In the previous year, the Telugu film Baby captivated audiences and demonstrated that even smaller films could achieve phenomenal business success if backed by compelling content. Starring Anand Deverakonda, Vaishnavi Chaitanya, and Viraj Ashwin, and directed by Sai Rajesh Neelam, the film was produced on a modest budget of just Rs 10 crore. Despite its limited financial resources, Baby amassed a staggering Rs 100 crore at the box office, becoming a sensational hit. The film received rave reviews from critics and was embraced by audiences for its fresh and engaging coming-of-age narrative.
“Baby” Wins at the 69th Filmfare Awards South
Following its widespread acclaim last year, Baby has added another significant achievement by winning big at the 69th Filmfare Awards South. The film, which has garnered a cult following, secured victories in five distinct categories at the recent awards ceremony. Vaishnavi Chaitanya was honored with the Best Actress award for her exceptional performance. The film itself was recognized as the Best Film. Celebrating its commercial success and its status as a Rs 100-crore blockbuster. Vijay Bulganin was awarded Best Music Composer for his outstanding work on the film’s soundtrack. Which includes the hit song “Oo Rendu Meghalila.” Ananth Sriram received the Best Lyricist award for his evocative lyrics, and Sriram Chandra was named Best Singer for his rendition of the same song.
Hindi Remake is in the Works
The immense success and popularity of Baby have paved the way for a Hindi remake, which is already in development. Reports indicate that Sai Rajesh, the director of the original film, has completed writing the script for the Hindi version. It remains uncertain whether he will direct the remake or if a Bollywood-based director will be chosen for the project. The latest updates reveal that producer Madhu Mantena will co-produce the Hindi remake alongside SKN and Geetha Arts. The casting for the Hindi adaptation has yet to be finalized.