SJ Suryah is a multi-talented Indian filmmaker, actor, composer and producer. Suryah’s abilities and versatility have earned him recognition and acclaim in various fields of the entertainment industry.
From directing successful films to delivering powerful performances as an actor, SJ Suryah has become a prominent figure in the Indian film industry.
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- Full name: S. Justin Selvaraj
- Date of Birth: July 20, 1968
- Age: 55 (as of 2023)
- Sex: Male
- Birthplace: Puliangudi, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: India
- Occupation: Filmmaker, actor, composer, producer
- Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
- Parents: Sammanasu Pandian (father), Anandham (mother)
- Siblings: Selvie (sister), Victor (brother)
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: Estimated $3 million
Early life and education
SJ Suryah, whose real name is S. Justin Selvaraj, is from Vasudevanalur, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India. He was born on July 20, 1968 and is currently 55 years old.
His father’s name is Sammanasu Pandian and his mother’s name is Anandham. Suryah is the youngest of three children in the family.
He has an older brother named Victor and an older sister named Selvi.
Born in a modest family, SJ Suryah had a passion for acting from an early age. He completed his schooling near his birthplace, Vasudevanallur, and later moved to Chennai to pursue a degree in physics from Loyola College.
Despite the opportunity to continue his studies at the prestigious Madurai Institute of Technology, SJ Suryah chose to stay in Chennai as he aspired to become an actor in the Tamil film industry.
He worked as a hotel waiter to make ends meet before accepting a teaching position with renowned filmmaker K. Bhagyaraj.
During this period, he worked as an assistant director under the guidance of Vasanth and Sabapathy and gained valuable experience.
personal life
SJ Suryah’s personal life is relatively private. As of now, he is still single and unmarried.
Despite the rumors regarding his relationship, the charming actor clarified that he is not in a stable relationship currently.
He prefers to focus on his artistic pursuits and has no immediate plans to marry or start a family.
Profession
SJ Suryah started his career in the entertainment industry as a director. His debut directorial effort was the critically acclaimed film “Wali” In 1999, he shot to stardom.
success “Wali” paved the way for other notable films in his career, including ““String” (2000), “New” (2004), “Hey Hey” (2005), and “Isai” (2015).
His directorial work showcases his storytelling prowess and ability to connect with his audience.
Apart from directing, SJ Suryah has also ventured into acting. He made his debut in the film “new” (2004). He later starred in several films, such asKalvanin Kadhali” (2006), “Thirumagan” (2007), “Vyabari” (2007)and played villain roles in movies such as “Spyder” (2017), “Mersal” (2017), and “Maanaadu” (2021).
His performance received critical acclaim and solidified his status as a versatile actor in the industry.
net worth
SJ Suryah’s success and contribution to the Tamil film industry has brought him a huge fortune. As of now, his net worth is estimated to be around $3 million.
social media
- Instagram: @iam_sjsuryah
- Twitter: @iam_SJSuryah
Filmography
- Valli
- Hisashi
- new
- Hey
- Issi
- spider
- Messar
- Manaado
