Suryan FM is an Indian private FM radio network broadcasting primarily in the Tamil language. Operated by Sun Network's radio arm, it is among the prominent commercial FM brands in southern India, with stations in Tamil Nadu and other parts of the country with significant Tamil-speaking populations.
| Name | Suryan FM |
|---|---|
| Type | FM radio network |
| Language | Tamil |
| Parent | Sun Network (Sun TV Network Limited) |
| Country | India |
| Headquarters | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Suryan FM is part of the Sun Network, a media conglomerate founded by Kalanithi Maran and headquartered in Chennai. The Sun Network's broader interests span television, print, and radio, and Suryan FM forms its Tamil-language FM presence. The station's programming typically includes Tamil film music, talk segments, contests, and presenter-led shows.
The network operates stations in major Tamil Nadu cities including Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, and Tiruchirappalli, along with frequencies in select cities outside the state where Tamil audiences are present. Like other private FM operators in India, Suryan FM functions under licences granted by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in line with the phased private FM radio policy framework.
As a Tamil-language FM brand backed by a large regional media group, Suryan FM has been a notable player in the south Indian radio market, competing with networks such as Radio Mirchi, Big FM, and Hello FM in its core service areas. It contributes to the wider Tamil broadcasting ecosystem alongside its sister television and music ventures within the Sun Network.