S. J. Suryah
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 on July 20, 1968, he did various jobs before entering the film industry with the intention of becoming an actor, ultimately ending up assisting Vasanth and Sabapathy. He made his directorial debut with the 1999 film Vaalee, whose success led to his stardom. His other notable directorial works include Kushi in 2000, New in 2004, and Isai in 2015. In recent years, he has gained significant attention and acclaim as an actor for portraying quirky and unique characters in films such as Spyder, Mersal, and Maanaadu.
Career overview
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 the film industry to become an actor, ultimately ending up assisting Vasanth and Sabapathy.
Suryah made his directorial debut with Vaalee in 1999, and the success of the film catapulted him to stardom. His other notable directorial works include Kushi in 2000, New in 2004, and Isai in 2015.
In recent years, Suryah has garnered significant attention and acclaim as an actor for his portrayals of quirky and unique characters. Some of his notable acting credits include appearances in Spyder in 2017, Mersal in 2017, and Maanaadu in 2021.
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87 titles- Jailer 2 (2026)
- Love Insurance Kompany (2026) as Suriyan
- Sardar 2 (2026) as Muhammad Paari "Black Dagger"
- Game Changer (2025) as Bobbili Mopidevi
- Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 (2025) as A. Arunagiri
- Bha. Bha. Ba. (2025) as Oskar
- Saripodhaa Sanivaaram (2024) as Dayanand
- Indian 2: Zero Tolerance (2024) as 'Sakalakala Vallavan' Sarguna Pandian
- Raayan (2024) as Sethuraman 'Sethu'
- Varisu (2023) as Adithya Mittal (Special Appearance)
- Jigarthanda DoubleX (2023) as Kirubai / Ray Das
- Mark Antony (2023) as Jackie Pandian / Madhan Pandiyan
- Bommai (2023) as Rajkumar
- Bommai (2023) Presenter
- Vadhandhi (2022) as Vivek
- Kadamaiyai Sei (2022)
- Don (2022) as Boominathan
- Maanaadu (2021) as Dhanushkodi
- Nenjam Marappathillai (2021) as Ramasamy 'Ramsay'
- Nenjam Marappathillai (2021) Playback Singer
- Monster (2019) as Anjanam Azhagiya Pillai
- Mersal (2017) as Daniel Arockiaraj
- Spyder (2017) as Sudalai
- Iraivi (2016) as Arul
- Vai Raja Vai (2015) as Guest Appearance
- Yatchan (2015) as Himself (Guest Appearance)
- Isai (2015) as A. K. Shiva
- Isai (2015) Director
- Isai (2015) Original Music Composer
- Isai (2015) Screenplay
- Isai (2015) Story
- Ishq Wala Love (2014) Original Music Composer
- Pizza 2: Villa (2013) as Director (Guest Appearance)
- Nanban (2012) as Panchavan Pariventhan
- Komaram Puli (2010) as Hussain (Special Appearance)
- Komaram Puli (2010) Director
- Komaram Puli (2010) Screenplay
- Komaram Puli (2010) Story
- Newtonin Moondram Vidhi (2009) as Guru
- Thirumagan (2007) as Thangapandi
- Viyabari (2007) as Suryaprakash
- Dishyum (2006) as Cameo Appearance
- Kalvanin Kadhali (2006) as Sathya
- Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire (2005) as Siva
- Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire (2005) Producer
- Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire (2005) Director
- Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire (2005) Screenplay
- Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire (2005) Dialogue
- Naani (2004) as Cameo Appearance
- Naani (2004) Director
- Naani (2004) Screenplay
- Naani (2004) Story
- Maha Nadigan (2004) as Special Appearance
- New (2004) as Pappu / Vichu
- New (2004) Producer
- New (2004) Director
- New (2004) Dialogue
- New (2004) Screenplay
- New (2004) Story
- Khushi (2003) Director
- Khushi (2003) Screenplay
- Khushi (2003) Story
- Khushi (2001) as Guest Appearance
- Khushi (2001) Director
- Khushi (2001) Story
- Khushi (2001) Screenplay
- Kushi (2000) as Guest Apparence
- Kushi (2000) Director
- Kushi (2000) Dialogue
- Kushi (2000) Screenplay
- Kushi (2000) Story
- Kushi (2000) Playback Singer
- Vaali (1999) Director
- Vaali (1999) Screenplay
- Vaali (1999) Story
- Aasai (1995) as Auto Driver (cameo)
- Aasai (1995) Assistant Director
- Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) as Bull Trainer (Uncredited Role)
- Nethiyadi (1989) as Uncredited Role
- Bro Club
- Iravaakaalam as Raghu
- Adhira
- Indian 3: War Mode as "Sakalakala Vallavan" Sarguna Pandian
- Killer as Shiva
- Killer Writer
- Killer Director
- Killer Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is S. J. Suryah best known for?
S. J. Suryah is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Vadhandhi (2022), Workin' Moms (2017), Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire (2005), Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire (2005).
When and where was S. J. Suryah born?
S. J. Suryah was born on July 20, 1968 in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India.
How many credits does S. J. Suryah have?
S. J. Suryah has accumulated over 87 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2026.
What is S. J. Suryah's background in cinema and television?
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 on July 20, 1968, he did various jobs before entering the film industry with the intention of becoming a...