Suriyakanth has acted in many films, such as Indru Poi Naalai Vaa, Thooral Ninnu pochu, Mann Vasanai, Kizhakku Cheemayile.
He made his debut film M. A. Kaja's Vasantha Kaalam released in 1981.
After discontinuing his BA degree, Suryakanth was rechristened by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar to act in films.
[2] Initially, he struggled to get an offer in high-profile films, but director K. Bhagyaraj gave Suryakanth a big opportunity to act in Thooral Ninnu Pochchu (1982), where he portrayed a silent villain.
Thereafter, Bhagyaraj constantly gave opportunities for Suryakanth in various roles in his films, establishing him into Tamil cinema.