Jyothika Biography
Jyothika is a renowned Indian actress who has predominantly worked in Tamil cinema. Born on October 18, 1978, in Mumbai, she made her acting debut as a child artist in the 1989 film En Veedu En Mappillai. After a brief hiatus, Jyothika established herself as a leading actress in the late 1990s and early 2000s, starring in successful films like Kushi, Kakka Kakka, Chandramukhi, and Saravana. She took a break from acting after her marriage to actor Suriya in 2006 but made a remarkable comeback in 2015 with the critically acclaimed 36 Vayadhinile. Jyothika continues to entertain audiences with her versatile performances and is also known for her philanthropic work.
General Information About Famous Actress Jyothika
| Full Name | Jyothika Sadanah |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Jo, Jyoti |
| Profession | Actress |
| Date of Birth | October 18, 1978 |
| Current Age | 46 years, 8 months, 29 days |
| Wife | Married to Suriya (actor) |
| Nationality | Indian |
Exploring Jyothika Personal Journey
| Name | Jyothika |
| Real Name | Jyothika Sadanah |
| Nick Name | Jo, Sona |
| Height | 5 Feet 5 Inch |
| Figure | 34 – 26 – 35 |
| Weight | 56 Kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Date of Birth | 18 October 1978 |
| Age (Current) | 36 Years, 7 Month, 29 Days |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Present Address | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Jyothika Education
| School | Learners Academy, Mumbai |
| College | Mithibai College, Mumbai |
| Educational Status | Graduation in Psychology |
Jyothika Favorite
| Food | South Indian cuisine, chocolates |
|---|---|
| Actor/Actress | Suriya (husband), Sridevi |
| Musicians | A.R. Rahman, Ilayaraja |
| Song | Tamil film songs |
| Book | N/A |
| Hobbies | Cooking, gardening, reading |
| Films | Meaningful and family-oriented movies |
| Colour | Pink, Red |
| Perfume | N/A |
| Director | Mani Ratnam, Gautham Menon |
| Holiday Destinations | Hill stations in India, Europe |
| Likes | Spending time with family, social causes |
Jyothika Relationship Journey
| Affairs | Suriya (Actor) |
Jyothika Career Journey
| Acting | Bollywood: Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998) Tamil: Vaali (1999) Telugu/Kannada: One Two Three (2002) Malayalam: Rakkilippattu (2007) |
| First Film | Bollywood: Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998) |
| Career Turning Point | Best Female Debut for “Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998)” |
| 1st success | “Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998)” – in which she played the main role. This film gave her one of the Best Female Debut. |
| Awards | Awards, Honours, Achievements: 1999: Filmfare Awards South, Dinakaran Film Awards 2000: Filmfare Awards South 2000: Udaya Film Awards 2003: Dinakaran Film Awards 2004: Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, International Tamil Film Awards, Dinakaran Film Awards 2005: Kalaimamani Awards, Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, Film Fans Association Awards, Dinakaran Film Awards 2007: Tamil Nadu State Film Awards 2015: Filmfare Awards South 2016: Behindwoods Gold Medals 2017: JFW Awards 2018: Ananda Vikatan Awards, Zee Tamil TV Awards 2019: Edison Awards (Tamil)|Edison Awards, Behindwoods Gold Medals, JFW Awards |
Jyothika Career Statistics
| YEAR | TITLE | ROLES |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Pallavi Sinha |
| 1999 | Vaali, Poovellam Kettuppar | Meena (Sona), Janaki Kannan (Kalyani) |
| 2000 | Mugavaree, Kushi, Rhythm, Uyirile Kalanthathu, Thenali, Snegithiye | Viji, Jennifer (Jenny / Selvi), Aruna Karthikeyan, Priya Mahalakshmi, Janaki, Vani “Vasu” Subramaniyam |
| 2001 | Little John, Dumm Dumm Dumm, Star, Poovellam Un Vasam, 12B | Vani, Ganga Veluthambi, Preethi, Chella, S. Jothika (Jo) |
| 2002 | Raja, One Two Three, Nagarahavu | Priya, Narmadha, Keerthi, Prema Patel |
| 2003 | Dhool, Priyamana Thozhi, Kaakha Kaakha, Thirumalai, Tagore, Three Roses | Eshwari, Nandhini Ashok, Maaya Anbuchelvan, Swetha, Nandini (Nandu), Pooja |
| 2004 | Arul, Perazhagan, Manmadhan, Mass | Kanmani Arulkumaran, Priya / Shenbagam, Mythili, Anjali |
| 2005 | Maayavi, Chandramukhi | Jothika (Jo), Ganga Senthilnathan (Ganga) /Chandramukhi |
| 2006 | Saravana, Shock, Vikramarkudu, June R, Vettaiyadu Villaiyadu, Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Sadhana, Madhuri, Mrs.Vikram Singh Rathore, June R, Aaradhana, Kunthavi Gautham (Jill) |
| 2007 | Mozhi, Pachaikili Muthucharam, Manikanda, Rakkilippattu | Archana, Smitha (Geetha / Kalyani), Mahalakshmi (Maha), Josephine |
| 2009 | Seetha Kalyanam | Nimisha |
| 2015 | 36 Vayadhinile | Vasanthi Thamizhselvan |
| 2017 | Magalir Mattum | Prabhavathi |
| 2018 | Naachiyaar, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, Kaatrin Mozhi | P. Naachiyaar Kumari IPS, Chithra Varadharajan, Vijayalakshmi Balakrishnan (Viji) / RJ Madhu |
| 2019 | Raatchasi, Jackpot, Thambi | Geetha Rani (Ammu), Akshaya (Akshu), Parvathy |
| 2020 | Ponmagal Vandhal | Venba Pethuraj / Angel / Sakthi Jyothi |
| 2021 | Udanpirappe, Raktha Sambandham | Mathangi |
Jyothika Income
| Salary | Rs. 5-10 crores/film |
| Total Income | $25 million |