Jyothirmayi reveals why she couldn't resist returning to movies with husband Amal Neerad

Actress Jyothirmayi, who made her comeback to films after a decade with ‘Bougainvillea’, has opened up about her experience working under the direction of her husband, Amal Neerad. In an interview with IANS, she shared how his support made her return to the screen a seamless journey.
“I would say I was most comfortable doing this movie. I cannot ask for more because he is my husband. So he knows what is comfortable for me and how I can deal with certain situations. He knows much more than an outsider. So I had the best comfort level while doing this movie,” Jyothirmayi said, expressing gratitude for the ease he brought to the process.

The actress also revealed her initial apprehensions about taking on the project, which is based on the novel ‘Ruthinte Lokam’, a story she holds close to her heart. “My character really appealed to me when I read the novel ‘Ruthinte Lokam’. But I never knew this was going to be made into a movie. When my husband said, ‘I would like to make a movie about this story with you as the main lead,’ I was a little sceptical because I had not come in front of the camera for the past 10-11 years. So I was not sure. But then it was my husband who persuaded me and gave me the confidence to do this character,” she explained.

Jyothirmayi further highlighted the factors that influenced her decision to return to acting. “Apart from the story, it was the technical side. I had the best technical support. I had the best actors with me. And not only that, doing a movie with Amal Neerad, like any other actor, was also my dream. So all these things helped me decide to do this movie,” she added.
With ‘Bougainvillea’, Jyothirmayi not only fulfils her dream of working with her husband but also marks a significant chapter in her career, stepping back into the spotlight with renewed confidence and passion.