Oh! Baby (2019 film)
film directed by B.V. Nandini Reddy
Oh! Baby is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language fantasy comedy film directed by B. V. Nandini Reddy. The film stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Lakshmi. A remake of the 2014 South Korean film Miss Granny directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the plot follows a woman in her 70s (Lakshmi) who magically finds herself turned into her own physical 24-year-old self (Samantha) after having her picture taken at a mysterious photo studio. Naga Shaurya, Rajendra Prasad, Rao Ramesh, and Teja Sajja play supporting roles. The music was composed by Mickey J. Meyer.
Principal photography of the film began in December 2018. The film released theatrically on 5 July 2019 and received positive reviews, with praise for Samantha's performance. It was a commercial success. A Hindi remake is in development by Sajid Nadiadwala titled Jabudani.
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