Suraj started his career as a stand-up comedian. He debuted as an actor in 2001 for the film Ladies & Gentleman. He has acted in more than 250 films so far. He started with comedy roles, but later in his career, he found success in playing characters and leading roles.
His primary education was from K.V.M.L.P.S, Venjaramoodu.
He completed his Mechanical course from Attingal Government ITI .
Suraj has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Comedian three times (2009, 2010, 2013).
He won the National Film Award for Best Actor for his lead role in Perariyathavar.
He also won Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor in Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 and Vikruthi.
Suraj was born to K. Vasudevan Nair and Vilasini. He has two elder siblings a brother and sister. He married Supriya and had three children, Kashinathan, Vasudev and Hridya
His pet name at home is "Kuttappan".
