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Shakalaka Baby(2002)

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Tamil140 mins

Shakalaka Baby (2002) is a 140-minute Tamil film directed by Rama Narayanan. Starring Ponnambalam, Roja Selvamani and Kumarimuthu.

Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
8 February 2002
Director
Rama Narayanan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 20m
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Storyline

Two sisters marry two unattractive men who become henpecked and unhappy. A glamorous woman named Shakalaka Baby arrives and attracts the attention of both husbands and their father-in-law. The chaotic story that follows includes a spoof on the notorious bandit Veerappan.

When love triangles get hilariously out of hand.

Film Details

0.0Rating
140Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date8 February 2002
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsShakalakka Baby · Shakkalakka Baby

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability2

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Cast & Crew

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.

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