Actor Vijay Surya recently announced a change in his name to Vijay Lalitaa Surya in appreciation of his mother's efforts in raising him. He expressed his gratitude towards his mother Lalitaa for her dedication and sacrifices. Vijay mentioned that while it is common to include the father's name, he decided to honor his mother by adopting her name as well.

Additionally, Vijay stated his determination to break away from his "chocolate boy" image by taking on a rugged character role in a new show. He is excited about exploring different character types in cinema and expressed gratitude for the opportunity presented to him on television.

Despite nearing 50 years of age, Vijay believes that a good role can still make a significant impact on an actor's career. He mentioned upcoming projects like "Veeraputra" and "ACP Gowtham," highlighting his continued dedication to acting on television due to the support and love of his audience over the past 11 years.