Jyotika was earning three times higher than me: 'Kanguva' actor Suriya recalls early days with his wife

Suriya is all set to have his next release titled 'Kanguva' and the pan-Indian drama is scheduled to release on November 14. Suriya has been extensively promoting his next release, and hyping the audience across locations for his theatrical release after 2 years. As per a report in India Today, Suriya opened up about his recent move to Mumbai after nearly 27 years in Chennai, sharing personal memories of his early struggles in the film industry. He recalled how, when he met Jyothika, she was already a well-established star, earning three times his salary. While he fumbled with his lines, she was always dedicated, coming to set fully prepared, a quality he deeply admired. Jyotika's career took off quickly, while Suriya's took several years to cement his foot in Tamil cinema.

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Now gearing up for his pan-Indian project 'Kanguva', Suriya noted how he gradually built his market over time. Reflecting on their decision to move from Chennai to Mumbai, he explained that it was also a chance for Jyotika to spend more time with her family, who are based in Mumbai. With their children enrolled in an IB curriculum, which has limited options in Chennai, Mumbai offered a thoughtful solution for both family and career.

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Directed by Siruthai Siva, 'Kanguva' is a periodic action drama and it has Suriya, Bobby Deol, and Disha Patani in the main roles with several key faces in supporting roles. Devi Sri Prasad takes care of the film's music, and the film has been certified U/A by CBFC.


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