Mamitha Baiju’s Rs 100-crore hat-trick: From Premalu to Vishwanath & Sons
Dubai: Malayalam actress Mamitha Baiju is rapidly establishing herself as one of South Indian cinema’s most promising young stars, with a remarkable run of commercially successful films in just a few years. Her breakthrough came with Premalu , the 2024 Malayalam romantic comedy directed by Girish A D. Starring alongside Naslen, Mamitha played Reenu and became one of the film’s biggest…
Dubai: Malayalam actress Mamitha Baiju is swiftly becoming one of South Indian cinema's most promising young stars, having achieved a remarkable string of commercially successful films in a short span. Her debut hit was Premalu, a 2024 romantic comedy directed by Girish A D, in which Mamitha played the lead alongside Naslen. The film amassed over Rs 100 crore in global collections, with reports suggesting around Rs 136 crore.
Following this success, Mamitha reprised her success with the Tamil film Dude, starring opposite Pradeep Ranganathan. Released in 2025, Dude grossed more than Rs 100 crore worldwide, marking her second Rs 100-crore grosser. Additionally, Mamitha featured in Vijay's Jana Nayagan, his final film before entering full-time politics.
The action drama, directed by H Vinoth, grossed Rs 323 crore worldwide. Her latest release, Vishwanath & Sons, directed by Venky Atluri and starring Tamil actor Suriya, has further solidified her success. The film crossed Rs 100 crore worldwide within two days of its release in August 2026, and has since surpassed the Rs 150-crore mark.
This achievement marks an important milestone in Mamitha's career, as she takes on a prominent role in a major Tamil production alongside Suriya. Her performance has garnered attention from audiences, with the actress commenting on the positive reception to her character. Looking ahead, Mamitha's commercial trajectory appears set to continue with her upcoming Malayalam film, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, directed by Girish AD.
The film, which features Nivin Pauly and Mamitha in the lead roles, is scheduled for an August 21 release as an Onam release, further adding to the actress's impressive filmography. With a string of major commercial successes spanning Premalu, Dude, Jana Nayagan, and now Vishwanath & Sons, Mamitha Baiju has established herself as a rising star of South Indian cinema, bridging Malayalam and Tamil cinema and becoming a recognizable face in the industry.
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