Overview & Production
Oho Enthan Baby is a 2025 Tamil-language romantic comedy-drama marking the directorial debut of Krishnakumar Ramakumar, widely known for his work in Modern Love Chennai Wikipedia. The film introduces Rudra, the younger brother of actor-producer Vishnu Vishal, and features his Tamil cinema debut alongside Mithila Palkar, celebrated for Little Things and Karwaan IndiatimesWikipedia.
Produced by Vishnu Vishal Studioz, Romeo Pictures, and Good Show, the film was unveiled theatrically on 11 July 2025 Wikipedia.
Plot & Themes
The story follows Ashwin (Rudra), an aspiring filmmaker who goes to pitch a script to actor Vishnu Vishal. Instead, he finds himself narrating his own broken love story with Meera (Mithila). Driven by heartbreak, Ashwin turns his personal tale into a film—forcing him to face his flaws and decide what kind of ending he truly wants WikipediaBookMyShow.
Blending emotional honesty with Gen Z humor and meta-commentary, the film navigates themes of family dysfunction, self-realization, and forgiveness, with a singer-filmmaker cameo adding a quirky twist The Times of IndiaBookMyShow.
Music & Technical Craft
The soundtrack, composed by Jen Martin with additional contributions by Ved Shankar, features heartfelt tracks like the title song and “Natchathira”—which was released in June 2025 Wikipedia. The film’s colorful cinematography by Harish Kannan and crisp editing by RC Pranav complement its emotional yet breezy tone WikipediaBookMyShow.
Reception
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Critics: The Times of India (3/5) praised its freshness and charm despite cliché moments, especially highlighting the Gen Z sensibility WikipediaThe Times of India. India Today commended the film’s heartfelt intent but noted that its second half loses momentum India Today. Cinema Express acknowledged its strong premise but criticized its narrative inconsistencies Wikipedia.
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Audiences: BookMyShow users rated it between 8.8–9.3—calling it inspiring, well-made, and a blockbuster BookMyShow+2BookMyShow+2.
OTT Release & Recognition
After its theatrical journey, Oho Enthan Baby began streaming on Netflix, with multilingual audio support—Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada IndiatimesThe Economic TimesNetflix. The film’s unique storyline also earned praise from Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, amplifying its visibility The Economic Times.
In Summary
Oho Enthan Baby may tread familiar rom-com territory, but delivers a warm, youthful, and emotionally resonant experience—powered by strong debut performances and a creative, Gen-Z-friendly approach. Whether you’re in the mood for heartfelt entry-level storytelling or charming on-screen chemistry, it’s worth a watch—especially now on Netflix.