Jyothirmayi

Kottayam-born Jyothirmayi came to films by way of modelling and television. Born on 5 April 1983, she modelled first, then moved to television as an anchor and later as an actor in serials; the soap Indraneelam, directed by Suresh Krishnan, brought her recognition. Her first feature film was Pilots (2000), in which she had a small role. She is a television presenter as well as an actress, and a former model. Wider notice came with Meesa Madhavan (2002), where she was the second female lead opposite Dileep. After a long break from acting, she returned to the screen in 2024 with Bougainvillea, directed by her husband, filmmaker Amal Neerad. She has a lead role in Bachelor Party D'eux, her husband's upcoming film, and is one of its co-producers. A spiritual sequel to Bachelor Party, with Tovino Thomas and Naslen in the cast, it is due in theatres on 19 November 2026.