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'''Jyothika Saravanan''' ({{née|'''Sadanah'''}}; born 18 October 1977) is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] films.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.screenindia.com/news/Jyothika-receives-critical-acclaim/11953/|title=Jyothika receives critical acclaim|date=10 February 2006|work=[[Screen (magazine)|Screen]]|access-date=7 May 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130202060418/http://www.screenindia.com/news/Jyothika-receives-critical-acclaim/11953/|archive-date=2 February 2013}} | '''Jyothika Saravanan''' ({{née|'''Sadanah'''}}; born 18 October 1977) is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] films.<ref name="DOB Behindwoods">[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/oct-12-03/jyothika-suriya-18-10-12.html Jo Jo Jyothika ... – Jyothika – Suriya – Tamil Movie News]. Behindwoods.com (18 October 2012). Retrieved on 12 December 2012.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.screenindia.com/news/Jyothika-receives-critical-acclaim/11953/|title=Jyothika receives critical acclaim|date=10 February 2006|work=[[Screen (magazine)|Screen]]|access-date=7 May 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130202060418/http://www.screenindia.com/news/Jyothika-receives-critical-acclaim/11953/|archive-date=2 February 2013}}</ref> She also acted in some [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Malayalam]], [[Kannada]] and [[Hindi language|Hindi]] films. She won three [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]], three [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]], four [[Dinakaran]] Awards, [[International Tamil Film Awards]] and other awards and nominations. She is also a recipient of the [[Kalaimamani]] Award.<ref name="hi">[https://web.archive.org/web/20061029105424/http://www.hindu.com/2006/02/15/stories/2006021513330100.htm Kalaimamani Awards for 123 persons announced] ''The Hindu'', 15 February 2006.</ref> She has been ranked among the best actresses of [[South India]] by ''[[The Times of India]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jyothika – Nayanthara to Samantha: Top heroines of Tamil cinema – The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/jyothika/photostory/62837354.cms|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=7 March 2018|title=Superstars Inc: When women rule the roost in Indian cinema|newspaper=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/superstars-inc-anushka-shetty-jyothika-nayanthara-kangana-ranaut-vidya-balan/article22964856.ece|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> | ||
She debuted in [[Bollywood]] in the [[Hindi]] film ''[[Doli Saja Ke Rakhna]]'' (1997), directed by [[Priyadarshan]]. She starred in her first Tamil film ''[[Vaalee (1999 film)|Vaali]]'' (1999) and her first Telugu film ''[[Tagore (film)|Tagore]]'' (2003), opposite [[Chiranjeevi]]. She received her first [[Filmfare Awards]] for ''[[Vaalee (1999 film)|Vaali]]'' (1999) as [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South]].<ref name="filmfare.com">{{Cite news|title=Best Debutants down the years...|newspaper=filmfare.com|url=http://www.filmfare.com/features/best-debutants-down-the-years-6681.html|access-date=23 January 2017|archive-date=1 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701125207/http://www.filmfare.com/features/best-debutants-down-the-years-6681.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> She was awarded the [[Filmfare Best Actress Award (Tamil)|Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award]] for ''[[Kushi (2000 film)|Kushi]]'' (2000) A string of successful films followed and gained prominence for her performances in ''[[Kushi (2000 film)|Kushi]]'' (2000), ''[[Perazhagan]]'' (2004), ''[[Chandramukhi]]'' (2005) and ''[[Mozhi (film)|Mozhi]],'' (2007). | She debuted in [[Bollywood]] in the [[Hindi]] film ''[[Doli Saja Ke Rakhna]]'' (1997), directed by [[Priyadarshan]]. She starred in her first Tamil film ''[[Vaalee (1999 film)|Vaali]]'' (1999) and her first Telugu film ''[[Tagore (film)|Tagore]]'' (2003), opposite [[Chiranjeevi]]. She received her first [[Filmfare Awards]] for ''[[Vaalee (1999 film)|Vaali]]'' (1999) as [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South]].<ref name="filmfare.com">{{Cite news|title=Best Debutants down the years...|newspaper=filmfare.com|url=http://www.filmfare.com/features/best-debutants-down-the-years-6681.html|access-date=23 January 2017|archive-date=1 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701125207/http://www.filmfare.com/features/best-debutants-down-the-years-6681.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> She was awarded the [[Filmfare Best Actress Award (Tamil)|Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award]] for ''[[Kushi (2000 film)|Kushi]]'' (2000) A string of successful films followed and gained prominence for her performances in ''[[Kushi (2000 film)|Kushi]]'' (2000), ''[[Perazhagan]]'' (2004), ''[[Chandramukhi]]'' (2005) and ''[[Mozhi (film)|Mozhi]],'' (2007). | ||
Jyothika left the industry at the peak of her career marrying Tamil actor [[Suriya]] on 11 September 2006, after being engaged in a relationship for several years,<ref name="Top 10 Cinema" /> and with whom she was paired in seven films. She made a comeback in the film ''[[36 Vayadhinile]]'' (2015) where her performance was given strong reviews and she received [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – South]] for the movie.<ref name="Filmibeat">{{cite web |url=http://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2016/63-rd-filmfare-awards-tamil-and-the-nominees-are-229322.html |title=63rd Filmfare Awards (Tamil): And The Nominees Are...|work=Filmibeat |date=8 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="Sify.com" /><ref>Sangeetha Seshagiri (14 August 2014) [http://www.ibtimes.co.in/jyothikas-comeback-mozhi-actress-star-how-old-are-you-remake-606800 Jyothika's Comeback: 'Mozhi' Actress to Star in 'How Old Are You' Remake]. ibtimes.co.in</ref> | Jyothika left the industry at the peak of her career marrying Tamil actor [[Suriya]] on 11 September 2006, after being engaged in a relationship for several years,<ref name="Top 10 Cinema" /> and with whom she was paired in seven films. She made a comeback in the film ''[[36 Vayadhinile]]'' (2015) where her performance was given strong reviews and she received [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – South]] for the movie.<ref name="Filmibeat">{{cite web |url=http://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2016/63-rd-filmfare-awards-tamil-and-the-nominees-are-229322.html |title=63rd Filmfare Awards (Tamil): And The Nominees Are...|work=Filmibeat |date=8 June 2016}}</ref><ref name="Sify.com" /><ref>Sangeetha Seshagiri (14 August 2014) [http://www.ibtimes.co.in/jyothikas-comeback-mozhi-actress-star-how-old-are-you-remake-606800 Jyothika's Comeback: 'Mozhi' Actress to Star in 'How Old Are You' Remake]. ibtimes.co.in</ref> | ||
After the success of ''36 Vayadhinile'', she appeared in a series of Woman centric movies like ''[[Magalir Mattum (2017 film)|Magalir Mattum]]'' (2017), ''[[Naachiyaar]]'' (2018), ''[[Kaatrin Mozhi]]'' (2018), ''[[Raatchasi]]'' (2019), ''[[Ponmagal Vandhal]]'' (2020) and also played lead female role in [[Mani Ratnam]]'s multi-starrer ''[[Chekka Chivantha Vaanam]]'' (2018).<ref>{{cite web|author=Back to |url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/jyothika-on-why-she-chose-to-return-with-magalir-mattum-for-two-years-no-scripts-excited-me-4041979.html |title=Jyothika on why she chose to return with Magalir Mattum: 'For two years, no scripts excited me'- Entertainment News, Firstpost |publisher=Firstpost.com |date= 14 September 2017|access-date=10 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/jyothika-will-join-the-star-cast-of-mani-ratnam-film-4834476/ |title=Jyothika will join the star cast of Mani Ratnam's film |publisher=The Indian Express |date=8 September 2017 |access-date=10 February 2018}}</ref> | After the success of ''36 Vayadhinile'', she appeared in a series of Woman centric movies like ''[[Magalir Mattum (2017 film)|Magalir Mattum]]'' (2017), ''[[Naachiyaar]]'' (2018), ''[[Kaatrin Mozhi]]'' (2018), ''[[Raatchasi]]'' (2019), ''[[Ponmagal Vandhal]]'' (2020) and also played lead female role in [[Mani Ratnam]]'s multi-starrer ''[[Chekka Chivantha Vaanam]]'' (2018).<ref name="Back to">{{cite web|author=Back to |url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/jyothika-on-why-she-chose-to-return-with-magalir-mattum-for-two-years-no-scripts-excited-me-4041979.html |title=Jyothika on why she chose to return with Magalir Mattum: 'For two years, no scripts excited me'- Entertainment News, Firstpost |publisher=Firstpost.com |date= 14 September 2017|access-date=10 February 2018}}</ref><ref name="The Indian Express">{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/jyothika-will-join-the-star-cast-of-mani-ratnam-film-4834476/ |title=Jyothika will join the star cast of Mani Ratnam's film |publisher=The Indian Express |date=8 September 2017 |access-date=10 February 2018}}</ref> | ||
==Early and personal life== | ==Early and personal life== | ||
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She made her acting debut in the [[Hindi]] film ''[[Doli Saja Ke Rakhna]]'', directed by [[Priyadarshan]], but it did not do well commercially. In a 2000 interview with ''[[India Today]]'', Priyadarshan said that he "lapsed into depression" after the film flopped.<ref>{{cite news |title= Priyadarshan: "People expect a lot from a commercial director" |url= http://www.india-today.com/itoday/20001113/cinema.shtml |newspaper= India Today |date= 13 November 2000 |quote= I was so sure Doli Saja Ke Rakhna would do well, but when it didn't I lapsed into depression. |access-date= 8 October 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100903212556/http://india-today.com/itoday/20001113/cinema.shtml |archive-date= 3 September 2010 |url-status= dead }}</ref> | She made her acting debut in the [[Hindi]] film ''[[Doli Saja Ke Rakhna]]'', directed by [[Priyadarshan]], but it did not do well commercially. In a 2000 interview with ''[[India Today]]'', Priyadarshan said that he "lapsed into depression" after the film flopped.<ref>{{cite news |title= Priyadarshan: "People expect a lot from a commercial director" |url= http://www.india-today.com/itoday/20001113/cinema.shtml |newspaper= India Today |date= 13 November 2000 |quote= I was so sure Doli Saja Ke Rakhna would do well, but when it didn't I lapsed into depression. |access-date= 8 October 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100903212556/http://india-today.com/itoday/20001113/cinema.shtml |archive-date= 3 September 2010 |url-status= dead }}</ref> | ||
Her first role was in ''[[Vaalee (1999 film)|Vaali]]'' (1999), for which she won [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South]].<ref name="filmfare.com"/> and [[Dinakaran]] Best Female Debut.<ref name="a">{{cite web|url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/awards/28-1.htm |title=Dinakaran Cinema Awards – 1999|publisher=[[Dinakaran]]|access-date=25 February 2014 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080625100834/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/awards/28-1.htm |archive-date=25 June 2008 }}</ref> Later that year, she starred in ''[[Poovellam Kettuppar]]'', in which she played the love interest of the protagonist, portrayed by her future husband [[Suriya (actor)|Suriya]]. The success of the film ''[[Kushi (2000 film)|Kushi]]'' became a turning point in her career.<ref name=red1>[http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2000/aug/18tt.htm Slap in the face for Kamal]. Rediff.com (18 August 2000). Retrieved on 12 December 2012.</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2001/01/19/stories/09190224.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131001180529/http://hindu.com/2001/01/19/stories/09190224.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 October 2013 |title=Hits and misses of the year that was |date=19 January 2001 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=25 August 2012}}</ref> A string of successful films followed between 2000 and 2002, among them ''[[Mugavaree]]'', ''[[Dum Dum Dum]]'' and ''[[Snegithiye]].'' Her characters had equal importance as the hero.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/10/23/stories/2002102300330200.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030701123340/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/10/23/stories/2002102300330200.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=1 July 2003 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Fighting her way to success | date=23 October 2002}}</ref> She also acted with [[Kamal Haasan]] during this period, in the comedy film ''[[Thenali]]''.<ref name=red1/> She was awarded the [[Filmfare Best Actress Award (Tamil)|Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award]] for her role in ''[[Kushi (2000 film)|Kushi]]''.<ref name="The Times Of India">{{cite news |title=Vishnuvardhan, Sudharani win Filmfare awards |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/vishnuvardhan-sudharani-win-filmfare-awards/articleshow/35261957.cms |access-date=5 February 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=23 March 2001 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2001/03/24/stories/0424401t.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110501104755/http://www.hindu.com/2001/03/24/stories/0424401t.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 May 2011 |title=Trophy time for tinseldom |date=24 March 2001 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=25 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/lf/2004/07/02/stories/2004070210070201.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110121341/http://www.hindu.com/lf/2004/07/02/stories/2004070210070201.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=10 November 2012 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Here's something 'new' | date=2 July 2004}}</ref> Her role in ''[[Rhythm (2000 film)|Rhythm]]'' though small, has been widely appreciated.<ref>[http://cinematoday2.itgo.com/we_rise_fast_fall_fast_jyothika.htm "We Rise fast, fall fast": Jyothika]. Cinematoday2.itgo.com. Retrieved on 12 December 2012.</ref> After the success of ''[[Kushi (2000 film)|Kushi]]'', she was signed to play the female lead in ''[[Friends (2001 film)|Friends]]'', opposite [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], but she was replaced by Devayani.<ref>[http://cinematoday2.itgo.com/friends.htm Friends]. Cinematoday2.itgo.com. Retrieved on 12 December 2012.</ref> She collaborated with [[Mani Ratnam]] for the first time by appearing in his production house [[Madras Talkies]]' romantic comedy ''[[Dumm Dumm Dumm]]'', alongside [[R. Madhavan|Madhavan]]. The film won positive acclaim and became a success not only in Tamil Nadu, but also in Andhra with its dubbed version.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20030701114213/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/09/18/stories/2002091800310200.htm Runaway success?]. The Hindu (18 September 2002). Retrieved on 12 December 2012.</ref><ref name="idlebrain.com">[http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mrg-dumdumdum.html Telugu Cinema – Review – Dum Dum Dum – Madhavan, Jyotika – Mani Ratnam – Perumal – Karthik Raja – veturi]. Idlebrain.com (21 September 2001). Retrieved on 12 December 2012.</ref> She also made an appearance in the [[Kannada film industry]] opposite [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]] in ''[[Nagarahavu (2002 film)|Nagarahavu]]''.<ref name="entertainment.oneindia.in">[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/movies/nagarahavu/cast-crew.html Nagarahavu Cast & Crew, Nagarahavu Star Cast, Actor, Actress, Director]. entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved on 12 December 2012.</ref> She had a [[dual role]] in this film.<ref name="Welcome to">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/Jyothika/interview.php?id=6005969&cid=2408 |title=Welcome to |publisher=Sify.com |date=20 January 2007 |access-date=13 February 2012}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} </ref> Later, she appeared in the [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] [[thriller film]] ''[[Snegithiye]]'', directed by [[Priyadarshan]], made in Tamil and Malayalam.<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2000/aug/11ss.htm The dancing brush]. Rediff.com (11 August 2000). Retrieved on 12 December 2012.</ref><ref>[http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2000/mar/31women.htm Ladies Only]. Rediff.com (31 March 2000). Retrieved on 12 December 2012.</ref> | Her first role was in ''[[Vaalee (1999 film)|Vaali]]'' (1999), for which she won [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South]].<ref name="filmfare.com"/> and [[Dinakaran]] Best Female Debut.<ref name="a">{{cite web|url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/awards/28-1.htm |title=Dinakaran Cinema Awards – 1999|publisher=[[Dinakaran]]|access-date=25 February 2014 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080625100834/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/awards/28-1.htm |archive-date=25 June 2008 }}</ref> Later that year, she starred in ''[[Poovellam Kettuppar]]'', in which she played the love interest of the protagonist, portrayed by her future husband [[Suriya (actor)|Suriya]]. The success of the film ''[[Kushi (2000 film)|Kushi]]'' became a turning point in her career.<ref name=red1>[http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2000/aug/18tt.htm Slap in the face for Kamal]. Rediff.com (18 August 2000). Retrieved on 12 December 2012.</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2001/01/19/stories/09190224.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131001180529/http://hindu.com/2001/01/19/stories/09190224.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 October 2013 |title=Hits and misses of the year that was |date=19 January 2001 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=25 August 2012}}</ref> A string of successful films followed between 2000 and 2002, among them ''[[Mugavaree]]'', ''[[Dum Dum Dum]]'' and ''[[Snegithiye]].'' Her characters had equal importance as the hero.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/10/23/stories/2002102300330200.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030701123340/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/10/23/stories/2002102300330200.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=1 July 2003 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Fighting her way to success | date=23 October 2002}}</ref> She also acted with [[Kamal Haasan]] during this period, in the comedy film ''[[Thenali]]''.<ref name=red1/> She was awarded the [[Filmfare Best Actress Award (Tamil)|Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award]] for her role in ''[[Kushi (2000 film)|Kushi]]''.<ref name="The Times Of India">{{cite news |title=Vishnuvardhan, Sudharani win Filmfare awards |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/vishnuvardhan-sudharani-win-filmfare-awards/articleshow/35261957.cms |access-date=5 February 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=23 March 2001 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2001/03/24/stories/0424401t.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110501104755/http://www.hindu.com/2001/03/24/stories/0424401t.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 May 2011 |title=Trophy time for tinseldom |date=24 March 2001 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=25 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/lf/2004/07/02/stories/2004070210070201.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110121341/http://www.hindu.com/lf/2004/07/02/stories/2004070210070201.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=10 November 2012 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Here's something 'new' | date=2 July 2004}}</ref> Her role in ''[[Rhythm (2000 film)|Rhythm]]'' though small, has been widely appreciated.<ref>[http://cinematoday2.itgo.com/we_rise_fast_fall_fast_jyothika.htm "We Rise fast, fall fast": Jyothika]. Cinematoday2.itgo.com. Retrieved on 12 December 2012.</ref> After the success of ''[[Kushi (2000 film)|Kushi]]'', she was signed to play the female lead in ''[[Friends (2001 film)|Friends]]'', opposite [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], but she was replaced by Devayani.<ref>[http://cinematoday2.itgo.com/friends.htm Friends]. Cinematoday2.itgo.com. Retrieved on 12 December 2012.</ref> She collaborated with [[Mani Ratnam]] for the first time by appearing in his production house [[Madras Talkies]]' romantic comedy ''[[Dumm Dumm Dumm]]'', alongside [[R. Madhavan|Madhavan]]. The film won positive acclaim and became a success not only in Tamil Nadu, but also in Andhra with its dubbed version.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20030701114213/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2002/09/18/stories/2002091800310200.htm Runaway success?]. The Hindu (18 September 2002). Retrieved on 12 December 2012.</ref><ref name="idlebrain.com">[http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mrg-dumdumdum.html Telugu Cinema – Review – Dum Dum Dum – Madhavan, Jyotika – Mani Ratnam – Perumal – Karthik Raja – veturi]. Idlebrain.com (21 September 2001). Retrieved on 12 December 2012.</ref> She also made an appearance in the [[Kannada film industry]] opposite [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]] in ''[[Nagarahavu (2002 film)|Nagarahavu]]''.<ref name="entertainment.oneindia.in">[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/movies/nagarahavu/cast-crew.html Nagarahavu Cast & Crew, Nagarahavu Star Cast, Actor, Actress, Director]. entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved on 12 December 2012.</ref> She had a [[dual role]] in this film.<ref name="Welcome to">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/Jyothika/interview.php?id=6005969&cid=2408 |title=Welcome to |publisher=Sify.com |date=20 January 2007 |access-date=13 February 2012}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Later, she appeared in the [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] [[thriller film]] ''[[Snegithiye]]'', directed by [[Priyadarshan]], made in Tamil and Malayalam.<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2000/aug/11ss.htm The dancing brush]. Rediff.com (11 August 2000). Retrieved on 12 December 2012.</ref><ref>[http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2000/mar/31women.htm Ladies Only]. Rediff.com (31 March 2000). Retrieved on 12 December 2012.</ref> | ||
===2003–2006=== | ===2003–2006=== | ||
In 2003, she starred in ''[[Dhool]]'' with [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]], ''[[Kaakha Kaakha]]'' with [[Suriya (actor)|Suriya]], ''[[Thirumalai]]'' with [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], all of which did well at the box office, ''Kaakha Kaakha,'' in particular, being one of the biggest hits of her career. She was listed amongst the Best Actress nominees in [[Filmfare Awards South]] for her roles in ''[[Dhool]]'' and ''[[Kaakha Kaakha]]''. She got [[International Tamil Film Awards]] Special Jury For Best Actress.<ref name="bollywoodsargam.com">[https://web.archive.org/web/20110810101906/http://www.bollywoodsargam.com/shownews.php?newsstory=31139767 Suryah jothika say no to itfa awards]. bollywoodsargam.com (23 September 2004)</ref> ''Dhool'', ''Kaakha Kaakha'' and ''Thirumalai'' were amongst the top 10 films of the year and [[The Hindu]] wrote that she was "virtually the undisputed queen of Kollywood".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040506225110/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2003/12/29/stories/2003122900170100.htm Reel of fortune]. The Hindu (29 December 2003). Retrieved on 28 December 2013.</ref> Actor [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] referred to her as Lady Kamal Haasan due to her dedication in acting.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.reocities.com/ram7479/tamil1.html |title=tamil movie site |publisher=Reocities.com |access-date=6 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151003020429/http://www.reocities.com/ram7479/tamil1.html |archive-date=3 October 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2004, she acted in a double role in the critically acclaimed ''[[Perazhagan]]'', opposite Suriya. She won Tamil Nadu State Best Actress Award for the film. In 2005, she acted in ''[[Manmadhan (film)|Manmadhan]]'', opposite [[Silambarasan Rajendar|Silambarasan]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110113153546/http://movies.bizhat.com/actress/jyothika.php Jyothika]. BizHat.com</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13682609&cid=2408 |title=Welcome to |publisher=Sify.com |date=20 January 2007 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121001070803/http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13682609&cid=2408 |archive-date=1 October 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> She also performed the lead female role in the Telugu film ''[[Tagore (film)|Tagore]]'', opposite [[Chiranjeevi]], which was screened at the [[International Indian Film Academy Awards]], and was a commercial success.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{IMDb title|id=0361037|title=Tagore}}</ref><ref name="Tagore">{{cite web |url=http://ibosnetwork.com/asp/filmbodetails.asp?id=Tagore |title=Tagore |publisher=IBOS |access-date=12 December 2010}}</ref> | In 2003, she starred in ''[[Dhool]]'' with [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]], ''[[Kaakha Kaakha]]'' with [[Suriya (actor)|Suriya]], ''[[Thirumalai]]'' with [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], all of which did well at the box office, ''Kaakha Kaakha,'' in particular, being one of the biggest hits of her career. She was listed amongst the Best Actress nominees in [[Filmfare Awards South]] for her roles in ''[[Dhool]]'' and ''[[Kaakha Kaakha]]''. She got [[International Tamil Film Awards]] Special Jury For Best Actress.<ref name="bollywoodsargam.com">[https://web.archive.org/web/20110810101906/http://www.bollywoodsargam.com/shownews.php?newsstory=31139767 Suryah jothika say no to itfa awards]. bollywoodsargam.com (23 September 2004)</ref> ''Dhool'', ''Kaakha Kaakha'' and ''Thirumalai'' were amongst the top 10 films of the year and [[The Hindu]] wrote that she was "virtually the undisputed queen of Kollywood".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040506225110/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2003/12/29/stories/2003122900170100.htm Reel of fortune]. The Hindu (29 December 2003). Retrieved on 28 December 2013.</ref> Actor [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] referred to her as Lady Kamal Haasan due to her dedication in acting.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.reocities.com/ram7479/tamil1.html |title=tamil movie site |publisher=Reocities.com |access-date=6 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151003020429/http://www.reocities.com/ram7479/tamil1.html |archive-date=3 October 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2004, she acted in a double role in the critically acclaimed ''[[Perazhagan]]'', opposite Suriya. She won Tamil Nadu State Best Actress Award for the film. In 2005, she acted in ''[[Manmadhan (film)|Manmadhan]]'', opposite [[Silambarasan Rajendar|Silambarasan]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110113153546/http://movies.bizhat.com/actress/jyothika.php Jyothika]. BizHat.com</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13682609&cid=2408 |title=Welcome to |publisher=Sify.com |date=20 January 2007 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121001070803/http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13682609&cid=2408 |archive-date=1 October 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> She also performed the lead female role in the Telugu film ''[[Tagore (film)|Tagore]]'', opposite [[Chiranjeevi]], which was screened at the [[International Indian Film Academy Awards]], and was a commercial success.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{IMDb title|id=0361037|title=Tagore}}</ref><ref name="Tagore">{{cite web |url=http://ibosnetwork.com/asp/filmbodetails.asp?id=Tagore |title=Tagore |publisher=IBOS |access-date=12 December 2010}}</ref> | ||
Her most successful film in Tamil was ''[[Chandramukhi]]'' (2005), in which she played the title role. She acted along with [[Rajinikanth]] for the first time. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://ia.rediff.com/movies/2005/apr/14chandra.htm |title=Chandramukhi is a certain hit! |publisher=Ia.rediff.com |date=14 April 2005 |access-date=4 August 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925125056/http://ia.rediff.com/movies/2005/apr/14chandra.htm |archive-date=25 September 2014 }}</ref> She won accolades for her performance in ''[[Chandramukhi]]'' including a [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]] and [[Filmfare Awards]] Nomination.<ref name="hi"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/07092007-1.shtml|title=Tamilnadu govt awards Rajini and Kamal|publisher=cinesouth.com|access-date=20 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070911141539/http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/07092007-1.shtml|archive-date=11 September 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref> She was also offered a chance to act with [[Mohanlal]] in ''[[Udayon]]'', directed by [[Bhadran]], but she could not do it due to busy schedules in Tamil.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/jo-is-the-new-chandramukhi-news-tamil-kkfvEijbgfg.html?scategory=tamil |title=Jo is the new 'Chandramukhi' |publisher=Sify.com |date=18 November 2004 |access-date=14 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925135947/http://www.sify.com/movies/jo-is-the-new-chandramukhi-news-tamil-kkfvEijbgfg.html?scategory=tamil |archive-date=25 September 2014 }}</ref> Her first release in 2006 was ''[[Saravana]]'', opposite [[Silambarasan Rajendar|Silambarasan]] after ''[[Manmadhan (film)|Manmadhan]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/8064.html|title=Saravana Movie Review|publisher=indiaglitz.com |date=14 January 2004 |access-date=20 December 2011}}</ref> Her role in ''[[June R]]'' was noticed before the release of the film.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101124033828/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/07/28/stories/2005072800880100.htm Metro Plus Chennai / Cinema : Hits all the way]. The Hindu (28 July 2005). Retrieved on 12 December 2012.</ref> Jyothika's performance is fine tuned and emotionally engaged.{{According to whom|date=January 2017}} She has underplayed her emotions beautifully.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7659.html June R Tamil Movie Review – cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes]. IndiaGlitz (14 February 2006). Retrieved on 12 December 2012.</ref><ref>[http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/2353/tamil/june-r/531/review.htm June R Review – Tamil Movie Review by P.V. Sathish Kumar]. Nowrunning.com (5 July 2005). Retrieved on 12 December 2012.</ref> Her films in 2006 include ''[[Vettaiyadu Villaiyadu]]'', a [[crime film|crime]]-[[thriller film]] written and directed by [[Gautham Menon]] and ''[[Sillunu Oru Kaadhal]]'', opposite [[Suriya (actor)|Suriya]].<ref name="branganreview">{{cite web|url=http://www.desipundit.com/baradwajrangan/2006/08/27/review-vettaiyaadu-vilaiyaadu/|title=Review – Mumbai Xpress|last=Rangan|first=Baradwaj|publisher=desipundit.com|access-date=9 January 2008}}</ref> | Her most successful film in Tamil was ''[[Chandramukhi]]'' (2005), in which she played the title role. She acted along with [[Rajinikanth]] for the first time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ia.rediff.com/movies/2005/apr/14chandra.htm |title=Chandramukhi is a certain hit! |publisher=Ia.rediff.com |date=14 April 2005 |access-date=4 August 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925125056/http://ia.rediff.com/movies/2005/apr/14chandra.htm |archive-date=25 September 2014 }}</ref> She won accolades for her performance in ''[[Chandramukhi]]'' including a [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]] and [[Filmfare Awards]] Nomination.<ref name="hi"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/07092007-1.shtml|title=Tamilnadu govt awards Rajini and Kamal|publisher=cinesouth.com|access-date=20 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070911141539/http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/07092007-1.shtml|archive-date=11 September 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref> She was also offered a chance to act with [[Mohanlal]] in ''[[Udayon]]'', directed by [[Bhadran]], but she could not do it due to busy schedules in Tamil.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/jo-is-the-new-chandramukhi-news-tamil-kkfvEijbgfg.html?scategory=tamil |title=Jo is the new 'Chandramukhi' |publisher=Sify.com |date=18 November 2004 |access-date=14 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925135947/http://www.sify.com/movies/jo-is-the-new-chandramukhi-news-tamil-kkfvEijbgfg.html?scategory=tamil |archive-date=25 September 2014 }}</ref> Her first release in 2006 was ''[[Saravana]]'', opposite [[Silambarasan Rajendar|Silambarasan]] after ''[[Manmadhan (film)|Manmadhan]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/8064.html|title=Saravana Movie Review|publisher=indiaglitz.com |date=14 January 2004 |access-date=20 December 2011}}</ref> Her role in ''[[June R]]'' was noticed before the release of the film.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101124033828/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/07/28/stories/2005072800880100.htm Metro Plus Chennai / Cinema : Hits all the way]. The Hindu (28 July 2005). Retrieved on 12 December 2012.</ref> Jyothika's performance is fine tuned and emotionally engaged.{{According to whom|date=January 2017}} She has underplayed her emotions beautifully.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7659.html June R Tamil Movie Review – cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes]. IndiaGlitz (14 February 2006). Retrieved on 12 December 2012.</ref><ref>[http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/2353/tamil/june-r/531/review.htm June R Review – Tamil Movie Review by P.V. Sathish Kumar]. Nowrunning.com (5 July 2005). Retrieved on 12 December 2012.</ref> Her films in 2006 include ''[[Vettaiyadu Villaiyadu]]'', a [[crime film|crime]]-[[thriller film]] written and directed by [[Gautham Menon]] and ''[[Sillunu Oru Kaadhal]]'', opposite [[Suriya (actor)|Suriya]].<ref name="branganreview">{{cite web|url=http://www.desipundit.com/baradwajrangan/2006/08/27/review-vettaiyaadu-vilaiyaadu/|title=Review – Mumbai Xpress|last=Rangan|first=Baradwaj|publisher=desipundit.com|access-date=9 January 2008}}</ref> | ||
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Jyothika made her comeback to Tamil Cinema with ''[[36 Vayadhinile]]'', a remake of the hit Malayalam film ''[[How Old Are You? (film)|''How Old Are You?'']]''. Jyothika received critical acclaim for her performance in the film as a middle-aged housewife who sets out to stand on her own.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150510/entertainment-tollywood/article/never-regretted-quitting-jyothika|title=Never regretted quitting: Jyothika|date=11 May 2015|work=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> She was awarded the [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor - South|Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress]] at the [[63rd Filmfare Awards South]].<ref>{{cite news |title=ജ്യോതികയുടെ പ്രവചനം ഫലിച്ചു; അന്ന് പൊണ്ടാട്ടിക്ക് ഇന്ന് പുരുഷന് ! |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/tamil/2017/06/19/suriya-film-fare-award-jyothika-film-fare-south-2017.html# |access-date=12 October 2020 |work=ManoramaOnline |date=19 June 2017}}</ref> She also received Behindwoods Gold Medals For best Actress and Best Movie Award along with Suriya and also got many nominations for best actress. The film went on to become a commercial success at the box office. In the audio release of ''36 Vayadhinile'', and also at the successful release of the film ''Jyothika'' she credited [[Suriya]], her husband, and some of her close friends as the major motivation for her comeback. | Jyothika made her comeback to Tamil Cinema with ''[[36 Vayadhinile]]'', a remake of the hit Malayalam film ''[[How Old Are You? (film)|''How Old Are You?'']]''. Jyothika received critical acclaim for her performance in the film as a middle-aged housewife who sets out to stand on her own.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150510/entertainment-tollywood/article/never-regretted-quitting-jyothika|title=Never regretted quitting: Jyothika|date=11 May 2015|work=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> She was awarded the [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor - South|Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress]] at the [[63rd Filmfare Awards South]].<ref>{{cite news |title=ജ്യോതികയുടെ പ്രവചനം ഫലിച്ചു; അന്ന് പൊണ്ടാട്ടിക്ക് ഇന്ന് പുരുഷന് ! |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/tamil/2017/06/19/suriya-film-fare-award-jyothika-film-fare-south-2017.html# |access-date=12 October 2020 |work=ManoramaOnline |date=19 June 2017}}</ref> She also received Behindwoods Gold Medals For best Actress and Best Movie Award along with Suriya and also got many nominations for best actress. The film went on to become a commercial success at the box office. In the audio release of ''36 Vayadhinile'', and also at the successful release of the film ''Jyothika'' she credited [[Suriya]], her husband, and some of her close friends as the major motivation for her comeback. | ||
Later in February 2016, director Bramma approached Jyothika to play the leading role in a "female-centric" script he had written and impressed by the offer, her husband [[Suriya]] agreed to finance the film.<ref name="sify.com">[http://www.sify.com/movies/jyothika-s-movie-with-bramma-begins-today-news-tamil-qhokP6jejiffh.html Jyothika's movie with Bramma begins today]. Sify.com (Updated 14 July 2016). Retrieved on 14 August 2018.</ref> Jyothika subsequently participated in a series of workshops to get ready for her role in the film for twenty days.<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/jyothika-attends-workshop-for-bramma-s-next-film-news-tamil-qhjkiMdbaafah.html Jyothika attends workshop for Bramma`s next film!]. Sify.com (Updated 9 July 2016). Retrieved on 14 August 2018.</ref | Later in February 2016, director Bramma approached Jyothika to play the leading role in a "female-centric" script he had written and impressed by the offer, her husband [[Suriya]] agreed to finance the film.<ref name="sify.com">[http://www.sify.com/movies/jyothika-s-movie-with-bramma-begins-today-news-tamil-qhokP6jejiffh.html Jyothika's movie with Bramma begins today]. Sify.com (Updated 14 July 2016). Retrieved on 14 August 2018.</ref> Jyothika subsequently participated in a series of workshops to get ready for her role in the film for twenty days.<ref name="sify.com"/><ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/jyothika-attends-workshop-for-bramma-s-next-film-news-tamil-qhjkiMdbaafah.html Jyothika attends workshop for Bramma`s next film!]. Sify.com (Updated 9 July 2016). Retrieved on 14 August 2018.</ref> The movie is titled ''[[Magalir Mattum (2017 film)|Magalir Mattum]]'', written and directed by Bramma, in his second venture after ''[[Kuttram Kadithal]]'' (2015). It also features [[Saranya Ponvannan|Saranya]], [[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]], [[Bhanupriya]], [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] and [[Livingston (actor)|Livingston]] playing pivotal roles. Produced by [[Suriya]], the venture began production in July 2016. She was also signed by [[Sri Thenandal Films]] for another project titled ''[[Mersal (film)|Mersal]]'' together in September 2016, opposite [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], directed by [[Atlee (director)|Atlee]].<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/vijay-61-sri-thenandal-films-confirms-producing-ilayathalapathy-atlees-film-700191 Vijay 61: Sri Thenandal Films confirms producing Ilayathalapathy, Atlee's film]. IBTimes India (19 October 2016). Retrieved on 14 August 2018.</ref><ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/vijay-61-ilayathalapathy-vijay-jyothika-kajal-samantha/1/871842.html Ilayathalapathy Vijay to romance Kajal, Samantha, Jyothika in his next – Movies News]. Indiatoday.intoday.in (1 February 2017). Retrieved on 14 August 2018.</ref><ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/sri-thenandal-films-officially-announce-the-cast-and-crew-details-about-vijay-61.html Sri Thenandal Films officially announces the cast and crew details about Vijay 61]. Behindwoods.com (31 January 2017). Retrieved on 14 August 2018.</ref> A few days after the shoot began, Jyothika opted out of the project and the makers signed [[Nithya Menen]] to replace her. No official announcement is made so far about the replacement.<ref>[http://www.sify.com/movies/nithya-menen-replaces-jyothika-in-thalapathy-61-news-tamil-rcgsptdacgcaj.html Nithya Menen replaces Jyothika in `Thalapathy 61`]. Sify.com (Updated 6 February 2017). Retrieved on 14 August 2018.</ref> In late February, Suriya confirmed Jyothika's new project, ''[[Naachiyaar]]'' by sharing the first look posters of the film.<ref name="FL">{{cite news|title=First look of Jyothika-Bala film|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/first-look-of-jyothika-bala-film/articleshow/57390391.cms|access-date=1 March 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=28 February 2017}}</ref> She received several accolades for her performance in Naachiyar as Rough and Riveting Cop. Deccan chronicle addressed her as "Lady Singham".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/170218/naachiyaar-movie-review-jyothika-gv-prakash-lady-singham-tamil-film.html|title=Naachiyaar movie review: 'Lady Singham' Jyothika's fearless act steals the show|date=17 February 2018}}</ref> As per behindwoods Jyothika is fantastic, as she masterfully plays the role of a menacing, short-tempered and a bold cop, with a gracious heart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/naachiyaar/naachiyaar-review.html|title=Naachiyaar (aka) Naachiyar review|website=Behindwoods|date=16 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/naachiyaar-movie-review-this-riveting-jyothika-gv-prakash-starrer-will-keep-you-hooked-till-the-end-4354383.html|title=Naachiyaar movie review: This riveting Jyothika, GV Prakash starrer will keep you hooked till the end- Entertainment News, Firstpost|date=16 February 2018}}</ref> Following the immense success of the film and Jyothika's big fan following in the Telugu speaking states The film Naachiyar has been dubbed into Telugu by the title 'Jhansi'.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://telugucinema.com/news/actress-jyothika-jhansi|title=Actress Jyothika as Jhansi|date=14 July 2018|publisher=telugucinema.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/jyothika-jhansi-telugu-dubbed-version-balas-naachiyar-84855|title=Jyothika as Jhansi in the Telugu dubbed version of Bala's 'Naachiyaar'|date=16 July 2018}}</ref> | ||
Jyothika agreed to portray a leading female role in [[Mani Ratnam]]'s project titled ''[[Chekka Chivantha Vaanam]]'' in early September 2017, and confirmed her participation to the media while promoting ''[[Magalir Mattum (2017 film)|Magalir Mattum]]'' (2017). She had earlier appeared in Mani Ratnam's production venture ''[[Dumm Dumm Dumm]]'' (2001), but stated her excitement at being selected in a film to be directed by him.<ref | Jyothika agreed to portray a leading female role in [[Mani Ratnam]]'s project titled ''[[Chekka Chivantha Vaanam]]'' in early September 2017, and confirmed her participation to the media while promoting ''[[Magalir Mattum (2017 film)|Magalir Mattum]]'' (2017). She had earlier appeared in Mani Ratnam's production venture ''[[Dumm Dumm Dumm]]'' (2001), but stated her excitement at being selected in a film to be directed by him.<ref name="Back to"/><ref name="The Indian Express"/> | ||
In 2018, she appeared as the lead role of Chitra, a housewife to [[Arvind Swamy|Arvind Swamy's]] character in [[Mani Ratnam]]'s film ''[[Chekka Chivantha Vaanam]]''. The first look was released on 21 August. The film has a worldwide release on 27 September 2018.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/photo-jyothika-as-chitra-in-chekka-chivantha-vaanam/articleshow/65497589.cms | title=Photo: Jyothika as Chitra in 'Chekka Chivantha Vaanam' - Times of India}}</ref> | In 2018, she appeared as the lead role of Chitra, a housewife to [[Arvind Swamy|Arvind Swamy's]] character in [[Mani Ratnam]]'s film ''[[Chekka Chivantha Vaanam]]''. The first look was released on 21 August. The film has a worldwide release on 27 September 2018.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/photo-jyothika-as-chitra-in-chekka-chivantha-vaanam/articleshow/65497589.cms | title=Photo: Jyothika as Chitra in 'Chekka Chivantha Vaanam' - Times of India}}</ref> | ||
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After the success of ''[[Kaatrin Mozhi]]'', Jyothika signed three films, ''[[Raatchasi]]'', produced by [[Dream Warrior Pictures]] in which she plays a school teacher;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/first-look-of-jyotikas-raatchasi/articleshow/69595598.cms|title=First look of Jyotika's 'Raatchasi' – Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=11 June 2019}}</ref> ''Jackpot'', in which she appears as a cop co-starring [[Revathi]] under [[2D Entertainment]]<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/jackpot-after-naachiyaar-jyothika-dons-khaki-again-for-suriya-s-film-1515032-2019-05-02 |title = Jackpot: After Naachiyaar, Jyothika dons khaki again for Suriya's film}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/jackpot-first-look-jyothika-and-revathi-play-cops-in-suriyas-tamil-comedy-entertainer-6551271.html | title=Jackpot first look: Jyothika and Revathi play cops in Suriya's Tamil comedy entertainer- Entertainment News, Firstpost| date=May 2019}}</ref> and ''[[Thambi (2019 film)|Thambi]]'', a [[Jeethu Joseph]] film along with [[Karthi]].<ref name="indiatoday.in">{{Cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/karthi-plays-jyothika-s-brother-in-jeethu-joseph-film-1501674-2019-04-14 |title = Karthi plays Jyothika's brother in Jeethu Joseph film}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/jyothika-and-karthis-film-jeethu-joseph-starts-rolling-100802 | title=Jyothika and Karthi's film with Jeethu Joseph starts rolling| date=27 April 2019}}</ref> | After the success of ''[[Kaatrin Mozhi]]'', Jyothika signed three films, ''[[Raatchasi]]'', produced by [[Dream Warrior Pictures]] in which she plays a school teacher;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/first-look-of-jyotikas-raatchasi/articleshow/69595598.cms|title=First look of Jyotika's 'Raatchasi' – Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=11 June 2019}}</ref> ''Jackpot'', in which she appears as a cop co-starring [[Revathi]] under [[2D Entertainment]]<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/jackpot-after-naachiyaar-jyothika-dons-khaki-again-for-suriya-s-film-1515032-2019-05-02 |title = Jackpot: After Naachiyaar, Jyothika dons khaki again for Suriya's film}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/jackpot-first-look-jyothika-and-revathi-play-cops-in-suriyas-tamil-comedy-entertainer-6551271.html | title=Jackpot first look: Jyothika and Revathi play cops in Suriya's Tamil comedy entertainer- Entertainment News, Firstpost| date=May 2019}}</ref> and ''[[Thambi (2019 film)|Thambi]]'', a [[Jeethu Joseph]] film along with [[Karthi]].<ref name="indiatoday.in">{{Cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/karthi-plays-jyothika-s-brother-in-jeethu-joseph-film-1501674-2019-04-14 |title = Karthi plays Jyothika's brother in Jeethu Joseph film}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/jyothika-and-karthis-film-jeethu-joseph-starts-rolling-100802 | title=Jyothika and Karthi's film with Jeethu Joseph starts rolling| date=27 April 2019}}</ref> | ||
She won several accolades for her performance in ''[[Raatchasi]]'' including Behindwoods Gold Medal Award for Best Actor Lead Role (Female), <ref name="Behindwoods">{{cite news |title=Jyothika - Best Actor in a Lead Role for Raatchasi {{!}} 7th BEHINDWOODS GOLD MEDALS 2019 - WINNERS! |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/winners-of-7th-behindwoods-gold-medals/jyothika-behindwoods-gold-medal-winner-2019.html |access-date=16 December 2019 |work=Behindwoods |date=9 December 2019}}</ref> [[Edison Awards (Tamil)|Edison Award for Best Actress]],<ref name="Behindwoods"/><ref>http://edisonawards.in/teaawards/more_1.php</ref><ref>https://thenewscrunch.com/edison-awards-2020-vote-online-check-out-the-nominations-and-vote-for-your-favourite-stars/10792/</ref> and the JFW award 2020 for the best Actress in - Women Centric Film.<ref name="jfwonline.com">{{ |url=https://jfwonline.com/article/twin-birds-presents-jfw-movie-awards-2020-an-unforgettable-night-with-impeccable-style-and-substance/}}</ref> | She won several accolades for her performance in ''[[Raatchasi]]'' including Behindwoods Gold Medal Award for Best Actor Lead Role (Female),<ref name="Behindwoods">{{cite news |title=Jyothika - Best Actor in a Lead Role for Raatchasi {{!}} 7th BEHINDWOODS GOLD MEDALS 2019 - WINNERS! |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/winners-of-7th-behindwoods-gold-medals/jyothika-behindwoods-gold-medal-winner-2019.html |access-date=16 December 2019 |work=Behindwoods |date=9 December 2019}}</ref> [[Edison Awards (Tamil)|Edison Award for Best Actress]],<ref name="Behindwoods"/><ref>http://edisonawards.in/teaawards/more_1.php</ref><ref>https://thenewscrunch.com/edison-awards-2020-vote-online-check-out-the-nominations-and-vote-for-your-favourite-stars/10792/</ref> and the JFW award 2020 for the best Actress in - Women Centric Film.<ref name="jfwonline.com">{{ |url=https://jfwonline.com/article/twin-birds-presents-jfw-movie-awards-2020-an-unforgettable-night-with-impeccable-style-and-substance/}}</ref> | ||
===Telugu career=== | ===Telugu career=== | ||