'I was paid three times his salary': Jyotika recalls early career, praises Suriya as a 'green flag'
- Posted on August 5, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
Jyothika opens up about her remarkable early career trajectory, revealing she earned triple the salary of her co-star during their initial projects. The actress reflects on her professional growth while praising Suriya as an exemplary partner, both on-screen and off. Their iconic collaboration in 'Poovellam Kettuppar' (1999) marked the beginning of a phenomenal journey, resulting in multiple blockbuster films that established them as Tamil cinema's most captivating on-screen duo and solidified their status as a power couple in the industry.
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'I was paid three times his salary': Jyotika recalls early career, praises Suriya as a 'green flag'
Suriya and Jyothika, the most loved couple in Tollywood, first appeared together in 'Poovellam Kettuppar' in 1999. Their on-screen chemistry led to several successful collaborations, including 'Uyirile Kalanthathu', the crime thriller 'Kaakha Kaakha', 'Perazhagan', 'Maayavi' and 'Sillunu Oru Kaadhal'.
