Suresh Chakravarthi is an Indian Actor, Director, Anchor, Writer and Chef. He was born on 15 July 1964, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is best known for participating in the popular reality show “Bigg Boss Tamil 4”. He made his acting debut in 1989 with the Malayalam film Prema. In 1991, he made his Tamil film debut with the film Azhagan as Agarapattanam Sokku. In 1994, he directed the Sun TV show ‘Pepsi Ungal Choice’. He has worked in many south Indian films and TV serials. He has also appeared as a host in various TV game shows. He is also a well-known chef and owns ‘The Madras Banyan Tree’, a restaurant in Australia.
Name | Suresh Chakravarthi |
Full Name | K. J. Suresh Chakravarthi |
Nickname | Suresh |
Date of birth | 15 July 1964 |
Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Age (as in 2022) | 58 years old |
Zodiac sign | Cancer |
Profession | Actor, Director, Anchor, Writer and Chef |
Known For | Participating in Bigg Boss Tamil 4 (2020) |
Debut | Film, Tamil (Actor): Azhagan (1991)![]() Film, Malayalam (Actor): Prema (1989) ![]() |
Nationality | Indian |
Religion | Hinduism |
Ethnicity | Bengali Brahmin |
Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Address | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Food habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Hobbies | Travelling, Cooking |
Years active | 1989- present |

Suresh Chakravarthi Career –
- He made his acting debut in 1989 with the Malayalam film Prema.
- In 1991, he made his Tamil film debut with the film Azhagan as Agarapattanam Sokku.
- In 1993, he played the role of Suresh in the film Marupadiyum.
- In the same year, he appeared in the drama film Naan Pesa Ninaipathellam.
- In 1994, he directed the Sun TV show ‘Pepsi Ungal Choice’.
- In 1995, he appeared in the comedy film Murai Mappillai.
- From 1996-2001, he played the role of Bhaskar Das in Sun TV’s Tamil mystery anthology television series Marmadesam.
- In 2000, he played the role of Harish in the television series Chinna Papa Periya Papa.
- In 2001, he appeared in the film En Iniya Pon Nilavae.
- In 2019, he played the role of Kalaivaanan in the Tamil television series Thari.
- In 2020, he participated as a contestant in the popular reality show “Bigg Boss Tamil 4”.
- In 2021, he appeared as Tahsildar in the political satire film Anti Indian.
- In 2022, he appeared as Inspector Sundaram Iyer in the political drama film Nenjuku Needhi.
Suresh Chakravarthi Family Background –
Suresh Chakravarthi was born and brought up in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He belongs to a Bengali Brahmin Family. There is no information available about his parents and siblings. When we have any information available about his family background then we will update you soon.
Father | Not Known |
Mother | Not Known |
Brother | Not Known |
Sister | Not Known |
Suresh Chakravarthi Marital status/ Relationship and More –
Marital status of Suresh Chakravarthi is Married. He got married to Srikala Suresh. He has a son whose name is not Known.
Marital status | Married |
Affairs/ Girlfriend | Not Known |
Wife/ Spouse | Srikala Suresh |
Marriage Date | Not Known |
Children | Son – 1 |

Suresh Chakravarthi Height/ Weight & Physical State –
The height of Suresh Chakravarthi is approximately 5 feet 7 Inches and the body weight is around 70 kg. His full body measurements are Chest – 40 Inches, Waist – 36 Inches and Biceps – 12 Inches. He has black colour eyes.
Height | 5’7″ (170 cm) |
Weight | 70 kg (154 lbs) |
Chest | 40 Inches |
Waist | 36 Inches |
Biceps | 12 Inches |
Eye colour | Black |
Hair colour | Bald (earlier black) |
Suresh Chakravarthi’s Favourite Things –
Favourite Actor | Vijay, Rajnikanth |
Favourite Actress | Sridevi, Ramya Krishnan |
Favourite Food | Pizza, Pasteles, Tacos, Sandwich, Empanadillas |
Favourite Colour | Black, Blue |
Favourite Sport | Cricket |
Favourite Musician | A.R. Rahman |
Favourite Place | Greece |
Suresh Chakravarthi Educational Qualification –
He did his schooling at St. Bede’s High School, Chennai.
School | St. Bede’s High School, Chennai |
College | Not Known |
Qualification | Not Known |
Suresh Chakravarthi Net worth –
The net worth of Suresh Chakravarthi is estimated to be between $1 Million – $5 Million dollars. Suresh Chakravarthi’s income source mostly comes from his profession.
Net worth (2022) | $1 Million – $5 Million dollars |
Source of Income | Acting |
Some lesser-known facts about Suresh Chakravarthi –
- Does Suresh Chakravarthi Smoke? Yes
- Does Suresh Chakravarthi Drink Alcohol? Yes
- He was born and brought up in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
- He belongs to a Bengali Brahmin Family.
- He is best known for participating in the popular reality show “Bigg Boss Tamil 4”.
- He made his acting debut in 1989 with the Malayalam film Prema.
- In 1991, he made his Tamil film debut with the film Azhagan as Agarapattanam Sokku.
- In 1994, he directed the Sun TV show ‘Pepsi Ungal Choice’.
- He has worked in many south Indian films and TV serials.
- He has also appeared as a host in various TV game shows.
- He is a well-known chef and owns ‘The Madras Banyan Tree’, a restaurant in Australia.
- When he was too young, his parents passed away.
- He is good friends with the popular Indian Actress Ramya Krishnan.
- On 1 June 2020, he started his own YouTube channel ‘Chak’s Kitchen’, in which he has uploaded various cooking videos.