Suraj (director)
Introduction '''Suraj''' (born '''Suresh'''; December 31, 1977) is an Indian film director who works primarily in Tamil films. He is best known for directing action and masala films.
Career In 1996, Suraj began working as an assistant director to Sundar C. on his comedy films ''Ullathai Allitha'' and ''Mettukudi''. In 1997, he continued to assist Sundar C. on ''Arunachalam'' starring Rajinikanth and he was the co-director of the film ''Janakiraman''. He then made ''Kunguma Pottu Gounder'' and ''Military'' under the name Sai Suresh.Then, Suraj returned to assist Sundar C. in his films. In 2006, he made his directorial comeback through ''Thalai Nagaram'', starring his mentor Sundar C., Jyothirmayi and Vadivelu. The following year, Suraj made his third film ''Marudhamalai'', featured Arjun, Nila and again comedian Vadivelu. In 2009, he directed ''Padikathavan'' starring Dhanush, Tamannaah and due his busy schedule, Vadivelu has been replaced by comedian Vivek. The film was distributed by Sun Pictures. In 2011, he made ''Mappillai'', remake of the 1989 film ''Mappillai''. The film starring Dhanush, Hansika Motwani and Manisha Koirala. The film received mixed reviews, but the film became a hit at the box office.After Mappillai Suraj directed ''Alex Pandian'' starring Karthi and Anushka Shetty. The film released on 11 January 2013.After Alex Pandian's failure, Suraj directed ''Sakalakala Vallavan'' starring Jayam Ravi, Anjali and Trisha. The film released on 31 July 2015.He later directed ''Kaththi Sandai'' starring Vishal.In 2022, Suraj directed ''Naai Sekar Returns'', to Vadivelu’s character in ''Thalai Nagaram'' (2006) in which he plays a laughably over-the-top rowdy called Naai Sekar.
Filmography ===As director=== Year  Film Notes 1998  ''Moovendhar'' Credited as C. G. Suraaj  2001  ''Kunguma Pottu Gounder'' Credited as G. Saisuresh  2003  ''Military''  Credited as G. Saisuresh  2006  ''Thalai Nagaram''   2007  ''Marudhamalai''   2009  ''Padikathavan''   2011  ''Mappillai''  2013  ''Alex Pandian''  2015  ''Sakalakala Vallavan''  2016  ''Kaththi Sandai''  2022  ''Naai Sekar Returns'' ===As writer=== Year  Film  1999  ''Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga''
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