Jyothika
Biography
Jyothika is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil films. She also acted in some Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi films. Jyothika debuted in Bollywood in the Hindi film Doli Saja Ke Rakhna, directed by Priyadarshan. Her first Tamil film was Vaali and her first Telugu film was Tagore, opposite Chiranjeevi. Jyothika has received critical praise for her performances in various films, including Perazhagan, Chandramukhi, Mozhi, and 36 Vayadhinile. She has acted in 63 films. Jyothika was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India on October 18, 1978. She is known for her acting credits in Indian cinema.
Career overview
Jyothika is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil films. She has also acted in some Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi films. Her acting career began in Bollywood with the Hindi film Doli Saja Ke Rakhna, directed by Priyadarshan.
Jyothika made her Tamil film debut in Vaali and her first Telugu film appearance was in Tagore, opposite Chiranjeevi. She received critical praise for her performances in several films, including Perazhagan, Chandramukhi, Mozhi, and 36 Vayadhinile. The success of Vaali and Kushi marked a significant turning point in her career.
Throughout her career, Jyothika has accumulated a large number of acting credits, with a total of 63 known credits. She has established herself as a prominent actress in the Tamil film industry, known for her versatility and range in a variety of roles.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
65 titles- System (2026) as Sarika Rawat
- Dabba Cartel (2025) as Varuna
- Retro (2025) Producer
- Shaitaan (2024) as Jyoti Rishi
- Meiyazhagan (2024) Producer
- Srikanth (2024) as Devika
- Sarfira (2024) Producer
- Kaathal - The Core (2023) as Omana Philip
- Oh My Dog (2022) Producer
- Jai Bhim (2021) Producer
- Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum (2021) Producer
- Udanpirappe (2021) as Maathangi Sargunam
- Udanpirappe (2021) Producer
- Ponmagal Vandhal (2020) as Venba
- Raatchasi (2019) as Geetha Rani
- Jackpot (2019) as Akshaya
- Thambi (2019) as Parvathy
- Naachiyaar (2018) as P. Naachiyaar
- Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018) as Chitra Varadarajan
- Kaatrin Mozhi (2018) as Vijayalakshmi 'Viji' Balakrishnan
- Magalir Mattum (2017) as Prabha
- 36 Vayadhinile (2015) as Vasanthi Thamizhselvan
- Seetha Kalyanam (2009) as Nimisha
- Mozhi (2007) as Archana
- Pachaikili Muthucharam (2007) as Smitha / Geetha
- Manikanda (2007) as Mahalakshmi/Madhumita
- Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006) as Kundavi
- Vikramarkudu (2006) as Vikram's Wife (Archive Footage)
- Saravana (2006) as Sadhana
- Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006) as Aradhana
- Shock (2006) as Madhurima
- June R (2006) as June R
- Chandramukhi (2005) as Ganga / Chandramukhi
- Maayavi (2005) as Jyothika
- Perazhagan (2004) as Priya / Shenbagam
- Mass (2004) as Anjali
- Arul (2004) as Gayathri
- Manmadhan (2004) as Mythili
- Kaakha Kaakha (2003) as Maya Anbuchelvan
- Priyamaana Thozhi (2003) as Nandini Ashok
- Dhool (2003) as Eeswari
- Thirumalai (2003) as Shweta
- Tagore (2003) as Nandu
- Three Roses (2003) as Pooja
- 123 (2002) as Narmada
- Raja (2002) as Priya
- Nagarahavu (2002) as Keerthi / Prema
- Star (2001) as Preethi
- Little John (2001) as Vani Vishwanath
- Dum Dum Dum (2001) as Ganga
- Poovellam Un Vasam (2001) as Chella
- 12 B (2001) as Jho jo
- Kushi (2000) as Jennifer
- Thenali (2000) as Janaki
- Uyirile Kalanthathu (2000) as Priya
- Rhythm (2000) as Aruna
- Mugavari (2000) as Viji Chandrasekhar
- Snegithiye (2000) as Vani 'Vasu' Subramaniam
- Vaali (1999) as Sona
- Poovellam Kettuppar (1999) as Janaki / Kalyani
- Doli Saja Ke Rakhna (1998) as Pallavi Sinh
- Antony
- Galatta
- Galatta Producer
- Shaitaan 2
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jyothika best known for?
Jyothika is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including System (2026), Srikanth (2024), Sarfira (2024), Jai Bhim (2021).
When and where was Jyothika born?
Jyothika was born on October 18, 1978 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
How many credits does Jyothika have?
Jyothika has accumulated over 65 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1998 to 2026.
What is Jyothika's background in cinema and television?
Jyothika is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil films. She also acted in some Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi films. Jyothika debuted in Bollywood in the Hindi film Doli Saja Ke Rakhna, directed by Priyadarshan. Her first Tamil film was Vaali and her first Telugu film was Tagore, opposite Chiranje...
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