Saravanan Sivakumar was Born in Chennai, Suriya debuted with Nerukku Ner (1997) and went on to establish himself as one of South cinema’s most bankable stars. Known for his versatility and mass appeal, many of his Tamil films have been dubbed into Telugu—picking up massive popularity across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Telugu-Dubbed Hits & Flops
According to a dedicated Cinefry compilation, here’s how Suriya’s Tamil films fared when dubbed into Telugu:
Siva Putrudu – Blockbuster
Sundarangadu – Super hit
Yuva – Blockbuster
Kidnap – Flop
Aaru – Super hit
Ghajini – Blockbuster
Nuvvu Nenu Prema – Super hit
Surya S/o Krishnan (Telugu version of Vaaranam Aayiram) – Blockbuster
Veedokkade – Super hit
Singam – Blockbuster
Singam II – Super hit
Rakshasudu – Super hit
24 – Super hit
Singam 3 – Super hit
Aakaasam Nee Haddhu Ra – Super hit (Telugu dubbed release around 2020)
Other dubbed versions like Mukha Mukhi, Viswam, Brahmanna, Poratam, Aakrosham, Deva, Ghatikudu, 7th Sense, Brothers, NGK, Bandobast—fared poorly or failed at the box office.
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Fan-Favorites & Most Impactful Dubbed Movies
Ghajini
One of Suriya’s landmark films, Ghajini (2005) was dubbed into Telugu later that year and became a major hit. Its mass appeal clicked with Telugu audiences, solidifying his pan-South India fame.
Surya S/o Krishnan / Vaaranam Aayiram
This emotional drama featuring dual roles (father and son) resonated deeply in Telugu as well. Its re-release in 2023 performed exceptionally well, demonstrating enduring appeal.
Singam Series
The action-packed Singam franchise (including sequels Singam II and Singam 3) consistently delivered at the Telugu box office, each becoming a massive hit.
Suriya’s sci‑fi thriller featuring dual roles also translated extremely well in Telugu, earning it Super‑Hit status.
Leading Actresses in Telugu Dubbed Hits
In dubbed versions of these blockbusters, Suriya shared screen space with several popular actresses:
Ghajini co-stars: Asin
Singam and its sequels: Anushka Shetty and Hansika Motwani
Vaaranam Aayiram / Surya S/o Krishnan: Simran and Divya Spandana
24: Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Nayantara
Why Telugu Audiences Embraced Suriya
His ability to merge emotions, action, romance, and suspense came to serve him well. Films such as Ghajini, Singam, and Vaaranam Aayiram gave local audiences something relatable, despite being dubbed.
The undeniable existence of consistently successful dubbed blockbusters also confirms that a star vehicle with a well-ordered plot can indeed overcome language barriers.
Final Thoughts
Suriya’s burly lineup of hits in the dubbed Telugu film industry includes Ghajini, the Singam series, Surya S/o Krishnan, Nuvvu Nenu Prema, and 24. Even though Suriya has had a few misses, like Kidnap or NGK, the balance remains overwhelmingly positive. Working with leading actresses like Asin, Anushka, and Samantha also gave these flicks further reach among Telugu audiences.
