Jyotika has addressed the challenges faced by female actors in the Tamil film industry, reflecting on her decision to pursue diverse roles following her transition to motherhood at the age of 28. During an interview with Fever FM, she was accompanied by her Dabba Cartel team, which includes Shabana Azmi, Shalini Pandey, Anjali Anand, and Shibani Dandekar. The host engaged them in a discussion regarding the societal expectation that women must remain youthful, in contrast to the acceptance of aging male actors by their fans.

Jyotika reveals how ageing is an issue in Tamil film industry

In response to this, Jyotika remarked, "This is a significant issue in the South. I became a mother at the age of 28, and since then, I have taken on markedly different roles. In fact, I believe I have not collaborated with a prominent star or hero since turning 28. This presents a considerable challenge, as I have been developing my career independently with new directors. The age factor plays a crucial role in this situation. Additionally, there is another major aspect that is missing in the Tamil industry, although I would not generalize this to all South Indian languages."

Jyotika says ‘biggies make films for biggies’

The current landscape lacks prominent filmmakers or experienced directors akin to K Balachander, who once created films centered on women or narratives that highlight their significant roles. Instead, we predominantly see major filmmakers focusing on projects for other high-profile individuals. Recently, it appears that no major director has produced a film specifically for a female lead. This absence is a notable deficiency in our industry. We face financial constraints, which pose a significant challenge, alongside the need for seasoned filmmakers to tell stories from a female perspective. The journey of women in the South is particularly arduous, as they often confront these challenges in solitude.

About Jyotika

Jyotika married her longtime boyfriend, actor Suriya, on September 11, 2006. They have two children: daughter Diya (born in 2007) and son Dev (born in 2010). The duo starredin seven films together, the first being Poovellam Kettuppar (1999).

Jyotika's films, new project

Jyotika made her acting debut in the film Doli Saja Ke Rakhna in 1997. Her initial foray into Tamil cinema was with the movie Vaali in 1999, while her first appearance in Telugu cinema occurred with Tagore in 2003. She also featured in notable films such as Kushi (2000), Dumm Dumm Dumm, and Poovellam Un Vasam (2001), as well as Kaakha Kaakha (2004), Perazhagan (2004), Chandramukhi (2005), and Mozhi (2007).

After a hiatus, she returned to the screen with 36 Vayadhinile in 2015, followed by Magalir Mattum in 2017, and later appeared in Chekka Chivantha Vaanam and Naachiyaar in 2018. Her subsequent works include Kaatrin Mozhi (2018), Raatchasi (2019), Ponmagal Vandhal (2020), Kaathal – The Core (2023), and Shaitaan (2024).

Currently, she is featured in the Netflix series Dabba Cartel, which narrates the story of five ordinary women whose modest dabba service unexpectedly evolves into a high-stakes drug delivery operation. The series also includes performances by Shabana Azmi, Nimisha Sajayan, Shalini Pandey, Anjali Anand, Sai Tamhankar, and Lillete Dubey.

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