SJ Suryah Interview With Baradwaj Rangan | Masterclass | Subtitled

A recharged #SJSuryah​ talks about Bruce Lee, acting, directing, God, second chances, Karthik Subbaraj, climbing mountains, #Selvaraghavan​, wanting to be tamed by other directors, #Rajinikanth​, philosophy, and Radha Mohan's BOMMAI, where he plays a mannequin painter.
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[@thiruvetti]

Just a reminder for everyone, SJ Suryah is 52 years old. How well he has maintained himself waiting for opportunity to act in main roles.

[@sloppypain8873]

i think sj suryah, is the only actor or atleast one of the actors in tamil cinema, who have a passion for cinema and acting, if he picks his projects, he cna reach a great level

[@nilakshan5172]

today only i know it

[@harishg1507]

Wowowow i though he was around 40 . Looks much younger than the top heroes today ....

[@lakshanya04]

@@sloppypain8873 💯🙂🖖🏻

[@danlee.]

does he even sleep 😳 he works soo hard

[@Beautybyindu]

This story is the complete example for " If the opportunity doesn't knock,build a door" So inspiring .

[@newbornn5934]

Why build a door...if it's not knocking u shud jus catch it since it's directly coming to us... let's not waste time in building a door

[@ramkrishna7924]

Maple maruthupandin matchane.vasudevanallurin mahene cinima ulagin nijame. nee nalla varunum. Annan notatary vakkeel puliyangudi subramanian B.A.,B.L.

[@vizharian6645]

@@newbornn5934 😂💩

[@jaikumarsivalingam]

He built an engine 😊

[@monuniv]

Kudos to BR.. not a single cliché question like "How was it working with Vijay or Ajith or ARR?" just the questions related to his acting method, success and failures! An eye-opener interview

[@goldwin1000]

That's why he is one of the best interviewers in our country.

[@girishchandra8996]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@girishchandra8996]

Only Anupama chopra can ask dumb questions like 'How was it working with ....' 😂

[@an7440]

Thanjs for the cliche comment

[@Dhaadikaaran]

Dude, couldn't agree more. Of all the south indian cinema related YT channels this is the only place where sensible interviews are conducted. At least for me.

[@karthiksridhar4618]

SJ Suryah's smile is infectious ❤️

[@soundararajanchellamani6885]

If possible please watch his interview with vaali sir

[@karthiksridhar4618]

@@soundararajanchellamani6885 sure buddy

[@hariharannatarajan5501]

😂

[@SenthilKumar-gz1ll]

yes

[@maheshnambissan]

True

[@manivannansathyamangalam8451]

He adds "sir" to all his fellow film crew irrespective of thier age and experience. Wow.! ❤️

[@JayaKumari0191]

Yes I noticed. He really great.

[@hariharanramesh8934]

"Avaru bus conductor ah irukumbodhe super star sir"... What a line! 😄

[@TheBala7123]

What time is this dialogue ? Na full uh pathutu iruken 😅

[@svisves]

SJS packs a ton of wisdom behind his deceptive giggles and smiles. Wonderful interview!

[@SenthilKumar-gz1ll]

nice view

[@nithyasrinivasan8077]

True

[@gowthamcarrey6104]

0:16 Always want to be an actor, 19:44 Do our best, 27:28 Baba, 33:38 Keep on hitting, 35:01 Instinct, 38:00 Actor with an ideology is a star, 45:45 Self learning, 49:42 Bruce Lee quote, 51:26 How Bruce Lee is a star.

[@velravirvelravi8976]

🙏

[@bharathang4615]

Sema nga ❤

[@pramog]

🙏

[@Jigarthandabala]

Your decode very super

[@user-dz5wi1bv9c]

After Rj Vishall suggestion ❤...

[@MuralidarSRamachandran7789]

F*CK, MAN! When you see that this man has hogged so much just to be able to act, it's incredible! When I was in school, our parent used to curse him for making movies like New and Ah Aah... and then he walks on and makes an 'Iraivi' and then a 'Nenjam Marappadhillai'! Whoa, man! This guy is something!!

[@saivignesh6562]

I felt the same

[@VivekArumugamRamanathan]

Not to forget 'Monster'. No one expected a Kids film from him. Very versatile!

[@MrALenCar321]

He nailed it as a villain in mersa and Spyder.

[@KashyapRavichandran1997]

I mean if our parents saw nenjam marapathillai they would for sure flip out :3

[@Yazhs_Lifestyle]

Iraivi is not his film. he just acted in it.

[@RudhrananthB]

GOAT interview in Tamil cinema ❤️ SJ Surya is the epitome of Self Belief - Completely believed in himself that he is a born star. Then tirelessly works towards it for decades without giving up. 🔥

[@robdat]

I think I will never forget his performance in "Iraivi", specially the climax scene..it was an acting masterclass. ♥️ from a Bangladeshi fan...

[@yeyuravi3859]

It's a masterclass in philosophy and I'm not even going to complain❤️

[@sharathkumar824]

This is vera level interview. And SJ is vera level actor. Especially when he says 'dialogue comes from subconscious mind' . Amazing technique.

[@me008_manikandanm5]

He deserves national award

[@americavilchennaiponnu1488]

So True 🙌🙌

[@KP-om9fj]

Yes

[@santoshraj5622]

Yes

[@Passionatemoviebuff]

SJ Suryah is a genuinely evolving person. His wisdom and experience is disguised as smiles, laughs and giggles.

[@sathiya119]

Whenever I am down or not sure what's my life is gonna be, I watch this and clear my mind. Thanks BR and SJ for this! Master piece 🙏

[@Dexter4r]

Exactly. Glad I am not the only one.

[@bhaskarsimha2490]

His laugh is contagious.. such a nice man

[@thegreats555]

Very intellectual - Very spiritual Very Very philosophical - This is the most inspiring interviews in film companion and an heavy dosage of motivation to all aspiring actors, filmmakers. Thankyou Bharadwaj sir for this interview... Manishan direct panaalum veralevel la panraaru, Herova nadichaalum veralevelu, villain ah nadichaalum veralevel, chumma pesitu irundha kuda veralevel uh.. Ena energy da yabba 😍😍😍😍😍 - an HardCore SJSurya fan 😎

[@yogeshm5780]

Moreover his acting... I'm immensely impressed with his thinking process, confidence and idealogy...

[@arundevakumar]

27:30 about Thalaivar Rajinikanth 🔥🤘

[@jawa546]

Deivame🙏🙏🙏

[@ajeshwar.l6713]

SJ Suryah sir should become a legend in Indian cinema. Some actors who just have fan base and maniacs for the crap they do, but this man should see the glory of it truly than others.

[@sangeethapriya1169]

Is the actor kamal hassan

[@girishchandra8996]

So true

[@harikrish2595]

57.53 minutes = positive vibes.❤️🥺. Thank u so much sj surya sir.

[@gauravprabhakar100]

This guy is no human... Serious master class .. just wow .. what a guy 🤷🔥🔥🔥🔥.. more interview from him

[@krishnamoorthyr2093]

90s kids embraced him starting with Vaali and Kushi. So New and AaAah were well received. The new kids who see him only has an actor also accepted him - that’s the best part.

[@americavilchennaiponnu1488]

He is amazing 🙌🙌

[@vijayaprabu6669]

Kamal Haasan was doing that for 5 Generations ...

[@harishg1507]

Part of it was Vaali Kushi , but also for ARR's magical music .Anbe Aaruyire intro song was like a Rajini level song .

[@swethaganesh89]

i fell in love with him when new got released, i was just 14 then. his jaws and high cheekbones and out of d box thinkin.dang. like girls go gaga on these rockstars in their teens, my first ever girl crush was sj surya and i didnt even knew then he used to be a director! lol. sucha man! daddyo! love and respect...now i live in brussels and he is still my mcm forever. hashtag soulmate hah

[@pushand]

Omg!!! What a crazy interview!!! S J S seems to have both buddhaesque wisdom and craziness in equal measure... also he’s very positive and practical at the same time...

[@Ratviews]

This guy is one of my favourite artist of Kollywood be it directing and acting. He brought weird scripts with weird ideas into Tamil cinema. Really underrated as an director. Always seen him smiling, appreciating other artist interviews but him talking about cinema is the one I wanted to see. Master class SJS

[@anantha.s1266]

This interview has some magic -- I am seeing it for the third time in a month, still, it gives the same vibe which I got during the first watch. SJ Suryah is at a different zone and BR rightly fed him with proper leads to take him through.

[@leokp2796]

It's a geniuses' discussion!!! You're really a topcat Rangan.. Goosebumps Surya sir.. congrats..

[@gowthamn6496]

This conversation made us relax and forget about covid thought for 1 hour, thank FCS.

[@dinesh6850]

These days actor Yogi Babu has done some versatile roles. It would be great if you could interview him.

[@cinemacraze5000]

Sj surya Underrated legend of Indian cinemaaaa we are lucky have him mostly in Kollywood

[@anuradhapoomani5580]

Wonderful sir...you are such a gem. I once met you in a restaurant on outer of madurai were me and my dau went to hve eve coffee. I was able hear a loud voice resembling suriya sirs. When I looked on the direction from where the voice came, can't believe suriys sir was walking in, he was on his phone talking to someone. He came and sat on near our table. I love his films and my dau too loves, as I waved and said Good eve he did not see me since a pillar stood in between. When I looked on his side he was watching us and said good eve waving his hand. We went to his table sat opposite to him was asking about his films to act. He asked why were we both here and he told he had come to attend a mrg in madurai. He was so decent and friendly. Never thought he would be soo down to earth, he is a good director and actor. We told goodbye sir and left the restaurant. We were talking about him for the next 5 days..he is a gem...

[@anuradhapoomani5580]

😍😍😊

[@Gshivkum]

SJ Surya - my respect for you grew multifold after this interview! Baddy - thanks for asking all the right questions, as always! :)

[@vatsalaramesh9122]

He is so nice. He learns lessons from past experiences. I wish him all success in his future projects. It is surprising BR allowed Surya to express his thoughts without interrupting him. Nice interview

[@Ajay-xb8ti]

Beast of an actor we need to see his full range with different directors 🙌🔥

[@melwindisosar512]

BR had his enlightment theraphy🔥😂

[@nightcrawler2717]

Lmao

[@pushand]

Omg!! Lol 😂 🤣

[@PSPK41]

🙄

[@pillaipoochi3942]

Haha

[@nivethad1510]

He said 20% in Iraivi... after Maanadu It's definitely more than 50% easily....What a Performance ❤️

[@anantha.s1266]

His passion for acting is getting transcended to viewers - Complete respect and an inspiration ❤️❤️

[@anandrkashyab]

I know I'm talking too soon but the way he talks, his perspectives and planning, I feel he is a legend in the making! He is going to go to great heights. Mark my words!

[@vickystr325]

He s already a legend. That's y vijay and Ajith have high praise for him we cannot see vijay or Ajith praise anyone except SJ Suryah

[@lakshanya04]

💥🧚🏻‍♀️Great Words Sir🙃Soon it Will Happen Sir🥰❣🖖🏻

[@oshoosho8549]

Now he proves sir🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@notimetodie4148]

Mapla ellathukkum smile pannitte pesurapla enna manusan yaaa 🥹🎭😎🤏

[@cultinwoods3993]

way more philosophical than a regular interview.. baddie also seemed impressed.. SJ sir a real one!!

[@venkadesharve]

S.J.Suryah - THE MASTERCLASS. An hour well spent.

[@geniusfollower]

Rewatching this interview after Manadu, feeling so happy for Mr. SJ Suryah's incredible success.

[@shahidhakhil2636]

48:09 From here the best part starts!

[@MrBestofGaming]

SJ Suryah playing any villain role in a movie is just amazing!

[@styleesurya4788]

1995 he was 26 when he was planned to enter cinema as an actor so youngsters you have more time for ur aims !

[@suryar9704]

He's a genius and articulate about the things he saying. Very inspiring and humble ❤️

[@MahendraBoopathy]

4:00 This is also a great understanding

[@CynicalEnigmatica]

We can visibly see Baddy's mind getting blown while listening to him

[@bobby5432]

Even I didn't expect this from Baddie. These are life lessons from an expert. I was venturing into singing that I had my doubts on but this helps me clear a lot.

[@vigneshkumar8860]

I noknnijini n

[@KP-om9fj]

Such a sad thing that Kollywood doesn't celebrate the *TRUE* artists like S J Suryah

[@girishchandra8996]

you should come and look at Tollywood 😂

[@saranyasubramanian9700]

Woohoo! What a great interview. Kudos to Bharadwaj n SJ Suryah. The discussion was phenomenal. So much to take away in life, not just in films but also in real life. So inspirational 👏👏

[@arun.datsme]

BR is really good in conducting interviews, he never interrupt the opposite person..!! He asks the question and allow them to speak, genuine appreciation where ever required..!! Which all other hosts needs to learn from. SJ SURYAH very polite and enthusiastic..!! Never thought I'll watch a 1 hour long interview of a single person..

[@inthujankulasingam5135]

i feel Bad for sjsuryah Sir. I like him alot. First time where i watched New i was impressed his acting. I told my family & friends he is a good actor but everyone laughed at me & made fun about me & Sj suryah but i know he'll succeeded. In Isar, iraivi, spyder he proved he is a Good actor. 😊. Im happy😊

[@vickyhats7646]

I forgot to eat breakfast by watching this interview. I love the film companion. Questions are too brilliant and interesting. Big fan of SJ Surya ❤️. So humble 🥰

[@sujithirasumy8022]

This speech is not only for film industry , its for a entire any kind of industry. Take his words for life 🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍❤❤

[@harishg1507]

When you admire the great Raghuvaran Sir , one can understand the versatility you bring on the screen ...

[@daredevl6657]

SJ can be motivational speaker.... amazing speech and narration 👍

[@daredevl6657]

Every opportunity given by GOD

[@LordLaavineshNithianandan]

A hardcore Mgr fan who admires RAJINI SIR unconditionally 💥🤘🏾🖤 Love you Sj Surya Sir Me and my cousins were your fans since New 🙏🏽 because of your peculiar mannerism and comedy 🤣

[@jegansrinivasanjeghu]

8:05 Kushi scene... Jo: yaaru.😏 Vj: enna yaaru?..🤔 Jo: phone la.🤨 Vj: phone la geetha.😕 Jo: athu tha yaaru..😠 Vj: amma..😐 Jo: amma? 🙄 Vj: ammah amma😐 Jo: amma😅 Vj: ammah amma😊 Pure SJ surya expression😍👍🏻

[@prabeeshraman6141]

He is 53 year old... what a journey and ambition and the strong will power to continue to go for that goal

[@Gshivkum]

definitely one of the best interviews ever on FCS! Made me emotional to see the passion levels of SJ Surya and his commitment, obsession and focus to achieve his goal! Master Class it is! :)

[@nachiappan4uni]

He just threw a life lesson so naturally! I believed I am an actor and then there was no question of whether I'll be a good actor or bad actor! Believing yourself to be one is the first step of a change - Atomic Habits

[@garmonbozialynch7003]

EASILY ONE OF THE BEST INTERVIEWS FC HAS TO OFFER....

[@harininarayanan609]

OMGGG!!!!this is a must watch interview for all budding actors

[@dhayaspositivity]

34:45 ஜெயிக்க நினைக்கிற, முயற்சி பண்ணிக்கிட்டு இருக்குற ஒவ்வொருத்தரும் மனசுல பொரிக்க வேண்டிய வரிகள். 48:40 You may find this logic hard to digest, but it's the core of this interview

[@varshinisubramanian2122]

Such an insightful interview during these difficult times is really great, thank you baradwaj rangan and S.J surya

[@ananthkrishnan7628]

When you create 10 SJ Suryas in the future in terms of acting, Tamil cinema is in safe hands. What an articulation and sjs wisdom is amazing. It takes years to get this and experience this.

[@aishsundar2044]

he is so original, inspiring and down to earth! Loved this conversation ! Thanks SJ S and Baddy Sir :)

[@kevinrobin9569]

During these difficult times Film companion ensures that people dont kill thesmelves through these magical interviews of hope magic and love.Thank Baddy.

[@AchuNini]

I love his smile, laughs and his faith in God. He is a positive and determined guy. Love you, SJ Surya

[@rajeshonblogger]

Theoretically and analytically perfect SJ Suryah 👍

[@ultimatedijo7058]

Watching this in full tight . This mind of sj surya is so cool. Man has balls. Fire in the belly

[@sudhakaran_1315]

The real hero #SJSurya. Mark my words One day Oscar coming on the way for u sir 😍 His pain reflecting her smile🥺

[@abuthaheer2835]

In the end BR summarized this interview as "Master class on acting." Period.

[@ambiram12]

Such a wonderful interview .Off late his image is changing through his recent movies already .But this interview changes his personna as well..such intellectual sound mind and clarity of thoughts and shear conviction ....great interview rangan sir and sj suryah sir

[@Asyncideas]

Whenever im feeling low or lack motivation I come back to this video to lift my spirits. SJS is a role model. Thank you BR for this vide

[@naveensankaran]

This guy is incredible! I mean see the drastic change from the man from New to the one in Nenjam Marappadhillai. I normally do not personally save interview videos but this one goes straight into my list! His energy level is beaming throughout the interview....and Baradwaj never ceases to ask the right questions to the right persons!

[@pradeepkumars29]

Day-by-day #SJSurya is becoming like wine .. Older is getting.. more n more sweeter & high .. 😘❤️🥂🥳👍🏻

[@purushothamandamodharan2057]

The level of self confidence this guy has, big respect sir.

[@filmacticoreviews287]

SJ Suryah is supremely talented. I watched Mersal and Spyder twice just because of him.

[@ramanarun2817]

Semmah Interview. Sj surja Verah level he spoke. Actor with a ideology is a Star. Fighter with a Ideology is a Star. semmah. such a learning. thanks for sharing ur experiences

[@a.p.duraimalaia.p.duraimal7449]

Star = actor (professional) + idealogy Great saying with beautiful explanations..👌

[@girishchandra8996]

That line reminded me of Parasakthi's Sivaji ganesan

[@maneshmani1981]

He is calling All director sir Karthik sir he is junior even salute and respect

[@kaleeswaran4347]

I comeback to this so many times. Love this interview♥️

[@jethrofernando5941]

In my childhood I had no idea that I would start loving him as an actor and a director now as an adult, when I watched his films in the lockdown 🔥

[@laughtersweptoverthetable1259]

He is so humble and natural . Lovely actor !

[@gowthamn6496]

SJ surya says, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it

[@harkhard7479]

The Alchemist

[@gowthamn6496]

@@harkhard7479 we all know by reading it, but he experienced and realized it and saying to us

[@instagram6689]

This is a brilliant interview but topping of this interview is SJ's infectious childlike smile after every answer and compliment ❤️🤗 Conversation between SJ and Baddy @33:39 is so very interesting 🤩

[@southcelebritytalk8219]

SJ Surya and Natty from Karnan should be given more villain roles. Really liked SJ Suryah in Mersal.

[@jananielango]

This Interview is Authentic,genuine,soulful ,Magical all at the same time😍🤗💛💚. S.J.Surya sir is a vibe 😍🤗💛💚.Bharadwaj rangan sir at his best as always😍🤗❤️ Much love S.J.Surya sir😍🤗💖.you are indeed a Star!😎💛💚.More to come🤗💜.Universe will give🤗💛💚 Thankyou for being you!😍🤗💛💚

[@backgroundscore]

Amazing interview! So many profound thoughts, so simply told; I was almost moved to tears. This is not just for actors, things he said are important to anyone who wants to follow their dreams and achieve something in their chosen career/profession.

[@TheDevananda]

Few actors are a blessing to our industry. Only because of them some unique movies have been possible. SJS and Gurusomasundaram are notable mentions.

[@DineshKumar-kq8wv]

Hats off BR! I think this is one of the best interviews ever done by you.. Really enjoyed the way SJ Suryah answered your questions. I feel so 'high' after watching this. All the best.

[@vijayalakshmirajagopalan9212]

Great interview. Surya is straight-forward in his answers. Great film maker. BR's questions were like eliciting the inner-most thoughts.

[@Sri-wg3ne]

What a guy!! Enna oru sindhanai...so inspiring

[@monkupinku4141]

After seeing maanadu movie its more enjoyable seeing his interviews.... fantastic actor.

[@venstomon931]

SJ Suryah keeps laughing all the time.. So likeable

[@anandrkashyab]

Watching this interview for the second time. First when it was released and now after Maanaadu. I've never seen an interview twice. I am not exaggerating but my obsession with SJ Surya is more than what I had for Rajini.