

He played supporting roles including in Aasal (2010) alongside Ajith Kumar. Suresh made a comeback to Tamil cinema in 2006 with Kizhakku Kadalkarai Salai starring Srikanth. During the period he enhanced his career in Telugu cinema. Suresh played the role of a lover in many films and produced four films and seven television serials before taking a hiatus in the 1990s. He became the prominent face of the Tamil Film Industry, through the 80's era. Both films were large commercial successes.

Suresh was simultaneously offered the lead role in Bharathiraja's Alaigal Oivathillai (1981), which he turned down for the former film. Vasu, who cast him as the lead in Panneer Pushpangal (1981). He then met director duo Santhana Bharathi and P. A few years later, Suresh played the lead in three of Sridhar's films. Sridhar with a portfolio but was turned down. One of his father's friends thought that he could become a successful lead actor. Suresh started his career as an editing assistant and a dance assistant.

His parents were also born in Sri Kalahasthi.
