| Year | Movie | Role | Notes | |------|-------|------|-------| | 2010 | Singam | Durai Singam | | | 2011 | Raktha Charitra | Suriya | Bilingual (Telugu/Tamil) – cameo | | 2011 | 7aum Arivu | Bodhidharma / Aravind | Sci-fi action | | 2012 | Maatran | Vimalan / Akhilan | Dual role – VFX-heavy | | 2013 | Singam II | Durai Singam | Sequel – big commercial hit | | 2014 | Anjaan | Raju / Chandru | Action – mixed reviews | | 2015 | Masss | Masss / Shakthi | Horror-comedy | | 2015 | Pasanga 2 | Narrator | Voice role only | | 2016 | 24 | Mani / Athreya / Sethuraman | Time-travel thriller – critically acclaimed | | 2017 | Singam 3 | Durai Singam | Third part of franchise | | 2018 | Thaana Serndha Koottam | Iniyan | Heist comedy (inspired by Special 26 ) | | 2019 | NGK | Nandha Gopalan Kumaran | Political drama |
(1999): His first collaboration with his future wife, Jyothika.
| Year | Movie | Role | Notes | |------|-------|------|-------| | 1997 | Nerukku Ner | Suriya | Debut film (alongside Vijay) | | 1998 | Kaadhale Nimmadhi | Chandru | Romantic drama | | 1998 | Sandhippoma | Unknown | Low-budget film | | 1999 | Periyanna | Suriya | Supporting role | | 1999 | Poovellam Kettuppar | Krishna | First film with Jyotika (future wife) | suriya movies list
During this period, Suriya balanced his franchise commitments with high-concept sci-fi and philosophical films.
(2001): Directed by Bala, this film was Suriya's , transforming his image into a serious, performance-oriented actor. Rise to Stardom (2003–2010) | Year | Movie | Role | Notes
(1997): His debut film, directed by Vasanth and produced by Mani Ratnam. Kaadhale Nimmadhi
Suriya is currently in a phase where he collaborates with top-tier directors across India. Rise to Stardom (2003–2010) (1997): His debut film,
This period saw Suriya cementing his status as a leading "A-list" star with a string of critical and commercial blockbusters.