The background score is the soul of this film. The “O Baby” song is picturized with such haunting irony that it stays with you long after the credits roll. The BGM during the climax will give you goosebumps.
Rating: 3.5/5 Cast: Anand Deverakonda, Vaishnavi Chaitanya, Viraj Ashwin, Sathvik Anand Director: Sai Rajesh Release Date: July 14, 2023 Baby Telugu Movie Review
If you thought love was just about candlelight dinners and happy endings, Baby slaps you hard with reality. Directed by Sai Rajesh, this film is not a rom-com; it is a brutal, messy, and emotionally exhausting dive into the psyche of a toxic relationship. The story revolves around Anand (Anand Deverakonda), a carefree youngster from a lower-middle-class family, and Vaishnavi (Vaishnavi Chaitanya), a middle-class girl with modern aspirations. They fall in love intensely. However, when Anand’s possessive insecurity and anger issues clash with Vaishnavi’s desire for independence and respect, the fairy tale turns into a war zone. The film asks a painful question: Can love survive when ego enters the room? What Works 1. Vaishnavi Chaitanya’s Breakout Performance: This film belongs to Vaishnavi. She delivers a staggering performance, particularly in the second half. The way she transitions from a bubbly, confident lover to a broken, terrified woman is nothing short of brilliant. Her crying sequences feel so real that they make you uncomfortable. The background score is the soul of this film
Without giving anything away, the ending is not your typical Tollywood happy ending. It is logical, painful, and mature. You might hate it, but you cannot ignore it. What Doesn’t Work 1. Length & Pacing: The film feels too long. The first half, while entertaining, has a few repetitive sequences of the couple fighting and making up. A tighter edit would have made the impact sharper. Rating: 3
The physical abuse scenes, while realistic for the subject matter, are extremely difficult to watch. Sensitive viewers might find the aggression triggering. Final Verdict Baby is not a date movie. It is a cautionary tale. It is the cinematic equivalent of a gut punch.
While Anand acts well (especially his breakdown scenes), his character, Anand , is insufferable for most of the runtime. That is the point of the film, but it makes it hard to root for him. You spend half the movie wanting to slap him.
If you are looking for light-hearted entertainment, stay away. But if you appreciate realistic cinema that sparks a conversation about , Baby is a must-watch.
