Shakalaka Baby(2002)
Shakalaka Baby is a 2002 Tamil-language comedy film directed by Rama Narayanan. The film stars Roja in the lead role alongside comedians Vadivelu and Vivek. The story begins with two sisters kidnapping two grooms on their wedding day. The forced marriage leads to a henpecked household where the men are miserable. Their lives change when the beautiful Shakalaka Baby arrives in the village. Both grooms and their father-in-law compete for her attention. The film is known for its absurd comedy and a sudden spoof on the bandit Veerappan. It was produced by Shivakami Productions and released on February 8, 2002.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 8 February 2002
- Director
- Rama Narayanan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m 0
Storyline
Two sisters kidnap two grooms and force them into marriage. The grooms are unhappy and controlled by their wives. When a beautiful woman named Shakalaka Baby arrives, all three men chase her. The wives discover the truth and confront their husbands. Chaos and comedy follow.
“Kidnapped grooms chase a beautiful stranger”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Shakalaka Baby
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Manivannan (24 films together), Vivek & Manivannan (23 films together), Vadivelu & Kovai Sarala (18 films together), Vivek & Kovai Sarala (17 films together), Vivek & Vadivelu (15 films together), and Vadivelu & Roja Selvamani (15 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director, Rama Narayanan, was known for making many movies quickly and on low budgets.
- The title 'Shakalaka Baby' is a playful phrase with no direct meaning, chosen for its catchy sound.
- This movie was part of a trend in early 2000s Tamil cinema that mixed comedy with spoofs of real-life figures.
- The plot involving two grooms being kidnapped by their brides was an unusual start for a comedy film.
- Actor Vivek, known for his comedy roles, appears in the film and provides its main humorous moments.
- The movie includes a spoof of the infamous forest brigand Veerappan, which was a common pop culture reference at the time.
- Despite its chaotic plot, the film features several song sequences typical of commercial Tamil cinema of that era.