Mamitha Baiju Cast in Rishab Shetty and Prasanth Varma’s Jai Hanuman

Mamitha Baiju’s rapid rise in Malayalam and Tamil cinema has caught everyone’s attention. Her breakthrough performances in films such as Super Sharanya, Premalu, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit and Vishwanath And Sons have earned her widespread recognition. Filmmakers have taken notice of her natural acting ability and expressive performances, while the success of these projects has established her as one of the rising stars of South Indian cinema.

Mamitha Baiju to debut in Tollywood

Keen to expand her reach, Mamitha is now reportedly venturing into Telugu cinema, with several promising projects said to be coming her way. The latest reports suggest that she will play a significant role in the Telugu mythological film Jai Hanuman. According to reports, Mamitha will share the screen with Rishab Shetty in the sequel to the 2024 blockbuster HanuMan.

Director Prasanth Varma is said to have been impressed by Mamitha’s confident, relatable performances and spirited screen presence. Her ability to balance light-hearted characters with comic timing and emotional depth reportedly worked in her favour.

Jai Hanuman explores the fulfilment of the promise Lord Hanuman made to Lord Rama. The story is expected to draw on the emotional and spiritual dimensions of this bond, with its characters playing a central role in the narrative. Mamitha is expected to bring a fresh dimension to the film through her portrayal.

Jai Hanuman: A pan-India franchise film

A source close to the production house said, “Mamitha has been looking to expand her footprint in Tollywood. She was excited when the makers of Jai Hanuman approached her for the key role. Mamitha believes that the mythological drama would be the right follow-up after her back-to-back successes in Tamil cinema and an ideal project for her Telugu debut. Moreover, she is thrilled to be part of a pan-India franchise. She has reportedly begun shooting for her part as the film’s leading lady.”

Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, Jai Hanuman features Rishab Shetty as Lord Hanuman, with Prasanth Varma returning to direct the next chapter in the franchise.