As Suriya celebrates his 45th birthday today, we give you some rare pictures that span the four decades of his journey
Slideshows
Happy Birthday Suriya: Here are 44 heartwarming moments from his personal album
The reluctant actor, who rejected the lead role in Vasanth's Aasai, citing a lack of interest in an acting career, is a star in his own right now, with more than 40 films to his credit.