Driven by Relationships.Remembered Through Legacy.
THE MAN BEHIND THE LEGACY
MR BALAN RATNAKRISHNAN
FOUNDER OF SURAYA FILEM
Founded in 1983, Suraya Filem was built on a simple belief:
Trust is the foundation of lasting success.
Long before Southeast Asia became a major entertainment market, Mr Balan cultivated meaningful relationships with exhibitors, distributors, and producers across the region—creating a network that continues to thrive today.
A LEGACY IN NUMBERS
1983
THE BEGINNING
Founded Suraya Filem
40+
YEARS
Of Industry Legacy
8
COUNTRIES
ACROSS SOUTH EAST ASIA
COUNTLESS
PARTNERSHIPS
BUILT ON TRUST
OUR JOURNEY
1983
Founded Suraya Film with a vision built on trust and relationships.
1990s
Expanded distribution partnerships across Malaysia.
2000s
Established regional collaborations throughout Southeast Asia.
Today
A legacy carried forward by the next generation, future ready.
His greatest achievement was not building a company, but building relationships that continue to shape the industry today.
IN MEMORY OF MR Balan Ratnakrishnan
THE NEXT CHAPTER
A Legacy That Continues
Today, under the leadership of Shures R, Suraya Film continues to build on Mr Balan’s vision—expanding across production, digital platforms, and original content while preserving the values that have defined the company for over four decades.
