Suriya, one of the biggest Southern stars of our generation, has completed his 20 years of a glorious journey as an actor. And the beloved star hasn't forgotten to express his gratitude for all the love showered on him over the years.

"The last 20 years of my cinematic journey was about attaining the unachievable. Yet you made it possible for me. Your applause! Your applause motivated me to raise the bar, your thumbs-down helped me to learn better, your support drove me to go beyond cinema (Agaram Foundation). Above all, your love kept this engine chugging along. I owe you my life for the past 20 years of my travel and for the many more miles I need to make," the actor has said.

The 42-year-old actor debuted with the 1997 Tamil film 'Nerrukku Ner'.