Malayalam actress Mamitha Baiju has become a popular choice ever since the success of Premalu (2024). The young actress has bagged multiple Tamil films opposite major stars. She will next be seen in Dhanush-starrer Kara, directed by Vignesh Raja. However, the director has been criticised for casting a fair-skinned actor and allegedly darkening her appearance instead of casting a regional Tamil actress. The filmmaker justified the decision, stating that it was based purely on performance.

Vignesh Raja justifies Mamitha casting

In a recent interview with Galatta Plus, Vignesh was asked why it is so difficult to find a Tamil actress to play lead roles in Tamil films. The question arose after Mamitha was chosen for the role. He responded that casting depends on performance and, at times, marketability.