16. Mayavi
This Singam Puli directed venture had showcased Suriya in a new avatar as the conman with a gift of the gab and a devil-may care attitude. His body language and looks were perfect not to forget the pencil line moustache and the loop of hair in the forehead who Jyothika loved to hate. A light hearted entertainer.

17. Ghajini
Director A R Murugadoss was instrumental in taking Suriya to the next higher level with Ghajini. The chiseled body, the tonsured head with many details tattooed on his body, Suriya wowed his audience. The suave Sanjay Ramaswamy is still the dream boy of many a women. Asin was at her best. This film gave Suriya an action hero image and he won a special award for best actor from Tamil Nadu government.

18. Aaru
Close on the success of Ghajini, Suriya joined Hari in Aaru which proved that Suriya can satisfy the class and mass as well. A must in the repertoire of an actor, this film was a mass commercial entertainer where he played Aarumugam the local baddie mouthing harsh dialogues. Trisha was his love interest.