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.
Jailer 2
2026
Love Insurance Kompany
2025
Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2
A. Arunagiri
2025
Game Changer
Bobbili Mopidevi
2025
Saripodhaa Sanivaaram
Dayanand
2024
Raayan
Sethuraman 'Sethu'
2024
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
"Sakalakala Vallavan" Sarguna Pandian
2024
Jigarthanda DoubleX
Kirubai / Ray Das
2023
Mark Antony
Jackie Pandian / Madhan Pandiyan
2023
Bommai
Rajkumar
2023
Varisu
Adithya Mittal (Special Appearance)
2023
Vadhandhi
Vivek · (8 episodes)
2022
Kadamaiyai Sei
2022
Don
Boominathan
2022
Maanaadu
Dhanushkodi
2021
Nenjam Marappathillai
Ramasamy 'Ramsay'
2021
Monster
Anjanam Azhagiya Pillai
2019
Mersal
Daniel Arockiaraj
2017
Spyder
Sudalai
2017
Iraivi
Arul
2016
Yatchan
Himself (Guest Appearance)
2015
Vai Raja Vai
Guest Appearance
2015
Isai
A. K. Shiva
2015
Pizza 2: Villa
Director (Guest Appearance)
2013
Nanban
Panchavan Pariventhan
2012
Komaram Puli
Hussain (Special Appearance)
2010
Newtonin Moondram Vidhi
Guru
2009
Thirumagan
Thangapandi
2007
Viyabari
Suryaprakash
2007
Dishyum
Cameo Appearance
2006
Kalvanin Kadhali
Sathya
2006
Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire
Siva
2005
Maha Nadigan
Special Appearance
2004
New
Pappu / Vichu
2004
Kushi
Guest Apparence
2000
Kizhakku Cheemayile
Bull Trainer (Uncredited Role)
1993
Untitled Vipin Das - Fafa Movie
Indian 3: War Mode
"Sakalakala Vallavan" Sarguna Pandian
Sardar 2
Black Dagger
Iravaakaalam
Naani
Cameo Appearance
2004
Khushi
Guest Appearance
2001
Aasai
Auto Driver (cameo)
1995
Nethiyadi
Uncredited Role
1989