Definitely not least on our list of top 10 south heroes is Suriya, one of the highest-paid actors in Tamil cinema with a loyal fanfare. The actor has also worked in a lot of Hindi movies. Versatility and diligence being his top traits, Suriya is renowned for his standout roles. His father, the famous veteran actor Sivakumar, featured in a lot of leading roles over the years and won a lot of acclaim.

Suriya holds a degree in B.Com and worked in the garment industry for a few years before switching to acting full-time. He is also happily married to popular Tamil actress, Jyothika Saravanan. Post his debut in Nerukku Ner in the year 1997, Suriya went on to feature in super-hit films like Singam, Ghajini, Kaakha Kaakha. Suriya has also won 3 Filmfare Awards, South and 3 Tamil Nadu state film awards. He also works at a production house – 2D Entertainment.