Mamitha Baiju opens up about love, says instant crushes are rare for her

NewsentertainmentmalayalammoviesMamitha Baiju reveals she rarely develops crushes at first sight; 'I evaluate people after speaking to them’ Mamitha Baiju reveals she rarely develops crushes at first sight; 'I evaluate people after speaking to them’ TOI Entertainment Desk / etimes.in / Nov 04, 2026, 18:52 IST Malayalam actress Mamitha Baiju has opened up about her views on love and friendship, revealing that she rarely develops instant crushes.

The 25-year-old actress said she prefers to speak to someone and understand their personality before developing an interest in them.During her appearance on the YouTube channel FTQ with Rekha Menon, Mamitha Baiju spoke about how she approaches relationships and explained that she does not easily allow people into her personal space.Mamitha Baiju says she does not develop instant crushes The ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ actress said she first looks at whether someone seems approachable and then evaluates them after having a conversation.“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.She further explained that falling for someone at first sight is rare for her. “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,” Mamitha added.However, the actress also admitted that she would like to experience being in a relationship. “Even so, I do desire to be in a relationship — if not now, then when?” she said.

Rose to fame with the 2024 romance comedy ‘Premalu’, Mamitha Baiju has been on a dream run at the box office. She has already shared screen with some of the biggest names in Tamil cinema working alongside Dhanush in Vignesh Raja’s ‘Kara’.

Later playing Vijay’s adopted daughter in H Vinoth’s Jana Nayagan, which featured Pooja Hegde as the other female lead which made over Rs 324.96 crore globally as per Sacnilk. She then went on to play the female lead opposite Suriya in ‘Vishwanath And Sons’ which another box office hit minting Rs.

209.46 crore worldwide.Additionally, ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ alongside Nivin Pauly went on to become the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time.Mamitha Baiju’s upcoming film Looking forward now, Mamitha Baiju is awaiting the release of director Ram Kumar’s ‘Irandu Vaanam’, co-starring Vishnu Vishal.

The film was initially scheduled to release on October 23 but has been postponed, with the makers yet to announce a new date. Get the latest Bollywood & Entertainment News, and more. Download the TOI app. Give your child the gift of confidence!

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