Baba

Baba is the reincarnation of a saint who follows Mahavatar Babaji, yet he grows into a hotheaded, alcoholic skeptic. He discovers the seven mantras and tests them, learning that misusing their power can bring karmic consequences. Over time, he uses his powers to help others and to confront political and personal threats, ultimately facing a choice between ascetic enlightenment and worldly leadership. The re-edited 2022 version adds a final twist where he ascends to the Himalayas and is told he will be reincarnated to the same mother.

Chamundeeswari starts as a neighbor who clashes with Baba but grows to respect and fall in love with his unconventional style. Her dilemma centers on family duty, tradition, and a marriage proposal while Baba questions what love means beyond pride and status. She embodies the human costs of romance in a changing social landscape.

Ippo Ramaswamy is the Deputy Chief Minister’s son who uses his political influence to retaliate against Baba by demolishing his colony. He tracks Baba’s growing powers after learning of the mantras, escalating the conflict between personal vendetta and political scheming. His actions anchor the film’s critique of corrupt governance.

Purushottaman is the chief minister who seeks to consolidate power through Baba’s boon-enabled influence. He threatens Baba’s mother and orchestrates attempts on Baba’s life, highlighting the perilous intersection of state power and magical intervention. His arc exposes the risks of instrumentalizing belief for political gain.

Divyananda Bharathi is a disheveled sadhu who reveals the truth behind the mantras and guides Baba’s test of their consequences. He frames the spiritual challenge as a moral imperative, pushing Baba toward a disciplined use of power. His presence anchors the film’s mystical dimension.

Baba’s mother is a devout figure who deeply respects Mahavatar Babaji and acts as the moral center of the family. She urges restraint before Baba confronts the political machine, and she ultimately sacrifices herself, encouraging Baba to ascend or continue his earthly mission. Her love frames the film’s emotional core.

Guruji is the tantric mentor who instructs the antagonists to retrieve Baba’s necklace and backbone to nullify his powers. He embodies the ritualistic, mystical counterforce to Baba’s salvation arc, highlighting the dangers inherent in power when wielded by those with ulterior motives.

Ramaswamy’s son is the next generation of the political dynasty, whose actions echo his father’s ambition. He becomes tangled in the prophecy-like manipulation of Baba’s powers and is part of the conflict that tests Baba’s resolve and responsibility toward his state and family.