Baby(2015)
Tamil129 mins
Baby (2015) is a 129-minute Tamil film. Starring Manoj Bharathiraja, Shira Gaarg and Anjali Rao. With an audience rating of 8.1/10 and a blockbuster, 250+ crores verdict at the box office, Baby stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2015.
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 3 July 2015
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- GudVibe Rating
- 8.1/10
Storyline
A young girl befriends a ghost. However, the ghost torments her sister, causing their parents to argue and separate. The story follows the mystery of who this ghost is and why she is targeting the family.
“A friendly ghost for one sister, a nightmare for the other.”
Film Details
8.1Rating
129Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date3 July 2015
Also Known AsBaby
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
familysurvivalidentitycorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
8.1/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Baby' to highlight the child actor's central role, but faced confusion with the Hindi action film 'Baby' releasing the same year.
- Director D. Suresh is primarily known for his work as a cinematographer, with this being one of his few directorial ventures.
- The ghost's backstory involves a tragic death related to a well, a common trope in South Indian horror folklore.
- The film's score uses traditional instruments like the nadaswaram to create an unsettling atmosphere, contrasting with typical horror soundtracks.
- It was shot extensively in and around Chennai, using old bungalows to create the film's haunted house setting.
- The child actor, Baby Sana, was selected for her ability to portray innocence and fear simultaneously in her debut role.
- Despite the horror genre, the film incorporates strong family drama elements, focusing on the parents' conflict over the supernatural events.