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Jyotika
Active Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Telugu Cinema
- FromMumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Based inChennai, Tamil Nadu / Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Ageunder–25
- Active1998–Present
- Updated
Jyotika – Biography
Jyotika – Full Information
- Full Name: Jyotika Sadanah Saravanan
- Popular Name: Jyotika
- Nickname: Jo, Sona
- Profession: Actress, Producer
- Known For: Landmark performances in Chandramukhi, Mozhi, 36 Vayadhinile, Kaakha Kaakha, Kushi, and producing the National Award-winning feature Soorarai Pottru.
- Date of Birth: October 18, 1978
- Age: 47 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Hometown: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India / Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Current Residence: Chennai, Tamil Nadu & Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Profession Category: Actor / South Indian & Hindi Film Industry Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) approx.
- Weight: 56 kg (124 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Black
Family Member Name
- Father: Chander Sadanah (Film Producer)
- Mother: Seema Sadanah
- Siblings: Suraj Sadanah (Brother), Nagma (Half-sister), Roshini (Sister)
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Suriya (Actor, m. 2006)
- Children: Diya Saravanan (Daughter), Dev Saravanan (Son)
Education Details
- Primary / Secondary School: Learners Academy, Mumbai
- College / University: Mithibai College, Mumbai
- Qualification: Graduate Degree in Psychology
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 1998 | Screen debut in Hindi romantic drama feature Doli Saja Ke Rakhna |
| 1999 | Breakout Tamil film debut starring alongside Ajith Kumar in Vaali |
| 2000 | Commercial stardom starring opposite Vijay in romantic blockbuster Kushi |
| 2003 | Acclaimed lead role as Maya in action thriller feature Kaakha Kaakha |
| 2004 | Iconic performance as Ganga / Chandramukhi in horror-thriller blockbuster Chandramukhi |
| 2007 | Critical acclaim playing speech and hearing-impaired protagonist Archana in Mozhi |
| 2015 | Grand screen comeback lead performance in empowering feature drama 36 Vayadhinile |
| 2018 | Starred in Mani Ratnam’s multi-starrer crime drama Chekka Chivantha Vaanam |
| 2020 | Starred as Venba in courtroom drama Ponmagal Vandhal and co-founded 2D Entertainment |
| 2020 | Produced critically acclaimed film Soorarai Pottru winning 5 National Film Awards |
| 2021 | Played lead roles in critically acclaimed social drama feature Udanpirappe |
| 2023 | Co-starred alongside Mammootty in acclaimed Malayalam feature Kaathal – The Core |
| 2024 | Hindi film comeback co-starring in supernatural thriller Shaitaan and biographical film Srikanth |
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Result |
| 1999 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Female Debut | Vaali | Won |
| 2000 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | Kushi | Won |
| 2004 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Actress | Perazhagan | Won |
| 2005 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Actress | Chandramukhi | Won |
| 2005 | Kalaimamani Award | State Honor for Contribution to Cinema | Special Honor | Won |
| 2007 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Actress | Mozhi | Won |
| 2015 | Filmfare Awards South | Critics Award for Best Actress – Tamil | 36 Vayadhinile | Won |
| 2018 | Vijay Awards | Best Actress | Nachiyaar | Nominated |
| 2020 | National Film Awards | Best Feature Film (as Producer) | Soorarai Pottru | Won |
| 2021 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | Ponmagal Vandhal | Nominated |
| 2023 | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Best Actress | Kaathal – The Core | Won |
At a Glance
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About Jyotika
What is Jyotika's most famous movie role?
She is widely famous for her performance as Ganga / Chandramukhi in the blockbuster movie Chandramukhi (2005), as well as her roles in Mozhi, Kushi, and 36 Vayadhinile.
Who is Jyotika's husband?
She is married to leading Tamil actor Suriya. The couple tied the knot in September 2006 and have two children together.
Is Jyotika related to Nagma?
Yes, popular 90s actress Nagma is her half-sister.
Which National Award did Jyotika win?
Jyotika won the prestigious National Film Award for Best Feature Film as a producer for Soorarai Pottru (2020) under her banner 2D Entertainment.
What was Jyotika's comeback film after her marriage break?
She made a powerful screen comeback in 2015 with the critically and commercially successful film 36 Vayadhinile.
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