabari (2007) — Suryaprakash
  34. Kalvanin Kadhali (2006) — Sathya
  35. Kadamaiyai Sei (2022)
  36. Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) — Bull Trainer (Uncredited Role)
  37. Bommai (2023) — Rajkumar
  38. Indian 3: War Mode — "Sakalakala Vallavan" Sarguna Pandian
  39. Sardar 2 (2026) — Muhammad Paari "Black Dagger"
  40. Iravaakaalam — Raghu

Directed

  1. Kushi (2000) — Director
  2. Vaali (1999) — Director
  3. Khushi (2001) — Director
  4. Khushi (2003) — Director
  5. New (2004) — Director
  6. Naani (2004) — Director
  7. Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire (2005) — Director
  8. Komaram Puli (2010) — Director
  9. Isai (2015) — Director
  10. Killer — Director