Mamitha Baiju has enjoyed a remarkable run in South Indian cinema in 2026, with several of her recent films becoming box office successes. After gaining fame with Premalu, the actor has shared screen space with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Dhanush, Vijay and Suriya. While her professional journey continues to win her fans, Mamitha recently opened up about her personal views on love, friendship and relationships. The Vishwanath and Sons actress spoke about why she rarely develops instant crushes, her approach to getting close to people and her desire to be in a relationship. During her appearance on the YouTube channel FTQ with Rekha Menon, Mamitha Baiju spoke about how she approaches attraction and getting to know people. The actor said she does not usually develop a crush on someone at first sight and prefers to interact with them before forming an opinion. "There is an ‘approachable factor’ when you see certain people, isn't there? It is only after speaking to them that I evaluate them," she said. Mamitha Baiju Talks About Love, Friendship And Relationships Amid Rs 919 Crore Box Office Success Mamitha further said that she takes time before allowing people into her personal space. "I don't usually feel an instant crush just by looking at someone. Even though it has happened, it's very rare. I don't let people get close to me that easily," she added. However, the actor admitted that she is interested in finding a relationship. "Even so, I do desire to be in a relationship if not now, then when?" she said. Mamitha has also been enjoying success at the box office. Her films in 2026 have collectively earned more than Rs 919 crore worldwide, according to the figures cited by industry tracker Sacnilk. She appeared alongside Dhanush in Vignesh Raja's Kara, which collected Rs 50 crore globally, earning mixed reviews. She also played Vijay's adopted daughter in H Vinoth's Jana Nayagan, which also featured Pooja Hegde and earned Rs 324.96 crore worldwide. Her next release, Venky Atluri's Vishwanath And Sons, featured Suriya in the lead role and reportedly collected Rs 209.46 crore worldwide. Mamitha's most recent release, Girish AD's Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, saw her collaborate with Nivin Pauly for the first time. The film went on to earn Rs 331.10 crore globally, becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time and surpassing Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. Mamitha is awaiting the release of Ram Kumar's Irandu Vaanam, which also stars Vishnu Vishal. Raisa Nasreen loves everything from the world of entertainment and shudders at the thought of horror films. Reading about film trivia and sourcing new... View More