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{{short description|Indian actress}}
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| name              = Jyothika  
| name              = Jyothika
| image              = Jyothika Filmfare 2014.jpg
| image              = Jyothika Filmfare 2014.jpg
| caption            = Jyothika at Filmfare Awards South 2015
| caption            = Jyothika at Filmfare Awards South 2015
| birth_name        = Jyothika Sadanah
| birth_name        = Jyothika Sadanah
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1977|10|18}}<ref name="DOB Behindwoods" /><!--Note: Source says she turned 35 in 2012-->
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1978|10|18}}<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ4eu4RWfog |title="Suriya Proposed First and Immediately I Said OK" {{!}} Jyotika Opens up about her Marriage {{!}} SM 24 |via=YouTube |time={{time needed |date=December 2022}} |date=4 November 2018 |accessdate=9 August 2022}}</ref>
| birth_place        = [[Bombay, Maharashtra]], India (now Mumbai)
| birth_place        = [[Bombay, Maharashtra]], India (now Mumbai)
| occupation        = Actress
| occupation        = {{hlist|Actress|Producer}}
| spouse            = {{marriage| [[Suriya]] | 2006}}
| spouse            = {{marriage| [[Suriya]] | 2006}}
| children          = 2
| children          = 2
| family            = [[Roshini (actress)|Roshini]] (sister)<br/>[[Nagma]] (half-sister)<br/>[[Karthi]] (brother–in–law)<br />[[Brindha Sivakumar|Brindha]] (sister–in–law)<br/>[[Sivakumar]] (father–in–law)
| parents            = Chander Sadanah (Father), Seema Sadanah (Mother)
| yearsactive        = 1997–2009<br/>2015–present
| family            = [[Roshini (actress)|Roshini]] (sister)<br />[[Nagma]] (half-sister)<br />[[Karthi]] (brother–in–law)<br />[[Brindha Sivakumar|Brindha]] (sister–in–law)<br />[[Sivakumar]] (father–in–law)
| yearsactive        = 1997–2009<br />2015–present
}}
}}


'''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}}</ref><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> 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>
'''Jyothika Saravanan''' ({{née|'''Sadanah'''}}; born 18 October 1978) is an Indian actress, model and film producer 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}}</ref><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 12 December 2012.</ref> She has also acted in some [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Malayalam]], [[Kannada]] and [[Hindi language|Hindi]] films. She won one [[National Film Award|National Award]], four [[Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/glitz-gala-thoughts-of-those-no-more/articleshow/94770316.cms|title=Glitz, gala & thoughts of those no more|website=Bangalore Mirror}}</ref> three [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]], and four [[Dinakaran]] Awards. She is also a recipient of the [[Kalaimamani]] Award.<ref name="hi" /> She is regarded as one of the most prolific actresses in [[Tamil cinema]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/manju-warrier-nayanthara-jyothika-female-stars-are-marching-to-a-different-but-no-less-successful-beat-4025507.html |title=Manju Warrier, Nayanthara, Jyothika: Female stars are marching to a different, but no less successful, beat |date=9 September 2017 |work=Firstpost |access-date=27 May 2018 |archive-date=28 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180528052146/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/manju-warrier-nayanthara-jyothika-female-stars-are-marching-to-a-different-but-no-less-successful-beat-4025507.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> She has been ranked among the best actresses of [[South India]] by ''[[The Times of India]]'' and was referred as one of the ''Superstar women'' in [[Indian Cinema]] by [[The Hindu]].<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}}</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|Filmfare Award]] 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), ''[[Dumm Dumm Dumm]]'' <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/04/20/stories/09200223.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021113232633/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/04/20/stories/09200223.htm |url-status=usurped |archive-date=13 November 2002 |title=The Hindu : Film Review: ''Dumm...Dumm...Dumm...'' |work=The Hindu |date=20 April 2001 |access-date=11 June 2013}}</ref>(2001), ''[[Poovellam Un Vasam]]'' <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/oct/04poove.htm|title=rediff.com, Movies: The Rediff Review: Poovellam Un Vaasam|website=www.rediff.com}}</ref> (2001), ''[[Kaakha Kaakha]]'' (2004), ''[[Perazhagan]]'' (2004), ''[[Chandramukhi]]'' (2005) and ''[[Mozhi (film)|Mozhi]],'' (2007), for the latter three she won [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress]].For the movie, ''Mozhi'', she was in the final three for [[National Film Award for Best Actress]] for her outstanding performance, however she lost the award to [[Umashree]] for the Kannada film ''[[Gulabi Talkies]]''.<ref name="Sify.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/jo-misses-national-award-by-a-whisker-news-tamil-kkfr56ehcbh.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305152827/http://www.sify.com/movies/jo-misses-national-award-by-a-whisker-news-tamil-kkfr56ehcbh.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 March 2014 |title=Jo misses National Award by a whisker! |website=Sify.com |date=8 September 2009 |access-date=3 December 2011}}</ref>
She has the record of holding maximum number of nominations with 16 for [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil|Best Tamil Actress]] at [[Filmfare Awards South|South Filmfare Awards]].<ref name=hi>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/09/29/stories/2009092950250100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091001173907/http://www.hindu.com/2009/09/29/stories/2009092950250100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 October 2009 |title=Rajini, Kamal win best actor awards |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=28 September 2009 |location=Chennai, India |date=29 September 2009}}</ref><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 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070911141539/http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/07092007-1.shtml |archive-date=11 September 2007}}</ref><ref name=cs>{{cite web |url=http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/13022006-1.shtml |title=Tamilnadu State Film Awards – awards for Vikram, Jyotika |publisher=cinesouth.com |access-date=20 October 2009}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nominations for the 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/nominations-for-the-67th-parle-filmfare-awards-south-2022_-55551.html |access-date=10 October 2022 |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}</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 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>
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="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]. ''International Business Times''.co.in</ref> After the success of ''36 Vayadhinile'', she appeared in a series of women centric movies like ''[[Magalir Mattum (2017 film)|Magalir Mattum]]'' (2017), ''[[Naachiyaar]]'' (2018), ''[[Kaatrin Mozhi]]'' (2018), ''[[Raatchasi]]'' (2019) , and ''[[Ponmagal Vandhal]]'' (2020) <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ritzmagazine.in/jyothikas-best-movies/ |title=7 Times Jyothika Stole The Show Like No Other &#124; RITZ |publisher=Ritzmagazine.in |date=18 October 2019 |accessdate=15 August 2022}}</ref> and also played a 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 |work=The Indian Express |date=8 September 2017 |access-date=10 February 2018}}</ref>


==Early and personal life==
== Early life ==
Jyothika was born to a [[Punjabis|Punjabi]] father and a Maharashtrian mother.<ref>{{cite web |title="Suriya Never Stopped Me From Working Post Marriage," Says Jyotika |url=https://jfwonline.com/article/the-comeback-queen-jyotika/ |website=JFW |access-date=14 November 2018 |date=29 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getFiles.asp?Style=OliveXLib:LowLevelEntityToPrintGifMSIE_PASTISSUES2&Type=text/html&Locale=english-skin-custom&Path=TOICH/2010/09/02&ChunkNum=0&ID=Ar01905 |title=A realistic touch |date=2 September 2010 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=13 November 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181113165751/http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getFiles.asp?Style=OliveXLib:LowLevelEntityToPrintGifMSIE_PASTISSUES2&Type=text/html&Locale=english-skin-custom&Path=TOICH/2010/09/02&ChunkNum=0&ID=Ar01905 |archive-date=13 November 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> Her father is Chander Sadanah, a film producer and her mother is Seema Sadanah. Actress [[Nagma]] is her half-sister.
Jyothika was born on 18 October 1978 to a [[Punjabis|Punjabi]] father and a [[Marathi Muslims|Maharashtrian Muslim]] mother.<ref>{{cite web |title="Suriya Never Stopped Me From Working Post Marriage," Says Jyotika |url=https://jfwonline.com/article/the-comeback-queen-jyotika/ |website=JFW |access-date=14 November 2018 |date=29 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getFiles.asp?Style=OliveXLib:LowLevelEntityToPrintGifMSIE_PASTISSUES2&Type=text/html&Locale=english-skin-custom&Path=TOICH/2010/09/02&ChunkNum=0&ID=Ar01905 |title=A realistic touch |date=2 September 2010 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=13 November 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181113165751/http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/getFiles.asp?Style=OliveXLib:LowLevelEntityToPrintGifMSIE_PASTISSUES2&Type=text/html&Locale=english-skin-custom&Path=TOICH/2010/09/02&ChunkNum=0&ID=Ar01905 |archive-date=13 November 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> Her father is Chander Sadanah, a film producer and her mother is Seema Sadanah. Actress [[Nagma]] is her half-sister.


She completed her schooling in Learner's Academy, Mumbai. She later majored in Psychology at the [[Mithibai College]] in [[Mumbai]]. She also has a sister Roshini (born Radhika) and a brother Suraj, who is working as an assistant director for [[Priyadarshan]].
She completed her schooling in Learner's Academy, Mumbai. She later majored in Psychology at the [[Mithibai College]] in [[Mumbai]]. She also has a sister Roshini (born Radhika) and a brother Suraj, who is working as an assistant director for [[Priyadarshan]].


Jyothika married actor [[Suriya]] on 11 September 2006,<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/sep-06-02/11-09-06-surya-jo.html |title= Highlights of Suriya-Jyothika wedding |date= 11 September 2006 |publisher= Behindwoods.com |access-date=22 October 2009 }}</ref> with whom she was paired in seven films; ''[[Poovellam Kettuppar]]'', ''[[Uyirile Kalanthathu]]'', ''[[Kaakha Kaakha]]'', ''[[Perazhagan]]'', ''[[Maayavi]]'', ''[[June R]]'' and ''[[Sillunu Oru Kaadhal]]''. The couple has two children, daughter Diya (born 10 August 2007)<ref>{{cite web |url= http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/exclusive/surya-jyothika-diya-20807.html |title= Bright light falls on Surya-Jyothika |author= Settu Shankar |date= 20 August 2007 |publisher= One India |access-date= 22 October 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url= https://archive.today/20120709094046/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/exclusive/surya-jyothika-diya-20807.html |archive-date= 9 July 2012 |df= dmy-all }}</ref> and son Dev (born 7 June 2010).<ref>[http://chennai365.com/news/surya-jyothika-sons-name-is-dev/ Surya-Jyothika Son's name is Dev]. chennai365.com (21 July 2010)</ref>
== Personal life ==
[[File:Suriya & Jyothika at the Kaatrin Mozhi movie launch.jpg|thumb|Jyothika with her husband Suriya at the launch of her film ''[[Kaatrin Mozhi]]'' (2018)]]
 
Jyothika married actor [[Suriya]] on 11 September 2006,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/sep-06-02/11-09-06-surya-jo.html |title=Highlights of Suriya-Jyothika wedding |date=11 September 2006 |publisher=Behindwoods.com |access-date=22 October 2009}}</ref> with whom she was paired in seven films; ''[[Poovellam Kettuppar]]'', ''[[Uyirile Kalanthathu]]'', ''[[Kaakha Kaakha]]'', ''[[Perazhagan]]'', ''[[Maayavi]]'', ''[[June R]]'' and ''[[Sillunu Oru Kaadhal]]''. The couple has two children, daughter Diya (born 10 August 2007){{Citation needed|date=November 2022}} and son Dev (born 7 June 2010).<ref>[http://chennai365.com/news/surya-jyothika-sons-name-is-dev/ Surya-Jyothika Son's name is Dev]. chennai365.com (21 July 2010)</ref>


==Career==
== Career ==
{{Main|Jyothika filmography}}
 
=== Debut and early career (1998–2002)===
She made her acting debut in the [[Hindi]] film ''[[Doli Saja Ke Rakhna]]'', directed by [[Priyadarshan]], but it did not do well commercially. For her fresh debut she was nominated for [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut|Best Female Debut]] at [[44th Filmfare Awards]], which was lost to [[Preity Zinta]] for
''[[Dil Se..]]'' and ''[[Soldier (1998 Indian film)|Soldier]]''.<ref name="FF98">{{cite web |url=http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/articleshow/368679.cms |title=The Winners&nbsp;– 1998 |work=[[Filmfare]] |publisher=[[The Times Group]] |access-date=11 July 2020 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060508090449/http://filmfareawards.indiatimes.com/articleshow/368679.cms |archive-date=8 May 2006}}</ref><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 in Tamil was in ''[[Vaalee (1999 film)|Vaali]]'' (1999), for which she won [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South]].<ref name="filmfare.com" /> and [[Dinakaran|Dinakaran Award for the 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]]. 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 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]]'', ''[[Dumm Dumm Dumm]]'' and ''[[Snegithiye]].''  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 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 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 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 12 December 2012.</ref> She also made an appearance in the [[Kannada film industry]] opposite [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]] in ''[[Nagarahavu (2002 film)|Nagarahavu]]''.{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}} 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 |website=Sify.com |date=20 January 2007 |access-date=13 February 2012}}{{dead link|date=September 2022|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 12 December 2012.</ref><ref>[http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2000/mar/31women.htm Ladies Only]. Rediff.com (31 March 2000). Retrieved 12 December 2012.</ref>
 
=== Success and leading actress in Tamil cinema (2003-2009) ===
In 2003, she starred in ''[[Dhool]]'' with [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]], ''[[Kaakha Kaakha]]'' with [[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 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 2004, she acted in ''[[Manmadhan (film)|Manmadhan]]'', opposite [[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 |website=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="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=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' |website=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]] after ''[[Manmadhan (film)|Manmadhan]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/8064.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060116060130/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/8064.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=16 January 2006 |title=Saravana Movie Review |website=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 12 December 2012.</ref> She has underplayed her emotions beautifully.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20051123162033/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 12 December 2012.</ref> Her films in 2006 include ''[[Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu]]'', a [[crime thriller film]] written and directed by [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]] and ''[[Sillunu Oru Kaadhal]]'', opposite [[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 last films were [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]]'s ''[[Pachaikili Muthucharam]]'' and the critically acclaimed ''[[Mozhi (film)|Mozhi]]'', both in 2007. Her roles in these two films, as a negative character in the former (which she played for the first time) and as a deaf and mute in the latter earned her widespread appreciation. Among these, ''Mozhi'' won her acclaim. Her performance took her very close to winning the [[National Film Award for Best Actress]].<ref name="Top 10 Cinema">{{cite web |url=http://www.top10cinema.com/news/948/jyothika-missed-national-awards |title=Jyothika Missed National Awards &nbsp;– General |publisher=Top 10 Cinema |date=9 September 2009 |access-date=3 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120529041029/http://www.top10cinema.com/news/948/jyothika-missed-national-awards |archive-date=29 May 2012}}</ref> However, she lost the award by a narrow margin at the end.<ref name="Sify.com"/> In ''[[Pachaikili Muthucharam]]'' she had a crucial role and pulled off a memorable performance.<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Topten/top-10-movies/tamil-cinema-topten-movie-pachaikili-muthucharam.html Box office – 3 (Feb 23rd to March 2nd)]. Behindwoods.com (26 November 2006). Retrieved 12 December 2012.</ref><ref name="vushiob">{{cite web |year=2006 |title='I don't write scripts for heroes' |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=28 April 2011 |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=14149001&cid=2408 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080719142418/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=14149001&cid=2408 |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 July 2008}}</ref> Jyothika later made a comeback through television adverts.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sivajitv.com/hot-n-spice/surya-is-the-brand-ambassador-for-sarravana-stores.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213153922/http://www.sivajitv.com/hot-n-spice/surya-is-the-brand-ambassador-for-sarravana-stores.htm |archive-date=13 February 2012 |title=சரவணா ஸ்டோர்ஸ் சட்டையைத்தான் இனி சூர்யாவும் போடுவாரா? |publisher=sivajitv.com |access-date=15 June 2010}}</ref> In 2008, she appeared in a short film ''[[Herova? Zerova?]]''.<ref name="IndiaGlitz">{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/15290.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517085516/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/15290.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 May 2008 |title=Events&nbsp;– Herova? Zerova? Educational Awareness Campaign |website=IndiaGlitz |date=16 May 2008 |access-date=26 February 2011}}</ref> The film was written and produced by her father-in-law [[Sivakumar]] and also starred [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], [[R. Madhavan]] and [[Suriya]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200805162223.htm |title=TN actors in documentary highlighting evils of child labour |date=16 May 2008 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=10 February 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604120118/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200805162223.htm |archive-date=4 June 2011}}</ref> Her Malayalam films ''[[Raakilipattu]]'' and ''[[Seetha Kalyanam (2009 film)|Seetha Kalyanam]]'' were released in 2007 and 2009 respectively after languishing in development hell for years.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110613165307/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/28481.html Howzzat? Priyan film releases and goes unnoticed! – Malayalam Movie News]. IndiaGlitz (15 January 2007). Retrieved 12 December 2012.</ref>
 
=== Film comeback and further work (2015–2017) ===
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.


=== 1998–2002 ===
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">[https://web.archive.org/web/20170510162856/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 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>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160709234926/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 14 August 2018.</ref><ref name="sify.com" /> 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 [[J. 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 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]. ''India Today''.intoday.in (1 February 2017). Retrieved 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 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>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170207113125/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 14 August 2018.</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]]. 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]]'', ''[[Dumm Dumm Dumm]]'' 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>
In late February 2017, 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 |website=[[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 name="Back to"/><ref name="The Indian Express"/>


===2003–2006===
=== Further success and recent work (2018–present) ===
In 2003, she starred in ''[[Dhool]]'' with [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]], ''[[Kaakha Kaakha]]'' with [[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 2004, she acted in ''[[Manmadhan (film)|Manmadhan]]'', opposite [[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 2018, she appeared as the lead role of Chitra, a housewife to [[Arvind Swami|Arvind Swami'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' |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> She was next seen as a housewife struggling to find her own identity in ''[[Kaatrin Mozhi]]'', the Tamil remake of Vidya Balan's ''[[Tumhari Sulu]]''. The project, which officially went on the floors on 4 June, was directed by [[Radha Mohan]] and marked his reunion with Jyothika after the critically acclaimed ''[[Mozhi (film)|Mozhi]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kaatrin-mozhi-tamil-remake-of-tumhari-sulu-starring-jyothika-starts-shoot-film-aims-for-october-release-4494603.html |title=Kaatrin Mozhi: Tamil remake of Tumhari Sulu starring Jyothika starts shoot; film aims for October release- Entertainment News, Firstpost |date=4 June 2018}}</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]] 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 ''[[Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006 film)|Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu]]'', a [[crime film|crime]]-[[thriller film]] written and directed by [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]] and ''[[Sillunu Oru Kaadhal]]'', opposite [[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>
After the success of ''[[Kaatrin Mozhi]]'', she was again cast as one of the female lead roles in [[Mani Ratnam]]'s [[period film|period]] [[action drama]] film, ''[[Ponniyin Selvan: I]]''.She was also considered for the lead female role in Vetrimaaran's ''[[Asuran (2019 film)|Asuran]]'' opposite Dhanush.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sai Pallavi rejected a role in Vetri Maaran directorial Asuran with Dhanush in the lead? |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/sai-pallavi-rejected-role-vetri-maaran-directorial-asuran-dhanush-lead-566263 |access-date=10 March 2021 |work=Pinkvilla |date=4 October 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Manjula |title=When 'Rowdy Baby' Said No To Dhanush |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/kollywood/when-rowdy-baby-said-no-to-dhanush-650059 |access-date=10 March 2021 |work=Hans India |date=7 October 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hQy8O5_Wg0I |title=தனுஷுடன் நடிக்க மறுத்த ஜோதிகா! 10 FACTS ABOUT DHANUSH {{!}} 10 Facts About Jyothika {{!}} Latest Cinema News |via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> She opted out from both films due to her prior project commitments.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/mani-ratnam-scouting-for-locations-in-thailand-for-ponniyin-selvan-see-pic/story-DILy51RsHtTIR3XAHYEJrK.html |title=Mani Ratnam scouting for locations in Thailand for Ponniyin Selvan, see pic |date=14 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mani-ratnam-s-ponniyin-selvan-will-be-shot-tamil-nadu-and-thailand-109501 |title=Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan' will be shot in Tamil Nadu and Thailand |date=25 September 2019}}</ref> Jyothika was seen in three films that year, ''[[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' |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|website=India Today}}</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|website=India Today}}</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> and the [[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Award for Best Actress]].<ref name="Behindwoods" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://edisonawards.in/teaawards/more_1.php|title=..::: Edison Awards :::}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://thenewscrunch.com/edison-awards-2020-vote-online-check-out-the-nominations-and-vote-for-your-favourite-stars/10792/ |title=Edison Awards 2020 Vote Online – Check out the nominations and vote for your favourite stars |date=23 November 2019}}</ref>


===2007–2008===
After the success of three films, she starred in a [[legal drama]] film written and directed by J. J. Fredrick in his directorial debut,
Her last films were [[Gautham Menon]]'s ''[[Pachaikili Muthucharam]]'' and the critically acclaimed ''[[Mozhi (film)|Mozhi]]'', both in 2007. Her roles in these two films, as a negative character in the former (which she played for the first time) and as a deaf and mute in the latter earned her widespread appreciation. Among these, ''Mozhi'' won her acclaim. Her performance took her very close to winning the [[National Film Award for Best Actress]].<ref name="Top 10 Cinema">{{cite web |url=http://www.top10cinema.com/news/948/jyothika-missed-national-awards |title=Jyothika Missed National Awards &#124; News&nbsp;– General |publisher=Top 10 Cinema |date=9 September 2009 |access-date=3 December 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120529041029/http://www.top10cinema.com/news/948/jyothika-missed-national-awards |archive-date=29 May 2012 }}</ref> However, she lost the award by a narrow margin at the end.<ref name="Sify.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/jo-misses-national-award-by-a-whisker-news-tamil-kkfr56ehcbh.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305152827/http://www.sify.com/movies/jo-misses-national-award-by-a-whisker-news-tamil-kkfr56ehcbh.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 March 2014 |title=Jo misses National Award by a whisker! |publisher=Sify.com |date=8 September 2009 |access-date=3 December 2011}}</ref> In ''[[Pachaikili Muthucharam]]'' she had a crucial role and pulled off a memorable performance.<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Topten/top-10-movies/tamil-cinema-topten-movie-pachaikili-muthucharam.html Box office – 3 (Feb 23rd to March 2nd)]. Behindwoods.com (26 November 2006). Retrieved on 12 December 2012.</ref><ref name="vushiob">{{cite web|year=2006|title='I don't write scripts for heroes'|publisher=[[Sify]]|access-date=28 April 2011|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=14149001&cid=2408|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080719142418/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=14149001&cid=2408|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 July 2008}}</ref> Her Malayalam films ''[[Raakilipattu]]'' and ''[[Seetha Kalyanam (2009 film)|Seetha Kalyanam]]'' were released in 2007 and 2009 respectively after languishing in development hell for years.<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/article/28481.html Howzzat? Priyan film releases and goes unnoticed! – Malayalam Movie News]. IndiaGlitz (15 January 2007). Retrieved on 12 December 2012.</ref><ref>[http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/3756/bollywood.hindi/friendship/preview.htm Friendship Bollywood Movie Preview, Synopsis – Bollywood movie Friendship Preview, Synopsis]. Nowrunning.com. Retrieved on 12 December 2012.</ref> Jyothika later made a comeback through television adverts.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sivajitv.com/hot-n-spice/surya-is-the-brand-ambassador-for-sarravana-stores.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213153922/http://www.sivajitv.com/hot-n-spice/surya-is-the-brand-ambassador-for-sarravana-stores.htm |archive-date=13 February 2012 |title=சரவணா ஸ்டோர்ஸ் சட்டையைத்தான் இனி சூர்யாவும் போடுவாரா? |publisher=sivajitv.com |access-date=15 June 2010}}</ref> In 2008, she appeared in a short film ''[[Herova? Zerova?]]''.<ref name="IndiaGlitz">{{cite web | url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/Events/15290.html | title=Events&nbsp;– Herova? Zerova? Educational Awareness Campaign | publisher=IndiaGlitz | date=16 May 2008 | access-date=26 February 2011}}</ref> The film was written and produced by her father-in-law [[Sivakumar]] and also starred [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], [[R. Madhavan]] and [[Suriya]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200805162223.htm |title=TN actors in documentary highlighting evils of child labour |date=16 May 2008 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=10 February 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604120118/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200805162223.htm |archive-date=4 June 2011}}</ref>
''[[Ponmagal Vandhal]]''.Being Amazon's first Indian digital film and the maiden Tamil film to be released on a streaming platform following pandemic restrictions, the film was premiered digitally on 29 May 2020 and received mixed reviews from critics, praising Jyothika's performance, story and the social message conveyed in the film, but criticised the lack of depth in the narration, slow-paced and clichéd screenplay. However, it became one of the most watched films in digital streaming services of the year.<ref>{{cite web |last=Sharma |first=Deeksha |date=14 December 2020 |title=The Most Watched Shows, Films on Streaming Platforms in 2020 |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/hot-on-web/what-india-watched-on-streaming-platforms-in-2020 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201231130027/https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/hot-on-web/what-india-watched-on-streaming-platforms-in-2020 |archive-date=31 December 2020 |access-date=28 July 2021 |website=[[The Quint]]}}</ref> Her 50th film, ''[[Udanpirappe]]'' was released directly on [[Amazon Prime Video]] on 14 October 2021<ref>{{cite web |date=5 August 2021 |title=Tamil star Suriya inks four-film deal with Amazon Prime Video |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2021/aug/05/tamil-star-suriya-inks-four-film-deal-with-amazon-prime-video-2340535.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210811050739/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2021/aug/05/tamil-star-suriya-inks-four-film-deal-with-amazon-prime-video-2340535.html |archive-date=11 August 2021 |access-date=20 September 2021 |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> as a part of 2D Entertainment's four-film deal with the streaming service.<ref>{{cite web |last=Rao |first=Subha J |date=25 August 2021 |title=Inside 2D Entertainment's four-film deal with Amazon Prime Video India: Why Suriya's productions are going digital |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/inside-2d-entertainments-four-film-deal-with-amazon-prime-video-india-why-suriyas-productions-are-going-digital-9907941.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210905154704/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/inside-2d-entertainments-four-film-deal-with-amazon-prime-video-india-why-suriyas-productions-are-going-digital-9907941.html |archive-date=5 September 2021 |access-date=20 September 2021 |website=[[Firstpost]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Fonseca |first=Tryphene |date=5 August 2021 |title=Suriya's 2D Entertainment Inks Four Film Deal With Amazon Prime |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/hot-on-web/suriya-media-house-amazon-prime-video-ott-four-film-deal |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211014090138/https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/hot-on-web/suriya-media-house-amazon-prime-video-ott-four-film-deal |archive-date=14 October 2021 |access-date=20 September 2021 |website=[[The Quint]]}}</ref>She was Nominated for [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil|Best actress Category]] for her performances in both films, ''[[Ponmagal Vandhal]]'' and ''[[Udanpirappe]]'' as Venba / Angel / Sakthijothi (imagination) and Maathangi Sargunam respectively at [[67th Filmfare Awards South]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Filmfare Awards South 2022 Tamil Nominations {{!}} Filmfare |url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-south-2022/tamil/nominations |access-date=10 October 2022 |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref>


===2015–present (comeback)===
== Other ventures ==
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.
=== 2D Entertainment ===


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><ref name="sify.com"/> 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 [[J. 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>
Jyothika owns a [[Production company|film production]] and [[Film distributor|distribution]] company named [[2D Entertainment]], established by her husband and actor [[Suriya]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Sensational young actress pairs with Suriya in special new movie - Tamil News |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/actress-rajisha-vijayan-suriya-pair-in-new-movie-directed-by-gnanavel-tamil-news-285790 |website=Indiaglitz.com |date=3 May 2021}}</ref> Rajsekar Pandian is also a part of 2D. The company was named by the starting letter of Suriya{{'s}} children Diya and Dev.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Jyothika with daughter Diya in Pandiraj's film? |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140601/entertainment-kollywood/article/jyothika-daughter-diya-pandiraj%E2%80%99s-film |date=2 June 2014 |newspaper=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |language=en |access-date=28 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=A large part of me is there in my characters: Jyotika {{sic|intv |nolink=y}} on 'Ponmagal Vandhal' |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/large-part-me-there-my-characters-jyotika-intv-ponmagal-vandhal-125290 |website=Thenewsminute.com |date=26 May 2020 |access-date=28 May 2020}}</ref> The company was established in 2013.<ref>{{cite web |title=2D ENTERTAINMENT PRIVATE LIMITED - Company, directors and contact details |url=https://www.zaubacorp.com/company/2D-ENTERTAINMENT-PRIVATE-LIMITED/U74999TN2013PTC090944 |url-status=live |access-date=17 October 2021 |website=Zauba Corp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017054031/https://www.zaubacorp.com/company/2D-ENTERTAINMENT-PRIVATE-LIMITED/U74999TN2013PTC090944 |archive-date=17 October 2021}}</ref>


In late February 2017, 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 name="Back to" /><ref name="The Indian Express" />
The production house won [[National Film Award for Best Cinematography|Best Cinematography]] at [[64th National Film Awards]] for DOP [[Tirru]] for ''[[24 (2016 film)|24]]'' (2016) <ref>{{Cite news |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/64th-national-film-awards-pulimurugan-joker-24-honours/1/922995.html |title=64th National Film Awards: Pulimurugan, Joker, 24 sweep top honours |access-date=8 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.news18.com/news/movies/64th-national-awards-complete-list-of-the-winners-1369440.html |title=64th National Awards: Complete List of the Winners |date=7 April 2017 |website=News18.com |access-date=8 April 2017}}</ref>
and [[National Film Award for Best Art Direction|Best Production Design]] at [[64th National Film Awards]] for Subrata Chakraborthy, Shreyas Khedekar, Amit Ray for ''[[24 (2016 film)|24]]'' (2016) <ref>{{Cite news |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/64th-national-film-awards-suriya-24-wins-three-awards-actor-has-a-special-message-4603971/ |title=64th National Film Awards: Suriya's 24 wins three awards, actor has a special message |date=7 April 2017 |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=8 April 2017 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/64th-national-film-awards-here-s-the-complete-list-of-winners/story-2o8HmEbUZ8kmvhfx2XE64I.html |title=64th National Film Awards: Here's the complete list of winners |date=7 April 2017 |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]] |access-date=8 April 2017 |language=en}}</ref>


[[File:Suriya & Jyothika at the Kaatrin Mozhi movie launch.jpg|thumb|Jyothika with her husband Suriya at the launch of her film ''[[Kaatrin Mozhi]]'' (2018)]]
At [[68th National Film Awards]] the film ''[[Soorarai Pottru]]'' won 5 Categories.[[National Film Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] for [[Suriya]],<ref name="indianexpress.com">{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/68th-national-film-awards-winners-list-8045178/ |title=68th National Film Awards winners list: Suriya's Soorarai Pottru wins big |date=22 July 2022}}</ref> [[National Film Award for Best Actress]]
In 2018, she appeared as the lead role of Chitra, a housewife to [[Arvind Swami|Arvind Swami'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> She was next seen as a housewife struggling to find her own identity in ''[[Kaatrin Mozhi]]'', the Tamil remake of Vidya Balan's ''[[Tumhari Sulu]]''. The project, which officially went on the floors on 4 June, was directed by [[Radha Mohan]] and marked his reunion with Jyothika after the critically acclaimed ''[[Mozhi (film)|Mozhi]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kaatrin-mozhi-tamil-remake-of-tumhari-sulu-starring-jyothika-starts-shoot-film-aims-for-october-release-4494603.html|title=Kaatrin Mozhi: Tamil remake of Tumhari Sulu starring Jyothika starts shoot; film aims for October release- Entertainment News, Firstpost|date=4 June 2018}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/soorarai-pottru-dominates-68th-national-film-awards/article65671204.ece |title=68th National Film Awards &#124; Soorarai Pottru wins Best Film award |newspaper=The Hindu |date=22 July 2022}}</ref> for [[Aparna Balamurali]],<ref name="indianexpress.com"/> [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film|Best Feature Film]] for [[Suriya]], [[Sudha Kongara]], Jyothika,<ref name="indianexpress.com"/> Best Music Direction (Background Score) <ref>{{cite web |date=22 July 2022 |title=GV Prakash on winning National Film Award for Soorarai Pottru's background score: 'An important day in my life' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/gv-prakash-on-winning-national-film-award-for-soorarai-pottru-background-score-8046148/ |access-date=22 July 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='Soorarai Pottru' dominates 68th National Film Awards: Suriya, Aparna Balamurali, GV Prakash Kumar, and Sudha Kongara win awards - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/soorarai-pottru-dominates-68th-national-film-awards-suriya-aparna-balamurali-gv-prakash-kumar-and-sudha-kongara-win-awards/articleshow/93054550.cms |access-date=22 July 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> for [[GV Prakash Kumar]]<ref name="indianexpress.com"/>
and [[National Film Award for Best Screenplay|Best Screenplay]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 July 2022 |title=68th National Film Awards |language=en-IN |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/68th-national-film-awards-live-here-are-all-the-winners/article65670011.ece |access-date=22 July 2022 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> for [[Sudha Kongara]]<ref name="indianexpress.com"/>


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 (India)|Edison Award for Best Actress]],<ref name="Behindwoods"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://edisonawards.in/teaawards/more_1.php|title = ..::: Edison Awards :::}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thenewscrunch.com/edison-awards-2020-vote-online-check-out-the-nominations-and-vote-for-your-favourite-stars/10792/|title=Edison Awards 2020 Vote Online - Check out the nominations and vote for your favourite stars|date=23 November 2019}}</ref> and the JFW award 2020 for the best Actress in - Women Centric Film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=16 March 2020|title=Twin Birds Presents JFW Movie Awards 2020: An Unforgettable Night With Impeccable Style And Substance!|url=https://jfwonline.com/article/twin-birds-presents-jfw-movie-awards-2020-an-unforgettable-night-with-impeccable-style-and-substance/|url-status=live|access-date=29 August 2021|website=JFW Just for women|language=en}}</ref>
=== Telugu career ===
Jyothika's first Telugu entry as the lead female role was in the Telugu film ''[[Tagore (film)|Tagore]]'', opposite [[Chiranjeevi]], in which she played his wife. The film was screened at the [[International Indian Film Academy Awards]], and was a commercial success.<ref name="Welcome to" /><ref name="Tagore" /> She acted along with [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]] in ''[[Mass (2004 film)|Mass]]'', directed by debutant [[Raghava Lawrence]], for which she was nominated for her first [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu]] Nomination at Filmfare Awards. The film was dubbed into [[Tamil language|Tamil]] with the title ''Veeran'', which also became a blockbuster and Hindi as ''Meri Jung–One Man Army''.


===Telugu career===
Her last film in Telugu was ''[[Shock (2006 film)|Shock]]'', opposite to [[Ravi Teja]]. It was produced by [[Ram Gopal Varma]].She was nominated for [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu]] for her performance.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/shock-audio-launch-telugu-event-8845.html |title='Shock' Audio Launch |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=23 January 2017}}</ref> She was considered to act in the Telugu film ''[[Stalin (2006 film)|Stalin]]'', opposite [[Chiranjeevi]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/trisha-is-chirus-choice-news-telugu-kkfvzjegjahsi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202005222/http://www.sify.com/movies/trisha-is-chirus-choice-news-telugu-kkfvzjegjahsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 February 2017 |title=Trisha is Chiru's choice! |newspaper=Sify |language=en |access-date=23 January 2017}}</ref> She was selected as the lead actress opposite Nagarjuna in ''[[Sri Ramadasu]]'' and Venkatesh in ''[[Lakshmi (2006 film)|Lakshmi]]'', but refused the offers due to her marriage preparations.{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}} She was asked to act along with Venkatesh again in ''[[Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule]]''. Jyothika opted out after signing the contract due to her wedding arrangements and it later came to the hands of [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.english.tupaki.com/movienews/article/Jyothika-missed-acting-opposite-Venkatesh/46967 |title=Jyothica missed acting opposite Venkatesh |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161207153026/http://english.tupaki.com/movienews/article/Jyothika-missed-acting-opposite-Venkatesh/46967 |archive-date=7 December 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
Jyothika's first Telugu entry as the lead female role was in the Telugu film ''[[Tagore (film)|Tagore]]'', opposite [[Chiranjeevi]], in which she played his wife. The film was screened at the [[International Indian Film Academy Awards]], and was a commercial success.<ref name="entertainment.oneindia.in"/><ref name="Welcome to"/><ref name="ReferenceA"/><ref name="Tagore"/> She acted along with [[Nagarjuna (actor)|Nagarjuna]] in ''[[Mass (2004 film)|Mass]]'', directed by debutant [[Raghava Lawrence]]. The film was dubbed into [[Tamil language|Tamil]] with the title ''Veeran'', which also became a blockbuster and Hindi as ''Meri Jung–One Man Army''.


Her last film in Telugu was ''[[Shock (2006 film)|Shock]]'', opposite to [[Ravi Teja]]. It was produced by [[Ram Gopal Varma]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/shock-audio-launch-telugu-event-8845.html|title='Shock' Audio Launch|website=IndiaGlitz|access-date=23 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/movies/shock/cast-crew.html|title=Shock Cast & Crew, Shock Telugu Movie Cast, Actor, Actress, Director – Filmibeat|website=FilmiBeat|access-date=23 January 2017}}</ref> She was considered to act in the Telugu film ''[[Stalin (2006 film)|Stalin]]'', opposite [[Chiranjeevi]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/trisha-is-chirus-choice-news-telugu-kkfvzjegjahsi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202005222/http://www.sify.com/movies/trisha-is-chirus-choice-news-telugu-kkfvzjegjahsi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 February 2017|title=Trisha is Chiru's choice!|newspaper=Sify|language=en|access-date=23 January 2017}}</ref> She was selected as the lead actress opposite Nagarjuna in ''[[Sri Ramadasu]]'' and Venkatsh in ''[[Lakshmi (2006 film)|Lakshmi]]'', but refused the offers due to her marriage preparations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://telugumovies.livejournal.com/33980.html|title=Telugu Movies |access-date=30 May 2017}}</ref>  She was asked to act along with Venkatesh again in ''[[Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule]]''. Jyothika opted out after signing the contract due to her wedding arrangements and it later came to the hands of [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.english.tupaki.com/movienews/article/Jyothika-missed-acting-opposite-Venkatesh/46967|title=Jyothica missed acting opposite Venkatesh|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161207153026/http://english.tupaki.com/movienews/article/Jyothika-missed-acting-opposite-Venkatesh/46967|archive-date=7 December 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Her film ''[[Mozhi (film)|Mozhi]]'' was released in Telugu under the title ''Maataranai Mounamidi'', which won critical accolades for her performance and was a commercial success.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/tamil-hit-mozhi-as-maatarani-mounamidi-in-telugu-telugu-news-79370 |title=Tamil hit Mozhi as Maatarani Mounamidi in Telugu |work=indiaglitz.com |access-date=24 September 2015 |date=14 March 2012}}</ref>


Her film ''[[Mozhi (film)|Mozhi]]'' was released in Telugu under the title ''Maataranai Mounamidi'', which won critical accolades for her performance and was a commercial success.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/tamil-hit-mozhi-as-maatarani-mounamidi-in-telugu-telugu-news-79370|title=Tamil hit Mozhi as Maatarani Mounamidi in Telugu|work=indiaglitz.com|access-date=24 September 2015|date=14 March 2012}}</ref>
After an impressive comeback, she was approached by director [[Venu Sriram]] and producer [[Dil Raju]] for a strong character in the film ''[[Middle Class Abbayi]]'' starring [[Nani (actor)|Nani]], [[Sai Pallavi]] and [[Bhumika Chawla]]. Chawla replaced her later.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mirchi9.com/movienews/jyothika-missed-nani-sai-pallavi-mca-middle-class-abbayi/ |title=Jyothika Missed Nani – Sai Pallavi's MCA (Middle Class Abbayi) |first=Manaswini |last=K |date=17 December 2017 |website=mirchi9.com |access-date=3 December 2019}}</ref> [[Boyapati Srinu]] was considered Jyothika in ''[[Jai Simha]]'' opposite to [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]], but later [[K. S. Ravikumar]] replaced Boyapati and Jyothika's role went to [[Nayanthara]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gulte.com/movienews/18564/Married-Aunty-As-Balayyas-Heroine |title=Married Aunty As Balayya's Heroine? |date=4 July 2013}}</ref> Her latest film ''[[Thambi (2019 film)|Thambi]]'' along with [[Karthi]] was dubbed into Telugu as ''Donga''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Donga: Telugu dubbing rights of Karthi's film sold out |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/donga-telugu-dubbing-rights-of-karthis-film-sold-out/articleshow/72387068.cms |access-date=11 March 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=5 December 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Donga Review: Twitterati gives a thumbs-up to this Karthi and Jyotika starrer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/donga-review-twitterati-gives-a-thumbs-up-to-this-karthi-and-jyotika-starrer/articleshow/72900243.cms |access-date=11 March 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=20 December 2019 |language=en}}</ref>


After an impressive comeback, she was approached by director [[Venu Sriram]] and producer [[Dil Raju]] for a strong character in the film ''[[Middle Class Abbayi]]'' starring [[Nani (actor)|Nani]], [[Sai Pallavi]] and [[Bhumika Chawla]]. Chawla replaced her later.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mirchi9.com/movienews/jyothika-missed-nani-sai-pallavi-mca-middle-class-abbayi/|title=Jyothika Missed Nani - Sai Pallavi's MCA (Middle Class Abbayi)|first=Manaswini|last=K|date=17 December 2017|website=mirchi9.com|access-date=3 December 2019}}</ref> [[Boyapati Srinu]] was considered Jyothika in ''[[Jai Simha]]'' opposite to [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]], but later [[K. S. Ravikumar]] replaced Boyapati and Jyothika's role went to [[Nayanthara]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gulte.com/movienews/18564/Married-Aunty-As-Balayyas-Heroine|title=Married Aunty As Balayya's Heroine?|date=4 July 2013}}</ref> Her latest film ''[[Thambi (2019 film)|Thambi]]'' along with [[Karthi]] was dubbed into Telugu as ''Donga''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Donga: Telugu dubbing rights of Karthi's film sold out - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/donga-telugu-dubbing-rights-of-karthis-film-sold-out/articleshow/72387068.cms |access-date=11 March 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=5 December 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Donga Review: Twitterati gives a thumbs-up to this Karthi and Jyotika starrer - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/donga-review-twitterati-gives-a-thumbs-up-to-this-karthi-and-jyotika-starrer/articleshow/72900243.cms |access-date=11 March 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=20 December 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
===Malayalam career===
[[Gargi (film)|Gargi]], starring Sai Pallavi was
distributed by Jyothika and Suriya,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suriya-and-jyotika-get-involved-with-sai-pallavis-gargi/articleshow/92452465.cms |title=Suriya and Jyotika get involved with Sai Pallavi's Gargi &#124; Tamil Movie News - Times of India |work=The Times of India |date=25 June 2022 |accessdate=15 August 2022}}</ref>
She will next act in a Malayalam film opposite to [[Mammootty]], under [[The Great Indian Kitchen]] film director [[Jeo Baby]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mammootty-and-jyothika-roped-jeo-baby-s-next-169022 |title=Mammootty and Jyothika roped in for Jeo Baby's next |date=18 October 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://m-malayalam.webdunia.com/article/film-gossip-in-malayalam/mammootty-jyothika-film-gossip-122080500031_1.html |title=മമ്മൂട്ടിയുടെ നായികയായി ജ്യോതിക ! സംവിധാനം ജിയോ ബേബി; പുതിയ റിപ്പോര്‍ട്ട് ഇങ്ങനെ |publisher=M-malayalam.webdunia.com |accessdate=15 August 2022}}</ref> This will be her third Malayalam Movie after ''[[Raakilipattu|Rakklippattu]]'' and ''[[Seetha Kalyanam (2009 film)|Seetha Kalyanam]]''. She was nominated for [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam|best actress trophy]] at Filmfare Awards, for the latter but was lost to ''[[Swetha Menon]]'' for ''[[Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha (film)|Paleri Manikyam]]''.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-08-02/news-interviews/28177373_1_black-lady-award-film |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121026031715/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-08-02/news-interviews/28177373_1_black-lady-award-film |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 October 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=The glowing filmfare night! |date=2 August 2009}}</ref>


===Endorsements===
== Brand endorsements ==
Jyothika has endorsed several brands such as [[Idhayam (brand)|Idhayam oil]] and ''Paragon footwear'' in the early 2000s. She was also the brand ambassador for ''RmKV'' silk sarees and Wardrobe Hub in Chennai. Later, she appeared in adverts for [[Aircel]] and [[Nescafé]] along with her husband Suriya. She has also endorsed [[Comfort (fabric softener)|Comfort]], [[Saravana Stores]] and [[Wipro#Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting|Santoor Soap]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-11-05/suriya-29-04-11.html | title='close Up' Suriya&nbsp;– Suriya&nbsp;– Tamil Movie News | publisher=Behindwoods.com | date=29 April 2011 | access-date=3 December 2011}}</ref>
Jyothika has endorsed several brands such as [[Idhayam (brand)|Idhayam oil]] and ''Paragon footwear'' in the early 2000s. She was also the brand ambassador for ''RmKV'' silk sarees and Wardrobe Hub in Chennai. Later, she appeared in adverts for [[Aircel]] and [[Nescafé]] along with her husband Suriya. She has also endorsed [[Comfort (fabric softener)|Comfort]], [[Saravana Stores]] and [[Wipro Enterprises
#Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting|Santoor Soap]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-11-05/suriya-29-04-11.html |title='close Up' Suriya&nbsp;– Suriya&nbsp;– Tamil Movie News |website=Behindwoods.com |date=29 April 2011 |access-date=3 December 2011}}</ref>


Jyotika has been announced as the [[Zee Tamil]] channel's first brand ambassador, who features in the channel's extensive multi-media campaign as its voice. The unveil and launch happened on the stage of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors with the entire family of stars from Zee Tamil in a ceremony celebrating the channels new look and feel and brand proposition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.televisionpost.com/zee-tamil-undergoes-brand-refresh-ropes-in-actress-jyotika-as-brand-ambassador/|title=Zee Tamil undergoes brand refresh, ropes in actress Jyotika as brand ambassador – TelevisionPost: Latest News, India's Television, Cable, DTH, TRAI|website=www.televisionpost.com|date=16 October 2017}}</ref>
Jyotika has been announced as the [[Zee Tamil]] channel's first brand ambassador, who features in the channel's extensive multi-media campaign as its voice. The unveil and launch happened on the stage of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors with the entire family of stars from Zee Tamil in a ceremony celebrating the channels new look and feel and brand proposition.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.televisionpost.com/zee-tamil-undergoes-brand-refresh-ropes-in-actress-jyotika-as-brand-ambassador/ |title=Zee Tamil undergoes brand refresh, ropes in actress Jyotika as brand ambassador – TelevisionPost |website=televisionpost.com |date=16 October 2017}}</ref>


Jyothika, along with actor [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]], has been appointed as ambassador for plastic free Tamil Nadu campaign by the State government under the leadership of former Chief Minister [[Edappadi K. Palaniswami]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/jyothika-vivek-goodwill-ambassadors-for-plastic-free-tn-edappadi-palanisamy-hindi-news-219626|title=Jyothika gets a prestigious responsibility from the govt! - Bollywood News|date=23 August 2018|website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=3 December 2019}}</ref>{{Peacock inline|date=August 2021}}
Jyothika, along with actor [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]], had been appointed as ambassadors for plastic free Tamil Nadu campaign by the State government under the leadership of former Chief Minister [[Edappadi K. Palaniswami]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/jyothika-vivek-goodwill-ambassadors-for-plastic-free-tn-edappadi-palanisamy-hindi-news-219626 |title=Jyothika gets a prestigious responsibility from the govt! - Bollywood News |date=23 August 2018 |website=IndiaGlitz.com |access-date=3 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Mariappan |first1=Julie |title=Drive launched to make TN plastic-free; actors Suriya, Karthi, Jyothika and Vivek are its brand ambassadors {{!}} Chennai News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/drive-launched-to-make-tn-plastic-free-actors-suriya-karthi-jyothika-and-vivek-are-its-brand-ambassadors/articleshow/65514587.cms |access-date=20 March 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=23 August 2018 |language=en}}</ref>


== Philanthropy ==
== Philanthropy ==
Jyothika along with her husband Suriya's [[Agaram Foundation]] donated {{INR|25 lakh|link=yes}} to the Thanjavur government hospital in August 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Arockiaraj|first=D. Vincent|date=8 August 2020|title=Jyothika: Actor Suriya's Agaram Foundation donates 25 lakh to Thanjavur hospital {{!}} Chennai News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/actor-suriyas-agaram-foundation-donates-25-lakh-to-thanjavur-hospital/articleshow/77434427.cms|access-date=9 August 2020|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Apart from the financial support she also donated medical equipment and beds. This comes after she was criticised for her comments on the poor maintenance of the hospital before.<ref>{{Cite web|date=8 August 2020|title=Jyotika donates Rs 25 lakh and medical equipment to Tanjore government hospital|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/jyotika-donates-rs-25-lakh-and-medical-equipment-to-tanjore-government-hospital/story-xik9oEpvtPPetwWKPo3Z4J.html|access-date=9 August 2020|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>
Jyothika along with her husband Suriya's [[Agaram Foundation]] donated {{INR|25 lakh|link=yes}} to the Thanjavur government hospital in August 2020.<ref>{{cite web |last=Arockiaraj |first=D. Vincent |date=8 August 2020 |title=Jyothika: Actor Suriya's Agaram Foundation donates 25 lakh to Thanjavur hospital {{!}} Chennai News |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/actor-suriyas-agaram-foundation-donates-25-lakh-to-thanjavur-hospital/articleshow/77434427.cms |access-date=9 August 2020 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> Apart from the financial support she also donated medical equipment and beds. This comes after she was criticised for her comments on the poor maintenance of the hospital before.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 August 2020 |title=Jyotika donates Rs 25 lakh and medical equipment to Tanjore government hospital |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/jyotika-donates-rs-25-lakh-and-medical-equipment-to-tanjore-government-hospital/story-xik9oEpvtPPetwWKPo3Z4J.html |access-date=9 August 2020 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
 
== Filmography ==
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==Awards==
== Awards and nominations ==
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Jyothika}}
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Jyothika}}


==References==
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Jyothika
Jyothika Filmfare 2014.jpg
Jyothika at Filmfare Awards South 2015
Born
Jyothika Sadanah

(1978-10-18) 18 October 1978 (age 46)[1]
Bombay, Maharashtra, India (now Mumbai)
Occupation
  • Actress
  • Producer
Years active1997–2009
2015–present
Spouse(s)
(
m. 2006)
Children2
Parent(s)Chander Sadanah (Father), Seema Sadanah (Mother)
FamilyRoshini (sister)
Nagma (half-sister)
Karthi (brother–in–law)
Brindha (sister–in–law)
Sivakumar (father–in–law)

Jyothika Saravanan (née Sadanah; born 18 October 1978) is an Indian actress, model and film producer who predominantly appears in Tamil films.[2][3] She has also acted in some Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi films. She won one National Award, four Filmfare Awards,[4] three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, and four Dinakaran Awards. She is also a recipient of the Kalaimamani Award.[5] She is regarded as one of the most prolific actresses in Tamil cinema.[6] She has been ranked among the best actresses of South India by The Times of India and was referred as one of the Superstar women in Indian Cinema by The Hindu.[7][8]

She debuted in Bollywood in the Hindi film Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1997), directed by Priyadarshan. She starred in her first Tamil film Vaali (1999) and her first Telugu film Tagore (2003), opposite Chiranjeevi. She received her first Filmfare Award for Vaali (1999) as Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South.[9] She was awarded the Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award for Kushi (2000). A string of successful films followed and gained prominence for her performances in Kushi (2000), Dumm Dumm Dumm [10](2001), Poovellam Un Vasam [11] (2001), Kaakha Kaakha (2004), Perazhagan (2004), Chandramukhi (2005) and Mozhi, (2007), for the latter three she won Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress.For the movie, Mozhi, she was in the final three for National Film Award for Best Actress for her outstanding performance, however she lost the award to Umashree for the Kannada film Gulabi Talkies.[12] She has the record of holding maximum number of nominations with 16 for Best Tamil Actress at South Filmfare Awards.[5][13][14][15]

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,[16] 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.[12][17] After the success of 36 Vayadhinile, she appeared in a series of women centric movies like Magalir Mattum (2017), Naachiyaar (2018), Kaatrin Mozhi (2018), Raatchasi (2019) , and Ponmagal Vandhal (2020) [18] and also played a lead female role in Mani Ratnam's multi-starrer Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018).[19][20]

Early life

Jyothika was born on 18 October 1978 to a Punjabi father and a Maharashtrian Muslim mother.[21][22] Her father is Chander Sadanah, a film producer and her mother is Seema Sadanah. Actress Nagma is her half-sister.

She completed her schooling in Learner's Academy, Mumbai. She later majored in Psychology at the Mithibai College in Mumbai. She also has a sister Roshini (born Radhika) and a brother Suraj, who is working as an assistant director for Priyadarshan.

Personal life

Jyothika with her husband Suriya at the launch of her film Kaatrin Mozhi (2018)

Jyothika married actor Suriya on 11 September 2006,[23] with whom she was paired in seven films; Poovellam Kettuppar, Uyirile Kalanthathu, Kaakha Kaakha, Perazhagan, Maayavi, June R and Sillunu Oru Kaadhal. The couple has two children, daughter Diya (born 10 August 2007)[citation needed] and son Dev (born 7 June 2010).[24]

Career

Debut and early career (1998–2002)

She made her acting debut in the Hindi film Doli Saja Ke Rakhna, directed by Priyadarshan, but it did not do well commercially. For her fresh debut she was nominated for Best Female Debut at 44th Filmfare Awards, which was lost to Preity Zinta for Dil Se.. and Soldier.[25][26]

Her first role in Tamil was in Vaali (1999), for which she won Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South.[9] and Dinakaran Award for the Best Female Debut.[27] Later that year, she starred in Poovellam Kettuppar, in which she played the love interest of the protagonist, portrayed by her future husband Suriya. The success of the film Kushi became a turning point in her career.[28][29] A string of successful films followed between 2000 and 2002, among them Mugavaree, Dumm Dumm Dumm and Snegithiye. She also acted with Kamal Haasan during this period, in the comedy film Thenali.[28] She was awarded the Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award for her role in Kushi.[30][31][32] Her role in Rhythm though small, has been widely appreciated.[33] After the success of Kushi, she was signed to play the female lead in Friends, opposite Vijay, but she was replaced by Devayani.[34] She collaborated with Mani Ratnam for the first time by appearing in his production house Madras Talkies' romantic comedy Dumm Dumm Dumm, alongside Madhavan. The film won positive acclaim and became a success not only in Tamil Nadu, but also in Andhra with its dubbed version.[35][36] She also made an appearance in the Kannada film industry opposite Upendra in Nagarahavu.[citation needed] She had a dual role in this film.[37] Later, she appeared in the Tamil thriller film Snegithiye, directed by Priyadarshan, made in Tamil and Malayalam.[38][39]

Success and leading actress in Tamil cinema (2003-2009)

In 2003, she starred in Dhool with Vikram, Kaakha Kaakha with Suriya, Thirumalai with 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.[40] 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".[41] Actor Vikram referred to her as Lady Kamal Haasan due to her dedication in acting.[42] 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 2004, she acted in Manmadhan, opposite Silambarasan.[43][44] She also performed the lead female role in the Telugu film Tagore, opposite Chiranjeevi, which was screened at the International Indian Film Academy Awards, and was a commercial success.[45]

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.[46] She won accolades for her performance in Chandramukhi including a Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and Filmfare Awards Nomination.[5][47] 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.[48] Her first release in 2006 was Saravana, opposite Silambarasan after Manmadhan.[49] Her role in June R was noticed before the release of the film.[50] She has underplayed her emotions beautifully.[51] Her films in 2006 include Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu, a crime thriller film written and directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon and Sillunu Oru Kaadhal, opposite Suriya.[52]

Her last films were Gautham Vasudev Menon's Pachaikili Muthucharam and the critically acclaimed Mozhi, both in 2007. Her roles in these two films, as a negative character in the former (which she played for the first time) and as a deaf and mute in the latter earned her widespread appreciation. Among these, Mozhi won her acclaim. Her performance took her very close to winning the National Film Award for Best Actress.[16] However, she lost the award by a narrow margin at the end.[12] In Pachaikili Muthucharam she had a crucial role and pulled off a memorable performance.[53][54] Jyothika later made a comeback through television adverts.[55] In 2008, she appeared in a short film Herova? Zerova?.[56] The film was written and produced by her father-in-law Sivakumar and also starred Vijay, R. Madhavan and Suriya.[57] Her Malayalam films Raakilipattu and Seetha Kalyanam were released in 2007 and 2009 respectively after languishing in development hell for years.[58]

Film comeback and further work (2015–2017)

Jyothika made her comeback to Tamil Cinema with 36 Vayadhinile, a remake of the hit Malayalam 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.[59] She was awarded the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress at the 63rd Filmfare Awards South.[60] 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.[61] Jyothika subsequently participated in a series of workshops to get ready for her role in the film for twenty days.[62][61] The movie is titled Magalir Mattum, written and directed by Bramma, in his second venture after Kuttram Kadithal (2015). It also features Saranya, Urvashi, Bhanupriya, Nassar and J. 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 together in September 2016, opposite Vijay, directed by Atlee.[63][64][65] 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.[66]

In late February 2017, Suriya confirmed Jyothika's new project, Naachiyaar by sharing the first look posters of the film.[67] She received several accolades for her performance in Naachiyar as Rough and Riveting Cop. Deccan chronicle addressed her as "Lady Singham".[68] 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.[69][70] 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.[71][72] 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). 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.[19][20]

Further success and recent work (2018–present)

In 2018, she appeared as the lead role of Chitra, a housewife to Arvind Swami'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.[73] She was next seen as a housewife struggling to find her own identity in Kaatrin Mozhi, the Tamil remake of Vidya Balan's Tumhari Sulu. The project, which officially went on the floors on 4 June, was directed by Radha Mohan and marked his reunion with Jyothika after the critically acclaimed Mozhi.[74]

After the success of Kaatrin Mozhi, she was again cast as one of the female lead roles in Mani Ratnam's period action drama film, Ponniyin Selvan: I.She was also considered for the lead female role in Vetrimaaran's Asuran opposite Dhanush.[75][76][77] She opted out from both films due to her prior project commitments.[78][79] Jyothika was seen in three films that year, Raatchasi, produced by Dream Warrior Pictures in which she plays a school teacher;[80] Jackpot, in which she appears as a cop co-starring Revathi under 2D Entertainment[81][82] and Thambi, a Jeethu Joseph film along with Karthi.[83][84] She won several accolades for her performance in Raatchasi including Behindwoods Gold Medal Award for Best Actor Lead Role (Female),[85] and the Edison Award for Best Actress.[85][86][87]

After the success of three films, she starred in a legal drama film written and directed by J. J. Fredrick in his directorial debut, Ponmagal Vandhal.Being Amazon's first Indian digital film and the maiden Tamil film to be released on a streaming platform following pandemic restrictions, the film was premiered digitally on 29 May 2020 and received mixed reviews from critics, praising Jyothika's performance, story and the social message conveyed in the film, but criticised the lack of depth in the narration, slow-paced and clichéd screenplay. However, it became one of the most watched films in digital streaming services of the year.[88] Her 50th film, Udanpirappe was released directly on Amazon Prime Video on 14 October 2021[89] as a part of 2D Entertainment's four-film deal with the streaming service.[90][91]She was Nominated for Best actress Category for her performances in both films, Ponmagal Vandhal and Udanpirappe as Venba / Angel / Sakthijothi (imagination) and Maathangi Sargunam respectively at 67th Filmfare Awards South.[92]

Other ventures

2D Entertainment

Jyothika owns a film production and distribution company named 2D Entertainment, established by her husband and actor Suriya.[93] Rajsekar Pandian is also a part of 2D. The company was named by the starting letter of Suriya's children Diya and Dev.[94][95] The company was established in 2013.[96]

The production house won Best Cinematography at 64th National Film Awards for DOP Tirru for 24 (2016) [97][98] and Best Production Design at 64th National Film Awards for Subrata Chakraborthy, Shreyas Khedekar, Amit Ray for 24 (2016) [99][100]

At 68th National Film Awards the film Soorarai Pottru won 5 Categories.Best Actor for Suriya,[101] National Film Award for Best Actress [102] for Aparna Balamurali,[101] Best Feature Film for Suriya, Sudha Kongara, Jyothika,[101] Best Music Direction (Background Score) [103][104] for GV Prakash Kumar[101] and Best Screenplay[105] for Sudha Kongara[101]

Telugu career

Jyothika's first Telugu entry as the lead female role was in the Telugu film Tagore, opposite Chiranjeevi, in which she played his wife. The film was screened at the International Indian Film Academy Awards, and was a commercial success.[37][45] She acted along with Nagarjuna in Mass, directed by debutant Raghava Lawrence, for which she was nominated for her first Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu Nomination at Filmfare Awards. The film was dubbed into Tamil with the title Veeran, which also became a blockbuster and Hindi as Meri Jung–One Man Army.

Her last film in Telugu was Shock, opposite to Ravi Teja. It was produced by Ram Gopal Varma.She was nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu for her performance.[106] She was considered to act in the Telugu film Stalin, opposite Chiranjeevi.[107] She was selected as the lead actress opposite Nagarjuna in Sri Ramadasu and Venkatesh in Lakshmi, but refused the offers due to her marriage preparations.[citation needed] She was asked to act along with Venkatesh again in Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule. Jyothika opted out after signing the contract due to her wedding arrangements and it later came to the hands of Trisha.[108]

Her film Mozhi was released in Telugu under the title Maataranai Mounamidi, which won critical accolades for her performance and was a commercial success.[109]

After an impressive comeback, she was approached by director Venu Sriram and producer Dil Raju for a strong character in the film Middle Class Abbayi starring Nani, Sai Pallavi and Bhumika Chawla. Chawla replaced her later.[110] Boyapati Srinu was considered Jyothika in Jai Simha opposite to Nandamuri Balakrishna, but later K. S. Ravikumar replaced Boyapati and Jyothika's role went to Nayanthara.[111] Her latest film Thambi along with Karthi was dubbed into Telugu as Donga.[112][113]

Malayalam career

Gargi, starring Sai Pallavi was distributed by Jyothika and Suriya,[114] She will next act in a Malayalam film opposite to Mammootty, under The Great Indian Kitchen film director Jeo Baby.[115][116] This will be her third Malayalam Movie after Rakklippattu and Seetha Kalyanam. She was nominated for best actress trophy at Filmfare Awards, for the latter but was lost to Swetha Menon for Paleri Manikyam.[117]

Brand endorsements

Jyothika has endorsed several brands such as Idhayam oil and Paragon footwear in the early 2000s. She was also the brand ambassador for RmKV silk sarees and Wardrobe Hub in Chennai. Later, she appeared in adverts for Aircel and Nescafé along with her husband Suriya. She has also endorsed Comfort, Saravana Stores and [[Wipro Enterprises

  1. Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting|Santoor Soap]].[118]

Jyotika has been announced as the Zee Tamil channel's first brand ambassador, who features in the channel's extensive multi-media campaign as its voice. The unveil and launch happened on the stage of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors with the entire family of stars from Zee Tamil in a ceremony celebrating the channels new look and feel and brand proposition.[119]

Jyothika, along with actor Vivek, had been appointed as ambassadors for plastic free Tamil Nadu campaign by the State government under the leadership of former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami.[120][121]

Philanthropy

Jyothika along with her husband Suriya's Agaram Foundation donated ₹25 lakh to the Thanjavur government hospital in August 2020.[122] Apart from the financial support she also donated medical equipment and beds. This comes after she was criticised for her comments on the poor maintenance of the hospital before.[123]

Filmography

Main article: Jyothika filmography

Awards and nominations

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Jyothika

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