It is Saravanan Sivakumar’s birthday today. Better known by his stage name Suriya, he is an actor, producer and television presenter, best known for his work in Tamil cinema.

After delivering his first box office success with the thriller Kaakha Kaakha ( 2003), the actor went on to perform in a variety of genres and has since then become one the most sought after and established actors of the Tamil film industry.

Despite belonging to a film family– he is the eldest son of Tamil film actor Sivakumar and his younger brother Karthi is also an actor– Suriya has carved a niche for himself and has become of the most dependable actors, down South.

On the occasion of his birthday, fans,fellow actors and members of the Tamil film industry wished the Filmfare winner on his special day.

Karthi wished his older brother on social media. He shared a picture with a post.

From #AnbaanaFans #SURIYABirthdayCDP pic.twitter.com/uiZ4v1dOih

— Actor Karthi (@Karthi_Offl) July 20, 2019

Filmaker Selvaraghavan took to his official Twitter handle to wish the megastar. He wrote, “Dear @Suriya_offl sir, wish you many Happy returns of the day! You are a superb actor and fantastic human being. I hope this year brings you all the peace and happiness that a person with your grace and kindness deserves!”

Dear @Suriya_offl sir, wish you many Happy returns of the day! You are a superb actor and fantastic human being. I hope this year brings you all the peace and happiness that a person with your grace and kindness deserves!

— selvaraghavan (@selvaraghavan) July 23, 2019

Writer- director Pandiraj wrote, “Many Many Happy Returns of the Day to @Suriya_offl sirAs Young As Always With Sweet Thought’s As Ever , May the Force be with you …”

Many Many Happy Returns of the Day to @Suriya_offl sir 🎉💐
As Young As Always With Sweet Thought’s As Ever ,
May the Force be with you …🙏 pic.twitter.com/ppxqjTtVJ9

— Pandiraj (@pandiraj_dir) July 23, 2019

Fans too have been posting heartfelt messages across social media for the actor who turned 44 today.

Here are a few posts.

#HappyBirthdaySURYA
Wishing by as a Thalapathy fan pic.twitter.com/H41Cg1o905

— Niro Niroshan (@NiroNir60855167) July 23, 2019

#HappyBirthdaySURYA Annaaaaaa @Suriya_offl ❤️❤️😘😘😘 pic.twitter.com/51plrC31q7

— Iyanar (@iyanar619) July 22, 2019

Thailavaaaaaaaaaaa😘😘😘😘😘😘 #HBD_குட்டிகாமராஜர்_SURIYA #HappyBirthdaySURYA @Suriya_offl pic.twitter.com/WBojcLJtVX

— Karthika Murugan (@Karthik10799746) July 22, 2019

S U R I Y A 🌟

One among the few big stars who can perform to a vera-level extent. I admire as an actor and as a social responsible person. He was at the peak of his career in 2013. I was angry when the superb #24Movie was not accepted by our audience. (1/2)#HappyBirthdaySURYA pic.twitter.com/1PsQL82Hv2

— Review Ram (@MovieReviewRam) July 22, 2019

Meanwhile, Suriya has kickstarted the promotions of his upcoming film, Kaappaan and an audio launch event took place recently which was also attended by the film industry veteran Rajinikanth.

On the occasion of his birthday, makers of Kaappaan shared a special poster of the film. Kaapaan is a political thriller written and directed by K.V. Anand and slated to release on 30 August 2019.

Wishing a Blockbuster Birthday to our beloved @Suriya_offl 🎉🎊🎉 Let more success come by your way. #Kaappaan! 💥@anavenkat @Mohanlal @Jharrisjayaraj @arya_offl @sayyeshaa @bomanirani @thondankani @SonyMusicSouth pic.twitter.com/bTf6qyEw8b

— Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) July 23, 2019