Who Is Jyothika? Age, Biography, and Wiki
As of 2025, Jyothika is 46 years old. She began her career in the film industry in the late 1990s and quickly gained fame for her performances. A versatile actress, Jyothika has appeared in numerous hit films and has won several awards for her contributions to Indian cinema. Her dedication to her roles and her ability to connect with audiences have solidified her status as a beloved figure in the industry.
For more detailed information, you can visit her Wikipedia page.
| Occupation | Film Producer |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | October 18, 1978 |
| Age | 46 Years |
| Birth Place | Bombay, Maharashtra, India (now Mumbai) |
| Horoscope | Libra |
| Country | India |
Popularity
Jyothika's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Jyothika stands at an impressive height of 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) and maintains a well-toned physique weighing around 60 kg (132 lbs). Known for her graceful appearance and charismatic screen presence, she often shares her fitness routines and health tips with fans, inspiring many to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Jyothika is married to popular actor Surya Sivakumar, with whom she has two children. The couple has been together since 2006 and is known for their strong bond and mutual support in their respective careers. They are often seen together at events and discuss the importance of family in their lives, highlighting their commitment to each other and their children.
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, and whom she was paired with in seven films.
She made a comeback in the film 36 Vayadhinile (2015) where her performance was given strong reviews and she received Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress and Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – South for the movie.
By Winning her fourth Best Actress Award at Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, she broke the record of winning most Best Actress Title till date with four as her record.
After the success of 36 Vayadhinile, she appeared in a series of women centric films like Magalir Mattum (2017), Naachiyaar (2018), Kaatrin Mozhi (2018), Raatchasi (2019), and Ponmagal Vandhal (2020) and also played a lead female role in Mani Ratnam's multi-starrer Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018).
She made a comeback to Malayalam and Hindi film industry with critically acclaimed performances in Kaathal – The Core (2023) with Mammootty for which she won her fifth filmfare Lady in the category Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Malayalam and Shaitaan (2024) with Ajay Devgn and R. Madhavan.
The latter became the fourth highest grossing Indian film of 2024.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Jyothika’s estimated net worth is around $10 million, primarily earned through her acting career, endorsements, and various business ventures. With her continued success in the film industry, Jyothika commands a significant salary per film, further boosting her earnings.
Career, Business, and Investments
Jyothika has had a successful career spanning over two decades, starring in numerous critically acclaimed films like “Kushi,” “Vaalarai Pookal,” and “Magalir Mattum.” She has also ventured into production, launching her own production company, which focuses on creating strong, female-led narratives in cinema. Beyond acting, her investments in various sectors, including fashion and wellness, have contributed to her growing business portfolio.
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 among 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. Dhool, Kaakha Kaakha and Thirumalai were among the top 10 films of the year and The Hindu wrote that she was "virtually the undisputed queen of Kollywood". Actor Vikram referred to her as Lady Kamal Haasan due to her dedication in acting.
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.
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.
Social Network
Jyothika is quite active on social media platforms, where she engages with her fans and shares updates about her projects, personal life, and social causes she supports. Her Instagram and Twitter profiles boast a large following, with fans eager to catch a glimpse of her life beyond the silver screen.
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. Her 50th film, Udanpirappe was released directly on Amazon Prime Video on 14 October 2021 as a part of 2D Entertainment's four-film deal with the streaming service.
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. Gargi, starring Sai Pallavi was distributed by Jyothika and Suriya.
Education
Jyothika completed her schooling in Chennai and pursued her graduation in Psychology from the University of Mumbai. Her educational background has not only influenced her acting skills but also her understanding of character development in her roles, allowing her to bring depth to the characters she portrays.
As Jyothika continues to shine in her career and personal life, fans can look forward to more remarkable performances and contributions from this talented actress in the coming years.
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. She opted out from both films due to her prior project commitments.
Jyothika was seen in three films that year, Raatchasi, produced by Dream Warrior Pictures in which she plays a school teacher; Jackpot, in which she appears as a cop co-starring Revathi under 2D Entertainment and Thambi, a Jeethu Joseph film along with Karthi.
She won several accolades for her performance in Raatchasi including Behindwoods Gold Medal Award for Best Actor Lead Role (Female), and the Edison Award for Best Actress.
