Nerukku Ner which marked the debut of Tamil actor Suriya alongside his now contemporary Vijay released exactly 25 years ago today. Fans of Suriya have been trending #25YearsofSuriya and #25YearsofCultSuriyaism on social media,  as the actor's growth from a hesitant onscreen presence to an acting power to reckon with, has truly been one remarkable journey.

Besides Vijay fans who sent their wishes to Suriya, fans of actor Ajith who was originally supposed to play Suriya's role in Nerukku Ner also chimed in their best. Suriya on his part acknowledged the pouring tributes with a short and simple acknowledgement. 

Truly a beautiful and blessed 25years..! Dream and believe..!
Your suriya.

— Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) September 6, 2022

'Nerukku Ner' released 25yrs ago today.💥🔥

Listen Now - https://t.co/Q40CwhWdtm@actorvijay @Suriya_offl #25YearsOfSuriya #25YearsOfNerukkuNer #Suriya @VijayFansUpdate @ActorVijayFP @ActorVijayFC pic.twitter.com/Ule4QzJkhl

— raagadotcom (@raagadotcom) September 5, 2022

செப்டம்பர் 6, தமிழ்ப் படவுலகில் சூர்யா ஹீரோவாக அறிமுகமாகி இன்றுடன் 25 ஆண்டுகள் நிறைவடைந்துள்ளது. வசந்த் இயக்கத்தில் அவர் நடித்த 'நேருக்கு நேர்' படம், 6-9-1997ல் வெளியானது.#Suriyaism #25YearsOfSuriyaism #25YearsofSuriya @Suriya_offl @Karthi_Offl @thanga18 @rajsekarpandian pic.twitter.com/4LLu1iBfsM

— Actor Kayal Devaraj (@kayaldevaraj) September 6, 2022

#25YearsOfSuriyaism #25YearsofSuriya #25YearsOfCultSuriya pic.twitter.com/SRduD47SBK

— Hari M (@Hari___m) September 5, 2022

Congrats Na❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/JxQu9aWwPN

— Sɪᴅᴅнαятн🌬️ (@21ddharth) September 6, 2022

Anna oru pic potrukalaam 😌 pic.twitter.com/ohkHOzVq7V

— Smuggler Deva (VV) (@VaadiVaasal1234) September 6, 2022

Congratulations to our dearest @Suriya_offl na for completing 25 Years in Indian Cinema! 🌟🤍#25YearsOfCultSuriyaism#VaadiVaasal #Vanangaan SURIYAISM https://t.co/B3PUstye0X pic.twitter.com/aElf6pYenz

— ᴠɪꜱʜɴᴜ (@VishnuOff2) September 6, 2022

Hearty Wishes to Anbaana Annan @Suriya_offl for Completing 25 Years in Kwood Industry and stepping into 26th Year,More to Come ..🔥🙏

We (Anbaana Fans) will always Support for your Hardwork and your dedication.😍

Congratulations..

Yours,#AnbaanaFans#25YearsOfCultSuriyaism https://t.co/TD5svv7dIw pic.twitter.com/4978uCTJr7

— Nagercoil City SFC™ (@Nagercoil_SFC) September 6, 2022

Thank you so much for all the Beautiful vibes so far and thanks in advance for what is to come ; Dearest @Suriya_offl sir .

❤️ https://t.co/sANj1sdY2a pic.twitter.com/nHQXVxbsbc

— Kumaran Kumanan (@KumaranKumanan) September 6, 2022

Here's to Wishing @Suriya_offl on Successfully Completing 25 Years in Cinema. Best Wishes From Behalf Of All #AjithKumar Fans! ❤️#AK61 #25YearsOfCultSuriyaism https://t.co/BcEvszTrc7

— AJITH Kumar (@ActorAJlTH) September 6, 2022

Hearty wishes to @Suriya_offl 💐💐😊#25YearsOfCultSuriyaism#Suriya42 #VaadiVaasal #Vanangaan pic.twitter.com/0qDI2PnV2C

— Rajsekar Pandian (@rajsekarpandian) September 5, 2022

Powehouse performer & #EtharkkumThunindhavan of Cinema Industry is undoubtedly @Suriya_offl for sure 💯 #25YearsOfCultSuriyaism pic.twitter.com/TohCATRJ3s

— Karthik Ravivarma (@Kartickravivarm) September 5, 2022

One Man 🦁
2️⃣5️⃣ Years
Enormous Growth 📈

Name is @Suriya_offl#25YearsOfCultSuriyaism#VaadiVaasal #EtharkkumThunindhavan pic.twitter.com/WaPXwT6RJE

— Manoj Maddy (@edits_manoj) September 5, 2022

Twitter Now 💥🔥🔥🔥#25YearsOfCultSuriyaism pic.twitter.com/yNinD9SnAk

— 🎭✶ ²⁴𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐒ツ🔥സൂര്യ 👑 (@24_MEMES_) September 5, 2022

S U R I Y A

"cometh the hour, cometh the man"

When the situation is tough, and when the time comes, a man who can turn the tide and win the situation comes

Here's here to WIN❤️@Suriya_offl Anna🫶🏻#25YearsOfCultSuriyaism#Vanangaan #Vaadivasal #Suriya42 pic.twitter.com/hicBa9WrUT

— Manoj Maddy (@edits_manoj) September 5, 2022

His transformation from nerukku ner to now 🥵
He is the Biggest South Indian actor 🔥#25YearsOfCultSuriyaism pic.twitter.com/xfhbHBKdvw

— S 🎶 (@sok_siva7) September 5, 2022

Hearty Congratulations @Suriya_offl Ji for completing golden 25 years in Indian film industry.💐#25YearsOfCultSuriyaism pic.twitter.com/KjvnLYeG3u

— డా పార్థసారథి / Dr Parthasarathi / डॉ पार्थसारथी (@drparthabjp) September 5, 2022

Sending Best Wishes to our dearest @Suriya_offl sir for his #25YearsOfCultSuriyaism 🤩! Wishes on behalf of @actorvijay anna fans ❤️! #Varisu
Design : @Rv12BackUp pic.twitter.com/Q1bhELgwer

— Vijay Social Teamⱽˢᵀ (@TST_Offcl) September 5, 2022

Biggest Ever Trendsetting Celebrations By Telugu Mass Fan's 💥🔥🔥🔥#25YearsOfCultSuriyaism @Suriya_offl #VaadiVaasal pic.twitter.com/4d9aK3FUFE

— SURIYA FANS TELUGU ⱽᵃᵃᵈᶦⱽᵃᵃˢᵃˡ 🐂 (@SuryaFansAndhra) September 5, 2022

Inspiration For Millions of People's ❤️#25YearsOfCultSuriyaism @Suriya_offl #VaadiVaasal pic.twitter.com/eVWkaVQjf7

— SURIYA FANS TELUGU ⱽᵃᵃᵈᶦⱽᵃᵃˢᵃˡ 🐂 (@SuryaFansAndhra) September 5, 2022

Suriya is an actor who is good at all that he does. That's a sign of a GREAT ACTOR.@Suriya_offl #25YearsOfCultSuriyaism #EtharkkumThunindhavan #Vaadivaasal #Vanangaan pic.twitter.com/YrVHZp0Qj8

— Anjaan Surya (@SkAnjaan) September 5, 2022

congrats to our idol and national award winning @Suriya_offl na for completing 25 years of cinema industry 🤲♥️. #25YearsOfCultSuriyaism pic.twitter.com/BryOhA73yU

— 𝐼𝓃𝓃𝑜𝒸𝑒𝓃𝓉 𝒷𝑜𝓎ᴿᵒˡᵉˣ😇 (@Innocent_twetz) September 5, 2022