Tamil stars Suriya and Jyotika, after spending decades in Chennai, recently made the move to Mumbai post-pandemic. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Suriya revealed that the decision was primarily driven by Jyotika's desire to reconnect with her roots in Mumbai. After nearly 27 years in Chennai, she yearns to spend quality time with her parents and friends and to pursue her own financial aspirations. Suriya himself deftly manages his time between the two cities, ensuring a balance between his professional commitments and personal life. Did Suriya Hint at Aamir Khan Playing the Lead in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Dream Project ‘Irumbu Kai Maayavi’? (Watch Video).

Why Did Suriya & Jyotika Shift to Mumbai?

When quizzed about whether he moved to Mumbai for his wife, Suriya said, "I can be very open. At the age of 18-19, she shifted to Chennai. She was in Chennai for almost 27 years and spent only 18 years in Mumbai. She was with me and my family. She gave up her career, friends, relatives, and her Bandra lifestyle. Everything was given up, and she was in Chennai." ‘Kaithi 2’: Suriya To Return As the Merciless Rolex in Karthi’s Upcoming LCU Film? Latter Drops Major Update During ‘Kanguva’ Audio Launch (Watch Video).

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Suriya shared that Jyotika is content and fulfilled in Mumbai, enjoying quality time with her family and friends. "She's happy spending time with her parents after 27 years. Whatever a man needs, a woman also needs that. I think I'm a late bloomer. She needs those vacations, her friends and financial independence. She needs respect, her gym time and me time. Whatever we [men] crave for, she needs them too. Why take away her time from her parents, her lifestyle and what she loves to do. When are we going to do that change? Why is it always me? This is the thought behind the move," he explained.

Suriya expressed his joy at witnessing Jyotika's personal and professional growth."I am happy to see her growth as an actor as well. My kids were a part of IB school and there were only one or two schools in Chennai. It's a blessing that my kids are studying well, and they want to excel and get good at it. We saw some good opportunities here. So we shifted here," she said. ‘Ghajini 2’: Aamir Khan and Suriya To Shoot Sequel in Hindi and Tamil at Same Time? Here’s What We Know.

How Suriya Is Balancing Time Between Chennai & Mumbai

Suriya also discussed the challenges and rewards of balancing his time between Chennai and Mumbai. "I am balancing between Chennai and Mumbai. I take off for at least 10 days a month. I don't shoot at all. For the remaining 20 days, I don't mind shooting for 18-20 hours. For those 10 days, there's no phone call from office or work. Of course, I meet my industry friends here. But, there's no office per se. I am happy to walk with my daughter to the park or go for a drive or have ice cream. I enjoy taking my son for basketball."

Professionally, Suriya is gearing up for the release of his highly-anticipated film, Kanguva, directed by Siruthai Siva. The film, set to hit theatres on November 14, promises to be a visual spectacle. Meanwhile, Jyotika has recently wrapped up shooting for the intriguing Dabba Cartel, adding another promising project to her repertoire.

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