Cinema VinesAfter the Covid‑19 pandemic, Tamil film star Suriya and his wife Jyotika decided to relocate from their opulent Chennai bungalow to a more modest 1,700‑square‑foot home in Mumbai. The move was motivated by a desire to keep their children, Diya and Dev, close to Jyotika’s parents and to give the family a quieter, more “normal” lifestyle away from the constant fan attention that surrounds Suriya in Chennai.
While promoting his upcoming film Vishwanath & Sons, Suriya spoke candidly about the comfort he has found in the Mumbai residence. He described the house as cosy and “a holiday” for him, noting that the smaller space allows him to move freely and enjoy everyday routines—like checking on the laundry, ordering coffee, or simply spending time with his children—without the bustle of a larger property.
Radhika Sarathkumar, a close friend and co‑star, echoed Suriya’s sentiments, saying that Jyotika’s happiness has spilled over into their family life. She added that the couple’s decision to stay in Mumbai was driven largely by Jyotika’s wish to be near her mother, while also balancing work commitments in the city.
The couple, who married on September 11, 2006, after meeting on the set of the 1999 film Poovellam Kettuppar, have two children: daughter Diya, born in 2007, and son Dev, born in 2010. Their former Chennai home was a multi‑storey bungalow, but the new Mumbai flat is a far more intimate setting. Despite reports in 2023 that the pair owned a 9,000‑square‑foot bungalow in Mumbai valued at ₹70 crore, Suriya’s comments suggest they have chosen a significantly smaller space.
With Vishwanath & Sons set to hit theatres on August 14, Suriya remains active in the industry while enjoying the quieter life he has cultivated in Mumbai. The film, directed by Venky Atluri and featuring Mamitha Baiju and Radhika, marks another chapter in the actor’s prolific career.
