Kalaimamani
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Edition 1 (2005) Winner
Jyothika
ジョーティカ
Jōtika
Aliases:
Jyothika Sadanah / Jyothika Saravanan
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1978-10-18 （Bombay, Maharashtra, India (now Mumbai)）
- Nationality
- India
- Languages
- Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam
- Religion
- Unknown
- Residence History
- Mumbai, India → Chennai, India
Career
- Occupations
- Actress, Film producer
- Active Years
- 1998-
- Affiliations
- 2D Entertainment
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mithibai College | — | Psychology | — | — | India |
| Learner's Academy | — | High School | — | — | India |
Mithibai College
Psychology
Country:
India
Majored in Psychology
Learner's Academy
High School
Country:
India
Schooling in Mumbai
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South | Vaalee | Best Female Debut – South | Filmfare | Won |
| 2001 | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | Kushi | Best Actress – Tamil | Filmfare | Won |
| 2004 | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress | Perazhagan | Best Actress | Government of Tamil Nadu | Won |
| 2005 | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress | Chandramukhi | Best Actress | Government of Tamil Nadu | Won |
| 2022 | National Film Award for Best Feature Film | Soorarai Pottru | Best Feature Film – Tamil | National Film Development Corporation | Won |
Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South
2000
Work:
Vaalee
Category:
Best Female Debut – South
Organization:
Filmfare
Result:
Won
Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil
2001
Work:
Kushi
Category:
Best Actress – Tamil
Organization:
Filmfare
Result:
Won
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress
2004
Work:
Perazhagan
Category:
Best Actress
Organization:
Government of Tamil Nadu
Result:
Won
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress
2005
Work:
Chandramukhi
Category:
Best Actress
Organization:
Government of Tamil Nadu
Result:
Won
National Film Award for Best Feature Film
2022
Work:
Soorarai Pottru
Category:
Best Feature Film – Tamil
Organization:
National Film Development Corporation
Result:
Won
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Vaalee
1999 DramaTamil debut film where she played twin sisters and won Best Female Debut.
FamilyRevenge
Kushi
2000 RomanceRomantic film opposite Vijay, won Best Actress Filmfare.
LoveFriendship
Chandramukhi
2005 Horror ComedyMassive hit with Rajinikanth, played the title role, won state award.
PossessionComedy
Mozhi
2007 DramaPlayed a deaf-mute woman, critically acclaimed, National Award nominee.
DisabilityCommunication
36 Vayadhinile
2015 DramaComeback film as middle-aged housewife, critically acclaimed, won state award.
Women empowermentMidlife
Kaathal – The Core
2023 DramaMalayalam film with Mammootty, won Filmfare Critics Best Actress.
FamilyIdentity
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Natural and emotive actingVersatility in roles
- Recurring Motifs
- Strong female charactersSocial issues
Legacy
Regarded as one of the most prolific actresses in Tamil cinema and ranked among the best South Indian actresses. Pioneered women-centric films.
Trivia
- Married actor Suriya in 2006; they have two children, Diya and Dev.
- Half-sister is actress Nagma.
- Majored in Psychology.
- Co-founder of 2D Entertainment.