JYOTHIKA

Personal Information

Full Name: Jyothika Saravanan
Born: October 18, 1978
Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality: Indian
Profession: Actress, Film Producer
Years Active: 1998 – Present
Spouse: Suriya (Married in 2006)
Children: Diya and Dev

Career Overview

Jyothika is one of the most celebrated actresses in Tamil cinema, known for her versatility and strong female-led films. She has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi films. After a successful career in the 2000s, she made a remarkable comeback in 2015, focusing on content-driven films.

Filmography – Major Movies

Debut and Early Career

  1. Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998, Hindi) – Bollywood debut, directed by Priyadarshan.
  2. Vaali (1999, Tamil) – Tamil debut opposite Ajith Kumar, a psychological thriller.
  3. Poovellam Kettuppar (1999, Tamil) – Romantic film with Suriya.
  4. Kushi (2000, Tamil) – Romantic comedy with Vijay, blockbuster success.

Rise to Stardom in Tamil Cinema

  1. Thenali (2000) – Comedy-drama with Kamal Haasan.
  2. 12B (2001) – Romantic drama with a unique narrative.
  3. Dumm Dumm Dumm (2001) – Family entertainer with Madhavan.
  4. Kaakha Kaakha (2003) – Crime thriller with Suriya, a major hit.
  5. Perazhagan (2004) – Dual role, won Best Actress award.
  6. Chandramukhi (2005) – Psychological thriller with Rajinikanth, one of Tamil cinema’s biggest hits.
  7. Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006) – Romantic drama with Suriya.

Comeback and Female-Led Films

  1. 36 Vayadhinile (2015) – Comeback film, inspired by How Old Are You.
  2. Magalir Mattum (2017) – Women-centric drama.
  3. Naachiyaar (2018) – Intense role as a strict cop.
  4. Raatchasi (2019) – Played a headstrong school principal.
  5. Ponmagal Vandhal (2020) – Courtroom drama, first Tamil OTT release.
  6. Udanpirappe (2021) – Family drama.

Telugu and Malayalam Films

  1. Tagore (2003, Telugu) – Political action film with Chiranjeevi.
  2. Seetha Kalyanam (2009, Malayalam) – Malayalam debut.
  3. Kaathal – The Core (2023, Malayalam) – Social drama with Mammootty.

Awards and Achievements

Filmfare Awards South

  1. Best Actress – Tamil for Kushi (2000).
  2. Best Actress – Tamil for Perazhagan (2004).
  3. Best Actress – Tamil for Chandramukhi (2005).
  4. Best Actress (Critics) – Tamil for 36 Vayadhinile (2015).

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards

  1. Best Actress for Perazhagan (2004).
  2. Best Actress for Chandramukhi (2005).

Other Major Awards

  1. South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) – Best Actress for 36 Vayadhinile.
  2. Behindwoods Gold Medal for Best Actress for Naachiyaar (2018).
  3. JFW Award for Excellence in Cinema.

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS : 

YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbruozlUczk&pp=ygUbSnlvdGhpa2EgbGlmZSBoaXN0b3J5IHRhbWls

INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/jyotika/

TWITTER : https://x.com/jyothika_offl