Actress Jyotika opens up about her and Suriya’s parenting roles: ‘All school-related responsibilities are handled by…’

Recently, actress Jyotika has shared how she and her husband, Suriya balance not just their professional lives but also parenting two children. The couple, despite a demanding profession have a simple approach to family life which is all about sharing the load and responsibilities while ensuring that atleast there's one parent with the children. In a recent interview, the actress revealed who takes charge of the school-related tasks.

Jyotika reveals Suriya handles their children’s school responsibilities

Suriya and Jyotika are parents to two children, Diya, born in 2007, and Dev, born in 2010. Speaking to BehindWoods, Jyotika revealed that Suriya is the one who manages the school-related responsibilities for their children, who attend school in Mumbai. “My children are in school in Mumbai,” she said, adding that their daughter Diya is her father’s favourite, while Dev is attached to both parents. Jyotika also praised Suriya’s involvement in their children’s lives, explaining that their school sends at least two emails every day about activities ranging from sports and picnics to academics. “All the school-related responsibilities are handled by Suriya,” she said, as reported by The Indian Express.

Jyotika explains how she and Suriya balance marriage and parenting

For Jyotika, a successful marriage is not about one partner constantly making sacrifices for the other. Instead, she believes both partners need to support each other as their professional and family responsibilities change. During a conversation with Zoom TV, the actress explained that she sometimes chooses to take on less work so that she can manage responsibilities at home. When Suriya has to leave for work, she makes sure the household and children are taken care of. The arrangement works both ways, with Suriya stepping back when she has an outdoor shooting schedule.


“I think a marriage is all about balance,” Jyotika said, emphasising that support must come from both sides. She added that they ensure at least one parent is at home with their children, describing their relationship as one that needs to work “hand in glove” and in a balanced way.

Why Suriya and Jyotika moved from Chennai to Mumbai

After spending decades in Chennai, the couple relocated to Mumbai with Diya and Dev following the COVID-19 pandemic. In an earlier interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Suriya explained that the move was partly about giving Jyotika the opportunity to reconnect with her family and rediscover professional opportunities.

“I’ll be very open,” Suriya said, recalling that Jyotika had moved to Chennai at 18 or 19 and lived there for 27 years. During that time, she was with him and his family, while giving up her career, friends and the lifestyle she had in Bandra. Suriya said the pandemic prompted them to consider a change, especially as Jyotika felt her career had plateaued and the scripts she was receiving had become repetitive. He also recalled that they started 2D Entertainment because they saw a lack of women-centric films.

Suriya says women need independence

Suriya also spoke about the importance of allowing Jyotika to spend time with her parents and build her career in Mumbai. He said seeing her reconnect with her personal life and professional interests had been a positive change. “She is happy spending time in Mumbai and reconnecting with her parents,” he said.

The actor added that women, like men, need vacations, friendships, financial independence, respect and time for fitness. He questioned why women should have to give up time with their families and urged people to move beyond a mindset centred only on themselves. Suriya also expressed happiness at seeing Jyotika grow as an actress, saying he hoped she would find even more beautiful opportunities.

Jyotika’s latest film appearance

Jyotika was last seen in the legal drama System, directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and produced by Baweja Studios. The film also stars Sonakshi Sinha and Ashutosh Gowariker in lead roles. System was released on Amazon Prime Video on May 22, 2026.