Solar dynasty) is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Vikraman.

The film stars R. Sarathkumar and Devayani, with Radhika, Manivannan, Priya Raman, Nizhalgal Ravi, Tharini, Ajay Ratnam, Jai Ganesh, Shiva and Anandaraj in supporting roles.

It revolves around a traditional father and his illiterate son, following their tense relationship and shows how the strict patriarchy causes a drift between them.

Surya Vamsam was released on 27 June 1997 and emerged one of the most successful Tamil films of the year.

However, Gowri is educated, and she attempts suicide, thinking that Chinnarasu is not a perfect match for her as he is uneducated and illiterate.

Chinnarasu and Nandini move to a small house on the outskirts, and he secures a job in a bus transport company.

Gowri's husband suffers losses in his business which is later closed down, and she comes to meet Chinnarasu, requesting him to provide the job of Marketing Manager in his sugar factory, for which he accepts.

The story of Surya Vamsam was written by director Vikraman in 1988 planning to cast actor Vijayakumar and Karthik in lead roles, but after 10 years the film got its venture.

[2] In 1996, following the success of Poove Unakkaga, producer R. B. Choudary asked Vikraman to direct once again under his Super Good Films banner.

The critic added, "This kind of a movie doesn't require any great cinematography and S. Saravanan does not disappoint your expectations".