See Suriya play a different role at audio launch of Jyothika’s comeback film

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Jyothika, who gave up a rocking acting career after she married Suriya in 2006, is returning to films after a gap of six years. It’s one of the most talked-about comebacks in recent times and the audio launch was a buzzing affair. See all the action here:

Jo is back

Suriya said: ‘Whenever I met my fans they would relentlessly keep asking me why I’m keeping Jyotika away from films. We were actually waiting for the right opportunity and I’m happy that it has happened now.’

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A big thank you to hubby Suriya

Jyotika said: ‘36 Vayadhinile happens to be one of the best films in my career. I am so much blessed to have Suriya as my husband. He has been a great support in letting me proceed with my dreams and passion.’

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A family affair

The audio launch of mom Jyotika’s comeback film was a big moment for their children Diya and Dev as well. They were present on the occasion and seemed to be enjoying all the attention.

Proud of you Jo! says hubby Suriya

Suriya, a latecomer, joined Twitter on Women’s Day. He announced Jyothika’s comeback film with one of his first tweets and also unveiled one of the first looks of the movie.

36 Vayathinile, a woman’s story

36 Vayathinile is a remake of the Malayalam film How Old Are You? It’s made by Rosshan Andrews, who also directed the original and stars Rahman opposite Jyothika. The film revolves around the everyday situations, the insecurities and anxieties a woman in her mid-30s experiences as the dreaded 40s draw near.

Jo, who quit films on a high

The last of Jyothika’s major films was the 2007 film Mozhi, in which she played a deaf-mute girl. The charming romance was a runaway hit. For her sensitive portrayal Jyothika won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress.

So many super hits

In a career that lasted less than ten years and fewer than 50 films, Jyothika starred in a remarkable number of hits and was the leading actress of her time. Some of our favourite Jyothika films are the beautifully made Rhythm, Thenali and Vettaiyadu Vilayadu in which she starred opposite Kamal Haasan and the full-on masala entertainer Dhool. Another of her superhits is Chandramukhi, in which she played the demanding title role. She won a Tamil Nadu State Award for Best Actress for this performance as well.

A starry romance

It was during the making of the box-office success Kaakka Kaakka that Jyothika and Suriya are said to have fallen in love. They dated for several years before tying the knot in 2006. They have a daughter, Diya, and a son, Dev.

Jyothika at 36

After a break of some six years – she was last seen in the 2009 Malayalam film Seetha Kalyanam – Jyothika will be seen again on screen this summer when 36 Vayathinile hits the thetres. As it happens, the actress is 36 now and fans can’t wait to see her back in action.