2004

Silk Sathi controversy: Jyothika was criticized for her role in the film “Silk Sathi”, which some people felt was too bold and provocative.

Kaakha Kaakha controversy: Jyothika was criticized for her kissing scene with Suriya in the film “Kaakha Kaakha”. Some people felt that the scene was unnecessary and that it objectified women.

2007

Mozhi controversy: Jyothika was criticized for her portrayal of a deaf woman in the film “Mozhi”. Some people felt that she did not do enough research on the deaf community and that her portrayal was inaccurate.

Anjali controversy: Jyothika was criticized for her decision to play a dwarf in the film “Anjali”. Some people felt that she was appropriating the experiences of people with dwarfism and that she was not the right person to play the role.

2010

Naan Mahaan Alla controversy: Jyothika was criticized for her role in the film “Naan Mahaan Alla”, which some people felt was too violent and misogynistic.

2015

36 Vayadhinile controversy: Jyothika was criticized for her portrayal of a middle-aged woman in the film “36 Vayadhinile”. Some people felt that she was too young to play the role and that her portrayal was unrealistic.

2017

Kaatru Veliyidai controversy: Jyothika was criticized for her decision to work with director Mani Ratnam, who has been accused of sexual harassment by several women.

2022

Ponmagal Vandhal controversy: Jyothika was criticized for her portrayal of a lawyer in the film “Ponmagal Vandhal”. Some people felt that her portrayal was too idealistic and that it did not reflect the reality of the legal system.