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Baba

  • 2002
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 59m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
2.7K
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Delhi Ganesh, Manisha Koirala, Ramya Krishnan, M.N. Nambiar, Amrish Puri, Rajinikanth, Sanghavi, Sayaji Shinde, Ashish Vidyarthi, Vijayakumar, Goundamani, and Riyaz Khan in Baba (2002)
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Baba is an atheist who always questions the existence of a higher power. But when a turn of events bestows him with divine powers, he uses the opportunity to help other people.Baba is an atheist who always questions the existence of a higher power. But when a turn of events bestows him with divine powers, he uses the opportunity to help other people.Baba is an atheist who always questions the existence of a higher power. But when a turn of events bestows him with divine powers, he uses the opportunity to help other people.

  • Director
    • Suresh Krishna
  • Writers
    • Balakumaran
    • Gopu-Babu
    • Rajinikanth
  • Stars
    • Rajinikanth
    • Goundamani
    • Manisha Koirala
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    2.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Suresh Krishna
    • Writers
      • Balakumaran
      • Gopu-Babu
      • Rajinikanth
    • Stars
      • Rajinikanth
      • Goundamani
      • Manisha Koirala
    • 24User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Rajinikanth
    Rajinikanth
    • Baba
    • (as Super Star Rajni)
    Goundamani
    Goundamani
    • Annamalai
    Manisha Koirala
    Manisha Koirala
    • Chamundeswari
    M.N. Nambiar
    M.N. Nambiar
    • Baba's Uncle
    Amrish Puri
    Amrish Puri
    • Tantrik
    Vijayakumar
    Vijayakumar
    • Chamundeeswari's Father
    • (as Vijay Kumar)
    Delhi Ganesh
    Delhi Ganesh
    • Iyer
    Vasu Vikram
    • Baba's Sidekick
    Akash
    • Baba's Friend
    Karunas
    Karunas
    • Africa
    Crane Manohar
    • Baba's Sidekick
    N. Viswanathan
    • Baba's Father
    Raja Krishnamoorthy
    • Bhai
    Riyaz Khan
    Riyaz Khan
    • Ippo Ramaswamy's Son
    Bharati Mani
    • Kandhar Ayya (Honest Politician)
    Ashish Vidyarthi
    Ashish Vidyarthi
    • Ippo Ramaswamy
    Sayaji Shinde
    Sayaji Shinde
    • Beggar…
    Bharat Dabholkar
    Bharat Dabholkar
    • Chief Minister
    • Director
      • Suresh Krishna
    • Writers
      • Balakumaran
      • Gopu-Babu
      • Rajinikanth
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews24

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    10viswanathfrancis

    Good movie.. Make us think about Spiritually

    Good movie with great dialog. This movie explains about Spiritually.
    9mohankumarmp

    Good and different Movie from Rajini

    A most awaited film of the year 2002. After three and half years of hibernation,Rajini has acted in this movie. The hype for this film was toooooo high..

    This is not a typical Rajini film, in this film he gives some spiritual messages also. But it also includes typical Rajini actions,style,songs etc. Its a good entertaining movie and gives good messages also.

    I will rate this movie as Good instead of Excellent because of the screenplay. Its a must watch movie. Dont miss it!
    onbliss

    Awful...

    The movie is awful, atrocious, ridiculous, silly and a slap on the cine goers face. Rajni has made other entertaining movies, but has failed miserably in this venture. Avoid seeing this movie at any cost. Please don't even try watching this movie to assess how bad it is. You will be wasting your time as much as I did.
    10kalaiyarasansanju-93657

    MUST WATCH MOVIE

    He symbolically shows his party's Flag and colour. These colours were also used in the movie kaala.
    9breakingsplatters

    Great movie

    It's an amazing movie for those that understand the deeper concepts within the movie about spirituality and the layman desires. Songs, action sequence is just included as a distraction. At the core of the film, it is great as it talks about the real struggles between man and the divine.

    It is not a masala entertainer but actually a movie that make people think deeply. Highly recommend for people who think and reflect. Goundamani's comedy is amazing and Rajini kanth as Baba is superb. Since it is the actor's story, screenplay one can see a very honest portrayal. This movie is not for the average movie goer but it is still a great movie.

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    Fantasy

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    • Trivia
      A intra-state political party in Tamil Nadu made severe anti propaganda against the movie for having too many smoking and drinking scenes. There we're also occurrences where the screens we're torn by the party members in order to stop the movie screening which led to a disaster in box office result
    • Quotes

      Baba: I might come late., But I will come as the latest.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Super (2005)

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    • Release date
      • August 15, 2002 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official site
      • Lotus International
    • Language
      • Tamil
    • Also known as
      • Ребёнок
    • Production company
      • Lotus International
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    • Budget
      • ₹20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $37,669
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 59m(179 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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