Celebrating imperfections: Suriya, Jyotika renew wedding vows in Christian ceremony

Actors Suriya and Jyotika have renewed their marriage vows in an intimate ceremony to mark two decades of marriage. Celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary in a classic Christian-style setting, the couple opted for matching white attire, with Jyotika wearing a bridal gown and Suriya dressed in a white tuxedo.Sharing an Instagram video from the ceremony on social media, Jyotika captioned the moment, "THE SEQUEL - A vow renewal, celebrating our 20 years of love and war (sic)."Reflecting on their journey together, the actor emphasised that the milestone was a tribute to mutual growth rather than a perfect relationship. "This is not a celebration of a perfect marriage. This is a celebration of imperfections, of adjustments, of understanding, sacrifices, of loving each other selflessly (sic)," she wrote, describing the occasion as a celebration of who they have become for one another over the years.Continuing her message, Jyotika outlined her personal promises to her husband, pledging to remain positive, cherish their bond, and prioritise health and family. She expressed gratitude for the respect and protection Suriya offers her, describing him not just as a husband and father to their children, but as her equal, confidant, and closest friend. Concluding her tribute, she promised to embrace her role as an imperfect partner while looking forward to the next twenty years built on deep mutual understanding.Suriya and Jyotika first met on the sets of Poovellam Kettuppar in 1999 and collaborated on several films before marrying in September 2006. Over the past two decades, both actors have maintained active individual careers in Tamil cinema while occasionally co-starring in projects and managing their joint production company, 2D Entertainment.Beyond their film work, the couple have two children together — daughter Diya and son Dev. In recent years, they shifted their primary residence from Chennai to Mumbai for their children's education.Meanwhile, Suriya's last theatrical release was director Venki Atluri's family drama Vishwanath and Sons (2026).Jyotika's last theatrical release was the Hindi biographical film, Srikanth (2024), featuring actor Rajkummar Rao in the titular role.- EndsPublished By: Anurag BohraPublished On: Sep 15, 2026 22:33 IST