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.
Acting
Rajinikanth's signature swagger meets spiritual awakening
Direction
Suresh Krissna's maximalist vision of divine intervention
Practical Effects
Early 2000s Tamil cinema spectacle at peak absurdity
Director
Suresh Krissna
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Rajinikanth wrote portions of the screenplay and used the film to express his own spiritual philosophies, making it deeply personal.
The film flopped initially but gained massive cult following, with fans celebrating 'Baba Day' annually. The 2022 re-release was a hit.
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