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Suriya’s father talks about how he did not accept the actor’s love with Jyothika

This Valentine’s Day, heartwarming love stories are once again taking over social media timelines. Among them, the beautiful journey of Suriya and Jyothika continues to stand out as one of the most inspiring and cherished tales.

February 14, 2026 / 17:01 IST
When Suriya told his family about his love, things didn't go easily at first.
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  • Suriya and Jyothika's love story began as co-stars in films.
  • Suriya's father initially opposed but later accepted their relationship.
  • The couple is now happily married with two children.

On Valentine's Day, a lot of wonderful love stories are once again going viral on social media. The love tale of Suriya and Jyothika is one of these remarkable and moving stories. Many people have been moved by their path from being co-stars to life partners.

Suriya and Jyothika met while they were both working in movies. What began as a basic friendship grew into love over time. They worked together on a lot of hit movies, and the public enjoyed how well they got along on screen. But their path in real life was hard and full of problems.

When Suriya told his family about his love, things didn't go easily at first. His father, Sivakumar, didn't like their connection right away. Later, he was honest about needing time when Suriya first told him he wanted to marry Jyothika.

Suriya was quite clear and sure about what he wanted. He told his dad that he would only marry Jyothika. He also indicated that he would stay single for the rest of his life if he couldn't marry her.

Sivakumar thereafter pondered a lot about his life and work. He had been in about 150 movies. A lot of the movies were in favour of love weddings. He wondered why he should be against his son's love in real life when he had supported love stories on TV. This idea changed his mind completely.

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Sivakumar finally acknowledged their connection with a glad heart. Suriya and Jyothika tied the knot and began a new chapter in their life. Sivakumar talked about this in a recent interview. They are happily married now and have two kids. They are still one of the most liked and recognized couples in South Indian movies.

Their love tale teaches us that real love always takes guts and time. This story had a great happy conclusion because Suriya made a solid choice in love and Sivakumar acted like an adult.

Bhawana Tanmayi is a Hyderabad-based freelance entertainment journalist. Views expressed are personal.
first published: Feb 14, 2026 05:00 pm

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