‘Baby Girl’ was just 4 days old when brought to film set! Nivin Pauly says ‘even I wouldn't take that decision’

Terming Baby Girl as the central focus, Nivin Pauly said the newborn featured in the film was just four days old when brought to the sets and that it was a huge decision by the parents.

Nivin Pauly in Baby Girl movie

Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly’s latest film, Baby Girl, is set for its release on January 22, 2026. The film, a thriller, revolves around the titular baby girl who gets abducted and the subsequent probe and search. Terming Baby Girl as the central focus of the film, Nivin Pauly said that the newborn featured in the film was just four days old when brought to the film sets. While remarking that it was a ‘huge decision’ by the parents, the Sarvam Maya actor said that even he may not take such a decision.

Who is the central character in Baby Girl

Helmed by director Arun Varma, the upcoming Malayalam film features Nivin Pauly as a hospital attendant who gets embroiled in an investigation over a missing baby. During a press meet, the cast and crew spoke about the challenging situation of shooting with a newborn on real location.

“"Actually, we need to thank the parents because the baby was only four days old when brought to the film sets. A film set does not have an atmosphere suitable for newborns. There is a chance of catching infections during the initial period. All of us were tense because if something happened to the baby, it would be saddening for all. Fortunately, there were no troubles and they completed the shoot without any problems," he added.

Nivin, the father of two children in real life, said that he is afraid to carry around newborns. Not just that, he had to run with the baby in hand and get into the car and all in the movie, the actor explained.

“I thank both the father and mother because the decision they took is big. Even I wouldn't be able to take such a decision, I have a lot of fear,” added the lead actor.

The infant featured in the movie is the baby of Akhil Yashodharan, who is part of the production company.

‘All precautionary measures taken to ensure baby’s safety’

While we do not know whether any stipulations exist over shooting with such young babies, the director Arun Varma added that they had taken all precautionary measures and ensured the safety of the newborn on set. The film was shot in Thiruvananthapuram during April-May. “We put up a set in a lot of places and those were also sanitised while shooting with the baby,” he said. But the director also thanked Akhil’s family, remarking that he himself might not agree to his child being part of a film shoot.

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Bobby–Sanjay have penned the script of Baby Girl, which also features stars Lijomol Jose, Sangeeth Prathap, Abhimanyu Shammy Thilakan, Azees Nedumangad, and Aswanth Lal. The film releases in theaters a day after Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies.

Baby Girl movie FAQs

Q. Which is the new Malayalam movie of Nivin Pauly?

A. The new Malayalam movie of Nivin Pauly is Baby Girl, helmed by Arun Varma.

Q. What's Baby Girl?

A. Baby Girl is a 2026 Malayalam film, starring actor Nivin Pauly in the lead role of a hospital attendant. The film will follow the events around a newborn girl who goes missing.

Q. What is Baby Girl's release date?

A. Baby Girl, starring Nivin Pauly, will release in theatres on January 23, a day after the WWE-inspired wrestling movie Chatha Pacha.

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