Baba Black Sheep(2023)
Tamil119 mins
Two rival school gangs come under the same management and are forced to co-exist, leading to several changes in their lives. As things progress, the students not only become close to each other but also teach the value of life, literally.
Director:Rajmohan Arumugam
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 July 2023
- Director
- Rajmohan Arumugam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
Two rival school gangs are forced to merge under one management. As they learn to live together, the students grow close and discover important lessons about life.
“Rival school gangs learn life's lessons together.”
Film Details
7.0Rating
119Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 July 2023
Also Known AsBaaa Baaa Black Sheep · Ba Ba Black Sheep
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
friendshipidentityfamilyjustice
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
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Narendra PrasathActor
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Madurai MuthuActor
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#4A
Abdul AyazActor
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VigneshkanthActor
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Suresh ChakravarthyActor
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V
Vinodhini VaidyanathanActor
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#8A
Adhirchi ArunActor
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Bose VenkatActor
→#9
Ammu AbhiramiNila
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AbhiramiActor
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Rajmohan ArumugamDirector
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RaahulCrew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Baba Black Sheep
Cast reunions in this film: Bose Venkat & Abhirami (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a playful twist on the classic nursery rhyme 'Baa, Baa, Black Sheep', linking childhood innocence to the school setting.
- Director Rajmohan Arumugam is also a popular comedian in Tamil cinema, known for his humorous roles in films like 'Siva Manasula Sakthi'.
- The movie was shot primarily in and around Chennai, using real school campuses to create an authentic atmosphere for the story.
- It features a mix of established actors and fresh faces, with many of the younger cast members being relatively new to the film industry.
- The plot draws subtle inspiration from real-life school rivalries and integration stories common in Tamil Nadu's educational landscape.
- Despite being a comedy-drama, the film includes scenes that address serious themes like peer pressure and academic stress among students.
- The soundtrack was composed by Justin Prabhakaran, who is known for blending contemporary and traditional Tamil musical styles.