Naturally, the film has its flaws, but as a feel-good romance, it is well made and a perfect Onam release. The climax lands well, allowing the audience to leave the theatre with a light heart.
A gripping setup let down by predictability Gopika Is Jan 24, 2026, 12:23 AM IST3.0/5Arun Varma’s Baby Girl has a simple premise that is made enjoyable for the most part by its screenplay.
With Aashish Antony playing the villain—a psychotic rapist and killer—and Vismaya (Meenu) playing a martial arts trainer with a differently abled father, portrayed by Sai Kumar, the film has a strong central conflict.
Savin SA's Vaazha 2 is funnier, quirkier and slick. The theme, the emotions and the ideas resemble Vaazha 1, and at the same time it feels fresh, relatable and compelling in its narrative choices.