If you want to show a non-fan what "Rajinikanth" means, you show them Baba . The movie is a textbook example of how to deify a star on screen.
In an era of high-budget CGI and pan-India releases, Baba remains a reminder of the power of the screenplay and the charisma of one man. It is a film that asks you to look within, even as you whistle at the hero flipping a cigarette.
The film featured Manisha Koirala as the female lead, with supporting performances by Goundamani, Delhi Ganesh, and Sujatha.