How Radikaa Sarathkumar Became the Cupid in Suriya and Jyotika’s Love Story

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promotions for her upcoming film Thaai Kizhavi, veteran actress Radikaa Sarathkumar shared a heartwarming tale about Suriya and Jyotika’s early romance. Speaking at an event hosted by Suhasini Maniratnam and attended by Suriya’s father Sivakumar, Radikaa recalled how reserved Suriya was in his initial years in cinema. Noticing that Jyotika was equally shy on set, Radikaa revealed that she gently encouraged the two to strike up a conversation. What began as a simple suggestion eventually led them to getting married.

Sivakumar Reacts To Radikaa Sarathkumar's Revelation ON Suriya–Jyotika’s Romance

Radikaa Sarathkumar recently took a trip down memory lane while promoting her upcoming film Thaai Kizhavi. At a lively promotional event hosted by Suhasini Maniratnam for Galatta, and attended by veteran actor Sivakumar, Radikaa shared a delightful behind-the-scenes story from Suriya’s early days in the industry Radikaa recalled that Suriya, who was just a few films old that time, was extremely shy on set. He kept to himself and rarely initiated conversations. Interestingly, she noticed that Jyotika, who was working alongside him, had a similarly reserved personality. Observing their quiet nature, Radikaa felt they might connect well if given a gentle push. She encouraged the two to talk to each other.

Responding to Radikaa’s recollection, her Poovum Puyalum co-star Sivakumar added a humorous tone to the story. He joked that if it weren’t for Radikaa’s intervention, Suriya would have kept quiet, taken care of his own work, and would have never spoken to Jyotika. But that one incident changed their lives, and they ended by getting married and even becoming parents to two children. Suriya and Jyotika’s dated for several years, and tied the knot in 2006. Despite reported resistance from their families during the initial phase, their relationship stands strong. They are parents to Dev and Diya.

Suriya, Jyotika and Radika Sarathkumar's Upcoming Films

On the professional front, Suriya remains busy with multiple projects. He is currently working on director Venky Atluri’s film alongside Mamitha Baiju and Raveena Tandon. He is also collaborating with Jeetu Madhavan on a project featuring Nazriya and has completed his portions for Karuppu, directed by RJ Balaji.

Jyotika, meanwhile, is expected to star in a thriller with Sunny Deol, backed by AR Murugadoss.Radikaa herself is gearing up for the release of Thaai Kizhavi, directed by Sivakumar Murugesan and produced by Passion Studios, with Sivakarthikeyan backing the project. The film is slated for release on February 20, 2026.