Mamitha said Girish’s faith in her came at a time when she herself was unsure whether she could carry a film as its leading heroine.
Sarika Sharma
October 19, 2026 / 15:14 IST
Mamitha Baiju
Actress Mamitha Baiju, who was seen in the Malayalam suprhit movie Bethlehem Kudumba Unit opposite Nivin Pauly, has expressed her gratitude to filmmaker Girish AD for believing in her and offering her the lead role.
Mamithasaid Girish’s faith in her came at a time when she herself was unsure whether she could carry a film as its leading heroine.
Speaking at the film’s success celebration in Kerala on Sunday (October 18), Mamitha recalled how Girish narrated the story to her shortly after the shooting of ‘Super Sharanya’ wrapped up, even before the film was released.
Mamitha reveald that Girish had already pictured her in the role, although she did not understand what gave him the confidence to cast her.
“After Super Sharanya, the film’s shoot had just wrapped up, and it had not been released yet. Girish chettan narrated the story of Bethlehem at that time itself. He said then that it would be good if I played this character. Even today, I don’t know what made Girish chettan say that to me or what gave him the confidence to trust me,” said Mamitha.
She thanked Girish for having faith in her and offering her the role of Ashley. “Now, as I stand here at the success meet of Bethlehem, all I have to say to Girish chettan is thank you. When someone stands by a person like me, who is practically nothing, there is a certain value they give that person. That is how I feel about Girish chettan. Whether it was Premalu or Bethlehem, at a time when I didn’t even believe I could play a main heroine’s role like this, he believed in me. I am very grateful to him,” she added.
Mamitha Baiju thanks the cast and crew
She also acknowledged the contributions of the technicians, co-stars and other members of the film’s team. Mamitha thanked those who worked both in front of and behind the camera, recognising their collective effort in bringing the project to audiences.
Mamitha has emerged as one of the prominent young faces in Malayalam cinema, with films such as Premalu helping expand her popularity.
Directed by Girish AD, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit stars Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles.
The film was released in theatres on August 21 and gained momentum through positive word of mouth. Its reported worldwide box-office collections crossed Rs 325 crore, making it one of the biggest commercial successes in Malayalam cinema. It had also surpassed Lokah: Chapter 1 in terms on collections and become Malayalam’s biggest hit.
The film is now streaming on JioHotstar, where it has continued to attract attention following its theatrical run.
Sarika Sharma is Editor, <a href="https://comicvibe.com/spni-enters-tamil-market-with-new-entertainment-channel-sony-vizha/” title=”SPNI enters Tamil market with new entertainment channel Sony VIZHA”>Entertainment, MoneyControl.com. She has over 25 years of experience in the field of entertainment journalism.
first published: Oct 19, 2026 02:07 pm
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