Baby (2015)

Name: Baby
Genre: Action, Thriller
Released: 2015-01-23
Duration: 2 h 40 min
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher, Kay Kay Menon, Rana Daggubati, Danny Denzongpa

23 January 20152h 40mHindiIndia

Action Thriller

6.8/10TMDB · 205 votes

DirectorNeeraj Pandey

StarringAkshay Kumar, Anupam Kher, Kay Kay Menon, Rana Daggubati

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Best for: Fans of Akshay Kumar and director Neeraj Pandey who enjoy tense, espionage-themed action thrillers.

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Baby Collection: all movies in order

Baby (23 January 2015) · this movie
Naam Shabana (31 March 2017)

Listed in release order, as per TMDB's Baby Collection.

Baby story (no spoilers)

Baby is a 2015 Hindi action thriller directed by Neeraj Pandey. The film follows an elite, nascent team within the Indian intelligence system that works to detect and eliminate terrorist plots. Officer Ajay Singh Rajput, played by Akshay Kumar, leads this team as they strive to stop a potentially lethal plan. The story sets up the team's formation and their ongoing efforts, building toward their biggest operation yet. The tone is tense and grounded, focusing on the cat-and-mouse game between intelligence officers and terrorists. The film also features Anupam Kher, Kay Kay Menon, Rana Daggubati, Danny Denzongpa, and Taapsee Pannu in key roles. With a runtime of 160 minutes, the movie blends action and thriller elements as the team races against time to thwart the threat. The tagline 'History is made by those who give a damn' hints at the dedication of the officers involved.

Should you watch Baby?

Watch it for

Akshay Kumar leads as officer Ajay Singh Rajput in a grounded action thriller directed by Neeraj Pandey.
The ensemble cast includes Anupam Kher, Kay Kay Menon, Rana Daggubati, Danny Denzongpa, and Taapsee Pannu.
The film runs 160 minutes and blends action with thriller elements as an intelligence team races to stop a terrorist plot.
It is the first movie in the Baby Collection franchise, followed by Naam Shabana in 2017.

Skip it if

You prefer lighter entertainment; this action thriller deals with terrorism and intelligence operations.
You want a shorter movie; the 160-minute runtime demands a significant time commitment.
You are not a fan of espionage-driven plots with multiple characters and a serious tone.

Baby cast

Akshay Kumaras Ajay Singh Rajput

Anupam Kheras Omprakash Shukla

Kay Kay Menonas Bilal Khan

Rana Daggubatias Jai Singh Rathod

Danny Denzongpaas Feroze Khan

Taapsee Pannuas Shabana Khan

Madhurima Tulias Anjali Rajput

Mikaal Zulfiqaras Ashfaque Qazi

Sushant Singhas Wasim Khan

Hasan Nomanas Hani Mohammed

Rasheed Nazas Mohammad Saeed Rehman

Karan Anandas Jamal

Baby movie details

Director	Neeraj Pandey
Writer	Neeraj Pandey
Music	M.M. Keeravaani, Sanjoy Chowdhury, Meet Bros Anjjan
Cinematography	Sudeep Chatterjee
Producer	Shital Bhatia, Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar
Release date	23 January 2015
Runtime	2h 40m (160 minutes)
Original language	Hindi
Country of origin	India
Languages spoken in the film	Hindi, Turkish

Parental guide: is Baby family friendly?

ViolenceModerate

LanguageMild

Sexual contentNone

Family viewingNot ideal

This is a general guide based on the action thriller genre; the film is not intended for young children. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.

Baby official trailer

Our verdict

Baby is a solid action thriller anchored by Akshay Kumar and Neeraj Pandey's direction. The ensemble cast and espionage plot keep the tension high, though the long runtime may test some viewers. It's a worthwhile watch for fans of the genre.