When asked Surya that whether the Saravanan who worked in the garment factory comes to his mind, he said," The only thing that has changed is the name only. Now I am Surya. When I was working in the garment factory, the only strength I had was hard work.

I use to travel 70 kms a day in my bike. I use to work madly for 15 hours a day. There was no proper sleep. Those were the days when I used to sleep and fall from the bike. Though I use to be shy while speaking to someone I never use to feel shy to do any kind of work. Ezham Arivu Surya has the same character.
In a single scene I was supposed to look very weak and tired. So I worked out hard to look very tired and thin. My father also use to scold me seeing that how less I use to eat. Though it was a single scene, I had the will power to make it very realistic. The society and cinema has given me a very big place. I am not able to fulfill my duties for the place given to me. The only thing that remains is my gratefulness."