How many films does S. J. Surya's complete filmography include?

S. J. Surya appears in 49 films on GudVibe, with releases from 1988–2026. The full list is paginated below.

What is S. J. Surya's top-rated film?

Jigarthanda Double X (8.0), Jigarthanda Double X (8.0) top the list. Jigarthanda Double X (2023) sits at 8.0/10 — the catalogue's high-water mark.

Beyond Actor, what else does S. J. Surya do?

S. J. Surya's credits split across multiple crafts: Actor (41), Director (8). The dominant role is Actor, accounting for 84% of the catalogue.

What is S. J. Surya's most recent release?

Love Insurance Kompany (2026) is the most recent credit. Available on Prime Video.

What marks the start of S. J. Surya's filmography?

The earliest credit on GudVibe is Nethiyadi (1988).

When did S. J. Surya release the most films?

The 2000s — 18 releases, about 37% of the entire catalogue.

How can I stream S. J. Surya's movies?

34 of S. J. Surya's 49 films stream today across 5 platforms — Aha, Airtel Xstream Play, Amazon miniTV, Eros Now, and JioHotstar. Use the OTT filter on this page to browse by service.

How many languages has S. J. Surya worked in?

49 Tamil films make up the catalogue. The language filter on this page narrows the list to any single industry.

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S. J. Surya — Filmography (49 Films)

Artist · 1988–2026

S. J. Surya is a artist with 49 film credits between 1988 and 2026, primarily in Tamil cinema. The highest-rated film is Jigarthanda Double X (2023) at 8.0/10. Average rating across rated films: 6.6/10.

49+Total Credits

6.6Avg Rating

1988–2026Career Span

2Roles

veteranCareer Phase

49+Total Films

6.6Avg Rating

8.0Top Rating

38+Years Active

2Roles Played

The S. J. Surya filmography

The body of work runs across 5 decades of Tamil cinema, from the 1980s to the 2020s. The body of work totals over 45 films — prolific by any measure. From Nethiyadi (1988) to Love Insurance Kompany (2026).

2023 was the banner year, with 6 films in twelve months. A 7-year gap sits between 1988 and 1995.

Career Trajectory

◆ Veteran·multi-decade career·49 films · 1988–2026

1988Debut
2023Peak · 6 films
1999First Director
1988Hiatus begins (7y)

1988–1992The Breakthrough1988–1992: 1 film, the first chapter.

2021–2025The Peak2021–2025: the busiest stretch — 12 films.

1999–2026The Reinvention1999 onwards: a turn behind the camera, starting with Director.

2022–2026Recent Work2022–2026: 13 recent releases.

Top-rated S. J. Surya films

The five highest-rated entries in S. J. Surya's filmography.

Career Timeline

1988
Debut
Nethiyadi
2023
Breakthrough
Jigarthanda Double X
2026
Latest
Jailer 2

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1980s1 film

1990s2 films

2000s18 films

2010s14 films

2020s14 films

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