Cast & creator
S. J. Suryah
Best known for Sardar 2, Jailer 2, Vadhandhi
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.
Also known as: Sammanasu Justin Surya, SJ Surya, SJ Suryah, S J Surya, SJ. Surya
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film credits
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television credits
48
1989–2026 · acting roles
6.2
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (88)
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Sardar 2
Yoganandan 'Yogi'
2026
Jailer 2
Bodhi Kalpak
2026
Vadhandhi
Vivek
2022D56
Bha. Bha. Ba.
Oskar
2025
Love Insurance Kompany
Suriyan
2026
Varisu
Adithya Mittal (Special Appearance)
2023
Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2
A. Arunagiri
2025
Mersal
Daniel Arockiaraj
2017
Game Changer
Bobbili Mopidevi
2025Bro Club
Saripodhaa Sanivaaram
Dayanand
2024
Maanaadu
Dhanushkodi
2021
Jigarthanda DoubleX
Kirubai / Ray Das
2023
Raayan
Sethuraman 'Sethu'
2024
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
'Sakalakala Vallavan' Sarguna Pandian
2024
Ishq Wala Love
Original Music Composer
2014
Vaali
Director
1999Vaali
Screenplay
1999Vaali
Story
1999
Don
Boominathan
2022
Naani
Cameo Appearance
2004Naani
Director
2004Naani
Screenplay
2004Naani
Story
2004
Vai Raja Vai
Guest Appearance
2015
Mark Antony
Jackie Pandian / Madhan Pandiyan
2023
Nanban
Panchavan Pariventhan
2012
Kushi
Guest Apparence
2000Kushi
Director
2000Kushi
Screenplay
2000Kushi
Story
2000Kushi
Dialogue
2000Kushi
Playback Singer
2000
Khushi
Director
2003Khushi
Screenplay
2003Khushi
Story
2003
Iraivi
Arul
2016
Komaram Puli
Hussain (Special Appearance)
2010Komaram Puli
Director
2010Komaram Puli
Screenplay
2010Komaram Puli
Story
2010
Yatchan
Himself (Guest Appearance)
2015
Spyder
Sudalai
2017
Thirumagan
Thangapandi
2007
Adhira
New
Pappu / Vichu
2004New
Director
2004New
Producer
2004New
Dialogue
2004New
Screenplay
2004New
Story
2004
Khushi
Guest Appearance
2001Khushi
Director
2001Khushi
Story
2001Khushi
Screenplay
2001
Kizhakku Cheemayile
Bull Trainer (Uncredited Role)
1993Indian 3: War Mode
"Sakalakala Vallavan" Sarguna Pandian
Aasai
Auto Driver (cameo)
1995Aasai
Assistant Director
1995
Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire
Siva
2005Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire
Director
2005Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire
Producer
2005Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire
Screenplay
2005Ah Aah: Anbe Aaruyire
Dialogue
2005
Isai
A. K. Shiva
2015Isai
Director
2015Isai
Screenplay
2015Isai
Story
2015Isai
Original Music Composer
2015
Viyabari
Suryaprakash
2007
Pizza 2: Villa
Director (Guest Appearance)
2013
Maha Nadigan
Special Appearance
2004
Newtonin Moondram Vidhi
Guru
2009
Dishyum
Cameo Appearance
2006
Nenjam Marappathillai
Ramasamy 'Ramsay'
2021Nenjam Marappathillai
Playback Singer
2021
Kadamaiyai Sei
2022
Monster
Anjanam Azhagiya Pillai
2019
Kalvanin Kadhali
Sathya
2006
Nethiyadi
Uncredited Role
1989
Iravaakaalam
Raghu
Bommai
Rajkumar
2023Bommai
Presenter
2023
Killer
Shiva
Killer
Writer
Killer
Director
Killer
Producer