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Jyothika

Jyothika Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 18 October 1978
  • Place of Birth Mumbai
  • Occupation Actor
  • Spouse Suriya (2006)
  • Siblings Karthik Siva Kumar, Nagma, Roshini
  • Education Mithibai College
  • Years active 1998-2010, 2015-present
  • Other names Jyothika Saravanan

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ABOUT Jyothika

Jyothika Saravanan: A Resurgent Force in South Indian Cinema Jyothika Saravanan, a prominent figure in Tamil cinema, has enjoyed a prolific career spanning over two decades. Her debut in the Hindi film Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1997) was followed by a string of successful Tamil films, establishing her as a leading actress. Key roles in Vaali (1999), Kushi (2000), and Kaakha Kaakha (2004) cemented her star status. Her performances in Chandramukhi (2005) and Mozhi (2007) garnered critical acclaim, with the latter earning her a nomination for the National Film Award for Best Actress. After marrying actor Suriya in 2006, Jyothika took a hiatus, returning triumphantly in 2015 with 36 Vayadhinile. This comeback role not only won her critical praise and several awards including a Tamil Nadu State Film Award and Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress - South, but also redefined her career trajectory, focusing on women-centric roles. Subsequent films like Magalir Mattum, Naachiyaar, Kaatrin Mozhi, Raatchasi, and Ponmagal Vandhal solidified her position as a versatile actress. Her performance in Mani Ratnam's Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018) further demonstrated her range. Recently, Jyothika expanded her horizons with critically acclaimed roles in Kaathal - The Core (2023), winning the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress - Malayalam, and Shaitaan (2024), which emerged as one of the highest-grossing Indian films of the year. Her career is marked by a significant number of Filmfare nominations and awards, along with multiple Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. Jyothika's enduring success reflects her exceptional talent and commitment to portraying powerful and relatable female characters.

Jyothika FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Srikanth
  • Srikanth

    ( 2024 )

  • The Animators
  • The Animators

    ( Not Final )

  • Shaitaan
  • Shaitaan

    ( 2024 )

  • Dabba Cartel
  • Dabba Cartel

    ( Not Final )

  • Kaathal - The Core
  • Kaathal - The Core

    ( 2023 )

  • Udanpirappe
  • Udanpirappe

    ( 2021 )

  • Ponmagal Vandhal
  • Ponmagal Vandhal

    ( 2020 )

  • Thambi
  • Thambi

    ( 2019 )

  • Jackpot
  • Jackpot

    ( 2019 )

  • Raatchasi
  • Raatchasi

    ( 2019 )

  • Kaatrin Mozhi
  • Kaatrin Mozhi

    ( 2018 )

  • Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
  • Chekka Chivantha Vaanam

    ( 2018 )

  • Naachiyar
  • Naachiyar

    ( 2018 )

  • Magalir Mattum
  • Magalir Mattum

    ( 2017 )

  • 36 Vayadhinile
  • 36 Vayadhinile

    ( 2015 )

  • Seetha Kalyanam
  • Seetha Kalyanam

    ( 2009 )

  • Manikanda
  • Manikanda

    ( 2007 )

  • Mozhi
  • Mozhi

    ( 2007 )

  • Pachaikili Muthucharam
  • Pachaikili Muthucharam

    ( 2007 )

  • Jillunnu Oru Kadhal
  • Jillunnu Oru Kadhal

    ( 2006 )

  • Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
  • Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu

    ( 2006 )

  • Vikramarkudu
  • Vikramarkudu

    ( 2006 )

  • Shock
  • Shock

    ( 2006 )

  • Saravana
  • Saravana

    ( 2006 )

  • June R
  • June R

    ( 2005 )

  • Chandramukhi
  • Chandramukhi

    ( 2005 )

  • Maayavi
  • Maayavi

    ( 2005 )

  • Mass
  • Mass

    ( 2004 )

  • Manmadhan
  • Manmadhan

    ( 2004 )

  • Perazhagan
  • Perazhagan

    ( 2004 )

  • Arul
  • Arul

    ( 2004 )

  • Thirumalai
  • Thirumalai

    ( 2003 )

  • Three Roses
  • Three Roses

    ( 2003 )

  • Tagore
  • Tagore

    ( 2003 )

  • Kaakha Kaakha
  • Kaakha Kaakha

    ( 2003 )

  • Priyamana Thozhi
  • Priyamana Thozhi

    ( 2003 )

  • Dhool
  • Dhool

    ( 2003 )

  • Naagara Havu
  • Naagara Havu

    ( 2002 )

  • Raja
  • Raja

    ( 2002 )

  • 123
  • 123

    ( 2002 )

  • Dum Dum Dum
  • Dum Dum Dum

    ( 2001 )

  • 12 B
  • 12 B

    ( 2001 )

  • Poovellam Un Vaasam
  • Poovellam Un Vaasam

    ( 2001 )

  • Star
  • Star

    ( 2001 )

  • Little John
  • Little John

    ( 2001 )

  • Snegithiye
  • Snegithiye

    ( 2000 )

  • Thenali
  • Thenali

    ( 2000 )

  • Rhythm
  • Rhythm

    ( 2000 )

  • Kushi
  • Kushi

    ( 2000 )

  • Mugavari
  • Mugavari

    ( 2000 )

  • Uyirile Kalanthathu
  • Uyirile Kalanthathu

    ( 2000 )

  • Poovellam Kettuppar
  • Poovellam Kettuppar

    ( 1999 )

  • Vaalee
  • Vaalee

    ( 1999 )

  • Doli Saja Ke Rakhna
  • Doli Saja Ke Rakhna

    ( 1998 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Jyothika AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Actress
  • The Edison Awards India for Best Actress - 2020 Raatchasi

  • Best Actress - Critics
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actress - Critics - 2024 Kaathal - The Core

  • Critics Award for Best Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Critics Award for Best Actress - 2016 36 Vayadhinile

  • Best Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actress - 2001 Kushi

  • Best Debut Actress
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Debut Actress - 2000 Vaalee

  • Best Actress - Women Centric
  • The JFW Movie Awards for Best Actress - Women Centric - 2020 Raatchasi

  • Best Actress
  • The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Best Actress - 2015 36 Vayadhinile

  • Best Actress
  • The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Best Actress - 2007 Mozhi

  • Best Actress
  • The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Best Actress - 2005 Chandramukhi

  • Best Actress
  • The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Best Actress - 2004 Perazhagan

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

JYOTHIKA NEWS

Mozhi: When Prithviraj transcended stardom to become a sensitive everyman

October 16, 2025 3:53 pm

On the occasion of Prithviraj Sukumaran’s 43rd birthday, we look back at the Tamil film that redefined how audiences saw him as an actor eighteen years ago.

When Suriya, Vijay, Jyotika and Madhavan joined forces in a short film to show how to be a 'hero', and not a 'zero'. Watch

July 23, 2025 1:21 pm

Did you know that Suriya and "Thalapathy" Vijay collaborated once more after Friends, and that too in a short film? Along with them, the short docudrama "Herova? Zerova?" also featured Jyotika and R Madhavan.

Tharun Moorthy reveals why Jyotika backed out of Mohanlal's Thudarum, paving the way for Shobana's entry: 'Jyotika, Suriya were very excited, but...'

April 23, 2025 6:25 pm

Did you know that director Tharun Moorthy briefly considered Tamil star Jyotika for the role of Lalitha before eventually casting Shobana in the Mohanlal-starrer Thudarum?

Jyotika says Suriya's Kanguva getting harsher reviews than other 'pathetic' movies irked her: 'Maybe some parts weren’t good, but…'

March 10, 2025 3:11 pm

Mounted on a reported budget of Rs 300–350 crore, director Siva's Suriya-starrer Kanguva grossed just Rs 106.25 crore worldwide, making it one of the biggest disasters in Tamil cinema in recent times.

Happy Birthday Jyotika: Why Geetha, Archana, Kundhavi and Aaradhana will always be special 

October 18, 2024 6:06 pm

Here’s a look at the final four roles of Jyotika's first phase as an actor that was almost like she was prepping everyone to understand her capabilities, and remind everyone that she was leaving on her own terms.

Srikanth box office collection day 3: Rajkummar Rao film outperforms 12th Fail; mints Rs 11.95 crore in first weekend

May 13, 2024 8:56 am

Srikanth box office collection day 3: Rajkummar Rao's film, based on the life of visually impaired industrialist Srikanth Bolla, has surpassed Vidhu Vinod Chopra 12th Fail, also a biopic. The film has raked in Rs 11.95 crore in India so far.

Srikanth box office collection day 1: Rajkummar Rao-starrer opens better than Madgaon Express, Laapataa Ladies; earns Rs 2.25 cr

May 11, 2024 9:30 am

Srikanth box office collection day 1: Rajkummar Rao's film is already doing better than his last two theatrical releases, Bheed and HIT: The First Case.

Jyotika initially refused role of teacher in Rajkummar Rao starrer Srikanth, Suriya convinced her after reading script

April 26, 2024 6:16 pm

Jyotika initially wasn't ready to star in Rajkummar Rao's Srikanth. However, after a lot of convincing, she eventually agreed.

R Madhavan on Ajay Devgn's 'generosity' towards him: 'My wife says tera baap tere liye itna nahi karega'

April 24, 2024 3:54 pm

R Madhavan heaps praises on Shaitaan co-star Ajay Devgn for letting him "shine through" the film.

Srikanth actor Rajkummar Rao: 'My art is too spiritual...I love it immensely to corrupt it'

April 09, 2024 10:59 pm

At the trailer launch of Srikanth, actor Rajkummar Rao shared that his art is very spiritual to him, and he cannot corrupt it come what may.

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