Jyothirmayi was a popular face in Malayalam cinema and is now rarely seen in the silverscreen. Following her break from the film industry, she has now shocked her fans with a salt and pepper look. She sported her new look at the Kerala Media Academy Alumni Reunion and those pictures have garnered attention on social media.
Some netizens have commented that they can't believe that she is 40 years old. Jyothirmayi has also shocked her fans by shaving her head before.
After a long hiatus, Jyothirmayi is returning to cinema through the Kunchako Boban starrer directed by her husband and director Amal Neerad. She has acted in a handful of Malayalam films, and played notable roles in films such as Adayalangal, Kerala Cafe and Sthalam. The actor's last appearance was in the 2013 film Sthalam.