Suriya and Jyotika are once again winning hearts online as pictures and videos from their wedding renewal celebration go viral. The couple, who recently marked 20 years of marriage, recreated special moments from their wedding ceremony in the presence of their children, Diya and Dev, and close family members.From Jyotika walking down the aisle to the emotional moments shared by the couple, the celebration has taken fans back to their long journey together. Amid the renewed interest in their love story, a throwback statement by Suriya’s father and veteran actor Sivakumar has also resurfaced, recalling how the couple convinced their families to accept their relationship.
Sivakumar recalled what Suriya and Jyotika told him about marriage
In an old interview with Galatta, Sivakumar spoke about Suriya and Jyotika’s relationship and revealed that the couple had informed the family about their decision to get married. According to Sivakumar, Suriya and Jyotika waited for nearly four years before eventually making it clear that they wanted to spend their lives together.Sivakumar recalled that the couple told him, “If you don’t get us married, we will remain single forever.”Following the conversation, the family eventually agreed to their marriage.Sivakumar also shared his perspective on children making important decisions about their lives. He said that once children are educated, begin working and become financially independent, they should have the right to make decisions for themselves.
Suriya and Jyotika’s love story began with ‘Poovellam Kettuppar’
Suriya and Jyotika’s relationship began during their time in the film industry. Jyotika made her acting debut with ‘Vaali’, while Suriya had already established himself as a lead actor after making his debut with ‘Nerukku Ner’.The two actors first shared screen space in Vasanth’s ‘Poovellam Kettuppar’. Their friendship reportedly grew during the making of the film and eventually developed into a romantic relationship.Their relationship and plans to marry subsequently became a topic of considerable interest among fans and the media. After dating for several years, Suriya and Jyotika got married in 2006.
Suriya and Jyotika celebrate 20 years of marriage
Almost two decades after their wedding, Suriya and Jyotika continue to remain a closely followed couple in Tamil cinema. They are parents to Diya and Dev, while both have continued to pursue their respective careers.Jyotika took a break from acting after marriage and motherhood before returning to films with several acclaimed performances. Suriya, meanwhile, has continued to explore a range of roles and subjects throughout his career.Their recent 20th wedding anniversary celebration has brought their love story back into the spotlight, with fans revisiting the journey that eventually led to their marriage.
