• By Sukanya Saha
  • Fri, 18 Aug 2023 01:17 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

Baby OTT Release Date: The Telugu movie 'Baby,' featuring Anand Devarakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya, has been creating buzz ever since its theatrical release on July 14. This romantic drama swiftly garnered a dedicated fanbase, emerging as one of the standout hits of the year. Following its triumphant run-in cinemas, the movie is now preparing to mark its digital premiere on a streaming giant on August 25.

On Friday, Aha took to microblogging site X to formally announce the digital release date of the film and wrote, "Get ready to witness the Cult love story of the decade one more time. Baby will make you fall in love, scream in anger and cry at the same time. Premieres Aug 25. If you can’t wait till then, subscribe to aha gold and enjoy the movie 12 hours early."

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Nevertheless, the trajectory of 'Baby' has been interrupted by a number of disputes. The contentiousness related to the movie emerged after its trailer was released. It sparked apprehensions about portraying its female protagonist in an unfavourable manner. Director Sai Rajesh Neelam came under fire for purportedly showing insensitivity towards gender matters and propagating patriarchal notions and prejudices against women in the film.

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As anticipated, the movie elicited divergent responses from both viewers and reviewers. While a faction hailed it as a groundbreaking addition to the romantic genre, another group contended that it propagated certain retrogressive elements. Even the director, Sai Rajesh Neelam, found himself taken aback by certain reactions the film garnered, conceding that the reception deviated from his initial intentions.

"During the preview, I was shocked when the audience began clapping and cheering when Anand's character uses the 'l' word (a cussword in Telugu) against Vaishnavi," the director had said earlier in an interview.

'Baby' follows the journey of two young individuals in their journey towards maturity, delving into the complexities and obstacles that arise in their romantic connection. Alongside Anand Devarakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya, the movie also features supporting ensemble that includes Viraj Ashwin, Nagendra Babu, Prabhavati Varma, and Lirisha Kunapareddy.