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Name: Surya (Saravanan Sivakumar)
Occupation: Actor, Producer, Television Presenter
Date of Birth: 23 July 1975
Short Biography:
Saravanan Sivakumar is popularly known as Surya is the eldest son of Tamil film actor Sivakumar, and married actress Jyothika. He began Agaram Foundation, which funds for various philanthropic activities and became a film producer after opening Studio Green. His debut film, Nerrukku Ner (1997), he went on to feature in many successful films which include Nandha(2001), Kaakha Kaakha (2003), Pithamagan (2003), etc...
Agaram Foundation works towards providing appropriate learning opportunities to the rural populace, who do not otherwise have access to quality education. Suriya along with his father and brother has also extended help towards the education of Sri Lankan Tamil children on behalf of the Sivakumar Charitable Trust. He is also an active participant in other philanthropic works such as "Save The Tigers" campaign, which aids in the protection and preservation of Tigers in India and "REACH" a non-profit org that cures TB patients for free using supervised medication programs. The actor celebrates every birthday by doing charity work across Tamil Nadu.
Awards:
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
2002 - Best Actor - Nandha
2005 - Special Award for Best Actor - Ghajini
2008 - Special Award for Best Actor - Vaaranam Aayiram
Filmfare Awards South
2003 - Best Supporting Actor - Pithamagan
2004 - Best Actor - Perazhagan
2008 - Best Actor - Vaaranam Aayiram
Vijay Awards
2009 - Icon of the Year - Special Award for Agaram Foundation
2008 - Best Actor - Varanam Aayiram
2009 - Entertainer of the Year - Ayan and Aadhavan
2010 - Entertainer of the Year - Singam
Other awards and recognition
1997 - Dinakaran Best New Face Actor in Nerukku Ner
2003 - ITFA Best Actor Award in Kaakha Kaakha
2008 - Filmfans Award for Best Actor in Vaaranam Aayiram
2009 - South Scope Award for Style Icon of the Year
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