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Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Is Jana Nayagan Vijay's last film as he enters politics? Mamitha Baiju clarifies
Ever since Vijay announced his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, in February 2024, a lot has been said about H Vinoth's Jana Nayagan being his last film. His co-star, Mamitha Baiju, was asked at an event if she spoke to him about it and here's what she said. (Also Read: Jana Nayagan teaser: Vijay plays a fearless cop in final film, emotional fans say 'one last roar'. Watch) Vijay and Mamitha Baiju are acting together in H Vinoth's Jana Nayagan. Mamitha was recently asked about Vijay's future retirement plans at the Kerala Carnival in Ireland, and she said in Malayalam, 'One day, when we were shooting together, I casually asked him whether Jana Nayagan is truly his last movie. Vijay sir candidly responded that it will depend on how the elections go. He said, we'll see what happens.' Mamitha also said at the event, 'In the last days of shooting, I got very emotional along with everyone else, and on the final day, he got emotional too.' In fact, Vijay got so emotional that he was reportedly unable to pose for pictures with the cast and crew. A video of her response is doing the rounds on social media, with Vijay's fans feeling happy about the hope she's giving them. About Jana Nayagan H Vinoth directs Jana Nayagan, which stars Vijay, Mamitha, Pooja Hegde, and Bobby Deol. Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, Priyamani, and others star in key roles. On Vijay's birthday, 22 June, the film's team released a first glimpse of the film titled The First Roar. The 51-year-old actor can be seen dressed in a police uniform in the video. Vijay was last seen in Venkat Prabhu's The Greatest of All Time (The GOAT), in which he played dual roles as father and son. Sneha and Meenakshi Chaudhary also starred in the project, which is available to watch on Netflix. Now, Jana Nayagan is slated for release on 9 January 2026. Mamitha, who celebrates her birthday on the same day as Vijay, has numerous films lined up, including Suriya 46. Vijay's future in cinema after Jana Nayagan looks dependent on the Tamil Nadu assembly elections in 2026.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Mamitha Baiju called Suriya her 'favourite' person and had to exit 'Vanangaan'
The makers have officially released pictures from the puja ceremony of 's next venture, tentatively titled ' Suriya 46 ', starring and Mollywood actress in the lead roles. Mamitha has previously expressed her dream of working with Suriya and shared her admiration for him. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Now, after years, her wish has come true, and an old video clip of her saying the same has resurfaced online. Back in 2022, Mamitha and Suriya were part of director Bala's Vanangaan. Suriya was also attached to the project as a producer. However, due to creative differences, he walked away from the film. Mamitha, who had reportedly shot with Suriya for around 40 days, eventually exited the film as well. Though Vanangaan hit theatres in January 2024, the final version featured , Roshni Prakash, and Ridhi in the lead roles. Mamitha spoke about her brief involvement in the shelved version of Vanangaan while promoting her 2024 hit film Premalu . Kho Kho | Song - Venal Pathayil In an interview with Ginger Media in 2022, she said, 'Suriya is my favourite person. I respect him so much because he is such a wonderful person. We have a lot to learn from him, like the way he talks and the way he treats people.' Later, in a conversation with Rednool, she said, 'Someone whom I like very much, even from when I was a child, has been Suriya sir. I also like Ajith sir a lot. I've watched all their films.' Mamitha also admitted that she used to watch many of Suriya's films with her father and brother while growing up. One fan reacted to the recent post, 'Her dreams have come true ❤️❤️ Congratulations @mamitha_baiju 😍😍.' Another commented, 'Finally together!' On the work front, Suriya was last seen in Retro, directed by . He is also expected to collaborate with soon. Mamitha recently made her Tamil debut in 'Rebel', directed by Nikesh RS. She is also gearing up for her roles in 'Dude' and 'Jana Nayagan'.
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
When Mamitha Baiju revealed she's been Suriya's fan since childhood; almost worked with him once
Director Venky Atluri's tentatively titled Suriya 46, starring Suriya and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles, was launched officially on Monday. The film, produced by Naga Vamsi of Sithara Entertainments, will see the 23-year-old actor work with the 49-year-old Retro actor for the first time. But this isn't the first time they almost acted together. (Also Read: Suriya says people call him 'overacting actor': I can't be Karthi, can't be Meiyazhagan) Director Bala's film Vanagaan was released in theatres in January this year. However, the film was initially launched in 2022 with Suriya as the lead. He was also supposed to produce it under 2D Entertainment, but later withdrew from the project due to creative differences. Krithi Shetty and Mamitha also shot for the film, but Arun Vijay, Roshni Prakash and Ridhi eventually starred in it. Mamitha also shot with Suriya for 40 days before exiting the project, something she revealed while promoting her 2024 hit Premalu. Through the years, Mamitha has also been quite vocal about how big a fan she is of Suriya. In 2022, she spoke to Ginger Media and said, 'Suriya is my favourite person. I respect him so much because he is such a wonderful person. We have a lot to learn from him, like the way he talks and the way he treats people.' In 2024, she spoke to Rednool and gushed about being a Suriya fan since she was a kid. She said, 'Someone whom I like very much, even from when I was a child, has been Suriya sir. I also like Ajith sir a lot. I've watched all their films.' At the Galatta Nakshatra Awards earlier this year, she reinstated that and said, 'My father and brother would watch a lot of Tamil films when I was growing up. I saw a lot of Suriya sir's films with them.' Suriya last starred in Karthik Subbaraj's Retro. Suriya 46 will be his first Telugu-Tamil film. Mamitha was last seen in Nikesh RS' Rebel, her Tamil film debut. She will also star in Dude and Jana Nayagan.
