Jana Nayagan to D54: 7 Mamitha Baiju films to look out for

Narayani M

Although Mamitha Baiju has been acting in films since 2017, she shot to fame nationwide with last year's Malayalam hit Premalu. Her filmography in Malayalam also includes Kilometers and Kilometers, Kho Kho and Ramachandra Boss & Co, among others. Last year, the actor debuted in Tamil with Rebel, starring alongside GV Prakash. Since then, the tides have been flowing in her direction. As a result, Mamitha has a busy few months ahead with several high-profile projects in hand.

CE lists all of her upcoming films:

Irandu Vaanam

Irandu Vaanam marks the third collaboration between director Ramkumar and Vishnu Vishal, following Mundasupatti and Ratsasan. Mamitha stars as the female lead opposite Vishnu. While plot details and a release date are awaited, the first look hints at a film with romantic elements, and it reportedly has fantastical themes too.

Jana Nayagan

The biggest jump in Mamitha's career came in the form of Vijay's final film Jana Nayagan, directed by H Vinoth. She stars alongside an ensemble cast that includes Bobby Deol, Priyamani, Pooja Hegde, Prakash Raj, Gautham Vasudev Menon and Narain. The actioner, where Vijay plays a cop, is slated for a Pongal 2026 release.

Dude

After successful ventures with Love Today and Dragon, Pradeep Ranganathan's next film Dude, directed by debutant Keerthiswaran, is expected to be in the space of the actor's two earlier films. Mamitha seems to play his romantic interest, named Kural, an eccentric and expressive character. The film is slated for release during the festive occasion of Diwali.

Suriya 46

Mamitha's second-biggest moment in her career arrived in the form of Suriya's new film with Venky Atluri, tentatively titled Suriya 46. While Jana Nayagan has an ensemble cast, Suriya 46 will see her playing the female lead. The film, the production of which is underway, also stars Raveena Tandon and Radikaa Sarathkumar in pivotal roles.

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit

Mamitha has more feathers on her cap this year than in the last eight years. A testament to that is her joining Bethlehem Kudumba Unit - her third collaboration with Girish AD after Super Sharanya and Premalu. Produced by Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan, and Syam Pushkaran, the film will reunite Mamitha with Nivin Pauly after Ramachandra Boss & Co. It is set to go on floors in September.

D54

After Suriya and Vijay, Mamitha has now joined hands with Dhanush for the upcoming film with Por Thozhil director Vignesh Raja. Tentatively titled D54, the film, jointly written by the filmmaker along with Alfred Prakash (who also co-wrote Por Thozhil), has officially gone on floors following a pooja ceremony. She will star alongside actors such as Jayaram, Suraj Venjaramoodu, KS Ravikumar, and Karunas, among others.

Untitled film with Sangeeth Prathap

After playing friends-turned-lovers in Premalu, Mamitha and Sangeeth Prathap are set to join hands once again for Dinoy Paulose's directorial debut where they will play a couple. The yet-to-be-titled film has music by Govind Vasantha. Dinoy is best known for co-writing the 2019 blockbuster Thanneer Mathan Dinangal.