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| knownfor          = Oru Murai (Must Date the Playboy), Thalli Pogura (Must Date the Playboy), En Anbe (Naam Series), Adi Penne (Naam Series), Kannoram (Naam Series), Usuraiya Tholaichaen
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'''T. Suriavelan''' (born 25 June 1992) is a Singaporean filmmaker, television director, actor, screenwriter, lyricist, composer, producer, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of '''360 Entertainment Productions''', a Singapore-based production company involved in feature films, television dramas, music videos, commercial productions, and digital entertainment.
'''T. Suriavelan''' (born 25 June 1992) is a Singaporean filmmaker, television director, actor, composer, lyricist, and producer. Primarily associated with the Tamil entertainment industry, he has established himself across feature films, television serials, music videos, and digital productions. Known for his versatility, Suriavelan regularly handles multiple creative responsibilities within a single project, including directing, writing, producing, acting, composing, and lyric writing.


Suriavelan is recognized for working across multiple creative disciplines within a single production, often serving as director, writer, producer, actor, lyricist, composer, and singer. He is known for projects including ''Must Date the Playboy'', ''Naam'', ''Naam 2'', ''Avathaaram'', and the feature film ''Joe: The Black Assassin''.
He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of '''360 Entertainment Productions''', a Singapore-based production company involved in film production, television programming, music videos, advertisements, and digital entertainment.


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==


T. Suriavelan was born on 25 June 1992 in Singapore to Tamil parents. From an early age, he developed an interest in storytelling, cinema, music, and the performing arts, which later shaped his career in the entertainment industry.
Born on 25 June 1992 in Singapore to Tamil parents, Suriavelan was raised in a culturally grounded environment that inspired his early interest in cinema, storytelling, and the performing arts.


He completed a Diploma in Biomedical Engineering from '''Nanyang Polytechnic'''. Although academically trained in engineering, he chose to pursue filmmaking professionally, combining technical knowledge with creative storytelling and media production.
He completed a Diploma in Biomedical Engineering at '''Nanyang Polytechnic''', Singapore. Although his academic background was in engineering, he eventually shifted into the entertainment industry, blending his technical education with his passion for creative expression.


== Career ==
== Television ==


Suriavelan began his entertainment career as an actor before gradually expanding into directing, screenwriting, producing, lyric writing, composing, and television production.
In 2026, Suriavelan wrote and directed ''Must Date the Playboy'', a coming-of-age romantic drama series for Mediacorp Vasantham, adapted from the Philippine novel of the same title by Imma Delos Santos. The 28-episode series also featured two original songs, ''Oru Murai'' and ''Thalli Pogura'', both written and composed by Suriavelan.


His acting appearances include ''Neeya'' (2015), ''Vetri'' Season 3 (2016), ''Kalaba Kadhala'' (2018), ''Yaar?'' Season 2 (2018), and ''Bommalattam'' (2019). These early performances helped establish his presence in Singapore's Tamil television industry.
Prior to this, he directed, wrote, produced, and acted in ''Naam 2'' (2022), following ''Naam'' (2020), where he similarly undertook multiple creative responsibilities. During the same period, he also wrote and directed the six-episode romantic comedy ''Mitara'' (2020), produced under Singapore's Stories4SG initiative.


He made his feature film directorial debut with '''Joe: The Black Assassin''' in 2017. Besides directing the film, he also served as writer, producer, actor, and lyricist. The film achieved a sold-out screening at a 1,000-seat theatre and completed successful theatrical runs in both Singapore and Malaysia, making it one of the notable independent Tamil productions from Singapore.
His directorial breakthrough came with ''Avathaaram'' (2019), following the development of ''Avathaaram (Pilot)'' through ''Vasantham Muthal Paarvai'', a Mediacorp Vasantham initiative created to encourage original television storytelling. The series received a strong response from audiences and secured nominations in nine categories at Pradhana Vizha 2021, including Best Drama and Best Director. Suriavelan also received a nomination in the Most Popular Male Personality category.


In 2019, Suriavelan directed and produced '''Avathaaram''', following the successful development of '''Avathaaram (Pilot)''' through Mediacorp Vasantham's ''Muthal Paarvai'' initiative. The drama later received nominations in nine categories at the Pradhana Vizha Awards, including Best Drama and Best Director, while Suriavelan was also nominated for Most Popular Male Personality.
Earlier in his career, he appeared as an actor in ''Bommalattam'' (2019), ''Yaar? (Season 2)'' (2018), ''Kalaba Kadhala'' (2018), ''Vetri (Season 3)'' (2016), and ''Neeya'' (2015). These productions were broadcast on Mediacorp Vasantham and its digital streaming platforms.


He further expanded his television portfolio with '''Naam''' (2020), where he directed, wrote, produced, acted, and contributed as lyricist. The success of the series led to '''Naam 2''' in 2022, in which he again handled multiple creative responsibilities. During the same year, he also created the six-episode romantic comedy '''Mitara''' under Singapore's Stories4SG initiative.
== Film career ==


In 2026, Suriavelan wrote and directed '''Must Date the Playboy''', a 28-episode romantic drama series for Mediacorp Vasantham. Adapted from the Philippine novel by Imma Delos Santos, the series introduced original songs including ''Oru Murai'' and ''Thalli Pogura'', both written and composed by Suriavelan.
Suriavelan made his feature film directorial debut in 2017 with the Tamil film ''Joe: The Black Assassin''.


== Music career ==
Apart from directing, he also served as its writer, actor, producer, and lyricist. The film became one of Singapore's notable Tamil independent productions after achieving a sold-out screening in a 1,000-seat theatre and completing a theatrical run of 21 days in Singapore and 14 days in Malaysia.


Alongside filmmaking, Suriavelan has built a career as a lyricist, composer, singer, and music video director.
Among the film's soundtrack, the song ''Saaral Mazhaiyaa'', written by Suriavelan, received recognition for its poetic lyrics.


His musical works span television dramas, feature films, and standalone singles. His notable compositions and lyrical contributions include ''Oru Murai'', ''Thalli Pogura'', ''Kannoram'', ''Adi Penne (Reprise)'', ''Adi Penne (Duet)'', ''Adi Penne (Dad's Love)'', ''En Anbe'', ''Alli Pookal'', ''One Love One Life'', ''Enakku Mattum'', ''Vilagathey'', ''Uyarai Kettal'', ''Sagiyae'', ''Kannu Rendum'', ''Saaral Mazhaiyaa'', and ''Usuraiya Tholaichaen''.
== Music videos and music career ==


His work often combines cinematic storytelling with original music, making songs an integral part of his productions.
Suriavelan's most recent music works include ''Oru Murai'' and ''Thalli Pogura'' from ''Must Date the Playboy'' (2026), for which he served as composer, lyricist, singer, and director.


== 360 Entertainment Productions ==
His work on the ''Naam'' series includes ''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), and ''Enakku Mattum'' (2020).


'''360 Entertainment Productions''' is a Singapore-based media production company founded by T. Suriavelan. The company produces feature films, television dramas, music videos, advertising campaigns, digital content, and commercial productions.
His earlier releases include ''Vilagathey'' (2019), ''Uyarai Kettal'' (2019), ''Sagiyae'' (2018), ''Kannu Rendum'' (2018), ''Saaral Mazhaiyaa'' (2017), and ''Usuraiya Tholaichaen'' (2017). While lyric writing has remained a defining feature of most of his music productions, his work as a composer and singer has expanded across television and digital projects.


Under his leadership, the company has developed projects for television broadcasters, digital platforms, and independent film releases while promoting Tamil-language entertainment for audiences across Singapore, Malaysia, India, and the global Tamil diaspora.
== Artistic style ==
 
Suriavelan is recognized for blending narrative storytelling with music-oriented themes while frequently managing multiple creative roles within the same production. His body of work is primarily created for Tamil-speaking audiences in Singapore, while also 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 ===


== Artistic style ==
{| 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 ===


Suriavelan is known for his multi-disciplinary approach to filmmaking, frequently undertaking several creative responsibilities within the same production. His works generally blend romance, drama, music, and emotional storytelling while emphasizing original soundtracks and character-driven narratives.
The table below lists Suriavelan's notable songs to date, organized by the film or series they belong to, with his specific role on each track — as lyricist, composer, and singer.


His productions primarily cater to Tamil-speaking audiences and have reached viewers across Singapore, Malaysia, India, and international digital platforms.
{| 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 ==
== Awards and recognition ==


T. Suriavelan has received several industry recognitions, including:
* 15th Edison Awards — Won the '''Standout Performer Award'''
* Special Digital Recognition Award 2022 — Won for ''Naam''
* Content Creator of the Year 2022 — Won for ''Naam'' and ''Adi Penne''
* Content of the Year 2022 — Won for ''Naam'' and ''Adi Penne''
* Pradhana Vizha 2021 — Nominated for '''Best Director''' (''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.


* 15th Edison Awards – Standout Performer Award
== Media coverage ==
* Special Digital Recognition Award 2022 – Winner (''Naam'')
* Content Creator of the Year 2022 – Winner (''Naam'' and ''Adi Penne'')
* Content of the Year 2022 – Winner (''Naam'' and ''Adi Penne'')
* Pradhana Vizha 2021 – Best Director (Nominee) for ''Avathaaram''
* Pradhana Vizha 2021 – ''Avathaaram'' nominated for Best Drama
* Pradhana Vizha 2021 – Most Popular Male Personality (Nominee)


His debut feature film ''Joe: The Black Assassin'' also achieved a sold-out theatrical screening and completed successful theatrical runs in Singapore and Malaysia.
* 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 ==
== External links ==


* IMDb – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9545893/
* IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9545893/
* Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/suriavelanofficial/
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suriavelanofficial/
* Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/suria_velan/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suria_velan/
 
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Latest revision as of 08:06, 7 August 2026


T. Suriavelan (born 25 June 1992) is a Singaporean filmmaker, television director, actor, composer, lyricist, and producer. Primarily associated with the Tamil entertainment industry, he has established himself across feature films, television serials, music videos, and digital productions. Known for his versatility, Suriavelan regularly handles multiple creative responsibilities within a single project, 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 film production, television programming, music videos, advertisements, and digital entertainment.

Early life and education

Born on 25 June 1992 in Singapore to Tamil parents, Suriavelan was raised in a culturally grounded environment that inspired his early interest in cinema, storytelling, and the performing arts.

He completed a Diploma in Biomedical Engineering at Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore. Although his academic background was in engineering, he eventually shifted into the entertainment industry, blending his technical education with his passion for creative expression.

Television

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

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

His directorial breakthrough came with Avathaaram (2019), following the development of Avathaaram (Pilot) through Vasantham Muthal Paarvai, a Mediacorp Vasantham initiative created to encourage original television storytelling. The series received a strong response from audiences and secured nominations in nine categories at Pradhana Vizha 2021, including Best Drama and Best Director. Suriavelan also received a nomination in the Most Popular Male Personality category.

Earlier in his career, he appeared as an actor in Bommalattam (2019), Yaar? (Season 2) (2018), Kalaba Kadhala (2018), Vetri (Season 3) (2016), and Neeya (2015). These productions were broadcast on Mediacorp Vasantham and its digital streaming platforms.

Film career

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

Apart from directing, he also served as its writer, actor, producer, and lyricist. The film became one of Singapore's notable Tamil independent productions after achieving a sold-out screening in a 1,000-seat theatre and completing a theatrical run of 21 days in Singapore and 14 days in Malaysia.

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

Music videos and music career

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

His work on the Naam series includes 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), and Enakku Mattum (2020).

His earlier releases include Vilagathey (2019), Uyarai Kettal (2019), Sagiyae (2018), Kannu Rendum (2018), Saaral Mazhaiyaa (2017), and Usuraiya Tholaichaen (2017). While lyric writing has remained a defining feature of most of his music productions, his work as a composer and singer has expanded across television and digital projects.

Artistic style

Suriavelan is recognized for blending narrative storytelling with music-oriented themes while frequently managing multiple creative roles within the same production. His body of work is primarily created for Tamil-speaking audiences in Singapore, while also 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

The table below lists Suriavelan's notable songs to date, organized by the film or series they belong to, with his specific role on each track — as lyricist, composer, and singer.

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 — Won the Standout Performer Award
  • Special Digital Recognition Award 2022 — Won for Naam
  • Content Creator of the Year 2022 — Won for Naam and Adi Penne
  • Content of the Year 2022 — Won for Naam and Adi Penne
  • Pradhana Vizha 2021 — Nominated for Best Director (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

External links

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