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Several actors, including Ram Charan and Vijay Deverakonda, initially attempted to break into Bollywood but ultimately found success in South Indian cinema. Whereas, multiple actresses have faced rejection in Bollywood after their debut, only to rise to stardom in regional films. Today we are talking about one such actress who, despite an unsuccessful Bollywood start, went on to become a prominent star in the South Indian entertainment industry.
The actress is none other than Jyothika. Jyothika made her Bollywood debut with the popular director Priyadarshan, the film was Doli Sajake Rakhna alongside Akshaye Khanna . The film failed to make expected earnings and was a flop.
After which, she received no offers from Bollywood for the next 24 years. Despite massive failure, Jyothika rose to stardom in South cinema and delivered multiple hits with numerous popular superstars including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Thalapathy Vijay and Suriya. The actress has worked in multiple films including over 50 films to her name this actress has won multiple awards including a National Film Award, five Filmfare Awards South, four Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and the prestigious Kalaimamani Award.
Jyothika has grabbed the attention of audiences through her powerful performances and charm. She is considered as one of the most popular actresses in Tamil cinema and has ranked among the best heroines in the South Indian entertainment industry. Jyothika got married in 2006 to superstar Suriya.
She was earning three times more than her husband who is already a popular star in the South. However, she stepped away from the industry at the peak of her career but made a successful return with a film in 2015. Jyothika has given multiple hit and blockbuster films including Poovellam Kettuppar, Kushi alongside Vijay, Mugavaree, Dumm Dumm Dumm, and Snegithiye, Chandramukhi, and more.
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