Early in her life, Jayalalitha was someone known for being simple. Which is why, she is considered as ‘Amma’ by lot of women in Tamil Nadu. Jyothika too, after her comeback, has been involved in playing characters that reflect the mindset of the middle class women in the society. Jyothika and Jayalalithaa, both of them are seen as symbols of women empowerment - one in reel life, the other in real life.