Mamitha Baiju is all set to star in Thalapathy Vijay’s last film, Jana Nayagan. The film has been in the news as it struggled to get CBFC clearance.

She will essay the role of Vijay’s adopted daughter in the film. Directed by H. Vinoth, the film also stars Pooja Hegde and Prakash Raj.

Talking about Mamitha, she was born on 22 June 2001. At a mere age of 24, she has carved a niche for herself.

The diva hails from Kidangoor in the Kottayam district of Kerala. She is the daughter of Dr. Baiju Krishnan, a diabetologist, and Mini. She has an elder brother, Mithun.

Mamitha studied at Mary Mount Public School in Kattachira and at N.S.S. Higher Secondary School, Kidangoor.

She was pursuing a B.Sc. in Psychology from Sacred Heart College in Kochi but later dropped out in the third year as she focused on acting.

Before captivating audiences on screen, she established herself as a renowned classical dancer. Her talent in Mohiniyattam and Kuchipudi earned her numerous prizes at state-level youth festivals.

When she`s not busy filming or studying, she finds solace in creating clay art. This art form serves as a therapeutic outlet for her.

Mamitha made her acting debut in 2017 with the Malayalam film Sarvopari Palakkaran, sharing screen space with established actors like Anoop Menon, Aparna Balamurali, and Anu Sithara.

In 2024, she played Reenu in the film Premalu, directed by Girish A. D, and it became her breakout role. The film opened to widespread critical acclaim, and it currently ranks as one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time.

On the work front, she was last seen in Dude. She is also a part of Girish A. D’s romantic comedy with Nivin Pauly. She is also a part of the Premalu sequel.

Mamitha has also landed the lead role in D54, a mystery thriller starring Dhanush and directed by Vignesh Raja, in yet another well-known project.