Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Why Suriya And Jyotika Chose Mumbai Over Chennai Home
Suriya and Jyotika moved from Chennai to Mumbai during the pandemic.
Suriya said Jyotika had spent many years in Chennai with him and his family.
He felt she should have more time with her parents, friends and career.
He also believed she deserved privacy, fitness time and financial independence.
Suriya enjoys Mumbai because people recognize him less often there.
Their Mumbai home is much smaller than their Chennai bungalow.
He said the smaller home feels warm and comfortable because everything is nearby.
The couple recently renewed their wedding vows in Scotland.
Suriya and Jyotika moved from Chennai to Mumbai during the pandemic.
Suriya said Jyotika had spent about 27 years in Chennai after leaving Mumbai at 18 or 19.
He said the move allowed Jyotika to reconnect with her parents, friends, lifestyle and career.
Suriya described their 1,700-square-foot Mumbai apartment as cosy, private and family-friendly.
He also said he enjoys Mumbai because he can move around with less attention from fans.
- Who
- Actors Suriya and Jyotika, with their children Diya and Dev mentioned in Suriya’s comments.
- What
- The couple moved from a large Chennai bungalow to a 1,700-square-foot apartment in Mumbai.
- When
- The move took place during the pandemic; Suriya discussed it in an interview published about a year earlier.
- Where
- From Chennai to Mumbai, India; the couple also recently renewed their vows at Blairquhan Castle in Scotland.
- Why
- Suriya said the move gave Jyotika more time with her parents and greater access to her lifestyle and work, while giving him more privacy.
- Previous home
- A Chennai bungalow described in the article as worth Rs 200 crore.
- Current home
- A 1,700-square-foot apartment in Mumbai.
- Timing of move
- During the pandemic.
- Jyotika’s Chennai years
- Suriya said she had spent almost 27 years in Chennai after moving there at 18 or 19.
- Main reason cited
- More time with Jyotika’s parents, friends, lifestyle and career.
- Suriya’s Mumbai preference
- He said he can move around more freely because fans are less likely to surround him.
- Recent milestone
- The couple renewed their vows at Blairquhan Castle in Scotland.