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|name = T. Suriavelan
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|birth_name = T. Suriavelan
|birth_date = 25 June 1992
|born = 25 June 1992
|birth_place = Singapore
|birth_place = Singapore
|nationality = Singaporean
|nationality = Singaporean
|citizenship = Singapore
|ethnicity = Tamil
|ethnicity = Tamil
|education = Diploma in Biomedical Engineering
|education = Diploma in Biomedical Engineering
|alma_mater = Nanyang Polytechnic
|alma_mater = Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore
|occupation = Film Director, Television Director, Actor, Screenwriter, Lyricist, Producer
|occupation = Film Director, Television Director, Actor, Screenwriter, Lyricist, Composer, Producer
|organization = 360 Entertainment Productions
|organization = 360 Entertainment Productions
|position = Founder & Chief Executive Officer
|position = Founder & Chief Executive Officer
|years_active = 2015–present
|years_active = 2015–present
|known_for = Must Date the Playboy, Naam, Adi Penne, Joe: The Black Assassin, Avathaaram
|known_for = Must Date the Playboy, Naam, Adi Penne, Joe: The Black Assassin, Avathaaram
|notable_works = Must Date the Playboy, Naam, Naam 2, Mitara, Avathaaram, Joe: The Black Assassin
|language = Tamil, English
|industry = Film and Television
|industry = Film and Television
|genres = Drama, Romance, Thriller, Music Videos
|languages = Tamil, English
|awards = Standout Performer Award (15th Edison Awards); Special Digital Recognition Award 2022; Content Creator of the Year 2022; Content of the Year 2022
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|facebook = https://www.facebook.com/suriavelanofficial/
|instagram = https://www.instagram.com/suria_velan/
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'''T. Suriavelan''' (born '''25 June 1992''') is a '''Singaporean film director, television director, actor, screenwriter, lyricist, composer, and producer''' primarily associated with the Tamil entertainment industry. Recognized for his multi-disciplinary approach to filmmaking, he has built a career spanning feature films, television dramas, music videos, advertisements, and digital productions. Throughout his career, Suriavelan has frequently undertaken multiple creative responsibilities within a single project, including directing, writing, producing, acting, composing music, and writing song lyrics.
'''T. Suriavelan''' (born 25 June 1992) is a Singaporean filmmaker, television director, actor, screenwriter, composer, lyricist, and producer. Primarily associated with the Tamil entertainment industry, he has established himself across feature films, television dramas, music videos, and digital productions. Recognized for his multidisciplinary approach to filmmaking, Suriavelan frequently undertakes multiple creative responsibilities within a single production, including directing, writing, producing, acting, composing, and lyric writing.


Suriavelan is the '''Founder and Chief Executive Officer''' of '''360 Entertainment Productions''', a Singapore-based production company involved in film production, television programming, music videos, commercial advertising, and digital entertainment. Under his leadership, the company has produced numerous television dramas, independent films, and music productions catering primarily to Tamil-speaking audiences across Singapore and internationally.
He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of '''360 Entertainment Productions''', a Singapore-based production company involved in feature films, television programming, music videos, advertisements, and digital entertainment.


He gained recognition through his directorial debut feature film '''''Joe: The Black Assassin''''' (2017), which became one of Singapore's notable independent Tamil productions after achieving a sold-out screening in a 1,000-seat theatre and completing theatrical runs in Singapore and Malaysia. His television work further established his reputation with productions such as '''''Avathaaram''''', '''''Naam''''', '''''Naam 2''''', '''''Mitara''''', and '''''Must Date the Playboy''''', where he frequently served in multiple capacities including director, writer, producer, lyricist, composer, and actor.
== Early life and education ==


Beyond filmmaking, Suriavelan has developed an extensive body of work as a lyricist and composer. His songs including '''"Oru Murai," "Thalli Pogura," "En Anbe," "Adi Penne," "Kannoram,"''' and '''"Usuraiya Tholaichaen"''' have contributed significantly to the popularity of several television and digital productions. His artistic style combines emotional storytelling with contemporary music, making him one of the versatile creative professionals in Singapore's Tamil media industry.
T. Suriavelan was born on 25 June 1992 in Singapore to Tamil parents. Growing up in a culturally rooted Tamil household, he developed an early interest in storytelling, cinema, music, and the performing arts.


==Early life and education==
He completed a Diploma in Biomedical Engineering from '''Nanyang Polytechnic''', Singapore. Although academically trained in engineering, he pursued a professional career in filmmaking and entertainment, combining technical knowledge with creative expression.


T. Suriavelan was born on '''25 June 1992''' in '''Singapore''' to Tamil parents. Growing up in a culturally rich environment, he developed an early interest in cinema, storytelling, music, and performing arts. His fascination with visual storytelling eventually inspired him to pursue a career in the entertainment industry despite having an academic background outside the creative arts.
== Career ==


He completed a '''Diploma in Biomedical Engineering''' from '''Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore'''. Although formally trained in engineering, Suriavelan later transitioned into filmmaking, combining his technical understanding with creative expression to build a multidisciplinary career in film and television.
=== Television ===


==Career==
Suriavelan began his television journey through Mediacorp Vasantham productions and gradually established himself as a director, writer, producer, and actor.


T. Suriavelan began his professional journey in Singapore's Tamil entertainment industry as an actor before gradually expanding into directing, screenwriting, producing, composing, and lyric writing. His ability to contribute across multiple creative disciplines enabled him to establish a distinctive identity within Singapore's film and television landscape.
In 2026, he wrote and directed '''Must Date the Playboy''', a 28-episode coming-of-age romantic drama produced for Mediacorp Vasantham. The series was adapted from the Philippine novel of the same title written by Imma Delos Santos. Besides directing and writing the series, Suriavelan also composed and wrote the original songs '''Oru Murai''' and '''Thalli Pogura'''.


Over the years, he has worked extensively with Mediacorp Vasantham and independent production houses while simultaneously developing original productions under his own banner, '''360 Entertainment Productions'''. His works encompass feature films, television dramas, romantic series, music videos, commercials, and digital-first entertainment aimed at audiences across Singapore, Malaysia, India, and the global Tamil diaspora.
Prior to this, he directed, wrote, produced, and acted in '''Naam 2''' (2022), a sequel to '''Naam''' (2020), where he similarly undertook multiple creative responsibilities. During the same period, he also created '''Mitara''' (2020), a six-episode romantic comedy produced under Singapore's Stories4SG initiative.


His productions are noted for combining emotionally driven storytelling with contemporary themes, while integrating original music and cinematic presentation. This multidisciplinary approach has become a defining characteristic of his creative career.
His directorial breakthrough came through '''Avathaaram''' (2019), which originated from '''Avathaaram (Pilot)''' developed under the '''Vasantham Muthal Paarvai''' initiative by Mediacorp Vasantham. The series received widespread audience appreciation and earned nominations in nine categories at the '''Pradhana Vizha 2021''' awards, including Best Drama and Best Director. Suriavelan was also nominated for '''Most Popular Male Personality'''.
 
As an actor, he appeared in several television productions including:
 
* ''Bommalattam'' (2019)
* ''Yaar?'' Season 2 (2018)
* ''Kalaba Kadhala'' (2018)
* ''Vetri'' Season 3 (2016)
* ''Neeya'' (2015)
 
These productions were broadcast through Mediacorp Vasantham and its associated streaming platforms.
 
== Film career ==
 
Suriavelan made his feature film directorial debut with '''Joe: The Black Assassin''' in 2017.
 
Besides directing the film, he also served as its writer, actor, producer, and lyricist. The independent Tamil feature achieved a sold-out screening at a 1,000-seat theatre and completed theatrical runs of 21 days in Singapore and 14 days in Malaysia.
 
Among the film's soundtrack, '''Saaral Mazhaiyaa''' received appreciation for its poetic lyrics written by Suriavelan.
 
== Music career ==
 
Alongside filmmaking, Suriavelan has built a career as a composer, lyricist, and singer.
 
His recent works include '''Oru Murai''' and '''Thalli Pogura''' from ''Must Date the Playboy'' (2026), for which he served as composer, lyricist, singer, and director.
 
His contributions to the '''Naam''' series include:
 
* Kannoram (2022)
* Adi Penne (Reprise) (2022)
* Adi Penne (Duet) (2021)
* Adi Penne (Dad's Love) (2021)
* En Anbe (2021)
* Alli Pookal (2021)
* One Love One Life (2020)
* Enakku Mattum (2020)
 
Earlier musical releases include:
 
* Vilagathey (2019)
* Uyarai Kettal (2019)
* Sagiyae (2018)
* Kannu Rendum (2018)
* Saaral Mazhaiyaa (2017)
* Usuraiya Tholaichaen (2017)
 
While lyric writing remains a defining aspect of his music, his work as a composer and singer has expanded across television, cinema, and digital productions.
 
== Artistic style ==
 
Suriavelan is known for combining emotionally driven storytelling with music-oriented narratives while simultaneously performing multiple creative roles in his productions. His works primarily target Tamil-speaking audiences in Singapore while reaching viewers across Malaysia, India, and the wider global Tamil diaspora.
 
== Filmography ==
 
=== Feature films ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Year
! Title
! Director
! Writer
! Actor
! Producer
! Lyricist
|-
|2017
|Joe: The Black Assassin
|✓
|✓
|✓
|✓
|✓
|}
 
=== Television ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Year
! Title
! Director
! Writer
! Actor
! Producer
! Lyricist
|-
|2026
|Must Date the Playboy
|✓
|✓
|—
|✓
|✓
|-
|2022
|Naam 2
|✓
|✓
|✓
|✓
|✓
|-
|2020
|Naam
|✓
|✓
|✓
|✓
|✓
|-
|2020
|Mitara
|✓
|✓
|✓
|✓
|—
|-
|2019
|Bommalattam
|—
|—
|✓
|—
|—
|-
|2019
|Avathaaram
|✓
|✓
|—
|✓
|—
|-
|2019
|Avathaaram (Pilot)
|✓
|✓
|—
|✓
|—
|-
|2018
|Yaar? (Season 2)
|—
|—
|✓
|—
|—
|-
|2018
|Kalaba Kadhala
|—
|—
|✓
|—
|—
|-
|2016
|Vetri (Season 3)
|—
|—
|✓
|—
|—
|-
|2015
|Neeya
|—
|—
|✓
|—
|—
|}
 
=== Music videos and songs ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Song
! Film / Series
! Year
! Suriavelan's Role(s)
! Director
|-
|Oru Murai
|Must Date the Playboy
|2026
|Composer, Lyricist, Singer
|✓
|-
|Thalli Pogura
|Must Date the Playboy
|2026
|Composer, Lyricist, Singer
|✓
|-
|Kannoram
|Naam Series
|2022
|Lyricist
|✓
|-
|Adi Penne (Reprise)
|Naam Series
|2022
|Composer, Lyricist
|✓
|-
|Adi Penne (Duet)
|Naam Series
|2021
|Composer, Lyricist
|✓
|-
|Adi Penne (Dad's Love)
|Naam Series
|2021
|Composer, Lyricist
|✓
|-
|En Anbe
|Naam Series
|2021
|Composer, Lyricist
|✓
|-
|Alli Pookal
|Naam Series
|2021
|Lyricist
|✓
|-
|One Love One Life
|Naam Series
|2020
|Lyricist
|✓
|-
|Enakku Mattum
|Naam Series
|2020
|Lyricist
|✓
|-
|Vilagathey
|Standalone Single
|2019
|Lyricist
|✓
|-
|Uyarai Kettal
|Avathaaram
|2019
|Lyricist
|✓
|-
|Sagiyae
|Standalone Single
|2018
|Lyricist
|✓
|-
|Kannu Rendum
|Standalone Single
|2018
|Lyricist, Singer
|✓
|-
|Saaral Mazhaiyaa
|Joe: The Black Assassin
|2017
|Lyricist
|✓
|-
|Usuraiya Tholaichaen
|Standalone Single
|2017
|Lyricist
|✓
|}
 
== Awards and recognition ==
 
* 15th Edison Awards – '''Standout Performer Award''' (Winner)
* Special Digital Recognition Award 2022 – Winner for ''Naam''
* Content Creator of the Year 2022 – Winner for ''Naam'' and ''Adi Penne''
* Content of the Year 2022 – Winner for ''Naam'' and ''Adi Penne''
* Pradhana Vizha 2021 – Nominated for '''Best Director''' for ''Avathaaram''
* Pradhana Vizha 2021 – ''Avathaaram'' nominated for '''Best Drama'''
* Pradhana Vizha 2021 – Nominated for '''Most Popular Male Personality'''
* ''Joe: The Black Assassin'' achieved a sold-out screening at a 1,000-seat theatre and completed successful theatrical runs in Singapore and Malaysia.
 
== Media coverage ==
 
* https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/audience-willing-read-subtitles-actor-t-suriavelan-1st-english-drama-come-closer-tamil-shows-wider-audience
* https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/must-date-playboy-cast-meet-greet-jul-18-585971
* https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/cna938-rewind/wattpad-vasantham-mediacorps-tamil-drama-must-date-playboy-6086256?page=96
* https://www.mediacorp.sg/media-releases/mediacorps-first-wattpad-adaptation-tamil-drama-must-date-playboy-attracts-over-100-million-global-views-189541
 
== External links ==
 
* IMDb – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9545893/
* Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/suriavelanofficial/
* Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/suria_velan/
 
== See also ==
 
* Tamil cinema
* Singapore cinema
* Mediacorp Vasantham
* Film director
* Television director
* Music composer
* Lyricist

Latest revision as of 17:06, 7 August 2026


T. Suriavelan (born 25 June 1992) is a Singaporean filmmaker, television director, actor, screenwriter, composer, lyricist, and producer. Primarily associated with the Tamil entertainment industry, he has established himself across feature films, television dramas, music videos, and digital productions. Recognized for his multidisciplinary approach to filmmaking, Suriavelan frequently undertakes multiple creative responsibilities within a single production, including directing, writing, producing, acting, composing, and lyric writing.

He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of 360 Entertainment Productions, a Singapore-based production company involved in feature films, television programming, music videos, advertisements, and digital entertainment.

Early life and education

T. Suriavelan was born on 25 June 1992 in Singapore to Tamil parents. Growing up in a culturally rooted Tamil household, he developed an early interest in storytelling, cinema, music, and the performing arts.

He completed a Diploma in Biomedical Engineering from Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore. Although academically trained in engineering, he pursued a professional career in filmmaking and entertainment, combining technical knowledge with creative expression.

Career

Television

Suriavelan began his television journey through Mediacorp Vasantham productions and gradually established himself as a director, writer, producer, and actor.

In 2026, he wrote and directed Must Date the Playboy, a 28-episode coming-of-age romantic drama produced for Mediacorp Vasantham. The series was adapted from the Philippine novel of the same title written by Imma Delos Santos. Besides directing and writing the series, Suriavelan also composed and wrote the original songs Oru Murai and Thalli Pogura.

Prior to this, he directed, wrote, produced, and acted in Naam 2 (2022), a sequel to Naam (2020), where he similarly undertook multiple creative responsibilities. During the same period, he also created Mitara (2020), a six-episode romantic comedy produced under Singapore's Stories4SG initiative.

His directorial breakthrough came through Avathaaram (2019), which originated from Avathaaram (Pilot) developed under the Vasantham Muthal Paarvai initiative by Mediacorp Vasantham. The series received widespread audience appreciation and earned nominations in nine categories at the Pradhana Vizha 2021 awards, including Best Drama and Best Director. Suriavelan was also nominated for Most Popular Male Personality.

As an actor, he appeared in several television productions including:

  • Bommalattam (2019)
  • Yaar? Season 2 (2018)
  • Kalaba Kadhala (2018)
  • Vetri Season 3 (2016)
  • Neeya (2015)

These productions were broadcast through Mediacorp Vasantham and its associated streaming platforms.

Film career

Suriavelan made his feature film directorial debut with Joe: The Black Assassin in 2017.

Besides directing the film, he also served as its writer, actor, producer, and lyricist. The independent Tamil feature achieved a sold-out screening at a 1,000-seat theatre and completed theatrical runs of 21 days in Singapore and 14 days in Malaysia.

Among the film's soundtrack, Saaral Mazhaiyaa received appreciation for its poetic lyrics written by Suriavelan.

Music career

Alongside filmmaking, Suriavelan has built a career as a composer, lyricist, and singer.

His recent works include Oru Murai and Thalli Pogura from Must Date the Playboy (2026), for which he served as composer, lyricist, singer, and director.

His contributions to the Naam series include:

  • Kannoram (2022)
  • Adi Penne (Reprise) (2022)
  • Adi Penne (Duet) (2021)
  • Adi Penne (Dad's Love) (2021)
  • En Anbe (2021)
  • Alli Pookal (2021)
  • One Love One Life (2020)
  • Enakku Mattum (2020)

Earlier musical releases include:

  • Vilagathey (2019)
  • Uyarai Kettal (2019)
  • Sagiyae (2018)
  • Kannu Rendum (2018)
  • Saaral Mazhaiyaa (2017)
  • Usuraiya Tholaichaen (2017)

While lyric writing remains a defining aspect of his music, his work as a composer and singer has expanded across television, cinema, and digital productions.

Artistic style

Suriavelan is known for combining emotionally driven storytelling with music-oriented narratives while simultaneously performing multiple creative roles in his productions. His works primarily target Tamil-speaking audiences in Singapore while reaching viewers across Malaysia, India, and the wider global Tamil diaspora.

Filmography

Feature films

Year Title Director Writer Actor Producer Lyricist
2017 Joe: The Black Assassin ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Television

Year Title Director Writer Actor Producer Lyricist
2026 Must Date the Playboy ✓ ✓ — ✓ ✓
2022 Naam 2 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
2020 Naam ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
2020 Mitara ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ —
2019 Bommalattam — — ✓ — —
2019 Avathaaram ✓ ✓ — ✓ —
2019 Avathaaram (Pilot) ✓ ✓ — ✓ —
2018 Yaar? (Season 2) — — ✓ — —
2018 Kalaba Kadhala — — ✓ — —
2016 Vetri (Season 3) — — ✓ — —
2015 Neeya — — ✓ — —

Music videos and songs

Song Film / Series Year Suriavelan's Role(s) Director
Oru Murai Must Date the Playboy 2026 Composer, Lyricist, Singer ✓
Thalli Pogura Must Date the Playboy 2026 Composer, Lyricist, Singer ✓
Kannoram Naam Series 2022 Lyricist ✓
Adi Penne (Reprise) Naam Series 2022 Composer, Lyricist ✓
Adi Penne (Duet) Naam Series 2021 Composer, Lyricist ✓
Adi Penne (Dad's Love) Naam Series 2021 Composer, Lyricist ✓
En Anbe Naam Series 2021 Composer, Lyricist ✓
Alli Pookal Naam Series 2021 Lyricist ✓
One Love One Life Naam Series 2020 Lyricist ✓
Enakku Mattum Naam Series 2020 Lyricist ✓
Vilagathey Standalone Single 2019 Lyricist ✓
Uyarai Kettal Avathaaram 2019 Lyricist ✓
Sagiyae Standalone Single 2018 Lyricist ✓
Kannu Rendum Standalone Single 2018 Lyricist, Singer ✓
Saaral Mazhaiyaa Joe: The Black Assassin 2017 Lyricist ✓
Usuraiya Tholaichaen Standalone Single 2017 Lyricist ✓

Awards and recognition

  • 15th Edison Awards – Standout Performer Award (Winner)
  • Special Digital Recognition Award 2022 – Winner for Naam
  • Content Creator of the Year 2022 – Winner for Naam and Adi Penne
  • Content of the Year 2022 – Winner for Naam and Adi Penne
  • Pradhana Vizha 2021 – Nominated for Best Director for Avathaaram
  • Pradhana Vizha 2021 – Avathaaram nominated for Best Drama
  • Pradhana Vizha 2021 – Nominated for Most Popular Male Personality
  • Joe: The Black Assassin achieved a sold-out screening at a 1,000-seat theatre and completed successful theatrical runs in Singapore and Malaysia.

Media coverage

See also

  • Tamil cinema
  • Singapore cinema
  • Mediacorp Vasantham
  • Film director
  • Television director
  • Music composer
  • Lyricist
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