Ran Gopal Varma had introduced Surya in Hindi through the film Raktha Charithra. Through his acting, he had attracted the Hindi audience.

The Tamil film Singam which had Surya in the lead role was remade in Hindi which was well recognized.

The Tamil film Ayan which had Surya in the lead role is also likely to be remade in Hindi. Talks are going on regard with this.
The film Ezham Arivu which has Surya in the lead role directed by A R Murugadoss is also being dubbed in Hindi. Taking into consideration the success of his remake films and the popularity he has gained in Bollywood, Surya has decided to act in direct Hindi films.

He has decided to act in the remake of the Tamil film Paiyaa. This film which had his brother Karthi and Thamanna in the lead roles was directed by Lingusamy. This film which had the music of Yuvan Shankar Raja was a great hit. Since this film was a great success, Surya has decided to act in the Hindi remake of this film.