Vijay Sethupathi’s Son Surya Set to Shine in Phoenix with Varalaxmi Sarathkumar

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Vijay Sethupathi has captured the hearts of many with his acting skills, and now it’s time for his son, Surya, to step into the limelight. Making his debut as a leading actor in the film “Phoenix,” Surya will be appearing alongside Varalaxmi Sarathkumar. The anticipation surrounding his screen debut is growing, as people are excited to see what this newcomer has to offer. Before we delve deeper into his future projects, let’s learn more about who he is.

Who is Surya?

Surya, who is known to be the offspring of renowned Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi and his wife Jessie, started his acting career as a child artist. He portrayed the younger self of his father’s character in Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, which hit the screens in 2015. Furthermore, Surya made an appearance in the movie Sindhubaadh, which came out in 2019.

Beyond that, Surya has been honing his skills in acting and stunts. He’s gearing up for a cinematic debut as the main actor in Phoenix, a movie helmed by director Anl Arasu Arasakumar. Despite his family’s connection to film, Surya is committed to diligence and aims to carve out his own niche in the industry.

All about Surya’s debut film

As a dedicated follower, I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be making my lead acting debut in the upcoming film, Phoenix. This movie is said to be an exhilarating blend of action and sports drama. In it, I portray the character of a gifted boxer who finds himself in prison. The teaser for the film showcases some of the intense fight scenes both within the ring and beyond its ropes. The talented Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Harish Uthaman, Varsha, and others have also joined the cast in significant roles.

During the initial presentation of the film, Vijay Sethupathi shared that the decision to cast Surya wasn’t premeditated. He reminisced about how the new director presented the story to Surya and inquired if he thought the role was a good fit for him. Excited by the prospect, Surya admitted to feeling apprehensive on set but acknowledged that it was all part of the acting process.

Story behind Surya’s name

As reported by Koimoi, Vijay Sethupathi revealed that he named his first-born child Surya in remembrance of a childhood friend who had sadly passed away. This act was a tribute to his cherished friend’s memory. Notably, Surya is the eldest son of the actor, and he also has a younger sister called Shreeja.

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2025-04-23 13:07