Suriya Sivakumar, one of Tamil cinema's most celebrated actors, began his journey far from the limelight, working in a garment factory for nearly three years. Despite being the son of veteran actor Sivakumar, Suriya chose to keep his identity hidden from his employers, earning a starting salary of ₹750 and eventually reaching ₹8,000. His initial motivation for acting stemmed from a desire to pay off a ₹25,000 loan taken by his mother, as he originally aimed to establish his own garment factory. Suriya made his acting debut in 1997 with the film 'Nerukku Ner' and has since become a major star in Kollywood, receiving the National Award for Best Actor for his role in 'Soorarai Pottru'. His upcoming film 'Karuppu', featuring Trisha Krishnan, recently released its trailer, showcasing a narrative intertwined with themes of faith and justice. Additionally, Suriya's film 'Vishwanath & Sons' is scheduled for release in July 2026, although there are reports of a potential change in the release date.