Jyothika Saravanan (née Jyothika Sadanah; born 18 October 1978) is an Indian actress who predominantly appeared in Tamil films. She also acted in a few Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi films. She gained critical acclaim for her performances in Kushi, Perazhagan, Chandramukhi and Mozhi, winning one Filmfare and three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. She is also a recipient of the Kalaimamani award. Jyothika married co-actor Suriya in September 2006 after being engaged in a relationship for several years. Since then, she has been inactive in the film industry till 2014 when she confirmed to be making a comeback with the remake of the Malayalam film How Old Are You.
Vijay Award for Favourite Heroine, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam, Vijay Award for Best Actress, IIFA Utsavam Award for Best Performance In A Leading Role - Female - Tamil
Movies
36 Vayadhinile, Sillunu Oru Kaadhal, Magalir Mattum, Kaakha Kaakha, Mozhi, Chandramukhi, Maayavi, Poovellam Kettuppar, Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu, Dhool, Perazhagan, Kushi, Thirumalai, Uyirile Kalanthathu, Dumm Dumm Dumm, June R, Doli Saja Ke Rakhna, Pachaikili Muthucharam, Vaali, Little John, 12B, Muga...
Star Sign
Libra
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Fact
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Daughter of producer Chander Sadanah.
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Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 31, a son Dev Sivakimar on June 7, 2010. Child's father is her husband, Suriya.
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Gave birth to her 1st child at age 28, a daughter Diya Sivakumar on August 10, 2007. Child's father is her husband, Suriya.