Baby Girl starring Nivin Pauly in lead role releases in theaters today on 23rd January 2026. Directed by Garudan fame Arun Varma, the thriller stars Lijomol Jose, Abhimanyu Thilakan, Sangeetha Prathap and others in lead roles.
If you’re planning to watch the film in theaters this week, here’s what netizens have to say about it.
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A user on her The user said that despite minor flaws the film was engaging and rated it 3 out of 5.
Another netizen wrote that Baby Girl was a simple but charming one-day thriller, praising the strong performances of Nivin Pauly and the supporting cast. The user also appreciated Bobby and Sanjay’s well-structured script and Sam CS’s powerful background score, calling the film a must watch and rated it 4 out of 5.
Additionally, a third user wrote that they went in with no expectations and ended up finding Baby Girl a watchable thriller. The user said that Lijomol Jose excelled and really excelled while Sangeet Pratap played his role well. However, netizens felt that Nivin Pauly’s presence was unnecessary to the overall narrative.
See the reactions here:
Baby Girl tells the story of Sanal Mathew, a medical attendant who comes under suspicion after a child goes missing from the hospital where he works. As the seemingly innocent man faces increasing pressure, he appears to take the police investigation in unexpected directions, creating an atmosphere of mystery around him.
The film explores whether Sanal is telling the truth, whether he is actually innocent, and if not, what he did to the child.
Nivin Pauly’s workfront
Nivin Pauly last played the lead role in the feel-good horror comedy Sarvam Maya, directed by Akhil Sathyan. The film tells the story of Prabhendu, a young musician turned priest, who comes in contact with a young ghost who has forgotten his origins.
The film starring Rhea Shibu, Aju Varghese, Preeti Mukundan and others in lead roles was a massive hit in theatres. It is expected to start streaming on January 30, 2026 on JioHotstar.
