Jyotika

Jyothika Saravanan, an acclaimed Indian actress and film producer, has left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, predominantly gracing Tamil films while making notable appearances in Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi cinema. Widely recognized for her versatile talent, she has earned numerous accolades, including a National Film Award, four Filmfare Awards South, three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, and the prestigious Kalaimamani Award.

Her journey in the film industry commenced in 1998 with her role as Pallavi Sinha in the Bollywood film "Doli Saja Ke Rakhna." Jyothika's cinematic prowess transcended language barriers as she showcased her skills in Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam films.

Apart from her film endeavors, Jyothika made a mark in the advertising world, featuring in commercials for renowned brands like Comfort (fabric softener) and Santoor Soap. She also served as the brand ambassador for RmKV silk sarees and Wardrobe Hub in Chennai.

In 2001, she played the role of Vani in the trilingual film "Little John," released in Tamil, Hindi, and English. Jyothika's debut in films was marked by the Hindi film "Doli Saja Ke Rakhna" (1997), directed by Priyadarshan. Her career soared with films like "Vaali" (1999), "Kushi" (2000), "Kaakha Kaakha" (2004), and "Chandramukhi" (2005), earning her critical acclaim and awards, including the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress.

Despite achieving great success, Jyothika took a hiatus at the pinnacle of her career, marrying Tamil actor Suriya in September 2006, with whom she was paired in seven films. However, she made a remarkable comeback in 2015 with "36 Vayadhinile," earning the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress - South. Subsequently, she starred in a series of women-centric films, including "Magalir Mattum" (2017), "Naachiyaar" (2018), "Kaatrin Mozhi" (2018), "Raatchasi" (2019), and "Ponmagal Vandhal" (2020). Additionally, she played a pivotal role in Mani Ratnam's multi-starrer "Chekka Chivantha Vaanam" (2018).

Beyond her cinematic contributions, Jyothika, along with her husband Suriya, founded the Agaram foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting children who drop out of school early in Tamil Nadu.

In a candid interview, Jyothika shared insights into her married life, recounting how she and Suriya met on a film set and fell in love while collaborating on various projects. She emphasized Suriya's respect for women as a key factor that drew her towards him. Jyothika revealed that they married a month after Suriya proposed, as she felt satisfied with her career success and desired to devote time to her personal life. Her journey remains a testament to her artistic brilliance and commitment to both her craft and social causes.