Siddharth Suryanarayan is an Indian actor, producer, playback singer, and screenwriter who primarily works in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films.
He was born on 17 April 1979 in Madras (present-day Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India. He is 47 years old.
He is a recipient of several accolades, including three Filmfare Awards South and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award.
Siddharth has become famous for his acting in Boys, Aayutha Ezhuthu and Bommarillu.
Quick Facts of Siddharth
| Full Name | Siddharth Suryanarayan |
| Profession | Actor, Producer, Playback Singer, Screenwriter |
| Age | 47 years old |
| Date of Birth | 17 April 1979 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Aries |
| Birthplace | Madras (present-day Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India |
| Current Address | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Gender | Male |
Siddharth Early Life and Education
Siddharth was born into a Tamil-speaking Brahmin family in Madras (now Chennai).
From an early age, he was drawn to writing and directing, though he pursued business education as a practical foundation.
Education
Siddharth completed his schooling at D.A.V. Boys Senior Secondary School in Madras and later studied at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in Delhi.
Later, he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from Kirori Mal College, New Delhi, and subsequently completed an MBA from S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai.
He was an avid debater during his college years, serving as president of his college’s debating society and competing in the World Debating Championships.
| School | D.A.V. Boys Senior Secondary School, Chennai; Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, Delhi |
| Alma Mater | Kirori Mal College, New Delhi; S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai |
| Highest Qualification | MBA (Master of Business Administration) |
Siddharth Personal Life
Siddharth is currently married to actress Aditi Rao Hydari.
The couple got engaged in March 2024 and tied the knot on 16 September 2024.
Both got married in a private ceremony at the 400-year-old Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple in Wanaparthy, Telangana.
Past Marriage
Siddharth was previously married to Meghna Narayan on 3 November 2003. The couple separated in 2006 and divorced in 2007.
Past Relationships
He was subsequently linked to actress Soha Ali Khan (2007–2009) and actress Shruti Haasan.
Siddharth and actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu were rumoured to be dating from 2013 until they parted ways in 2015.
Family
Siddharth was born to Suryanarayan and grew up in a Tamil-speaking family in Chennai.
Suryanarayan is his father, and his mother’s name is yet to be updated.
He has a brother named Jayendra and a sister named Sandhya.
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Wife | Current Wife: Aditi Rao Hydari Ex-Wife: Meghna Narayan |
| Parents | Father: Suryanarayan Mother: Yet to be updated |
| Siblings | Brother: Jayendra Sister: Sandhya |
Siddharth Career
Siddharth began his journey in the film industry as an assistant director for Mani Ratnam on Kannathil Muthamittal (2002).
Writer Sujatha recommended him for an audition with director S. Shankar, which led to his acting debut.
In 2003, Siddharth began his acting career as the lead in Shankar’s Tamil coming-of-age film Boys, opposite Genelia D’Souza.
In the next year, he appeared in Mani Ratnam’s multi-starrer political drama Aayutha Ezhuthu, featuring alongside R Madhavan, Suriya, and Trisha Krishnan.
Then, Siddharth ventured into Telugu cinema with the romantic drama Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, directed by Prabhu Deva and co-starring Trisha Krishnan in 2005.
Afterwards, he appeared in an acclaimed film: the Hindi blockbuster Rang De Basanti, alongside Aamir Khan and Soha Ali Khan.
He was also cast in the Telugu hit Bommarillu alongside Genelia D’Souza.
In 2007, he wrote the screenplay for the Telugu film Chukkallo Chandrudu and also sang as a playback singer for the film, marking his expansion beyond acting.
In the next year, Siddharth starred in the Telugu romantic comedy Oye! opposite Shamili.
In 2010, Siddharth produced and starred in the Tamil drama Striker, playing a skilled carrom player.
In the next year, he starred in the Telugu fantasy epic Anaganaga O Dheerudu, produced by Walt Disney, playing a blind warrior alongside Shruti Haasan.
In 2012, Siddharth came back to Tamil cinema as an actor-producer for the commercially successful romantic comedy Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi with Amala Paul.
In 2013, he played a main role in the Telugu romantic comedy Jabardasth alongside Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Nithya Menen.
In the next year, he appeared in Jigarthanda, in which he portrayed an aspiring filmmaker with Lakshmi Menon and Bobby Simha.
In the Kaaviya Thalaivan film, he played an actor from the 1920s Madras theatre scene alongside Priya Anand.
In 2015, he appeared in the Tamil fantasy action film Enakkul Oruvan alongside Deepa Sannidhi.
Siddharth was cast in Aranmanai 2, a Tamil horror film directed by Sundar C. He was co-starring with Hansika Motwani and Trisha Krishnan.
In 2019, he starred in the Tamil thriller Aruvam alongside Catherine Tresa,
In the same year, he also appeared in Sivappu Manjal Pachai alongside G. V. Prakash Kumar and Lijomol Jose.
In 2021, Siddharth was cast in the Telugu super hit action drama Maha Samudram opposite Aditi Rao Hydari and Anu Emmanuel.
He also starred in the anthology series Navarasa on Netflix, produced by Mani Ratnam alongside Vijay Sethupathi.
Siddharth appeared in the web series Escaype Live alongside Jaaved Jaaferi, Shweta Tripathi, Sumedh Mudgalkar, and Swastika Mukherjee in 2022.
In 2023, he delivered one of his most critically acclaimed performances in the Tamil crime thriller Chithha.
Next year, he appeared in the Tamil science fiction film Indian 2, starring Kamal Haasan.
In the same year, he also voiced the character Tattoo in the Tamil version of Ayalaan.
He was featured in the Tamil romantic drama Miss You alongside Ashika Ranganath.
In 2025, Siddharth starred in the Tamil drama Test alongside Nayanthara, which explored the emotional lives of cricket players.
In the same year, he starred in 3BHK alongside R. Sarathkumar and Devayani.
Siddharth Upcoming Film Projects
In 2026, Siddharth is set to appear in Indian 3, the third instalment of Shankar’s acclaimed franchise starring Kajal Aggarwal and Kamal Haasan.
He will be appearing in Lust Stories 3 alongside Radhika Apte, Abhishek Banerjee and Ali Fazal.
Siddharth will also be appearing in Operation Safed Sagar, Rowdy & Co., with
Raashi Khanna and in Unaccustomed Earth alongside Freida Pinto.
Siddharth Awards and Achievements
Siddharth has received multiple awards and nominations over his career across Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films.
His Key Wins
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu (2006): Won for his performance in Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005).
- Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu (2007): Won for his performance in Bommarillu (2006).
- Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor (2015): Won for his role in Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014).
- Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – Tamil (2024): Won for his acclaimed performance in Chithha (2023).
- CNBC Manager of the Year Award (1999): Won during his college years for his speaking and debating skills.
- Annual Central European Bollywood Awards for Breakthrough Role (Actor) (2007): Won for best acting performance in Rang De Basanti.
- International Tamil Film Awards for Best New Actor (2004): Won for best acting performance in Boys
- Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards 2015 for Best Actor: Won for the film Jigarthanda.
His Nominations
- Zee Cine Awards (2007): Nominated for Best Supporting Actor and Best Debut – Male for Rang De Basanti.
- Filmfare Awards (2007): Nominated for Best Supporting Actor for Rang De Basanti.
- Bollywood Awards (2007): Nominated for Best Debutant-Male for Rang De Basanti.
- Filmfare Awards South (2007): Nominated for Best Male Playback Singer and Best Actor for Bommarillu.
- Filmfare Awards South (2015): Nominated for Best Actor in Kaaviya Thalaivan.
- Filmfare Awards South (2024): Nominated for Best Actor in Chithha.
- South Indian International Movie Awards (Tamil) (2024): Nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role in Chithha.
- South Indian International Movie Awards (Telugu) (2022): Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role in Maha Samudram.
- South Indian International Movie Awards (Tamil) (2022): Nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role in Jigarthanda.
- Annual Central European Bollywood Awards, India (2007): Nominated for Best Supporting Actor in Rang De Basanti.
- Stardust Awards, India (2007): Nominated for Superstar of Tomorrow – Male in Rang De Basanti.
- Vijay Awards (2015): Nominated for Best Actor in Kaaviya Thalaivan.
- Bollywood Life Awards (2020): Nominated for Most Woke Celeb on Social Media.
Siddharth Controversies
Siddharth has kept his life private. However, he has been a part of a few controversies since 2021.
- Cryptic Tweet Amid Samantha–Naga Chaitanya Divorce (October 2021): Shortly after actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and actor Naga Chaitanya announced their separation, Siddharth posted a tweet about cheaters, which many netizens interpreted as an indirect dig at Samantha.
- Saina Nehwal Tweet Controversy (January 2022): Siddharth drew widespread backlash when he responded to a tweet by badminton player Saina Nehwal, who had expressed concern over a security incident involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s convoy in Punjab. Siddharth’s reply, which included the word ‘cock,’ was widely condemned as sexist. The National Commission for Women demanded the suspension of his Twitter account.
- Madurai Airport Incident (December 2022): Siddharth publicly alleged on social media that his parents were harassed by security personnel at Madurai Airport, claiming officials refused to communicate in English when requested.
Siddharth Net Worth
Siddharth’s net worth is approximately ₹70 crore–₹150 crore ($8–18 million), and he charges between ₹4 crore per movie.
| Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.) | $8–18 million (approximately ₹70 crore–₹150 crore) |
| Salary (Approx.) | ₹4 crore per movie |
Siddharth Height, Weight and Physical Stats
The following are Siddharth’s physical appearances:
| Height | In centimetres: 174 cm In meters: 1.74 m In feet & inches: 5 feet 8 inches |
| Weight | In kg: 74 kg In lbs: 163 lbs |
| Body Measurements | Chest: 42 inches Waist: 34 inches Biceps: 14 inches |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
Siddharth Instagram
 @worldofsiddharth |
Interesting Facts about Siddharth
- Siddharth was the first Bollywood actor to voice Simba in the Tamil dubbed version of The Lion King (2019).
- He is fluent in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and English.
- Siddharth dubbed for the Banish mosquito repellent advertisement in eight different languages when he was just nine years old, marking his first brush with the entertainment world in 1988.
- Siddharth produces films under the company Etaki Entertainment.
FAQs
Who is Siddharth?
Siddharth, born Siddharth Suryanarayan, is an Indian actor, producer, playback singer, and screenwriter who primarily works in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films.
How old is Siddharth?
Siddharth was born on 17 April 1979 in Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India. He is 47 years old.
What was Siddharth’s first film?
Siddharth made his acting debut in the 2003 Tamil film Boys, directed by S. Shankar, playing the lead role of Munna.
Which film gave Siddharth wider recognition?
His breakthrough came with the Telugu blockbuster Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2005), directed by Prabhu Deva, and the Hindi film Rang De Basanti (2006).
Who is Siddharth’s wife?
Siddharth is married to actress Aditi Rao Hydari.
