Mamitha Baiju, Niharika NM, Yukti Thareja have strong roles in Dude, Mithra Mandali, K-Ramp

As Diwali 2025 lights up the silver screen, three South Indian films—Dude, Mithra Mandali, and K-Ramp—promise a fresh wave of empowerment through their leading ladies. These movies spotlight Mamitha Baiju, Niharika NM, and Yukti Thareja in roles that shatter stereotypes, blending romance, comedy, and action with unapologetic female agency. In Dude , Tamil cinema's anticipated action-comedy directed by Keerthiswaran, Mamitha Baiju makes her Tamil debut opposite Pradeep Ranganathan. Fresh off her breakout in the rom-com Premalu, Mamitha steps into a character that's equal parts fierce and flirtatious—a resilient woman navigating chaos with wit and grit. Trailers tease her as a catalyst for high-stakes drama, challenging her love interest's laid-back dude vibe. Mamitha's performance brings depth to the romance, making her the emotional anchor, says director Keerthiswaran. Mithra Mandali unleashes Niharika NM 's big-screen charisma in a riotous comedy helmed by Vijayender S. The digital sensation, known for her viral Types sketches, plays a headstrong daughter of a politician—rebellious, razor-sharp, and unafraid to upend her suitor's world. Paired with Priyadarshi Pulikonda, her role drives the film's comedy of errors, turning misfit friendships into a spectacular mess. Niharika's transition from 6-million-follower influencer to on-screen firebrand highlights her knack for relatable defiance. She is the spark that ignites the madness, notes producer Kalyan Manthina. K-Ramp ramps up the energy with Yukti Thareja in an action-romance directed by Jains Nani. The Haryana-born model-actress, post-Rangabali and Marco, embodies a bold, independent spirit opposite Kiran Abbavaram's carefree hero. Glimpses reveal her as a force in high-octane sequences, blending vulnerability with valor in a narrative critiquing superficial love stories. After a key interval flip, her character acquires utmost prominence in the second half. Also Read : Dude: Pre-release event announced Hasya Movies makes its upcoming projects official