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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Baba Black Sheep | | name = Baba Black Sheep | ||
| image = Baba_Black_Sheep_(2023_film).jpg | | image = Baba_Black_Sheep_(2023_film).jpg | ||
| caption = | | caption = Release poster | ||
| director = Rajmohan Arumugam | | director = [[Rajmohan Arumugam]] | ||
| writer = Rajmohan Arumugam | | writer = Rajmohan Arumugam | ||
| producer = | | producer = Rahul | ||
| starring = {{plainlist| | | starring = {{plainlist| | ||
* [[RJ Vigneshkanth|Rj Vigneshkanth]] | * [[RJ Vigneshkanth|Rj Vigneshkanth]] | ||
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| studio = Romeo pictures | | studio = Romeo pictures | ||
| distributor = <!-- must cite published reliable source(s) to verify --> | | distributor = <!-- must cite published reliable source(s) to verify --> | ||
| released = {{film date|2023|07|14|df=yes | | released = {{film date|2023|07|14|df=yes}} | ||
| runtime = | | runtime = | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Tamil | | language = Tamil | ||
}}'''''Baba Black Sheep''''' is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Rajmohan Arumugam. The film | }} | ||
'''''Baba Black Sheep''''' is a 2023 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language drama film written and directed by [[Rajmohan Arumugam]]. The film stars [[RJ Vigneshkanth|Rj Vigneshkanth]], [[Ammu Abhirami]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 March 2023 |title=Abhirami to star in Baba Black Sheep |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/mar/21/abhirami-to-make-comeback-with-baba-black-sheep-41346.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509051228/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/mar/21/abhirami-to-make-comeback-with-baba-black-sheep-41346.html |archive-date=2023-05-09 |access-date=2023-07-15 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> Abdul Ayaz, and Narendra Prasad. The film was produced by Raahul under the banner of Romeo Pictures. The film was released on 14 July 2023 in theatres. | |||
==Plot== | |||
A principal runs a school with a wall separating the Boys' school from the [[Mixed-sex education|coed]] school. The Boys' school hosts a gang with Ayaz as the head. The Girls' School has NP as the gang leader. The Principal dies suddenly, and the staff is unable to handle both schools. Instead, they combined the two. Eventually, a girl named Nila and Ayaz start to love each other. A fight breaks out between the gangs. Ayaz is given a TC and NP and her group come and save him, leading to the groups to unite. Nila, Ayaz, and NP find a suicidal letter. Whose is it? | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
{{Cast listing| | |||
* [[RJ Vigneshkanth]] | * Abdul Ayaz as Ayaz | ||
* Narendra Prasath NP as Narendra Prasath (NP) | |||
* [[RJ Vigneshkanth]] as Vignesh | |||
* [[Ammu Abhirami]] as Nila | * [[Ammu Abhirami]] as Nila | ||
* | * Settai Sheriff as Sheriff | ||
* | * Adhirchi Arun as Arun | ||
* [[Abhirami (actress)|Abhirami]] | * Pragatheeswaran as Pragadheesh (scientist) | ||
* Harshath Khan as Harshath | |||
* Kutty Moonji Vivek as Vivek | |||
* Ram Nishanth as Nishanth | |||
* [[Abhirami (actress, born 1983)|Abhirami]] as Eshwari | |||
* [[Bose Venkat]] as PT Sir and Arun's father | |||
* [[Subbu Panchu]] as Correspondent | |||
* [[O. A. K. Sundar]] as NP's father | |||
* Lollu Sabha Udhaya as Pragadheesh's father | |||
* [[Vinodhini Vaidyanathan]] as Councillor | |||
* Suresh Chakravarthy as Nagarajan | |||
* [[Rajmohan Arumugam|Rajmohan]] as a teacher | |||
* KPY Pazhani as a teacher | |||
* [[Madurai Muthu]] as a teacher | |||
* [[Gundu Kalyanam]] | |||
* G. P. Muthu as himself (cameo appearance) | |||
}} | |||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
The [[ | The [[principal photography]] of the film started on 12 December 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 December 2022 |title=Raj Mohan's directorial debut Baba Black Sheep goes on floors |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/dec/12/raj-mohans-directorial-debut-baba-black-sheep-goes-on-floors-37650.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331004547/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/dec/12/raj-mohans-directorial-debut-baba-black-sheep-goes-on-floors-37650.html |archive-date=2023-03-31 |access-date=2023-07-15 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> | ||
== Reception == | == Reception == | ||
Logesh Balachandran of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and stated that "Baba Black Sheep is a one-time watch, especially for 2K kids and those who want to revisit their school days."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Baba Black Sheep Movie Review : Baba Black Sheep is fun and well-intentioned... in parts | Logesh Balachandran of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 2. 5 stars out of 5 and stated that "Baba Black Sheep is a one-time watch, especially for 2K kids and those who want to revisit their school days."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Baba Black Sheep Movie Review: Baba Black Sheep is fun and well-intentioned... in parts |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/baba-black-sheep/movie-review/101734031.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716173310/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/baba-black-sheep/movie-review/101734031.cms |archive-date=2023-07-16 |access-date=2023-07-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> | ||
Navein Darshan of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' wrote that "In the opening credits of the film, Rajmohan mentions in a voiceover that the 2k kids brand everything as 'cringe' these days and it is hard to win over them. I thought with such self-awareness, things couldn't possibly go wrong, especially when it is made for the very own 2k kids, but alas!" and gave 2 stars out of 5.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 July 2023 |title=Baba Black Sheep Movie Review: The gags make you smile, but the pathos make you laugh |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2023/jul/14/baba-black-sheep-movie-review-the-gags-make-you-smile-but-the-pathos-make-you-laugh-45634.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716173314/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2023/jul/14/baba-black-sheep-movie-review-the-gags-make-you-smile-but-the-pathos-make-you-laugh-45634.html |archive-date=2023-07-16 |access-date=2023-07-16 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Ananda Vikatan]]'' critic gave a mixed review.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-14 |title=Baba Black Sheep Review: 'சோதிக்காதீங்கண்ணா!' இது படமா, இல்ல சுமார் ரக யூடியூப் வீடியோ ஸ்க்ரிப்ட்டா? |url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/baba-black-sheep-review-lack-of-proper-plot-and-scenes-with-outdated-jokes-tests-our-patience |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230716173315/https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/baba-black-sheep-review-lack-of-proper-plot-and-scenes-with-outdated-jokes-tests-our-patience |archive-date=2023-07-16 |access-date=2023-07-16 |website=[[Vikatan]] |language=ta}}</ref> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:2023 drama films]] | |||
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[[Category:2023 Tamil-language films]] | |||
[[Category:2023 Indian films]] | |||
[[Category:Films set in schools]] | |||
[[Category:2023 directorial debut films]] | |||
[[Category:Indian coming-of-age films]] | |||
[[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]] | |||
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| Baba Black Sheep | |
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.jpg) Release poster | |
| Directed by | Rajmohan Arumugam |
| Produced by | Rahul |
| Written by | Rajmohan Arumugam |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Santhosh Dhayanidhi |
| Cinematography | Sudarshan Srinivasan |
| Edited by | Vijay Velukutty |
Production company | Romeo pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Baba Black Sheep is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Rajmohan Arumugam. The film stars Rj Vigneshkanth, Ammu Abhirami,[1] Abdul Ayaz, and Narendra Prasad. The film was produced by Raahul under the banner of Romeo Pictures. The film was released on 14 July 2023 in theatres.
Plot[edit | edit source]
A principal runs a school with a wall separating the Boys' school from the coed school. The Boys' school hosts a gang with Ayaz as the head. The Girls' School has NP as the gang leader. The Principal dies suddenly, and the staff is unable to handle both schools. Instead, they combined the two. Eventually, a girl named Nila and Ayaz start to love each other. A fight breaks out between the gangs. Ayaz is given a TC and NP and her group come and save him, leading to the groups to unite. Nila, Ayaz, and NP find a suicidal letter. Whose is it?
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Abdul Ayaz as Ayaz
- Narendra Prasath NP as Narendra Prasath (NP)
- RJ Vigneshkanth as Vignesh
- Ammu Abhirami as Nila
- Settai Sheriff as Sheriff
- Adhirchi Arun as Arun
- Pragatheeswaran as Pragadheesh (scientist)
- Harshath Khan as Harshath
- Kutty Moonji Vivek as Vivek
- Ram Nishanth as Nishanth
- Abhirami as Eshwari
- Bose Venkat as PT Sir and Arun's father
- Subbu Panchu as Correspondent
- O. A. K. Sundar as NP's father
- Lollu Sabha Udhaya as Pragadheesh's father
- Vinodhini Vaidyanathan as Councillor
- Suresh Chakravarthy as Nagarajan
- Rajmohan as a teacher
- KPY Pazhani as a teacher
- Madurai Muthu as a teacher
- Gundu Kalyanam
- G. P. Muthu as himself (cameo appearance)
Production[edit | edit source]
The principal photography of the film started on 12 December 2022.[2]
Reception[edit | edit source]
Logesh Balachandran of The Times of India gave 2. 5 stars out of 5 and stated that "Baba Black Sheep is a one-time watch, especially for 2K kids and those who want to revisit their school days."[3]
Navein Darshan of Cinema Express wrote that "In the opening credits of the film, Rajmohan mentions in a voiceover that the 2k kids brand everything as 'cringe' these days and it is hard to win over them. I thought with such self-awareness, things couldn't possibly go wrong, especially when it is made for the very own 2k kids, but alas!" and gave 2 stars out of 5.[4] Ananda Vikatan critic gave a mixed review.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Abhirami to star in Baba Black Sheep". Cinema Express. 21 March 2023. Archived from the original on 9 May 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
- ↑ "Raj Mohan's directorial debut Baba Black Sheep goes on floors". Cinema Express. 12 December 2022. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
- ↑ "Baba Black Sheep Movie Review: Baba Black Sheep is fun and well-intentioned... in parts". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 16 July 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
- ↑ "Baba Black Sheep Movie Review: The gags make you smile, but the pathos make you laugh". Cinema Express. 14 July 2023. Archived from the original on 16 July 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
- ↑ "Baba Black Sheep Review: 'சோதிக்காதீங்கண்ணா!' இது படமா, இல்ல சுமார் ரக யூடியூப் வீடியோ ஸ்க்ரிப்ட்டா?". Vikatan (in தமிழ்). 14 July 2023. Archived from the original on 16 July 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2023.