Jyothika biography
Jyothika is an Indian actress, born on 18 October 1978 in Mumbai.
Jyothika's screen career began in 1972 with Naagarahaavu.
Jyothika has appeared in 63 films and 1 television or streaming title across Hindi and Indian cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema, Tamil cinema and Telugu cinema.
The most recent films are System (2026), Srikanth (2024), Shaitaan (2024).
Honours include Filmfare Awards South.
- Also known as
- Sadanah, Jyothika Saravanan
- Born
- 18 October 1978 (age 48)
- Birthplace
- Mumbai
- Work
- Actor
- Film industries
- Hindi and Indian cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema, Tamil cinema, Telugu cinema
- Years active
- 1998 to present
- Awards
- Filmfare Awards South
Jyothika filmography
63 films and 1 television or streaming title, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | System | Sarika Rawat | Hindi | |
| 2024 | Srikanth | Devika Malvade | Hindi | |
| 2024 | Shaitaan | Jyoti Rishi | Hindi | |
| 2023 | Kaathal , The Core | Omana Philip Matthew | Malayalam | |
| 2023 | Chandramukhi 2 | Ganga Senthilnathan | Tamil | (footage from Chandramukhi) |
| 2021 | Udanpirappe | Mathangi Sargunam | Tamil | |
| 2020 | Ponmagal Vandhal | Venba Pethuraj / Angel / Sakthi Jyothi | Tamil | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Tamil |
| 2019 | Thambi | Parvathy | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Raatchasi | Geetha Rani (Ammu) | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Jackpot | Akshaya | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Kaatrin Mozhi | Vijayalakshmi Balakrishnan (Viji) / RJ Madhu | Tamil | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Tamil |
| 2018 | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Chithra Varadharajan | Tamil | Won, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress |
| 2018 | Naachiyaar | P. Naachiyaar Kumari | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Magalir Mattum | Prabhavathi Surendhar | Tamil | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Tamil |
| 2017 | Manadhaal Inaivom, Maatrathai Varaverppom | Jo | Tamil | Directed By Sudha Kongara Brand Shorts For Zee Tamil |
| 2015 | 36 Vayadhinile | Vasanthi Thamizhselvan | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Nagavalli | Ganga Kailash | Telugu | (uncredited, archival footage from Chandramukhi) |
| 2009 | Seetha Kalyanam | Nimisha | Malayalam | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Malayalam |
| 2008 | Herova? Zerova? | Tamil | ||
| 2007 | Raakilipattu | Malayalam | ||
| 2007 | Mozhi | Archana | Tamil | Won, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress |
| 2007 | Manikanda | Mahalakshmi | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Rakklippattu | Josephine | Malayalam | |
| 2007 | Pachaikili Muthucharam | Smitha (Geetha / Kalyani) | Tamil | Won, Ananda Vikatan Award for best villain , Female |
| 2006 | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Kunthavi Gautham (Jill) | Tamil | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Tamil |
Show all 63 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Aaradhana | Tamil | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Tamil |
| 2006 | Shock | Madhuri | Telugu | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Telugu |
| 2006 | Saravana | Sadhana | Tamil | |
| 2006 | June R | June R. | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Vikramarkudu | Chithra Vikram Singh Rathore | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Nimisham | Nimisha | Malayalam | Short film directed by Revathi S Varma |
| 2005 | Maayavi | Jyotika a.k.a. Jo | Tamil | |
| 2005 | Chandramukhi | Ganga Senthilnathan (Ganga) / Chandramukhi | Tamil | |
| 2004 | Perazhagan | Priya / Shenbagam | Tamil | |
| 2004 | Mass | Anjali | Telugu | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Telugu |
| 2004 | Manmadhan | Mythili | Tamil | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Tamil |
| 2004 | Arul | Kanmani Arulkumaran | Tamil | |
| 2003 | Thirumalai | Swetha | Tamil | |
| 2003 | Three Roses | Pooja | Tamil | |
| 2003 | Tagore | Nandini a.k.a. Nandu | Telugu | |
| 2003 | Kaakha Kaakha | Maaya Anbuchelvan | Tamil | Won, ITFA Best Actress Special Jury Award |
| 2003 | Dhool | Eshwari | Tamil | Won, ITFA Best Actress Award |
| 2003 | Priyamana Thozhi | Nandhini Ashok | Tamil | |
| 2002 | Nagarahavu | Keerthi, Prema Patel | Kannada | Won, Udaya Film Award for Best Actress |
| 2002 | 123 | Kannada | ||
| 2002 | Raja | Priya | Tamil | |
| 2002 | One Two Three | Narmadha | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Poovellam Un Vasam | Chella | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Dumm Dumm Dumm | Ganga Veluthambi | Tamil | Nominated, Cinema Express Award for best actress |
| 2001 | 12B | Jyothika "Jo" | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Star | Preethi | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Little John | Vani | Tamil / Hindi / English | |
| 2000 | Thenali | Janaki | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Rhythm | Aruna Karthikeyan | Tamil | Won, Cinema Express Award for Best Sensational Actress |
| 2000 | Uyirile Kalanthathu | Priya Mahalakshmi | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Snegithiye | Vani "Vasu" Subramaniyam | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Kushi | Jennifer "Jenny" (Selvi) | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Mugavaree | Viji | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Vaali | Tamil | ||
| 1999 | Poovellam Kettuppar | Janaki Kannan (Kalyani) | Tamil | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Tamil |
| 1999 | Vaalee | Meena (Sona) | Tamil | |
| 1998 | Doli Saja Ke Rakhna | Pallavi Sinha | Hindi | |
| 1972 | Naagarahaavu | Kannada |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dabba Cartel | Varuna Panniker | Netflix |