Mamitha Baiju on Working With Vijay and Suriya: “I Feel Incredibly Fortunate”

Mamitha Baiju has described her recent Tamil-film journey as a deeply rewarding experience, opening up about working with two of the industry’s biggest stars, Vijay and Suriya. From sharing screen space with Vijay in Jana Nayagan to appearing alongside Suriya in Vishwanath And Sons, the actor said the opportunities have been particularly meaningful because she has admired Suriya since her school days.

Mamitha Baiju is enjoying an interesting phase in her acting career, with prominent Tamil projects bringing her opportunities to work alongside Vijay and Suriya.

The Malayalam actor appeared with Vijay in ** Jana Nayagan ** and also featured alongside Suriya in ** Vishwanath And Sons **. Looking back at the two experiences, Mamitha said she feels fortunate to have been part of projects featuring such major stars.

In an interview quoted by ETimes, the actor reflected on how her journey with Jana Nayagan began with relatively modest expectations.

Mamitha Baiju Says Even a Small Role in Jana Nayagan Would Have Been Lucky

According to Mamitha, she already understood the significance of the project when she first heard about Jana Nayagan because it was a Vijay film.

She explained that, given Vijay’s stature, simply getting an opportunity to be part of the film would have been meaningful.

“When I first heard the story of Jana Nayagan, I knew it was a Vijay film. Even getting a small role in it would have been lucky.”

However, after hearing the complete story and understanding the character offered to her, Mamitha realised that the part was considerably more substantial than she had initially expected.

She described the opportunity as a major step in her career.

“But after hearing the story, I realised that the role offered to me was not that small and that I had a big opportunity ahead of me.”

Her comments highlight how the scale of the project initially shaped her expectations before she learned more about the role itself.

Mamitha Praises Vijay’s Attention to Detail

Mamitha also spoke positively about her experience working with Vijay.

Rather than focusing solely on his performance in front of the camera, she highlighted the actor’s attention to small details and the encouragement he provided during the production.

According to Mamitha, Vijay’s support extended beyond the scenes themselves.

“He notices even the smallest things. His support in front of and behind the camera was huge. I learnt many new things through the experience.”

For a relatively younger performer working on a major star-led production, such an experience can offer valuable insight into the practical aspects of filmmaking as well as acting.

Mamitha’s comments suggest that she regarded the collaboration as a learning opportunity rather than simply another credit in her filmography.

Suriya Collaboration Has a Different Emotional Meaning

While her experience with Vijay gave her an opportunity to learn from a major star, Mamitha’s collaboration with Suriya carries an additional personal significance.

The actor revealed that she has admired Suriya since her school days.

Her connection to the Tamil star goes back to a promotional event in Kochi, which she wanted to attend while she was in high school.

However, Mamitha was unable to travel from Kottayam to Kochi on that occasion.

Her brother attended the event instead and managed to meet Suriya and take photographs with him.

From Fan to Co-Star

Years later, Mamitha found herself working with the same actor she had once hoped to meet.

She recalled the experience as one of the moments that made her particularly happy as an actor.

“I am a huge fan of Suriya sir. When I was in high school, he had come to Lulu Mall in Kochi for a film promotion. I really wanted to see him, but I could not travel from Kottayam to Kochi that day. My brother met him and took photographs with him.”

The story eventually came full circle.

Mamitha not only got the opportunity to act alongside Suriya in Vishwanath And Sons, but also attended a promotional event at Lulu Mall.

She described that progression as a memorable personal milestone.

“Today, I feel proud that I got to act with the same Suriya sir in a film and also attend the promotional event at Lulu Mall. These are the moments that make me happy as an actor.”

For Mamitha, the experience appears to represent more than professional growth. It connects her early admiration for a performer with her present-day career in the Tamil film industry.

Mamitha’s Tamil Cinema Journey

Mamitha has increasingly become a familiar face across South Indian cinema.

After establishing herself in Malayalam films, she has expanded her work into Tamil cinema, where collaborations with major stars have increased her visibility.

Working opposite or alongside established performers such as Vijay and Suriya also gives her exposure to different filmmaking environments and audiences.

Her comments suggest that she is approaching these opportunities with a combination of gratitude and professional curiosity.

Jana Nayagan Adds to Her Career Milestones

Vijay’s ** Jana Nayagan ** is among the major Tamil projects associated with Mamitha during this phase of her career.

Her remarks about the film indicate that she initially viewed participation itself as a significant opportunity. Discovering that her role had greater importance than she expected made the experience even more valuable.

For an actor building a career across languages, such projects can also provide exposure to larger production teams and a wider theatrical audience.

Vishwanath And Sons Brings Mamitha and Suriya Together

Mamitha’s other major Tamil collaboration is ** Vishwanath And Sons **, in which she shares screen space with Suriya.

The project is especially notable from the actor’s perspective because of her longstanding admiration for Suriya.

Her recollection of seeing him from afar through her brother’s photographs and later acting with him demonstrates the kind of career progression that can turn an early fan moment into a professional milestone.

A Return to Malayalam Cinema

Following her Tamil projects, Mamitha Baiju is returning to Malayalam cinema with Girish AD’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit.

The actor plays the female lead opposite Nivin Pauly in the upcoming romantic comedy.

The film brings Mamitha back into the Malayalam industry while continuing her association with contemporary romantic and ensemble-driven cinema.

Girish AD is known for films including ** Premalu **, and Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has generated attention because of its cast and production team.

Mamitha’s Career Continues to Expand

Mamitha’s recent work illustrates how Malayalam actors are increasingly moving between regional industries.

Rather than limiting herself to one language or market, she has taken on projects across Malayalam and Tamil cinema.

Her collaborations with Vijay and Suriya represent particularly visible milestones, but her return to a Malayalam project opposite Nivin Pauly also demonstrates the breadth of opportunities currently available to her.

For Mamitha, however, the significance of these experiences appears to extend beyond career advancement.

One project allowed her to learn from Vijay’s working style, while another fulfilled a long-standing admiration for Suriya.

Final Takeaway

Mamitha Baiju says she feels “incredibly fortunate” to have worked with Vijay and Suriya, describing both collaborations as memorable stages in her growing career.

She recalled initially believing that even a small role in Vijay’s Jana Nayagan would have been a valuable opportunity, before discovering that her character offered considerably more.

She also praised Vijay’s attention to detail and encouragement during the film’s production.

Her experience with Suriya was even more personal. A fan since her school days, Mamitha once missed an opportunity to see the actor during a promotional visit to Kochi. Years later, she found herself sharing the screen with him in Vishwanath And Sons and attending a promotional event at the same Lulu Mall she had once hoped to visit.

With ** Bethlehem Kudumba Unit ** bringing her back to Malayalam cinema opposite Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju appears to be entering an increasingly diverse phase of her career—one that is expanding across languages, audiences and major collaborations.