Even the most successful actors aren’t immune to self-doubt—and South superstar Suriya just revealed the shocking lows he faced before his massive hit Soorarai Pottru (Udaan). In a candid interview, Suriya confessed that just before his career-defining film, he hit rock bottom, grappling with his passion for cinema and struggling to stay “relevant” in an industry that constantly demands change.
“People keep talking about Kaakha Kaakha or Ghajini, but this generation doesn’t even know those films,” Suriya admitted, exposing the harsh reality of an ever-shifting fan base. The revelation that the star, who many view as unstoppable, questioned his future in cinema might leave fans shocked. The pressure to “stay relevant” even led him to question his love for the camera. What pushed him to the edge? And just how close was he to stepping away from the limelight?
The actor’s confession raises questions about the toll of maintaining a superstar image in a fiercely competitive industry. Suriya’s ability to transform his struggles into one of his greatest performances in Soorarai Pottru proves his resilience, but not without shedding light on the brutal realities faced by even the biggest names.
With his next high-stakes project Kanguva, Suriya is clearly not backing down—but will this movie, with its Rs 350 crore budget and epic storyline set 1,500 years in the past, continue to redefine his career, or will the pressures he hinted at come back to haunt him?
It seems there’s more to Suriya’s story than just his success, and his revelations could spark a broader conversation about the pressures of stardom that are often hidden behind the glitz and glamour.