Rudra and Mithila Palkar Lead a Vibrant Yet Incomplete Love Story
Oho Enthan Baby, directed by Krishnakumar Ramkumar, arrives with a premise that sounds promising on paper—an aspiring filmmaker narrates his love story in a bid to land a debut film. But while it tries to juggle humour, heartbreak, and healing, the result is a film that’s charming at times but disappointingly hollow at its emotional core.
An Inventive Setup With a Familiar Heartbeat
Ashwin (played by debutant Rudra) pitches his love story to actor Vishnu Vishal (as himself) after being rejected twice. The love story turns out to be his own—a journey that begins with high-school infatuation and ends in a breakup with Meera (Mithila Palkar), a doctor and his senior by three years. The film creatively uses the story-within-a-story format, which keeps things moving in the first half.
There’s wit in how cinema is used as a thread in Ashwin’s life—both as an escape and a profession. This part works.
Bright Moments, But A Dip In the Second Half
The film does a good job poking fun at industry clichés—Vishnu Vishal and Mysskin parody themselves with ease, and these self-aware moments offer genuine laughs. Mithila Palkar’s Tamil debut is impressive; she brings a natural grace to Meera, although her character is short-changed by the writing in key moments.
But it’s after the interval that Oho Enthan Baby begins to lose grip. Emotional beats feel undercooked. Ashwin’s character doesn’t evolve meaningfully despite several love failures, and the film’s attempts at redemption or healing come across as hurried. Meera’s troubled background is glossed over, and the narrative becomes a sequence of setups without payoffs.
The Supporting Cast and Technical Merits
Redin Kingsley steals scenes with his one-liners. Mysskin’s cameo is a riot, and Karunakaran brings balance with comic timing. Technically, Harish Kannan’s vibrant cinematography gives the film a lively tone, and Jen Martin’s music complements the mood, though no song stands out as memorable.
A Relatable Premise With Half-Baked Payoff
At its core, Oho Enthan Baby wants to be a story about flawed love, self-realisation, and the messy parts of growing up. But it chooses simplicity over sincerity too often. The characters feel like sketches that don’t fully evolve. There’s a lot said, but little shown. Even the climax feels too convenient, relying on formula rather than emotion.
Final Verdict: 2.75/5
Oho Enthan Baby is a breezy romantic drama that shines in flashes but stumbles when it matters. It’s quirky and visually polished, with likeable performances from Rudra and Mithila Palkar. However, weak character development and a half-hearted emotional arc keep the film from truly resonating. Worth a watch, but don’t expect too much depth.