S. J. Surya, born Sammanasu Justin Selvaraj on July 20, 1968, is a well-known Indian actor. He is also a director, screenwriter, and producer. Surya started his career in the Tamil film industry. He became famous for his work as a director. His debut film, “Vaali”, was a huge hit. He then directed many successful movies, like “Kushi” and “New”.
Surya later turned to acting. He received praise for his performance in “Anbe Aaruyire”. His acting career includes various roles in different languages.
He has worked in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films. Surya’s talent and versatility have earned him a big fan following. He continues to contribute to the film industry with his unique style.
S. J. Surya Full Biography
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| Name | S. J. Surya |
| Full Name | Sammanasu Justin Selvaraj |
| Profession | Actor, Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Playback Singer |
| Debut | Tamil Film: Nethiyadi (1988) Telugu Film: Kushi (2001) Bollywood Film: Khushi (2003) Tamil Directorial: Vaali (1999) Telugu Directorial: Kushi (2001) Bollywood Directorial: Khushi (2003) Tamil Screenwriting: Vaali (1999) Telugu Screenwriting: Kushi (2001) Bollywood Screenwriting: Khushi (2003) Tamil Production: New (2004) |
| Famous Role | Vichu/Pappu in Tamil film New (2004) |
| Personal Life | |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | 25039 |
| Age (2024) | 55 Years Old |
| Birth Place | Vasudevanallur, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac Sign | ♋ Cancer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Home Town | Vasudevanallur, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Hobbies | Reading, writing, travelling |
| Educational Qualification | |
| School/High School | The Indian High School, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| College / Institute / University | Loyola College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology |
| Favourite Things | |
| Color | Blue, white |
| Sports | Cricket |
| Director | Vasanth |
| Physical status | |
| Height | • in centimeters- 178 cm • in meters- 1.78m • in Feet Inches- 5’ 10” |
| Weight | • in Kilograms- 65 kg • in Pounds- 143 lbs |
| Body Measurement | • Chest: 38 inches • Waist: 32 inches • Biceps: 14 inches |
| Family and Parent’s Details | |
| Father | Sammanasu Pandian |
| Mother | Anandham |
| Sister | Selvi (Elder) |
| Brother | Victor (Elder) |
| Partner, Relationship, and Affairs | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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S. J. Surya Timeline
Born
S. J. Surya was born on July 20 in Vasudevanallur, Tamil Nadu, India.
Assistant Director
Began his career as an assistant director in the Tamil film industry.
His Debut film
Directed his debut film “Vaali,” which was a major success and established him as a talented director.
Director
Directed “Kushi,” another hit that solidified his reputation.
Acting debut film
Made his acting debut with the film “New,” where he also served as the director.
Director
Acted in and directed “Anbe Aaruyire,” which was well-received.
Director
Directed the Telugu film “Naani” and the Hindi film “Khushi”.
Voice Character
Voiced the character of Miss Franklin in the animated film “Back to the Outback”.
Acted
Acted in the film “Isai,” which marked his return to directing and acting after a break.
His Role
Played a significant role in the film “Spyder” alongside Mahesh Babu, receiving critical acclaim for his performance.
Starred
Starred in “Mersal,” a major hit in the Tamil film industry.
Featured film
Featured in the film “Nenjam Marappathillai”, which garnered positive reviews for his performance.
Continued his acting
Continued his acting career with various projects in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films.
Some exciting and lesser-known facts about S. J. Surya
- S. J. Surya directed his first film, “Vaali” in 1999.
- He won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director for “Vaali”.
- Surya acted in the film “Spyder” alongside Mahesh Babu.
- He is known for his bold and innovative storytelling.
- Surya made his Bollywood debut with the film “Khushi” in 2003.
