Durai Singam
| Durai Singam | |
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| Singam (film series) character | |
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| Created by | Hari |
| Portrayed by | Suriya |
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| Occupation | Police officer, NCC master (formerly) |
| Spouse | Kavya Mahalingam |
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Durai Singam is a fictional character and the main protagonist in the Singam franchise, introduced in the 2010 self-titled film. He is introduced as an honest but ferocious police officer who come into conflict with criminals, gangsters and high-ranked to put an end to their reign of terror. Singam would later appear in the sequels Singam II (2013) and Si3 (2017), as well as Karuppu (2026). The character was created by Hari and continually portrayed by Suriya.
Development
Singam, the 25th film for Suriya as lead actor, was announced in April 2009. It is his third collaboration with director Hari after Aaru (2005) and Vel (2007), as well as Suriya's second film as a police officer after Kaakha Kaakha (2003) and the second police film directed by Hari after Saamy (2003). Suriya revealed that he and Hari initially did not want to do another police film as they felt the previous two were "still fresh in the minds of the audience" but decided to proceed after Suriya liked the pitch provided by Hari. Many aspects of the character were either maintained or developed through the upcoming instalments. The actor sported a handlebar moustache for his role. Hari stated that while the first film was primarily shot within Tamil Nadu and the second featured a few scenes in South Africa, the third part would be more "international" and would be set in three countries as the protagonist tackles a global issue.[1][2] In preparation for his role, Suriya bulked up his physique by spending more hours in the gym and by adopting a strict oil-free diet.[3]
Fictional character biography
Conflict with Mayil Vaaganam
Stopping a drug cartel
Transfer to Andhra Pradesh
Reception
While the first two movies received positive reviews, the third one received mixed reviews. Despite that, they all emerged as commercial successes. For the first movie, Suriya was nominated for Best Actor – Tamil, at the 58th Filmfare Awards South.[4] For Singam II, Suriya was once again acclaimed for his portrayal of Durai Singam and his performance was hailed as "the film's backbone".[5] Suriya also received his eleventh nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil for his performance in the film.
Legacy
Suriya's performance as Durai Singam placed him as an important part of Indian pop culture. Vivek, Santhanam and Soori parodied Suriya's character in the Malayalam film Oru Nunakkadha (2011),[6] Vellore Maavattam (2011),[7] and Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2013), respectively.[8] Coincidently, they all played in the Singam film series, as Erimalai, Susai, and Veera Babu, respectively. Suriya eventually reprises his role in the 2026 film Karuppu. This version is a form of the deity Kaaval Karuppu coming to defeat the antagonist Baby Kannan, played by RJ Balaji.[9]
See also
- Kempe Gowda, Kannada remake of Singam.
- Singham, Hindi remake of Singam.
- Shotru, Bengali remake of Singam.
- Singham, Punjabi remake of Singam.
- Romeo S3, Hindi remake of Si3.
Notes
- ↑ One scene show characters in a movie theater releasing Unnaipol Oruvan.
- ↑ A character mentions Vishwaroopam.
- ↑ As shown in files.
References
- ↑ "Suriya's 'Singam 3' to be shot across four countries". The Indian Express. 2015-09-10. Archived from the original on 21 June 2017. Retrieved 2026-08-11. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "In one hell of a Hari". The Hindu. 2017-01-21. Archived from the original on 1 December 2020. Retrieved 2026-08-11. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Singam 3 Si3: Here's Suriya's workout and diet regime for 'Singam 3'". The Times of India. 2017-02-09. Archived from the original on 11 February 2017. Retrieved 2026-08-11. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "58th South Filmfare Awards – Nominees (Tamil)". NDTV. p. 36. Archived from the original on 4 July 2011. Retrieved 11 August 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Singam 2 completes 50 days". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 6 November 2014. Retrieved 11 August 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Template:Cite Av media
- ↑ Comedy Express (20 July 2017). Santhanam Comedy Scenes From Vellore Maavattam (in தமிழ்). Retrieved 21 May 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ AP International. Sivakarthikeyan – Soori Comedy | Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam Comedy Scenes | Part 1 | Sri Divya (in தமிழ்). Archived from the original on 16 August 2025. Retrieved 15 June 2022 – via YouTube. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "RJ Balaji Admits 'CG Mistake' In Suriya's Singam Scene After Karuppu OTT Release Response". Times Now. 2026-06-23. Retrieved 2026-08-11.
External links
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