Happy Birthday Suriya: 5 must-watch films of the Kanguva star that are streaming on OTT platforms

Suriya, who has always mesmerized cinephiles with his choice of films and effortless acting, has turned 48 today. Movie buffs from across the country have been wishing more success to the star on social media. The first look poster of his forthcoming movie Kanguva has also been unveiled, leaving his fans thrilled.

The versatile actor has a few cult movies in his filmography. We have short-listed five movies among them that are currently streaming on various platforms.  

Kaakha Kaakha (2003)

Directed by Gautham Menon, this action-packed thriller follows the life of a dedicated police officer who takes on a notorious gangster. You can watch the super hit movie starring Jyothika, Jeevan and Daniel Balaji among others on YouTube.

Vaaranam Aayiram (2008)

Also directed by Gautham Menon, this heartwarming drama depicts the relationship between a father and son. It showcases the journey of the son from his teenage years to adulthood. You can watch the film starring Simran and Sameera Reddy on Zee5.  

Singam (2010)

Directed by Hari, this action entertainer features Suriya as a brave and honest police officer who confronts corruption and crime in his town. Anushka Shetty, Vivek and Prakash Raj played notable roles in the project. It's available on platforms like Hotstar and MX Player

24 (2016)

In this science fiction thriller, Suriya plays a triple role, including that of a scientist, his twin brother, and his son. The movie involves time travel and keeps the audience engaged with its unique concept. You can watch the film starring Samantha, Ajay and Nithya Menen on Hotstar.

Soorarai Pottru (2020)

Inspired by the life of Air Deccan founder GR Gopinath, this critically acclaimed film showcases Suriya in a captivating performance as he strives to fulfill his dream of making flying affordable for common people. Urvashi, Aparna Balamurali and Paresh Rawal play key roles in the movie which is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.

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