T. SURIAVELAN

T. Suriavelan
Born	25 June 1992
Nationality	Singaporean
Profession	Filmmaker, Television Director, Actor, Screenwriter, Lyricist, Composer, Producer
Employer	360 Entertainment Productions
Education	Diploma in Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Polytechnic
Known For	Must Date the Playboy, Naam, Adi Penne, Joe: The Black Assassin, Avathaaram
Years Active	2015–present

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.

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.

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.

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.

Career

Suriavelan began his entertainment career as an actor before gradually expanding into directing, screenwriting, producing, lyric writing, composing, and television production.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Music career

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

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.

His work often combines cinematic storytelling with original music, making songs an integral part of his productions.

360 Entertainment Productions

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.

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 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.

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

Awards and recognition

T. Suriavelan has received several industry recognitions, including:

• 15th Edison Awards – Standout Performer Award
• 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.

External links

• IMDb – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9545893/
• Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/suriavelanofficial/
• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/suria_velan/