It’s Mamitha Baiju’s world, and we’re living in it! With Jana Nayagan and Vishwanath And Sons already grossing over Rs 200 crore worldwide, her latest release, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, has also delivered astounding numbers, crossing the Rs 200 crore mark within just 11 days of its release. Interestingly, two of these films share one striking common point— they revolve around love stories featuring age gaps, with Mamitha Baiju in key roles of making these relationships believable. The achievement also makes her the only actress to have three Rs 200-crore grossers in 2026.
Mamitha Baiju Scores Unique Hat-Trick, Becomes Only Actress With Three Rs 200 Crore Grossers In 2026
has emerged as one of the most successful young actresses at the box office this year, with fans dubbing her the new ‘M’, an initial associated with Malayalam cinema icons and Her 2026 filmography has now delivered three worldwide Rs 200-crore grossers, with becoming the latest addition.
Interestingly, her two latest Malayalam and Tamil releases also share a similarity. Venky Atluri’s Vishwanath And Sons features Suriya as Sanjay Vishwanath, a wealthy businessman in his 40s whose life changes after he meets Mamitha Baiju’s character, a young woman in her early 20s. Girish AD’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit takes a more intimate and humorous approach to a similar age-gap romance. Mamitha Baiju plays Ashley, who moves into a new neighbourhood and develops feelings for Justin, played by Nivin Pauly, who is around 12 to 13 years older than her.
Mamitha Baiju, 25, Achieves Unique Feat With Three Rs 200-Crore Grossers In 2026
Mamitha Baiju plays Vijayalakshmi, the foster daughter of Vijay’s character in the action drama Jana Nayagan, his farewell film before entering politics. In real life, she played a fierce role opposite Vijay, who is now the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The film went on to earn over Rs 300 crore. She was also seen in Dhanush’s heist thriller, Kara, which earned Rs 100 crore.
Mamitha Baiju’s Dude and Premalu Earned Rs 100 crore
Despite the similarities in their romantic dynamics, the two films belong to distinctly different genres. Mamitha Baiju’s performances have allowed her to approach the characters differently, showcasing her versatility at just 25.
Previously Mamitha Baiju’s recent box office record builds on the success of Premalu and Dude, both of which crossed the Rs 100 crore worldwide mark.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Eyes Bigger Box Office Milestones
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has also turned into one of the biggest success stories of the 2026 Onam season. The Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju-starrer has registered impressive numbers since its August 21 release and become a superhit within 10 days. Made on a reported budget of Rs 30 crore, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has already recovered around 174 percent of its production cost through its domestic theatrical run.
With its strong second-week performance, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit could potentially enter the Rs 300 crore club if its strong word-of-mouth continues in the coming days.
The film has also emerged as Nivin Pauly’s biggest worldwide grosser, surpassing the lifetime collection of his previous hit Sarvam Maya. Its strong performance has made it one of the standout Malayalam successes of the year.
Directed by Girish AD, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is produced by Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan and Syam Pushkaran under Fahadh Faasil and Friends, Bhavana Studios and Working Class Hero. The cast also includes Sangeeth Prathap, Shyam Mohan, Suresh Krishna and Vinay Forrt.