Happy Birthday Jyotika: 25 instances when the actor waltzed her way into our hearts
The actor, who made his Tamil debut with Vaali, went to act with almost all the top stars of Kollywood like Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijay, and Ajith Kumar.
As Jyotika turns 42, we give you 25 instances where the dancer in her reigned supreme.
Sona Sona (Vaali) - The song that, arguably, made Jyotika break out into the big league. The actor is all style and oomph in this delightful number from Deva.
Poova Poova (Poovellam kettupaar) - Jo totally owns this youthful number with her infectious energy and cutesy antics.
Keechu Kiliye (Mugavari) - Set in a set that is bursting with colours, the song showcases Jyotika's mastery of the bubbly-act.
Chudithar Aninthu (Poovellam Kettuppaar) - Jo and Suriya nail this youthful Yuvan composition with their spunky steps and sprightly screen presence.
Megam Karukuthu (Kushi) - Jyotika gets her own rain dance in her fifth film, and boy, does she ace it!
Kaatre En Vasal (Rhythm) - A melodious and intimate number, made memorable by the Jyotika-Arjun duo.
Injerungo Injerungo (Thenali) - Jo and Kamal make this fiery dance number one for the ages with their effortless chemistry.
Devadhai Vamsam (Snegithiye) - In probably the best dance performance of her career, Jyo is all style and jazz in this visual extravaganza from Priyadarshan.
Baila Re Baila (Little John) - Jyotika is adorable in this effervescent track, composed by Pravin Mani, celebrating the simplest of pleasures.
Suttrum Bhoomi (Dumm Dumm Dumm) - A Jo-special rusty folk number that rocked the FM stations continuously for months together.
Adi Nenthikkitten (Star) - Jyotika, yet again, nails this sassy, tongue-in-cheek track with her trademark swag.
Kaadhal Vandhadhum (Poovellam Un Vaasam) - Jo shares screen-space with Ajith Kumar in this breezy, love song, made memorable by the charm of the actors.
Sariya Thavara (12 B) - Jo comes all guns blazing in this explosive, intro-song for the heroine, a rarity in our cinemas
April mazhai megame ( 1 2 3) - Another instance of Jyotika saving the day with her attitude and charming choreography.
Kundu Kundu (Dhool) - A dolled up Jyotika aces the farcical act in quite some get-ups in this quirky track.
Maankuttiye (Priyamaana Thozhi) - Jo's chemistry with Madhavan in this SA Rajkumar-style romantic ballad has to be seen to be believed.
Uyirin Uyirae (Kaakha Kaakha) - A true-blue chartbuster, where Jo aces the seductress act without resorting to skin-show.
Dhimsu Katta (Thirumalai) - Jyotika takes the bubbly act to a different level altogether, in this delightful 'kuthu' number by Vidyasagar
Oddiyaanam (Arul) - Another sassy song that proves without doubt Jyotika's adeptness in the folk genre.
En Aasai Mythiliye (Manmadhan) - Jyo matches up to a lively Simbu in this vivacious dance number.
Kaathadi Pole (Maayavi) - Jyotika owns this spirited, folk number with her graceful demeanor and comic capers.
Raa Raa (Chandramukhi) - A singular high point of Jyotika's career, where she reprises Shobana's performance and comes out largely unscathed.
Kadhal Sutthudhe (Saravana) - A fast-paced track that has Jo overshadowing a dancer of Simbu's stature.
Maaza Maaza (Sillunu Oru Kadhal) - This sensuous number is proof of the comfort levels and chemistry that Jo and Suriya shared in their early days of courtship.
Shero Shero (Jackpot) - Who else than Jyotika to nail this electrifying 'kuthu' song the way she does at 41! Unbelievable stuff.