7 Suriya superhits rejected by Thalapathy Vijay and Ajith

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Kanguva release date

Suriya’s upcoming action fantasy Kanguva is slated to release theatrically on October 10. It also stars Bobby Deol as an antagonist

Suriya’s superhits  

Suriya’s choice of films has made him a bankable star. Venkat Prabhu teased Vijay and Ajith duo for The GOAT sequel. However, it’s Suriya who gained from the movies the two had rejected

Nerukka Ner (Aha)

Vasanth’s masala film marked Suriya’s debut in the industry. However, the director first approached Ajith for the role but after his rejection, it went to Suriya and was a success

Nandha (Aha)

The title role was first offered to Ajith Kumar but he rejected after hearing the narrative. The action drama movie later went to Suriya and became a commercial hit

Unnai Ninaithu (Prime Video)

This romantic drama film is among Suriya’s superhit movies. However, he was not the first choice for the makers. The movie was initially offered to Thalapathy Vijay

Kaakha Kaakha (YouTube)

This action thriller stars Suriya with his wife Jyothika. However, the movie went to him after Ajith rejected the role

Ghajini (Sun NXT)

A. R. Murugadoss’ epic action thriller was among the highest grossing films of the year of its release. However, it was Ajith whose rejection proved to be a gamechanger for Suriya

Vaaranam Aayiram (Sun NXT)

This action-drama film starred Suriya in dual roles of a father and son. However, Thalapathy Vijay was the first choice for this role

Singam (Sun NXT)

Suriya’s greatest hit and a career defining performance comes with this actioner that was later spanned into a franchise. However, it was first offered to Vijay