Jyotika

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
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