Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Mamitha Baiju Reportedly in Talks for Jai Hanuman Role
Jai Hanuman is planned as a follow-up to the movie HanuMan.
Reports say Malayalam actress Mamitha Baiju may join the film in a key role.
One report says she has agreed after hearing the story, while another says her casting has not been officially confirmed.
The filmmakers have not announced what character she might play.
Actor Rishab Shetty has been announced in a central role, and one report says he will play Lord Hanuman.
Teja Sajja is also reported to be returning to his role.
Wamiqa Gabbi is named as another cast member.
The reports describe the movie as a large-scale project, but give no confirmed release date.
Industry reports say Malayalam actress Mamitha Baiju is being considered for a key role in Jai Hanuman.
One report says Baiju has agreed after hearing the story and that final discussions are underway; the filmmakers have not officially confirmed her casting.
Jai Hanuman is described as the sequel to Prasanth Varma’s HanuMan.
Rishab Shetty has been announced in a central role; one report identifies him as Lord Hanuman.
Teja Sajja is reported to be reprising his role, with Wamiqa Gabbi also named among the cast.
- Who
- Mamitha Baiju is reportedly being considered; Rishab Shetty and Teja Sajja are named in central and returning roles, respectively.
- What
- Jai Hanuman, a sequel to HanuMan, is in development, with Baiju reportedly in talks for a key role.
- When
- No release date for Jai Hanuman is stated.
- Where
- The film is described as a Telugu film; no filming location is specified.
- Why
- Reports say Baiju is being considered for a role; the filmmakers have not stated a reason.
Reports on Baiju’s casting
Official confirmation
Whether Baiju has agreed to join
Reports on Baiju’s casting
One report says Baiju has given her nod after hearing the story and that final discussions are underway.
Official confirmation
Another says she has been approached or is being considered, and notes the makers have not officially confirmed her involvement or character.
- Project
- Jai Hanuman
- Previous film
- HanuMan
- Director
- Prasanth Varma (also written as Prashant Varma)
- Mamitha Baiju
- Reportedly considered for a key role; casting has not been officially confirmed
- Rishab Shetty
- Announced in a central role; one report says he will play Lord Hanuman
- Other cast named
- Teja Sajja and Wamiqa Gabbi
- Production
- One report says the film is being produced under the Mythri Movie Makers banner
