She made her debut in the Telugu film Sontham (2002), a coming-of-age romantic drama. Shortly after, she gained acclaim for her role as a Marwari girl in Gemeni (2002) opposite Venkatesh .
Before her marriage, Namitha’s personal life was often a subject of tabloid speculation.
Her most notable on-screen pairings occurred in high-profile films like Billa (2007) with Ajith Kumar and Azhagiya Tamil Magan (2007) with Vijay , where her presence added a distinct "cult following" to the romantic subplots.