The recently released Telugu film Baby starring Vaishnavi Chaitanya, Anand Deverakonda, and Viraj Ashwin, grossed 14.3 crores in two days of the film's release. The makers announced the news through their social media handle on Sunday. The film was reportedly made on a budget of Rs 5 crores.
The film also stars Harsha Chemudu, Naga Babu Konidela, Kusuma Degalamarri, Lirisha, Sathvik Anand, Babloo, Seetha, Mounika and Keerthana playing supporting roles.
Baby is written and directed by filmmaker and producer Sai Rajesh Neelam, who has earlier been associated with films like Kobbari Matta, Hrudaya Kaleyam and Colour Photo. The film opened to mixed reception. Some viewers appreciated the film's relatable storytelling, acting, and music, while others criticized its use of misogynistic language and portrayal of sexual violence, battery, and self-harm.
Baby is produced by SKN and co-produced by Dheeraj Mogineni under the banner Mass Movie Makers, with music by Vijai Bulganin, cinematography by MN Bal Reddy and editing by Viplav Nyshadam.