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Baby is a Telugu romantic drama film directed by Sai Rajesh and produced by SKN under the banner of Mass Movie Makers. The film stars Anand Deverakonda, Vaishnavi Chaitanya, Viraj Ashwin, Naga Babu and others in pivotal roles. The film has music composed by Vijay Bulganin and cinematography by Suresh Sarangam. The film released in theatres on July 14, 2023 and is expected to stream on Aha Video in September 2023.
| Movie Name | Baby |
| OTT Platform | Aha Video |
| OTT Release Date | TBA |
| Theatrical Release Date | 14 July 2023 |
| Director | Sai Rajesh |
| Starring | Anand Deverakonda, Vaishnavi Chaitanya, Viraj Ashwin, and others |
| Language | Telugu |
| Film Industry | Tollywood |
Story
The film revolves around the love story of Anand (Anand Deverakonda) and Vaishnavi (Vaishnavi Chaitanya), who are childhood sweethearts from the same basti. Anand becomes an auto-driver after school, while Vaishnavi joins an engineering college where she meets a handsome and rich guy named Viraj (Viraj Ashwin). As Vaishnavi gets exposed to a new world of opportunities and aspirations, she starts drifting away from Anand. What happens when Anand realizes that he is losing his love? How will Vaishnavi choose between Anand and Viraj? Will their love survive the test of time and circumstances?
Analysis
Baby is a contemporary film that deals with the issues of love, friendship, career, and social status in the modern society. The film tries to explore the dynamics of relationships in the age of social media, where people often get influenced by external factors and lose their true selves. The film also touches upon the themes of loyalty, trust, sacrifice, and compromise in love.
The film has a simple and predictable plot, but it is executed well by the director Sai Rajesh. He manages to keep the audience engaged with his realistic dialogues, witty humour, and emotional scenes. The film has a slow pace in the first half, but picks up momentum in the second half. The climax is unexpected and heart-wrenching, leaving a lasting impact on the viewers.
The film has some good songs and background score by Vijay Bulganin, which elevate the mood and emotions of the scenes. The cinematography by Suresh Sarangam is decent and captures the contrast between the basti and the city life. The editing by Garry BH could have been better, as some scenes feel dragged and unnecessary.
The film belongs to Vaishnavi Chaitanya, who delivers a stunning performance as the female lead. She portrays the character of Vaishnavi with utmost sincerity and conviction. She shows her versatility as she transforms from a naive basti girl to a confident modern girl. She also displays her chemistry with both Anand and Viraj convincingly.
Anand Deverakonda is decent as the male lead. He plays the role of Anand with honesty and passion. He expresses his emotions well through his eyes and body language. He also reminds us of his brother Vijay Deverakonda in some scenes, especially when he says ‘Na Pilla Bey’, which became popular with Vijay’s Arjun Reddy.
Viraj Ashwin is good as the third angle in the love triangle. He looks handsome and charming as Viraj, who is a rich and good-hearted guy. He acts well in his scenes with Vaishnavi and Anand. However, his character lacks clarity and depth, as it is not clear what he wants from Vaishnavi.
Naga Babu has a crucial role in the film, which he does justice to. He plays the role of Anand’s father, who supports his son’s love unconditionally. He also has some emotional scenes with Anand and Vaishnavi in the second half, which he pulls off well.
The rest of the cast members do their roles well according to their scope.
Baby has a core problem. Writer-director Sai Rajesh tries to strike a fine balance. He tries to portray that everyone is good, but it is just situations that make one change and transform resulting in cheating. He tries to justify the wrongdoings too. But he fails to create enough sympathy or hatred for the principal characters. Unlike Arjun Reddy or 7/G Brindavan Colony or RX 100, Baby doesn’t hit hard or convey straight to the point. In fact, it just oscillates and beats around the bush.
The film deals with the new-age concept of a girl falling for attractions and end-up cheating an honest lover.
Baby Theatrical Trailer | Anand Deverakonda, Vaishnavi Chaitanya, Viraj Ashwin | Sai Rajesh | SKN
During an important scene, Vaishnavi wears Anand’s saree on his birthday and goes in his auto. The writing here is superior. In another scene in auto in the pre-climax where all the three lead characters encounter one another. This is well conceived. The climax is dragged and stretched beyond a point. And the end may not be convincing for many. The message of the film is not clear.
There is enough scope for humour. But the director stays true to the honesty. It has an intense love story. The film goes on at a serious tempo at max, till the end. To sum up, Baby is ambitious and as an idea it was good. Whereas, it suffers in its narration. The first half works and the second-half has bold moments. It manages to hold interest as it progresses. The film neither leaves you completely satisfied nor it disappoints. It just strikes midway between both.
Despite all its shortcomings, the film caters to youth with relevant scenes. Thanks to good buzz owing to hit songs and promotions, Baby got a good opening. We have to see how the movie is received in the coming days.
Performances
The film belongs to Vaishnavi Chaitanya, who delivers a stunning performance as the female lead. She portrays the character of Vaishnavi with utmost sincerity and conviction. She shows her versatility as she transforms from a naive basti girl to a confident modern girl. She also displays her chemistry with both Anand and Viraj convincingly.
Anand Deverakonda is decent as the male lead. He plays the role of Anand with honesty and passion. He expresses his emotions well through his eyes and body language. He also reminds us of his brother Vijay Deverakonda in some scenes, especially when he says ‘Na Pilla Bey’, which became popular with Vijay’s Arjun Reddy.
Viraj Ashwin is good as the third angle in the love triangle. He looks handsome and charming as Viraj, who is a rich and good-hearted guy. He acts well in his scenes with Vaishnavi and Anand. However, his character lacks clarity and depth, as it is not clear what he wants from Vaishnavi.
Naga Babu has a crucial role in the film, which he does justice to. He plays the role of Anand’s father, who supports his son’s love unconditionally. He also has some emotional scenes with Anand and Vaishnavi in the second half, which he pulls off well.
The rest of the cast members do their roles well according to their scope.
Verdict:
Baby is a bittersweet tale of love and choices that will appeal to the youth and family audiences alike. The film has a realistic approach to romance, which makes it relatable and refreshing. The film also has some good performances, especially by Vaishnavi Chaitanya, who steals the show with her acting skills. The film has some drawbacks like a thin story, slow narration, and improper message, but they can be overlooked for its overall impact. Baby is a film that will make you laugh, cry, and think about your own choices in life.
Rating: 3/5
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