Jyothika

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Characters played by Jyothika

Ganga / Chandramukhi — Chandramukhi (2005)

Senthil's wife who develops a split personality after opening the haunted south-west room. She becomes possessed by the spirit of Chandramukhi, attempting to kill Priya and Senthil while framing Viswanathan. Eventually cured through a ritual where Saravanan fakes his death as the vengeful king Vettaiyan.

Jennifer — Kushi (2000)

Jennifer is the other central protagonist, a student from Tamil Nadu who pursues post-graduate studies after her canceled wedding. She initially becomes Shiva's friend, later falls in love with him, and risks herself to protect him during an attack. After their missed meeting and exchanged letters, she marries Shiva.

Narmada — 123 (2002)

Narmada comes to Bangalore to complete some work and becomes involved with Chidambaram and his companions. After hearing that someone is looking for her, she decides to follow. The story hints that she has faced many difficulties, though it does not explain them; Chidambaram eventually tells her that he loves her.

Maya Anbuchelvan — Kaakha Kaakha (2003)

Maya Anbuchelvan is a school teacher who initially challenges Anbuchelvan's routine police questioning. After he helps her and supports one of her students, mutual respect grows into love. She marries him, is kidnapped by Pandian, and dies while shielding Anbuchelvan from a fatal attack.

Janaki — Thenali (2000)

Janaki is Dr. Kailash's younger sister and the woman with whom Thenali Soman falls in love after reaching Kailash's home. Dr. Kailash strongly opposes their relationship, but Thenali eventually marries Janaki, making her central to the romantic conflict and to Kailash's mistaken belief that Thenali has ruined her life.

Sona — Vaali (1999)

A fictional character invented by Shiva and Vicky to fabricate a romantic backstory involving an ex-smoker and ex-drunkard, which successfully attracts Priya's interest before the truth is revealed.

P. Naachiyaar — Naachiyaar (2018)

An assistant commissioner in Chennai and a tough policewoman, she is put in charge of investigating Arasi's rape case. She protects Arasi, pursues the people responsible, and uncovers the wealthy moneylender's crime. After her suspension, she takes matters into her own hands, faces an enquiry and transfer, and helps reunite Kaathu with Arasi while keeping the paternity test result from Arasi.

Akshaya — Jackpot (2019)

Akshaya is one of the central characters who learns about the vessel and its power from the old idli seller. She joins Masha in trying to retrieve it from Manasthan's rice mill, with help from Motta and Raghul, while facing Manasthan and Bhai.

Geetha Rani — Raatchasi (2019)

An Indian Army lieutenant colonel who takes voluntary retirement to become headmistress of a struggling government school in R. Puthur. She confronts neglect and corruption, improves the campus, supports students who failed, and helps them succeed in the SSLC exams. Her work fulfills the education-reform dream she shared with her late boyfriend, Kathir.

Maathangi Sargunam — Udanpirappe (2021)

Mathangi is Vairavan's loving sister and Sargunam's wife. In the flashback, she jumps into a well to rescue two children and sacrifices her own son while saving Vivek. She later kills Adhiban when he tries to molest her, learns he assaulted Keerthana, and helps bring the estranged families back together.

Vani 'Vasu' Subramaniam — Snegithiye (2000)

Vani, known as Vasu, is Radhika's close friend and a carefree prankster at their Chennai college. She helps invent the overseas-boyfriend story to deter Radhika's aunt from arranging suitors, then joins Radhika in hiding Ramesh's body and escaping police custody. She later works with Radhika to uncover the real killer.

Prabha — Magalir Mattum (2017)

Prabha is a feisty, independent documentary filmmaker who lives with filmmaking friends before moving in with Gomatha. After learning that Gomatha has lost contact with her school friends, Prabha uses Facebook to find Rani, abandons her filming plans, and organizes their reunion and a three-day journey toward renewed freedom.

Career Overview

Jyothika has 64 screen credits in a career dating back to 1998. Their work is anchored in the Chandramukhi Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include System, Chandramukhi, Udanpirappe. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
female
Known Credits
64
Birth Date
1978-10-18
Birth Place
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2749279), public domain (CC0).