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'''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>
'''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]], two [[Cinema Express Awards]], one [[South Indian International Movie Awards|South Indian International Movie Award]],<ref name="thehansindia.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/siima-awards-2021-here-is-the-complete-winners-list-of-day-2-707317|title=SIIMA Awards 2021: Here Is The Complete Winners List Of Day 2|first=Ravali|last=Hymavathi|website=Thehansindia.com|date=20 September 2021 |access-date=7 February 2022}}</ref> [[International Tamil Film Awards|International Tamil Film Award]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/suryah-jothika-say-no-to-itfa-awards-malayalam-news-10645|title=Suryah- Jothika say no to ITFA awards|website=IndiaGlitz|date=23 September 2004|access-date=24 April 2020}}</ref> 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|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 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>  
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 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060218164138/http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/hotnews/new/13022006-1.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 February 2006 |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="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>
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>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/suriya-jyothika-look-like-a-million-bucks-in-this-latest-viral-photo-7969244/|title=Suriya and Jyothika look like a million bucks in viral photo|date=15 June 2022|website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> 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" /> 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 life ==
== Early life ==
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[[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)]]
[[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>
Jyothika married actor [[Suriya]]. The couple, after dating for several years, got married on 11 September 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/suriya-jyothika-look-like-a-million-bucks-in-this-latest-viral-photo-7969244/|title=Suriya and Jyothika look like a million bucks in viral photo|date=15 June 2022|website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref><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 |website=Behindwoods |access-date=22 October 2009 |archive-date=17 September 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090917163748/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/sep-06-02/11-09-06-surya-jo.html |url-status=live }}</ref> They have two children.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/exclusive/surya-jyothika-diya-20807.html |title=Bright light falls on Surya-Jyothika |author=Shankar, Settu |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 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/exclusive/2010/surya-jyothika-dev-220710.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120721103007/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/exclusive/2010/surya-jyothika-dev-220710.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 July 2012 |title=Actor Surya&nbsp;– Actress Jyothika&nbsp;– Newly Born Son&nbsp;– Named As Dev&nbsp;– Baby Boy |work=OneIndia |date=22 July 2010 |access-date=26 February 2011}}</ref><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> She was paired in seven films with him; ''[[Poovellam Kettuppar]]'' (1999) , ''[[Uyirile Kalanthathu]]'' (2000) , ''[[Kaakha Kaakha]]'' (2003) , ''[[Perazhagan]]'' (2004) , ''[[Maayavi]]'' (2005) , ''[[June R]]'' (2006) and ''[[Sillunu Oru Kaadhal]]'' (2006).


== Career ==
== Career ==
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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 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>
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]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2023}} 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) ===
=== 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.
Jyothika made her comeback to Tamil Cinema with ''[[36 Vayadhinile]]'', a remake of the hit Malayalam film ''[[How Old Are You? (film)|''How Old Are You?'']]''. Jyothika received critical acclaim for her performance in the film as a middle-aged housewife who sets out to stand on her own.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150510/entertainment-tollywood/article/never-regretted-quitting-jyothika |title=Never regretted quitting: Jyothika |date=11 May 2015 |work=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> She was awarded the [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – South|Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress]] at the [[63rd Filmfare Awards South]].<ref>{{cite news |title=ജ്യോതികയുടെ പ്രവചനം ഫലിച്ചു; അന്ന് പൊണ്ടാട്ടിക്ക് ഇന്ന് പുരുഷന് ! |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/tamil/2017/06/19/suriya-film-fare-award-jyothika-film-fare-south-2017.html# |access-date=12 October 2020 |work=ManoramaOnline |date=19 June 2017}}</ref> She also received Behindwoods Gold Medals For best Actress and Best Movie Award along with Suriya and also got many nominations for best actress. The film went on to become a commercial success at the box office. In the audio release of ''36 Vayadhinile'', and also at the successful release of the film ''Jyothika'' she credited [[Suriya]], her husband, and some of her close friends as the major motivation for her comeback.


Later in February 2016, director Bramma approached Jyothika to play the leading role in a "female-centric" script he had written and impressed by the offer, her husband [[Suriya]] agreed to finance the film.<ref name="sify.com">[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>
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://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>


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"/>
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"/>
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== Brand 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 Enterprises
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>
#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 |website=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>
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== External links ==
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