Nadippin Nayagan to The One: Actor Suriya explains what his new tag means to him

Actor Suriya has worn several titles over the years, but his latest one, The One, carries a meaning that goes beyond an individual identity. From being celebrated as Nadippin Nayagan (Prince of Acting) to embracing The One, the actor has undergone a change in how fans address him. At the audio launch of his upcoming film Scene, Suriya opened up about what the new title means to him, making it clear that he does not see it as a personal tag.Suriya explained that The One is not meant to single him out but represents the collective bond he shares with his fans. "My connection with The One... I am not The One, it is The One because we are all one. We are one. In my mind, I don't see it as my name, my tagline. But I see it as... The One is all of us. Only with all of us it becomes The One," he said.The actor went on to describe his relationship with his fans as a family-like bond built over several years. He said their affection was unconditional and that he hoped to continue repaying it through his work on screen."So, for me, it is always that way. We are one, we are one family. This love is unconditional for so many years. One thank you will never do justice. I will always surrender (to you all), I will always be with you all, I will keep entertaining you on screen," he added. The title The One was popularised around Suriya's character in Karthik Subbaraj's Retro (2025), marking a shift from his long-associated Nadippin Nayagan tag.Scene marks Suriya's third release of 2026, following Karuppu and Vishwanath and Sons. Written and directed by Jithu Madhavan, the film also stars Nazriya Nazim and Naslen. It is scheduled to release in theatres on November 6.- Ends