7. Friends
This Siddhique flick witnessed the combination of Vijay and Suriya after Nerukku Ner. Friends had sentiment, comedy, romance and action all packed in the right proportion. Suriya was beginning to be noticed.

8. Nandha
Aha! Here comes the turning point in Suriya’s career. Director Bala had brought out a new dimension from Suriya - of that of an angry, intense, young man at the receiving end of life. His performance was well talked about. He was the lone hero for the first time and carried the film on his shoulder right through. Laila was his screen partner and Yuvan’s music for this film rings even now. Suriya went on to win the Tamil Nadu state award for best actor.

9. Unnai Ninaithu
Directed by Vikraman, Unnai Ninaithu had two heroines Laila and Sneha for company. Suriya falls for Laila but she leaves him for better pastures only to come back to him later to realize that he has found the true love in Sneha. Unnai Ninaithu was a typical Vikraman’s film and was a clean commercial entertainer. Suriya fitted his role.