South film star Suriya's wife and actress Jyothika has currently landed in controversy on social media. This situation arose due to an old statement of hers, in which she commented on South films.
Entertainment: Popular South Indian actress Jyothika is currently embroiled in controversy on social media. Her old statement, given during the promotion of the film ‘Shaitaan’ in 2024, has now come under the netizens' attack. Old posters of South films featuring her are going viral on social media, and users are calling her "fake" and a "chameleon."
How did the matter begin?
During the promotion of ‘Shaitaan’, Jyothika had said, "I have worked with many actors in the South. My recent film was with Mammootty. If I have learned one thing after all these years, it is how you give something. Ajay Devgn is working selflessly in this film." She further added, "Even in the film posters, you can see it.
When I do a film in the South with my hero, who will showcase my face so prominently? It was a great experience acting with Mammootty sir and Ajay. I think they are the true legends of cinema. They are giving something back to cinema." After this statement went viral, users started targeting her.
Users' reactions on social media
Users shared old posters of South films featuring Jyothika and accused her of always presenting herself prominently. The viral posters included:
- Dum Dum Dum
- Kushi
- Kaakha Kaakha
- Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
One user wrote, "Even in films where she plays a mere glamorous girl or has a small cameo, she features on the posters. Making statements about the South industry to grab headlines in Bollywood is just an attempt to gain attention." Another user said, "She acted in Kollywood, earned her salary, married Suriya, and is living a peaceful life in the South. People there really like this couple. There is no harm in praising her colleagues, but don't compare and criticize the South—how much of a chameleon you are."
Jyothika's Professional Front
Although the social media controversy continues, Jyothika's professional career is steadily progressing. In 2024, she acted in the web series ‘Dabba Cartel’. She is now set to appear in Ashwini Iyer Tiwari's upcoming film. Due to her contributions and superhit films in the South industry, she has a very large fan base, but the controversy arising from an old statement is natural.
