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{{short description|Film directed by B.V. Nandini Reddy}}
{{short description|2019 Indian film by B. V. Nandini Reddy}}
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| director = [[B. V. Nandini Reddy]]
| director = [[B. V. Nandini Reddy]]
| producers = [[D. Suresh Babu]]<br />[[Sunitha Tati]]<br />T. G. Vishwa Prasad<br />Hyunwoo Thomas Kim
| producer = [[D. Suresh Babu]]<br />[[Sunitha Tati]]<br />T. G. Vishwa Prasad
| screenplay = B. V. Nandini Reddy
| screenplay = B. V. Nandini Reddy
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| music = [[Mickey J. Meyer]]
| music = [[Mickey J. Meyer]]
| cinematography = Richard Prasad
| cinematography = Richard Prasad
| editing = Junaid Siddique
| editing = Junaid Siddiqui
| studio = {{ubl||[[Suresh Productions]]|People Media Factory| [[Guru Films]]|[[Kross Pictures, Inc|Kross Pictures]]}}
| studio = {{ubl||[[Suresh Productions]]|[[People Media Factory]]|[[Guru Films]]|[[Kross Pictures, Inc|Kross Pictures]]}}
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2019|7|5}}
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2019|7|5}}
| runtime = 161 minutes
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'''''Oh! Baby''''' is a 2019 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[fantasy comedy]] film directed by [[B. V. Nandini Reddy]]. The film stars [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu]] and [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]]. A remake of the 2014 [[Cinema of South Korea|South Korean]] film ''[[Miss Granny]]'', the plot follows a woman in her 70s (Lakshmi) who magically finds herself in the body of her 24-year-old self (Samantha) after having her picture taken at a mysterious photo studio. [[Naga Shaurya]], [[Rajendra Prasad (actor)|Rajendra Prasad]], [[Rao Ramesh]], and [[Sajja Teja]] play supporting roles. The music was composed by [[Mickey J. Meyer]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/samantha-releases-a-new-poster-of-oh-baby-explaining-her-character/articleshow/69634090.cms|title=Samantha releases a new poster of 'Oh Baby' explaining her character – Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-06-03|last1=Nyayapati |first1=Neeshita }}</ref>
'''''Oh! Baby''''' is a 2019 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[fantasy comedy]] film directed by [[B. V. Nandini Reddy]]. The film stars [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu]] and [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]]. A remake of the 2014 [[Cinema of South Korea|South Korean]] film ''[[Miss Granny]]'' directed by [[Hwang Dong-hyuk]], the plot follows a woman in her 70s (Lakshmi) who magically finds herself turned into her own physical 24-year-old self (Samantha) after having her picture taken at a mysterious photo studio. [[Naga Shaurya]], [[Rajendra Prasad (actor)|Rajendra Prasad]], [[Rao Ramesh]], and [[Teja Sajja]] play supporting roles. The music was composed by [[Mickey J. Meyer]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/samantha-releases-a-new-poster-of-oh-baby-explaining-her-character/articleshow/69634090.cms|title=Samantha releases a new poster of 'Oh Baby' explaining her character|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-06-03|last1=Nyayapati |first1=Neeshita }}</ref>


[[Principal photography]] of the film began in December 2018.<ref name="shoot" /> The film released theatrically on 5 July 2019 and received positive reviews, with praise for Samantha's performance.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Telugu cinema 2019 Rewind|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2019/dec/31/telugu-cinema-2019-rewind-2082899.html|access-date=2020-09-01|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> A remake is in development by [[Sajid Nadiadwala]] titled ''Jabudani''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/standpoint/story/jersey-to-brochevarevarura-7-best-films-of-telugu-cinema-in-2019-1632334-2019-12-29|title=Jersey to Brochevarevarura: 7 best films of Telugu cinema in 2019|website=India Today|date=2019-12-29|access-date=2019-12-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/best-telugu-cinema-2019-oh-baby-mallesham-here-are-our-picks-114961|title=Best of Telugu cinema 2019: From 'Oh! Baby' to 'Mallesham', here are our picks|website=The News Minute|date=2019-12-29|access-date=2019-12-30}}</ref>
[[Principal photography]] of the film began in December 2018.<ref name="shoot" /> The film released theatrically on 5 July 2019 and received positive reviews, with praise for Samantha's performance.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Telugu cinema 2019 Rewind|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2019/dec/31/telugu-cinema-2019-rewind-2082899.html|access-date=2020-09-01|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> It was a commercial success. A Hindi remake is in development by [[Sajid Nadiadwala]] titled ''Jabudani''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/standpoint/story/jersey-to-brochevarevarura-7-best-films-of-telugu-cinema-in-2019-1632334-2019-12-29|title=Jersey to Brochevarevarura: 7 best films of Telugu cinema in 2019|website=India Today|date=2019-12-29|access-date=2019-12-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/best-telugu-cinema-2019-oh-baby-mallesham-here-are-our-picks-114961|title=Best of Telugu cinema 2019: From 'Oh! Baby' to 'Mallesham', here are our picks|website=The News Minute|date=2019-12-29|access-date=2019-12-30}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
Lecturer Shekhar / Nani explains the behavior of old people and talks about his mother Baby. She works in a canteen of her own in the same college which is co-owned by her childhood friend Pasupuleti Kanakaraj / Chanti. At a young age, she dreams to become a great singer, which does not come true. Right now, she aspires her grandson Rocky to fulfill her goal. However, her relationship with her daughter-in-law Madhavi does not run on good terms. Things get worse when Madhavi gets a heart attack and does not want to live with Baby. Even the doctors suggest the same.
Lecturer Shekhar / Nani explains the behavior of old people and talks about his mother Baby. She works in a canteen of her own in the same college which is co-owned by her childhood friend Pasupuleti Kanakaraj / Chanti. At a young age, she dreams of becoming a great singer, which does not come true. Right now, she aspires her grandson Ramakrishna “Rocky” to fulfill her goal. However, her relationship with her daughter-in-law Madhavi does not run on good terms. Things get worse when Madhavi gets a heart attack and does not want to live with Baby. Even the doctors suggest the same.


Being cognizant of it, heartbroken, Baby quits the house and accuses God of her fate. On the way, Rocky calls her for his first music performance at an exhibition where God appears in the form of a saint, presents her with a statue of Lord Ganesha, and says it will change her fate. Nevertheless, she finds a photo studio and enters with the hope of getting a good photograph as she would like to print a beautiful photo of hers after her death in the newspaper. The same person appears as the photographer and promises to get back her beauty, after taking the picture. Astoundingly, she turns into a 24-year-old herself. Looking at it, she becomes bewildered when God appears, while praising Lord [[Shiva]] and tells her that this new life is given to fill her with joy and enlightenment. Thereafter, she accommodates herself in Chanti's house changing as Swathi, starts a new life, and also teams up with her grandson Rocky and becomes a part of the band. Meanwhile, Chanti realizes that Swathi herself is Baby and supports her at every step. Soon, Vikram, the head of the music company, likes Baby / Swathi's voice and gives her band an opportunity. Swathi supports Rocky throughout and encourages him to be better.
Being cognizant of it, heartbroken, Baby leaves the house and accuses God of her fate. On the way, Rocky calls her for his first music performance at an exhibition where God appears in the form of a saint, presents her with a statue of Lord Ganesha, and says it will change her fate. Nevertheless, she finds a photo studio and enters with the hope of getting a good photograph as she would like to have a beautiful photo of hers to be published in the newspaper after her death. The same person appears as the photographer and promises to get back her beauty, after taking the picture. Astoundingly, she turns into herself when she was 24-years-old. Looking at it, she becomes bewildered when God appears, while praising Lord [[Shiva]] and tells her that this new life is given to fill her with joy and enlightenment. Thereafter, she accommodates herself in Chanti's house changing as Swathi, starts a new life, and also teams up with her grandson Rocky and becomes a part of the band. Meanwhile, Chanti realizes that Swathi herself is Baby and supports her at every step. Soon, Vikram, the head of the music company, likes Baby / Swathi's voice and gives her band an opportunity. Swathi supports Rocky throughout and encourages him to be better.


Vikram and Swathi begin spending a lot of time together, and she too starts taking an interest in him. After a lot of romantic comedy, Vikram proposes to Swathi when she is completely under dichotomy. At the same time, Chanti learns that if Baby loses her blood, she again turns into an old lady. At last, in the D-day finale of the competition, Rocky, unfortunately, meets with an accident, yet Baby participates and acquires the triumph. Immediately, Baby / Swathi rushes to the hospital leaving a letter for Vikram, convincing her to remember her acquaintance as a sweet memory and always be smiling. By this time Nani also realizes that she is his mother. But after reaching the hospital she finds Rocky requires AB-type blood which Baby donates, even after the refusal of Chanti and Nani, by stating that she is first and foremost Nani's mother and would always be there for him and his children and again transforms into an old lady.
Vikram and Swathi begin spending a lot of time together, and she too starts taking an interest in him. After a lot of romantic comedy, Vikram proposes to Swathi when she is completely under dichotomy. At the same time, Chanti learns that if Baby loses her blood, she again turns into an old lady. At last, in the D-day finale of the competition, Rocky, unfortunately, meets with an accident, yet Baby participates and acquires the triumph. Immediately, Baby / Swathi rushes to the hospital leaving a letter for Vikram, convincing her to remember her acquaintance as a sweet memory and always be smiling. By this time Nani also realizes that she is his mother. But after reaching the hospital she finds Rocky requires AB-type blood which Baby donates, even after the refusal of Chanti and Nani, by stating that she is first and foremost Nani's mother and would always be there for him and his children and transforms back into an old lady.


After she returns, her family also realizes her value and she in turn is also more friendly with them as they can be seen enjoying a performance by Rocky (after his recovery). In the end, God transforms Chanti into a young man, who comes to pick up Baby.
After she returns, her family also realizes her value and she in turn is also more friendly with them as they can be seen enjoying a performance by Rocky (after his recovery). In the end, God transforms Chanti into a young man, who comes to pick up Baby.
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== Cast ==
== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
{{Cast listing|
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* [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] as 70-year-old Savitri alias "Baby"
* [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu]] as young Savithri alias "Baby" / Swathi (Voice dubbed by [[Chinmayi|Chinmayi Sripada]])
** [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu]] as young Savithri alias Swathi (Voice dubbed by [[Chinmayi]])
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** [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] as 70 year-old Savitri alias "Baby"
* [[Rajendra Prasad (actor)|Rajendra Prasad]] as Pasupuleti Kanakaraju aka "Chanti" , Baby's childhood friend
* [[Rajendra Prasad (actor)|Rajendra Prasad]] as Pasupuleti Kanakaraju aka "Chanti", Baby's childhood friend
** [[Naga Chaitanya]] as young Chanti (cameo appearance)
** [[Naga Chaitanya]] as young Chanti (cameo appearance)
* [[Naga Shourya]] as Vikram, Swathi's boyfriend
* [[Naga Shourya]] as Vikram, Swathi's boyfriend
* [[Rao Ramesh]] as Shekar alias "Nani" , Baby's son
* [[Rao Ramesh]] as Shekar alias "Nani", Baby's son
* [[Sajja Teja]] as Ramakrishna “Rocky”, Baby’s grandson and Shekar's son
* [[Teja Sajja]] as Ramakrishna “Rocky”, Baby’s grandson and Shekar's son
* [[Pragathi (actress)|Pragathi]] as Madhavi, Baby’s daughter-in-law and Shekar's wife
* [[Pragathi (actress)|Pragathi]] as Madhavi, Baby’s daughter-in-law and Shekar's wife;Rocky's mother
* Aneesha Dama as Divya, Baby's granddaughter and Shekar's daughter
* Aneesha Dama as Divya, Baby's granddaughter and Shekar's daughter
* [[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]] as Sulochana, Chanti's cousin
* [[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]] as Sulochana, Chanti's cousin
* Sunaina as Anasuya, Chanti's daughter who had a Tom and Jerry relationship with Baby
* Sunaina as Anasuya, Chanti's daughter who had a [[Tom and Jerry]] relationship with Baby
* [[Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran|Aishwarya]] as Vikram's mother
* [[Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran|Aishwarya]] as Vikram's mother
* [[Snigdha (actress)|Snigdha]] as Jahnavi, Vikram's assistant
* [[Snigdha (actress)|Snigdha]] as Jahnavi, Vikram's assistant
* [[Raja Ravindra]] as Inspector Sarma, An officer appointed to investigate Baby's missing
* [[Raja Ravindra]] as Inspector Sarma, an officer appointed to investigate Baby's missing
* Mirchi Hemanth as Anji, Rocky's friend and band member
* Mirchi Hemanth as Anji, Rocky's friend and band member
* Shreyas Wannere as Asif, Rocky's friend and band member
* Shreyas Wannere as Asif, Rocky's friend and band member
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* [[Jagapathi Babu]] as God who gives another life to Baby
* [[Jagapathi Babu]] as God who gives another life to Baby
* [[Adivi Sesh]] as Savitri's husband and Shekar's father
* [[Adivi Sesh]] as Savitri's husband and Shekar's father
* [[Suma Kanakala]] as Suma, a TV anchor who gives a life advice to Baby on TV
* [[Suma Kanakala]] as Suma, a TV anchor who gives life advice to Baby on TV
* [[B. V. Nandini Reddy]] as a doctor
* [[B. V. Nandini Reddy]] as a doctor
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}}


== Production ==
== Production ==
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During November 2018, pre-production of an untitled film commenced with costume selection.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=HydTimes |author-link=Hyderabad Times |number=1067731285928423425|date=28 November 2018 |title=Here's a sneak peek of @Samanthaprabhu2's costumes from her upcoming film with #NandiniReddy}}</ref> Initially titled as "''O Baby''" with the [[tagline]] "''Yentha Sakkagunnave''" with [[Samantha]] in the lead role,<ref name="obaby">{{cite web |title=Samantha's next titled O Baby! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/samantha-s-next-titled-o-baby-news-telugu-smopWAhjheidb.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215095407/http://www.sify.com/movies/samantha-s-next-titled-o-baby-news-telugu-smopWAhjheidb.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 December 2018 |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=29 December 2018 |date=14 December 2018}}</ref> the full title was revealed to be ''O Baby! Yentha Sakkagunnave'' in December 2018, being bankrolled by [[Sunitha Tati]],<ref name="commence">{{cite web |title=Samantha's Miss Granny shoot commenced |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/samantha-s-miss-granny-shoot-commenced-imagegallery-0-tollywood-sl4m9vaacfjbi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181230025933/http://www.sify.com/movies/samantha-s-miss-granny-shoot-commenced-imagegallery-0-tollywood-sl4m9vaacfjbi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 December 2018 |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=29 December 2018}}</ref> People's Media Factory and [[Suresh Productions]].<ref name="obys">{{cite news |title=Samantha begins shooting for Nandini Reddy directorial 'O Baby' |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/samantha-begins-shooting-nandini-reddy-directorial-o-baby-93432 |access-date=29 December 2018 |work=[[The News Minute]] |agency=Digital Native |date=15 December 2018}}</ref> The film's title was taken from one of her songs "Yentha Sakkagunnave", which describes the beauty of Samantha in the film, ''[[Rangasthalam]]''.<ref name="ranga">{{cite news |last1=Vyas |title='Rangasthalam' song as Samatha's title |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Tollywood/2018-12-15/Rangasthalam-song-as-Samathas-title/459199 |access-date=29 December 2018 |work=[[The Hans India]] |date=15 December 2018}}</ref><ref name="obysgranny">{{cite news |title=Is Samantha's film with Nandini Reddy a remake of Korean flick Miss Granny? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/is-samantha-film-with-nandini-reddy-a-remake-of-korean-flick-miss-granny-1410218-2018-12-15 |access-date=29 December 2018 |work=[[India Today]] |date=15 December 2018 |location=[[Chennai]]}}</ref>
=== Development ===
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During November 2018, pre-production of an untitled film commenced with costume selection.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=HydTimes |author-link=Hyderabad Times |number=1067731285928423425|date=28 November 2018 |title=Here's a sneak peek of @Samanthaprabhu2's costumes from her upcoming film with #NandiniReddy}}</ref> Initially titled as "''O Baby''" with the [[tagline]] as "''Yentha Sakkagunnave''" with [[Samantha]] in the lead role,<ref name="obaby">{{cite web |title=Samantha's next titled O Baby! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/samantha-s-next-titled-o-baby-news-telugu-smopWAhjheidb.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215095407/http://www.sify.com/movies/samantha-s-next-titled-o-baby-news-telugu-smopWAhjheidb.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 December 2018 |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=29 December 2018 |date=14 December 2018}}</ref> the full title was revealed to be as ''O Baby! Yentha Sakkagunnave'' in December 2018, being bankrolled by [[Sunitha Tati]] ,<ref name="commence">{{cite web |title=Samantha's Miss Granny shoot commenced |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/samantha-s-miss-granny-shoot-commenced-imagegallery-0-tollywood-sl4m9vaacfjbi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181230025933/http://www.sify.com/movies/samantha-s-miss-granny-shoot-commenced-imagegallery-0-tollywood-sl4m9vaacfjbi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 December 2018 |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=29 December 2018}}</ref> People's Media Factory and [[Suresh Productions]].<ref name="obys">{{cite news |title=Samantha begins shooting for Nandini Reddy directorial 'O Baby' |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/samantha-begins-shooting-nandini-reddy-directorial-o-baby-93432 |access-date=29 December 2018 |work=[[The News Minute]] |agency=Digital Native |date=15 December 2018}}</ref> The film's title is being inspired from one of her songs "''Yentha Sakkagunnave''", which describes the beauty of Samantha in the film, ''[[Rangasthalam]]''.<ref name="ranga">{{cite news |last1=Vyas |title='Rangasthalam' song as Samatha's title |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Tollywood/2018-12-15/Rangasthalam-song-as-Samathas-title/459199 |access-date=29 December 2018 |work=[[The Hans India]] |date=15 December 2018}}</ref><ref name="obysgranny">{{cite news |title=Is Samantha's film with Nandini Reddy a remake of Korean flick Miss Granny? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/is-samantha-film-with-nandini-reddy-a-remake-of-korean-flick-miss-granny-1410218-2018-12-15 |access-date=29 December 2018 |work=[[India Today]] |date=15 December 2018 |location=[[Chennai]]}}</ref>


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Apart from Samantha, [[Rao Ramesh]], [[Snigdha (actress)|Snigdha]], [[Naga Shourya]],<ref name="naga">{{cite web |title=Rao Ramesh to play Samantha's son in Oh Baby? |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/rao-ramesh-to-play-samanthas-son-in-oh-baby-news-telugu-sm2ojKejhjjbf.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181228180328/http://www.sify.com/movies/rao-ramesh-to-play-samanthas-son-in-oh-baby-news-telugu-sm2ojKejhjjbf.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 December 2018 |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=29 December 2018 |date=28 December 2018}}</ref><ref name="rram">{{cite news |title=A role reversal for Rao Ramesh |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/291218/a-role-reversal-for-rao-ramesh.html |access-date=29 December 2018 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |date=29 December 2018}}</ref> [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] and [[Rajendra Prasad (actor)|Rajendra Prasad]] appear in supporting roles.<ref name="obysgranny"/><ref>"Samantha Oh Baby First Look | Galli News". Gallinews.Co.In, 2019, http://www.gallinews.co.in/first-look-samantha-in-oh-baby/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190518052527/http://www.gallinews.co.in/first-look-samantha-in-oh-baby/ |date=18 May 2019 }}.</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iqlikmovies.com/news/article/2019/03/22/oh-baby-movie-is-samantha-s-favourite/29921|title=Samantha's Favourite Role Ever Is From 'Oh Baby'|website=iQlikmovies|language=en|access-date=2019-07-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/2019/03/15223306/1232438/Samantha-Oh-Baby-movie-wrapped.vpf|title=ஓ பேபி படத்தை முடித்த சமந்தா|date=2019-03-15|website=Maalaimalar|language=en|access-date=2019-07-19}}</ref> [[Principal photography]] began in December 2018.<ref name="shoot">{{cite news |last1=Raja |first1=Sekar |title=Samantha to play Trisha's role in 96 Telugu remake; actress currently shooting for Miss Granny |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/samantha-to-play-trishas-role-in-96-telugu-remake-actress-currently-shooting-for-miss-granny-5805311.html |access-date=29 December 2018 |work=[[Firstpost]] |date=28 December 2018}}</ref> The film was [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped]] in mid May 2019.<ref>{{cite news|title=Samantha wraps up her next, Oh Baby|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/170319/samantha-wraps-up-her-next-oh-baby.html|access-date=21 May 2019 |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=17 March 2019}}</ref>
=== Casting ===
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Apart from Samantha, [[Rao Ramesh]], [[Snigdha (actress)|Snigdha]], [[Naga Shourya]],<ref name="naga">{{cite web |title=Rao Ramesh to play Samantha's son in Oh Baby? |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/rao-ramesh-to-play-samanthas-son-in-oh-baby-news-telugu-sm2ojKejhjjbf.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181228180328/http://www.sify.com/movies/rao-ramesh-to-play-samanthas-son-in-oh-baby-news-telugu-sm2ojKejhjjbf.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 December 2018 |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=29 December 2018 |date=28 December 2018}}</ref><ref name="rram">{{cite news |title=A role reversal for Rao Ramesh |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/291218/a-role-reversal-for-rao-ramesh.html |access-date=29 December 2018 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |date=29 December 2018}}</ref> [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] and [[Rajendra Prasad (actor)|Rajendra Prasad]] appear in supporting roles.<ref name="obysgranny"/><ref>"Samantha Oh Baby First Look | Galli News". Gallinews.Co.In, 2019, http://www.gallinews.co.in/first-look-samantha-in-oh-baby/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190518052527/http://www.gallinews.co.in/first-look-samantha-in-oh-baby/ |date=18 May 2019 }}.</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iqlikmovies.com/news/article/2019/03/22/oh-baby-movie-is-samantha-s-favourite/29921|title=Samantha's Favourite Role Ever Is From 'Oh Baby'|website=iQlikmovies|language=en|access-date=2019-07-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/2019/03/15223306/1232438/Samantha-Oh-Baby-movie-wrapped.vpf|title=ஓ பேபி படத்தை முடித்த சமந்தா|date=2019-03-15|website=Maalaimalar|language=en|access-date=2019-07-19}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
[[Principal photography]] began in December 2018.<ref name="shoot">{{cite news |last1=Raja |first1=Sekar |title=Samantha to play Trisha's role in 96 Telugu remake; actress currently shooting for Miss Granny |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/samantha-to-play-trishas-role-in-96-telugu-remake-actress-currently-shooting-for-miss-granny-5805311.html |access-date=29 December 2018 |work=[[Firstpost]] |date=28 December 2018}}</ref> The film was [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped]] in mid May 2019.<ref>{{cite news|title=Samantha wraps up her next, Oh Baby|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/170319/samantha-wraps-up-her-next-oh-baby.html|access-date=21 May 2019 |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=17 March 2019}}</ref>


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
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Music composed by [[Mickey J. Meyer]] and released on [[Aditya Music]] company.
Music composed by [[Mickey J. Meyer]] and released on [[Aditya Music]] company.


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== Marketing and release ==
== Marketing and release ==
The first look of film presenting [[Samantha Akkineni]] was released on 21 May 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/south-gossip/article/oh-baby-first-look-poster-samantha-akkinenis-upbeat-avatar-is-sure-to-win-your-heart-check-out/423056|website= Times Now News|title=Oh! Baby first look poster: Samantha Akkineni's upbeat avatar is sure to win your heart - check out|date=21 May 2019|access-date=21 May 2019}}</ref> The teaser of the film released on 25 May.<ref>Oh Baby teaser out: Samantha promises one hell of a ride. [online] India Today. Available at: https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/oh-baby-teaser-out-samantha-promises-one-hell-of-a-ride-1534637-2019-05-25 [Accessed 27 May 2019].</ref><ref>Staff, S. and Staff, S. (2019). ‘Oh Baby’ teaser: Samantha Akkineni is a 20-something with a 70-year-old soul. [online] Scroll.in. Available at: https://scroll.in/reel/924723/oh-baby-teaser-samantha-akkineni-is-a-20-something-with-a-70-year-old-soul [Accessed 27 May 2019].</ref><ref>News18. (2019). Samantha Akkineni's Oh Baby Teaser is Cuteness Loaded with Musical Fun, Watch Here. [online] Available at: https://www.news18.com/news/movies/samantha-akkinenis-oh-baby-teaser-is-cuteness-loaded-with-musical-fun-watch-here-2159589.html [Accessed 27 May 2019].</ref>{{Excessive citations inline|date=August 2021}} The official theatrical trailer of the film was released on 20 June by Suresh Productions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=D4x6CeRV5Bc|title=Oh Baby Theatrical Trailer {{!}} Samantha Akkineni, Naga Shaurya {{!}} Nandini Reddy {{!}} Suresh Productions|publisher=Suresh Productions|website=YouTube|date=20 June 2019}}</ref>
The first look of film presenting [[Samantha Akkineni]] was released on 21 May 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/south-gossip/article/oh-baby-first-look-poster-samantha-akkinenis-upbeat-avatar-is-sure-to-win-your-heart-check-out/423056|website= Times Now News|title=Oh! Baby first look poster: Samantha Akkineni's upbeat avatar is sure to win your heart - check out|date=21 May 2019|access-date=21 May 2019}}</ref> The teaser of the film released on 25 May.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-05-25 |title=Oh Baby teaser out: Samantha promises one hell of a ride |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/oh-baby-teaser-out-samantha-promises-one-hell-of-a-ride-1534637-2019-05-25 |access-date=2024-11-07 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2019-05-25 |title=‘Oh Baby’ teaser: Samantha Akkineni is a 20-something with a 70-year-old soul |url=https://scroll.in/reel/924723/oh-baby-teaser-samantha-akkineni-is-a-20-something-with-a-70-year-old-soul |access-date=2024-11-07 |website=Scroll.in |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Samantha Akkineni's Oh Baby Teaser is Cuteness Loaded with Musical Fun, Watch Here |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/samantha-akkinenis-oh-baby-teaser-is-cuteness-loaded-with-musical-fun-watch-here-2159589.html |access-date=2024-11-07 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>{{Excessive citations inline|date=August 2021}} The official theatrical trailer of the film was released on 20 June by Suresh Productions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=D4x6CeRV5Bc|title=Oh Baby Theatrical Trailer {{!}} Samantha Akkineni, Naga Shaurya {{!}} Nandini Reddy {{!}} Suresh Productions|publisher=Suresh Productions|website=YouTube|date=20 June 2019}}</ref>


The movie was planned to be released on 5 July 2019, along with its dubbed version in [[Tamil language]];<ref>{{cite news |title=Watch: Trailer of Samantha's 'Oh Baby' promises good fun|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-trailer-samantha-s-oh-baby-offers-good-fun-103943 |access-date=20 June 2019 |work=The News Minute |agency=Digital Native |date=20 June 2019}}</ref> it was released in India at this time, and in [[Kuwait]] and the United States on July 4, a day earlier.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9348296/releaseinfo|title=Oh Baby... (2019) - Release Info - IMDb|website=IMDb|date=9 July 2019}}</ref> Official streaming partner is [[Netflix]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}}
The movie was planned to be released on 5 July 2019, along with its dubbed version in [[Tamil language]];<ref>{{cite news |title=Watch: Trailer of Samantha's 'Oh Baby' promises good fun|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-trailer-samantha-s-oh-baby-offers-good-fun-103943 |access-date=20 June 2019 |work=The News Minute |agency=Digital Native |date=20 June 2019}}</ref> it was released in India at this time, and in [[Kuwait]] and the United States on July 4, a day earlier.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9348296/releaseinfo|title=Oh Baby... (2019) - Release Info - IMDb|website=IMDb|date=9 July 2019}}</ref> Official streaming partner is [[Netflix]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2021}}
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''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' gave 3.5 out of 5 stars stating "Oh! Baby is a fun film with an emotional touch that is neatly narrated by director Nandini Reddy. The film takes Samantha up a notch, and proves that she can carry a film by herself. They are supported by Rajendra Prasad and Lakshmi".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/070719/oh-baby-movie-review-oh-baby-samantha-shines-again.html|title=Oh! Baby! movie review: Oh! Baby, Samantha shines again|website=Deccan Chronicle|date=2019-07-05|access-date=2019-12-06}}{{Rating|3.5|5}}</ref> ''[[Firstpost]]'' gave 4 out of 5 stars stating "Oh! Baby is a treasure box. Open it, dig into it, and cherish everything that it has to offer you. There’s a lot more to this film than just laughs. It’s like sunshine on a gloomy day. It’s a heart-warming film that you won't forget anytime soon".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/oh-baby-movie-review-samantha-delivers-a-career-best-performance-in-nandini-reddys-heart-warming-drama-6940521.html|title=Oh! Baby movie review : Samantha delivers a career-best performance in Nandini Reddy's heart-warming drama|website=Firstpost|date=2019-02-14|access-date=2019-12-06}}{{Rating|4|5}}</ref> ''[[India Today]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Oh! Baby, directed by Nandini Reddy, is everything nice and fine. It makes you understand the struggles your grandmother had to undergo and appreciate the life you have now. Watch it for Samantha and Rajendra Prasad's career-best performances".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/oh-baby-movie-review-samantha-is-outstanding-in-a-heartwarming-fantasy-drama-1562875-2019-07-05|title=Oh! Baby Movie Review: Samantha is outstanding in a heartwarming fantasy drama|website=India Today|date=2019-07-05|access-date=2019-12-06}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref>
''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' gave 3.5 out of 5 stars stating "Oh! Baby is a fun film with an emotional touch that is neatly narrated by director Nandini Reddy. The film takes Samantha up a notch, and proves that she can carry a film by herself. They are supported by Rajendra Prasad and Lakshmi".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/070719/oh-baby-movie-review-oh-baby-samantha-shines-again.html|title=Oh! Baby! movie review: Oh! Baby, Samantha shines again|website=Deccan Chronicle|date=2019-07-05|access-date=2019-12-06}}{{Rating|3.5|5}}</ref> ''[[Firstpost]]'' gave 4 out of 5 stars stating "Oh! Baby is a treasure box. Open it, dig into it, and cherish everything that it has to offer you. There’s a lot more to this film than just laughs. It’s like sunshine on a gloomy day. It’s a heart-warming film that you won't forget anytime soon".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/oh-baby-movie-review-samantha-delivers-a-career-best-performance-in-nandini-reddys-heart-warming-drama-6940521.html|title=Oh! Baby movie review : Samantha delivers a career-best performance in Nandini Reddy's heart-warming drama|website=Firstpost|date=2019-02-14|access-date=2019-12-06}}{{Rating|4|5}}</ref> ''[[India Today]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Oh! Baby, directed by Nandini Reddy, is everything nice and fine. It makes you understand the struggles your grandmother had to undergo and appreciate the life you have now. Watch it for Samantha and Rajendra Prasad's career-best performances".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/oh-baby-movie-review-samantha-is-outstanding-in-a-heartwarming-fantasy-drama-1562875-2019-07-05|title=Oh! Baby Movie Review: Samantha is outstanding in a heartwarming fantasy drama|website=India Today|date=2019-07-05|access-date=2019-12-06}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref>


Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "Oh! Baby is a fun ode to the complexities that make up our elders. It’s an acknowledgement of their rough rides as much as it is about learning to count your blessings".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/oh-baby-review-nandini-reddys-film-is-a-joyous-ode-to-the-older-generation-led-by-a-brilliant-samantha/article28292382.ece|title='Oh! Baby' review: When life gives her a second chance|website=The Hindu|date=2019-07-05|access-date=2019-12-06}}</ref> ''[[Sify]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Official remake of Korean drama Miss Granny, Samantha starrer Oh Baby is watchable for Samantha's energetic performance. Schmaltzy ending and flabby runtime almost kill the film but it finally works to an extent thanks to Samantha. This is for those who like candy-floss sentiment dramas".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/oh-baby-review-watchable-for-samanthas-energetic-performance-review-telugu-thfnAljgegfih.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706023120/https://www.sify.com/movies/oh-baby-review-watchable-for-samanthas-energetic-performance-review-telugu-thfnAljgegfih.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 July 2019|title=Oh Baby review: Watchable for Samantha's energetic performance|website=Sify|date=2019-07-05|access-date=2019-12-06}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref>
Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "Oh! Baby is a fun ode to the complexities that make up our elders. It’s an acknowledgement of their rough rides as much as it is about learning to count your blessings".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/oh-baby-review-nandini-reddys-film-is-a-joyous-ode-to-the-older-generation-led-by-a-brilliant-samantha/article28292382.ece|title='Oh! Baby' review: When life gives her a second chance|website=The Hindu|date=2019-07-05|access-date=2019-12-06}}</ref> ''[[Sify]]'' gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Official remake of Korean drama Miss Granny, Samantha starrer Oh Baby is watchable for Samantha's energetic performance. Schmaltzy ending and flabby runtime almost kill the film but it finally works to an extent thanks to Samantha. This is for those who like candy-floss sentiment dramas".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/oh-baby-review-watchable-for-samanthas-energetic-performance-review-telugu-thfnAljgegfih.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706023120/https://www.sify.com/movies/oh-baby-review-watchable-for-samanthas-energetic-performance-review-telugu-thfnAljgegfih.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 July 2019|title=Oh Baby review: Watchable for Samantha's energetic performance|website=[[Sify]]|date=2019-07-05|access-date=2019-12-06}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref>


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== See also ==
* [[Mack & Rita]], 2022 [[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood]] film with similar premise


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* {{IMDb title|9348296}}
* [http://krosspictures.com/bbs/board.php?bo_table=en_works&wr_id=20&sca=FILMS&page=3 ''Oh! Baby''] at [[Kross Pictures]]


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Latest revision as of 08:48, 5 January 2025

For other uses, see Oh Baby (disambiguation).

Oh! Baby
Theatrical release poster
Directed byB. V. Nandini Reddy
Screenplay byB. V. Nandini Reddy
Based on
Miss Granny
by
  • Shin Dong-ik
  • Hong Yun-jeong
  • Dong Hee-seon
Produced byD. Suresh Babu
Sunitha Tati
T. G. Vishwa Prasad
Starring
CinematographyRichard Prasad
Edited byJunaid Siddiqui
Music byMickey J. Meyer
Production
companies
Release date
  • 5 July 2019 (2019-07-05)
Running time
161 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu
Budget₹16–20 crore[1][2]
Box officeest. ₹33.9–40 crore[1][3]

Oh! Baby is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language fantasy comedy film directed by B. V. Nandini Reddy. The film stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Lakshmi. A remake of the 2014 South Korean film Miss Granny directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the plot follows a woman in her 70s (Lakshmi) who magically finds herself turned into her own physical 24-year-old self (Samantha) after having her picture taken at a mysterious photo studio. Naga Shaurya, Rajendra Prasad, Rao Ramesh, and Teja Sajja play supporting roles. The music was composed by Mickey J. Meyer.[4]

Principal photography of the film began in December 2018.[5] The film released theatrically on 5 July 2019 and received positive reviews, with praise for Samantha's performance.[6] It was a commercial success. A Hindi remake is in development by Sajid Nadiadwala titled Jabudani.[7][8]

Plot

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Lecturer Shekhar / Nani explains the behavior of old people and talks about his mother Baby. She works in a canteen of her own in the same college which is co-owned by her childhood friend Pasupuleti Kanakaraj / Chanti. At a young age, she dreams of becoming a great singer, which does not come true. Right now, she aspires her grandson Ramakrishna “Rocky” to fulfill her goal. However, her relationship with her daughter-in-law Madhavi does not run on good terms. Things get worse when Madhavi gets a heart attack and does not want to live with Baby. Even the doctors suggest the same.

Being cognizant of it, heartbroken, Baby leaves the house and accuses God of her fate. On the way, Rocky calls her for his first music performance at an exhibition where God appears in the form of a saint, presents her with a statue of Lord Ganesha, and says it will change her fate. Nevertheless, she finds a photo studio and enters with the hope of getting a good photograph as she would like to have a beautiful photo of hers to be published in the newspaper after her death. The same person appears as the photographer and promises to get back her beauty, after taking the picture. Astoundingly, she turns into herself when she was 24-years-old. Looking at it, she becomes bewildered when God appears, while praising Lord Shiva and tells her that this new life is given to fill her with joy and enlightenment. Thereafter, she accommodates herself in Chanti's house changing as Swathi, starts a new life, and also teams up with her grandson Rocky and becomes a part of the band. Meanwhile, Chanti realizes that Swathi herself is Baby and supports her at every step. Soon, Vikram, the head of the music company, likes Baby / Swathi's voice and gives her band an opportunity. Swathi supports Rocky throughout and encourages him to be better.

Vikram and Swathi begin spending a lot of time together, and she too starts taking an interest in him. After a lot of romantic comedy, Vikram proposes to Swathi when she is completely under dichotomy. At the same time, Chanti learns that if Baby loses her blood, she again turns into an old lady. At last, in the D-day finale of the competition, Rocky, unfortunately, meets with an accident, yet Baby participates and acquires the triumph. Immediately, Baby / Swathi rushes to the hospital leaving a letter for Vikram, convincing her to remember her acquaintance as a sweet memory and always be smiling. By this time Nani also realizes that she is his mother. But after reaching the hospital she finds Rocky requires AB-type blood which Baby donates, even after the refusal of Chanti and Nani, by stating that she is first and foremost Nani's mother and would always be there for him and his children and transforms back into an old lady.

After she returns, her family also realizes her value and she in turn is also more friendly with them as they can be seen enjoying a performance by Rocky (after his recovery). In the end, God transforms Chanti into a young man, who comes to pick up Baby.

Cast

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  • Lakshmi as 70-year-old Savitri alias "Baby"
  • Rajendra Prasad as Pasupuleti Kanakaraju aka "Chanti", Baby's childhood friend
  • Naga Shourya as Vikram, Swathi's boyfriend
  • Rao Ramesh as Shekar alias "Nani", Baby's son
  • Teja Sajja as Ramakrishna “Rocky”, Baby’s grandson and Shekar's son
  • Pragathi as Madhavi, Baby’s daughter-in-law and Shekar's wife;Rocky's mother
  • Aneesha Dama as Divya, Baby's granddaughter and Shekar's daughter
  • Urvashi as Sulochana, Chanti's cousin
  • Sunaina as Anasuya, Chanti's daughter who had a Tom and Jerry relationship with Baby
  • Aishwarya as Vikram's mother
  • Snigdha as Jahnavi, Vikram's assistant
  • Raja Ravindra as Inspector Sarma, an officer appointed to investigate Baby's missing
  • Mirchi Hemanth as Anji, Rocky's friend and band member
  • Shreyas Wannere as Asif, Rocky's friend and band member
  • Dhanraj as an eve teaser
Cameo appearances

Production

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During November 2018, pre-production of an untitled film commenced with costume selection.[9] Initially titled as "O Baby" with the tagline "Yentha Sakkagunnave" with Samantha in the lead role,[10] the full title was revealed to be O Baby! Yentha Sakkagunnave in December 2018, being bankrolled by Sunitha Tati,[11] People's Media Factory and Suresh Productions.[12] The film's title was taken from one of her songs "Yentha Sakkagunnave", which describes the beauty of Samantha in the film, Rangasthalam.[13][14]

Apart from Samantha, Rao Ramesh, Snigdha, Naga Shourya,[15][16] Lakshmi and Rajendra Prasad appear in supporting roles.[14][17][18][19] Principal photography began in December 2018.[5] The film was wrapped in mid May 2019.[20]

Soundtrack

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Oh! Baby
Soundtrack album by
Mickey J. Meyer
Released30 June 2019 (2019-06-30)
Recorded2018–2019
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length"19:31"
LanguageTelugu
LabelAditya Music
ProducerMickey J. Meyer
Mickey J. Meyer chronology
Srinivasa Kalyanam
(2018) 		Oh! Baby
(2019) 		Gaddalakonda Ganesh
(2019)

Music composed by Mickey J. Meyer and released on Aditya Music company.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Oh! Baby"Lakshmi BhupalaAnurag Kulkarni4:04
2."Naalo Maimarapu"BhaskarabhatlaMohana Bhogaraju3:48
3."Anaganaganaga"Lakshmi BhupalaSreerama Chandra3:07
4."Aakasham lona"Lakshmi BhupalaNutana Mohan3:49
5."Maha Adbhutham"BhaskarabhatlaNutana Mohan3:21
6."Changubhala"BhaskarabhatlaNutana Mohan4:29
Total length:19:31

Marketing and release

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The first look of film presenting Samantha Akkineni was released on 21 May 2019.[21] The teaser of the film released on 25 May.[22][23][24][excessive citations] The official theatrical trailer of the film was released on 20 June by Suresh Productions.[25]

The movie was planned to be released on 5 July 2019, along with its dubbed version in Tamil language;[26] it was released in India at this time, and in Kuwait and the United States on July 4, a day earlier.[27] Official streaming partner is Netflix.[citation needed]

Reception

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Critical reception

[edit]

The Times of India gave 3.5 out of 5 stars stating "Save for moments in the latter part of the film which are a tad bit melodramatic, Oh! Baby is an enjoyable ride. It's a film that has its heart in the right place and has a lot of great moments to take away from. Nandini Reddy has successfully adapted Korean classic Miss Granny, and has made it her own, and Tollywood is richer for it".[28] The Indian Express gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Samantha Akkineni thrives in the role that reflects the possibilities of youth, the burden of old age, and the society’s indifference to the desires and complaints of old people. Written by director BV Nandini Reddy and Lakshmi Bhupala, the film convincingly captures the circle of life".[29] The News Minute gave 4 out of 5 stars stating "Adopting the body language of a 70-year-old is difficult, but Samantha gives it a reverent, comic touch in this Nandini Reddy directorial".[30]

Deccan Chronicle gave 3.5 out of 5 stars stating "Oh! Baby is a fun film with an emotional touch that is neatly narrated by director Nandini Reddy. The film takes Samantha up a notch, and proves that she can carry a film by herself. They are supported by Rajendra Prasad and Lakshmi".[31] Firstpost gave 4 out of 5 stars stating "Oh! Baby is a treasure box. Open it, dig into it, and cherish everything that it has to offer you. There’s a lot more to this film than just laughs. It’s like sunshine on a gloomy day. It’s a heart-warming film that you won't forget anytime soon".[32] India Today gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Oh! Baby, directed by Nandini Reddy, is everything nice and fine. It makes you understand the struggles your grandmother had to undergo and appreciate the life you have now. Watch it for Samantha and Rajendra Prasad's career-best performances".[33]

Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu wrote "Oh! Baby is a fun ode to the complexities that make up our elders. It’s an acknowledgement of their rough rides as much as it is about learning to count your blessings".[34] Sify gave 3 out of 5 stars stating "Official remake of Korean drama Miss Granny, Samantha starrer Oh Baby is watchable for Samantha's energetic performance. Schmaltzy ending and flabby runtime almost kill the film but it finally works to an extent thanks to Samantha. This is for those who like candy-floss sentiment dramas".[35]

Accolades

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List of accolades
Date of ceremony Award Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Ref.
28 March 2020 Critics Choice Film Awards Best Actor – Male Rajendra Prasad Nominated [36][37]
Best Actor – Female Samantha Won
Lakshmi Nominated
Best Writing B. V. Nandini Reddy Nominated
Best Director B. V. Nandini Reddy Nominated
18 September 2021 9th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Director B. V. Nandini Reddy Nominated
Best Actress Samantha Won [citation needed]
Best Supporting Actor Rajendra Prasad Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Lakshmi Won
2020 Zee Cine Awards Telugu Best Actor in a Leading Role – Female Samantha Won [38]
Favourite Heroine Nominated

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2019లో భారీ వసూళ్లు రాబట్టిన సినిమాలివే." Sakshi (in Telugu). 31 December 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Oh Baby! box office: Samantha's film breaks records in the US, crosses 1 million dollar mark". Times of India. 24 July 2019.
  3. ^ "Tollywood Box office report – 2019: Highest grossing Telugu movies of the year". International Business Times. 22 December 2019.
  4. ^ Nyayapati, Neeshita. "Samantha releases a new poster of 'Oh Baby' explaining her character". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
  5. ^ a b Raja, Sekar (28 December 2018). "Samantha to play Trisha's role in 96 Telugu remake; actress currently shooting for Miss Granny". Firstpost. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  6. ^ "Telugu cinema 2019 Rewind". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  7. ^ "Jersey to Brochevarevarura: 7 best films of Telugu cinema in 2019". India Today. 29 December 2019. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
  8. ^ "Best of Telugu cinema 2019: From 'Oh! Baby' to 'Mallesham', here are our picks". The News Minute. 29 December 2019. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
  9. ^ @HydTimes (28 November 2018). "Here's a sneak peek of @Samanthaprabhu2's costumes from her upcoming film with #NandiniReddy" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  10. ^ "Samantha's next titled O Baby!". Sify. 14 December 2018. Archived from the original on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  11. ^ "Samantha's Miss Granny shoot commenced". Sify. Archived from the original on 30 December 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
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