# Suriya says he turned to acting due to family’s financial troubles 2026-08-12T22:43:14+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Actor Suriya has revealed that he entered the film industry because of financial problems at home. Speaking in a recent interview, the Tamil star said acting was not his original plan but became necessary to support his family. Suriya also expressed gratitude to directors who believed in him and offered him diverse roles. The actor, who has delivered several blockbusters in a career spanning over two decades, credited his success to the opportunities he received early on, as reported by NDTV. ## Coverage - ndtv.com Tags: acting career, celebrity interview, financial hardship, Kollywood, Suriya, Tamil cinema Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/suriya-says-he-turned-to-acting-due-to-familys-financial-troubles/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/suriya-says-he-turned-to-acting-due-to-familys-financial-troubles/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.