Suriya first met Jyothika on the sets of Poovellam Kettupar. After dating for several years, the two got married on September 11, 2006.
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Jyothika’s efforts to learn the Tamil language for her role in Poovellam Kettupar and her dedication to her work attracted Suriya’s attention, forming a bond between them.
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In an interview, Jyothika revealed what drew her towards the Kanguva actor. “The reason I decided that I wanted Surya for myself was the respect he gave me (...) He spoke to me very casually. That appealed to me a lot."
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Despite his father’s disapproval on grounds of religious differences, they got engaged and the rest is history!
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They were blessed with a daughter, Diya, and a son, Dev.
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Besides working on seven films together, the couple has also undertaken several philanthropic initiatives.
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Jyothika showered praises on her husband in an interview, "He is very sincere as a father. Not just as a father, even as a husband, he is very sincere."
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‘‘My marriage to Jo has been all that I expected and much more. Jo has been a wonderful wife and makes an even greater mom to Diya.’’ - Suriya's appreciation of his wife, in an interview.