Suriya, an acclaimed actor, hails from a prestigious film family. His father, Sivakumar, established the family’s legacy in Tamil cinema, and his children are taking it forward. Here’s a look at the famous Sivakumar clan.
Suriya’s Family Tree
Suriya isn’t just another Tamil actor. He has built his career on talent, hard work, and great scripts, along with the audience’s support. Born to Sivakumar and his wife Lakshmi, the actor experimented with scripts and entertained the audience for many years. His recently released Karuppu is an addition to his filmography.
Sivakumar
The recipient of multiple awards, Suriya’s father, Sivakumar, is one of the most influential actors in the Tamil film industry. He made his debut in 1965 and hasn’t been active in signing projects since 2001.
Lakshmi Sivakumar
Suriya’s mother, Lakshmi Sivakumar, has been one of the women behind his success.
Karthi
Just like his elder brother, Karthi, is also a famous actor. Suriya’s younger brother, he featured in the blockbuster Tamil film, Kaithi, which was then remade in Hindi as Bholaa. Karthi has starred in many popular movies, including Ponniyin Selvan.
Brindha Sivakumar
Brindha Sivakumar chose not to pursue a career in acting. She is Suriya and Karthi’s younger sister. Instead, she is working in the film industry as a singer and voice artiste, who dubbed for Alia Bhatt in the Tamil version of Brahmastra.
Jyotika
Suriya is married to Jyotika. She is an actress who has done numerous films in Tamil and Hindi. After almost 20 years, Jyotika returned to Hindi cinema with Shaitaan in 2024. She is currently promoting System, an Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari-directed courtroom drama with Sonakshi Sinha.
Diya
Jyotika and Suriya are parents to a daughter, named Diya. She is currently studying and plans to enter the film industry are not revealed.
Dev
Jyotika and Suriya have a son named Dev. He is Diya’s younger brother and is currently studying in school.