Baby Girl 2026 - Here's everything you need to know about this Nivin Pauly-starrer investigation thriller on a missing child. Lijomol and Sangeeth Prathap are playing pivotal roles in this film.

Last Updated: 04.49 PM, Jan 19, 2026
Baby Girl, Nivin Pauly's first movie of 2026, opens in theatres this week. The plot and trailer hint at an intriguing thriller, building suspense for its premiere. Before it opens in theatres on Friday, here is all you need to know about this movie.
The two-hour and six-minute film will be released on January 23. Meanwhile, there have been no reports on the current trend of paid premieres or special preview. This thriller's pre-booking will probably begin on January 20.
Nivin Pauly portrays Sanal Mathew, an attendant at a hospital, in the trailer. The police are attempting to arrest Sanal after he is wrongly accused of a crime involving a missing baby girl. While the trailer features some dramatic events involving other characters in the thriller, he is trying to prove his innocence. All things considered, this trailer indicates that Arun Varma and writers Bobby-Sanjay will offer another gripping drama for viewers, particularly those who prefer this genre, to enjoy this week. The preview suggests that Sanal's relationship with the baby and how the others are related to the case will be the primary focus of the film.
Arun Varma's directorial has important performances by Nivin Pauly, Lijomol Jose, Sangeeth Prathap, and Abhimanyu Thilakan. The screenplay for Baby Girl was written by Sanjay-Bobby. The music was composed by Jakes Bejoy. Faiz Siddik handled the cinematography. Jaffer Idukki, Aswanth Lal and Azees Nedumangad also play important parts in the movie.
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A baby disappears from a medical facility. While others look for the missing girl, a hospital attendant becomes the main suspect and flees. Baby Girl explores the decisions one make when life pushes them to the brink by delving into deep emotions, turmoil, and startling turns.
The specifics of the movie's online streaming rights have not yet been made public. However, Baby Girl will likely be accessible online by the end of 2026 on a platform after its 30-day theatrical run. The success of this much anticipated thriller in theatres will also have a significant impact on the OTT release date. The film will only be accessible online after 40 days if it does well.
Q. Which are Nivin Pauly's upcoming films?
A. Nivin's Sarvam Maya released on December 25. His other upcoming films include Bethlehem Kudumba Unit and Benz. His Malayalam web series, Pharma, is streaming on JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium.
Q. Which is Nivin Pauly's new movie?
A.Nivin Pauly's new movie is Baby Girl, which will release in theatres on January 23.
Q. When will Sarvam Maya release online?
A. Sarvam Maya, starring Nivin Pauly, is expected to release on JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium soon.