Jyothika is one of the most popular actresses in the South Indian film industry. She has also worked in Hindi films. However, last year, during an event for her film, Shaitaan, starring Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan, her comment on South Indian films didn’t go well with many. The old video, in which Jyothika highlighted how women are given less importance in the South Indian film industry, has resurfaced online. Her comment has garnered a lot of attention, and netizens have slammed the actress for it.
What did Jyothika say for which she is facing criticism?
Last year, in 2024, during an event for her film, Shaitaan, Jyothika mentioned that she has shared screen space with almost all leading actors in South India. However, according to her, women in the South Indian film industry are often given less importance, which is also reflected in posters. She praised actor, Mammootty and Shaitaan co-star, Ajay Devgn, for giving women prominence. She was quoted as saying:
“I have acted with almost all the leading actors in South India. But women don’t get much importance there, not even on posters. People like Mammootty and Ajay Devgn give women prominence.”