S. J. Suryah
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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.
Known for
Credits
Jailer 2 (2026)
as Bodhi Kalpak
Sardar 2 (2026)
as Yoganandan 'Yogi' a.k.a Black Dagger
Love Insurance Kompany (2026)
as Suriyan
Mersal (2017)
as Daniel Arockiaraj
Maanaadu (2021)
as Dhanushkodi
Saripodhaa Sanivaaram (2024)
as Dayanand
Naani (2004)
as Cameo Appearance
Yatchan (2015)
as Himself (Guest Appearance)
Kushi (2000)
as Guest Apparence
Varisu (2023)
as Adithya Mittal (Special Appearance)
Don (2022)
as Boominathan
D56 (—)
Actor
Raayan (2024)
as Sethuraman 'Sethu'
Adhira (—)
Actor
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance (2024)
as 'Sakalakala Vallavan' Sarguna Pandian
Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 (2025)
as A. Arunagiri
Thirumagan (2007)
as Thangapandi
Game Changer (2025)
as Bobbili Mopidevi
Bro Club (—)
Actor
Jigarthanda DoubleX (2023)
as Kirubai / Ray Das
Nanban (2012)
as Panchavan Pariventhan
Bha. Bha. Ba. (2025)
as Oskar
Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993)
as Bull Trainer (Uncredited Role)
Vai Raja Vai (2015)
as Guest Appearance
Mark Antony (2023)
as Jackie Pandian / Madhan Pandiyan
Aasai (1995)
as Auto Driver (cameo)
New (2004)
as Pappu / Vichu
Spyder (2017)
as Sudalai
Khushi (2001)
as Guest Appearance
Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire (2005)
as Siva
Iraivi (2016)
as Arul
Komaram Puli (2010)
as Hussain (Special Appearance)
Kadamaiyai Sei (2022)
Actor
Viyabari (2007)
as Suryaprakash
Dishyum (2006)
as Cameo Appearance
Indian 3: War Mode (—)
as 'Sakalakala Vallavan' Sarguna Pandian
Kalvanin Kadhali (2006)
as Sathya
Monster (2019)
as Anjanam Azhagiya Pillai
Bommai (2023)
as Rajkumar
Iravaakaalam (—)
as Raghu
Isai (2015)
as A. K. Shiva
Maha Nadigan (2004)
as Special Appearance
Nenjam Marappathillai (2021)
as Ramasamy 'Ramsay'
Nethiyadi (1989)
as Uncredited Role
Newtonin Moondram Vidhi (2009)
as Guru
Pizza 2: Villa (2013)
as Director (Guest Appearance)
Killer (—)
as Shiva