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India.com
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet star kid who used to work in a factory, began career with flops, is now pan-India star; He is..., father is...
Popular South actor Suriya has delivered numerous hit films throughout his career. He has showcased his powerful acting in movies like Vikram Vedha, Jai Bhim, Singam, and Rakta Charitra . This superstar of the Tamil film industry has won millions of hearts with his remarkable performances. He celebrates his birthday on July 23. On this special occasion, let's take a look at some lesser-known stories about him that you probably haven't heard before. Who is actor Suriya? Suriya was born on 23rd July 1975 to veteran Tamil actor Sivakumar and his wife, Lakshmi. He studied at Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan School and St. Bede's Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School, and later earned a degree from Loyola College, Chennai. Before making his debut in Tamil cinema, Suriya worked at a clothing factory for a brief period. His brother, Karthik Sivakumar (popularly known as Karthi), is also a well-known actor in the Tamil film industry. Suriya's father Sivakumar is one of the great actors of Indian cinema. He has done a wide range of roles in Tamil. Suriya also has a sister Brindha, who is a singer and voice over artist. Although the Tamil film industry and his fans know him as Suriya, that isn't his real name. The handsome actor's real name is Saravanan Sivakumar. The name 'Suriya' was given to him by director Mani Ratnam to avoid confusion with another actor named Saravanan. Interestingly, Mani Ratnam is also known for frequently naming the lead characters in his films 'Suriya.' How did Suriya and Jyothika meet? In 2006, Suriya married Tamil actress Jyothika. It is said that the two were initially very good friends. Over time, their friendship blossomed into love, eventually leading to marriage. They appeared together in several films, including Kaakha Kaakha, Perazhagan, and Sillunu Oru Kaadhal, among others. The couple has two children, a daughter named Diya and a son named Dev. After their marriage, Jyothika took a break from acting but made a successful comeback with the 2015 film 36 Vayadhinile . Suriya's acting journey, from flops to hits Suriya made his debut in Tamil cinema with the 1997 film Nerrukku Ner , directed by Vasanth and produced by Mani Ratnam. However, his first four years in the industry were not very successful. His big break came in 2001 with the drama film Nandha , in which he played the role of an ex-convict. The film was a commercial success and received critical acclaim. Suriya also won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in Nandha. In 2003, Suriya played the role of a police officer in Kaakha Kaakha , which received a highly positive response. Following films like Pithamagan , Perazhagan , Aaytha Ezhuthu, Ghajini, and Sillunu Oru Kaadhal , he established himself as one of the top superstars of South Indian cinema. This talented actor has won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award three times in his career. In addition to acting, Suriya has also explored film production and playback singing. Suriya and Jyothika's net worth Suriya's net worth is estimated to be around Rs 240 crore, according to a report by the Financial Express, and he lives a luxurious lifestyle. His wife and actress Jyothika, jointly owns assets worth Rs 537 crore, as per the report.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
HC: Cannot reject appointment of 19 asst professors
Chennai: A collegiate education department's order, rejecting the Loyola College's proposal for the approval of 19 assistant professors, including a librarian, was set aside by Madras high court on Monday. The court also directed the authority to approve the appointments within three months. Justice C Kumarappan passed the order while allowing a plea moved by Loyola College, challenging the order passed by the regional joint director of collegiate education, Chennai, dated Jan 27. According to the petitioner, it submitted proposals in 2019 and 2020, and the appointments were made within the sanctioned strength of 149 teaching and 59 non-teaching posts. It contended that it received sanction for 32 posts under various govt orders dated Jan 8, 2021, and, being a minority institution, it was not required to seek prior govt approval to fill sanctioned posts. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai Opposing the plea, the department submitted that the proposals lacked compliance with requirements under the Tamil Nadu Private Colleges Regulation Act, 1976. Recording the submissions, the court noted that previous judicial decisions established that minority institutions are not required to obtain prior permission for filling up sanctioned posts. The court concluded that the reasons provided for rejecting the proposal were not legally sustainable in this case and quashed the order passed by the department.
New Indian Express
06-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Arts, science grads in Tamil Nadu buck trend, hit pay dirt
CHENNAI: Students pursuing science and arts courses in colleges in Tamil Nadu seem to have bucked the global trend of a lacklustre job market with record placements and impressive pay packages this year. The gambit to invite companies from across sectors for the placement sessions without relying solely on software firms has paid rich dividends to colleges as the average pay package offered doubled in most colleges and more than 90% of students got placed. Loyola College, one of Tamil Nadu's premier arts colleges, has managed to place 945 of 1,048 students who had opted for campus placements this year. Two MSc (chemistry) students from the college have bagged job offers from a pharmaceutical company, ACG World, for its Croatia location with a package of Rs 15 lakh per annum, while an MSc (zoology) student has received Rs 12 lakh per annum offer from an educational organisation based in the UAE. Similarly, some BSc and MSc (physics) students have been absorbed by the space startup, Angikul Cosmos, while IT companies have hired maths graduates and postgraduates. 'This trend should be an eye-opener for students and parents who are unable to think beyond computer science and AI-related courses. For any research work, there is a need for manpower with strong knowledge in core subjects like maths, physics, and chemistry,' said S Princely Samuel, director, placement cell, Loyola College.
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Where there's a cop, there's a location tag
Chennai: "Thadi Chikkom" "Police irupanga, helmet podungo" "Chikkom mamey" These are real-time location tags on Google Maps that help riders across the city dodge a fine and tell others while they're at it. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now From Phoenix Mall to T Nagar, riders are using these alerts, drawn from local slang, to mark traffic police checkpoints warning others to steer clear of surprise checks. With fines reaching rs2,500, and enforcement getting tighter, these crowd-sourced alerts have become part of daily commute. Riders use them to prep for checks, change routes, or avoid delays. It started near Phoenix Mall and spread fast. Now, at least 10 junctions including Burkit Road in T Nagar, Cathedral Road, Cenotaph Road, parts of Nungambakkam and Anna Salai have turned into a live, crowd-edited map of police sightings. At Saidapet and near Loyola College signal, officers stand behind curves, flagging down violators. Riders often take sudden U-turns, especially those without helmets or riding triples. That's where many of these tags first showed up. "There's a checking point just 150m from my street," said S Mahadevan, a local from Saidapet. "After a few neighbours got fined, we dropped a tag. It worked. Then others joined in." This isn't used just to dodge fines. Even riders with documents now use these alerts to skip long queues at checkpoints, especially during the morning rush. Sometimes, the tags act as reminders — wear your helmet, carry your papers. The idea isn't new. In New York and parts of Europe, taxi and delivery drivers have used ride-sharing apps to flag police presence. Bengaluru has seen similar Google Map tags in recent months. Google's map-editing tool lets users suggest locations or updates. These are reviewed by Google and confirmed by others, allowing the data to stay current. Neither Google nor Greater Chennai Traffic Police have commented on the trend. But the tags keep coming.
Pink Villa
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Meet actor who debuted as baby, was accused of being unprofessional on sets, dated top actress and is playing transgender in next
This South Indian actor is one of the leading stars at the moment. He has extensively worked in the Tamil cinema and has been known for pulling off an array of unconventional roles on-screen. His recent project won him acclaim despite it falling flat at the box office. Did you guess who we are talking about? Yes, it's Silambarasan TR. Who is Silambarasan TR? Born in Madras in 1984, Silambarasan TR is the son of director T Rajender and his wife Usha Rajender. He has a younger brother, Kuralarasan, and a sister named Ilakiya. He completed his schooling at Don Bosco Higher Secondary School in Chennai and later pursued his graduation at Loyola College in the same city. STR's debut in films as a baby to a child artist One of the earliest exposures he could get in films was when STR made his on-screen stint as just a baby. He was held in his father's arms in the 1984 movie Uravai Katha Kili, making his screen debut. Thereafter, from 1995 onwards, he began making many appearances as a child artist in his father's films. These include Thai Thangai Paasam, Oru Vasantha Geetham, Shanthi Enathu Shanthi, Sabash Babu, and more. Simbu's debut in films as a hero In 2002, Silambarasan TR made his debut as a lead actor/hero in the film Kadhal Azhivathillai, which was directed by his father himself. While all these were mediocre hits at the box office, STR got a breakthrough after the release of Manmadhan in 2004, where he starred opposite Jyothika. Collaboration with Mani Ratnam, success and beyond Between 2010 and 2023, a period spanning over 13 years, Silambarasan continued to deliver mid-range films at the box office, with some achieving success while others fell short of expectations. These included Mani Ratnam 's film Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, Gautham Vasudev Menon's Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, Vedam, Podaa Podi, Eeswaran, Maanaadu, Pathu Thala and more. When Silambarasan was accused of unprofessionalism on sets Back in 2017, Silambarasan TR faced a red card from leading producers and directors. The makers of his film, Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan, brought allegations against him of being unprofessional on the film's sets. In an interview with Behindwoods, the producer accused STR of frequently changing the location of shoots, arriving late to sets, and even making significant changes to the call sheets, thereby causing immense losses to the production. Silambarasan lost weight after training in Bharatnatyam During the lockdown situation after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, STR revealed publicly that he had gained a lot of weight and was then focusing on significant weight loss and turning towards spirituality. As a result, he became a vegetarian during that period and learned Bharatanatyam, which enabled him to shed 30 kilos. Silambarasan's controversial relationships Besides his work front, STR has often stirred controversy when it comes to his personal life. While shooting for the 2006 film Vallavan, he was in a relationship with his co-star Nayanthara. While the two broke up after the movie had been released, people got to know about their relationship in the first place after almost a year. Well, Simbu had posted pictures of the two of them a year later, which became a matter of much gossip and buzz. Silambarasan TR's film front, all set to play a transgender role next Well, STR was last seen in Mani Ratnam's recently released film Thug Life, which seems to have tanked at the box office. While he plays the second lead alongside Kamal Haasan, audiences have nonetheless lauded his strong performance. Moving on, he has a number of films lined up ahead, one of which, STR 50, requires him to play the role of a transgender person for the first time, in a project directed by Desingh Periasamy.
