Baby(2015)
Baby is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language horror drama film directed by D Suresh. It stars Manoj Bharathiraja as Siva, Shira Gaarg as Sakthi, and Baby Sathanya and Baby Srivarshini as the daughters. The story follows a separated couple who reunite to protect their child from a haunting ghost. The film explores themes of motherhood, secrets, and grief. It received mixed-to-positive reviews, with critics praising its emotional depth and scary moments. The Times of India called it a little film that feels genuinely scary and heartwarming. The film was produced by RK Entertainment and Sri Annamalaiyaar Studios. It was released in 2015 in theatres across Tamil Nadu.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 3 July 2015
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Rating
- 8.1/10
Storyline
Sakthi lives with her six-year-old daughter Adhithi after separating from her husband Siva. Adhithi starts hearing a voice and becomes attached to a ghost named Anne. Sakthi discovers Adhithi is not her biological child. She must confront her husband's secret and protect both her daughters from a haunting that threatens to destroy her family.
“A mother's love never dies.”
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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.