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