Directed by Puneet Sharma and written by sudhanshu rai "Baida" is a 2025 Hindi language Science fiction Supernatural thriller movie. Lead by Sudhanshu Rai, the film is accompanied by Manisha Rai, Shobhit Sujay, Sourabh Raaj Jain, Hiten Tejwani & Tarun Khanna
Baida, a 2025 March 21 theatrical release of sci-fi/supernatural thriller based in Indian Hindi heartland courtesy of writer director Puneet Sharma
In the film, Ram is a failed spy who checks into a village far away in rural Uttar Pradesh while on an errand to sell some stock; he is subsequently caught up in a bigger-than-the-nation conspiracy as he seeks refuge (fails to leave), with a man living in an inhuman cellar. He is inexplicably pulled through to 19th century British India, seconds from execution. Ram will have to use his inherent spy-genetics to decode this bizarre time and get back to where he came from.
Ram - played by Sudhanshu Rai a former spy facing surreal problems.
Mr Manisha Rai: Gives a lift to the emotional backtrack.
Shobhit Sujay : Great Performance increases the suspense of the movie
Pivotal: Sourabh Raaj Jain plays a senario which add to the supernatural elements of the film considerably
Hiten Tejwani and Tarun Khanna: less screen time but very impactful guys;
Baida fuses the science fiction and supernatural thriller, its genres from a very ambitious angle. The film's concept has been awesome asking questions about Time Travel, Reality and the unknown. Ram is well played by Sudhanshu Rai; the character going through a whirlwind of confusion and determination. Manisha Rai is a good grounding, followed by Shobhit Sujay and Sourabh Raaj Jain making the film really eerie tone. Tarun Khanna and Hiten Tejwani show their presence though with small roles that adds a lot.
The execution of the film overall has been panned somewhat. There are, however; critics saying that the concept is cool but the narrative is just not fast enough, some elements felt underwritten. Still as if the film slews between the supernatural (cliched, straight out of an old horror movie) and intricate plot India Today has lauded that it builds pace as they get into conflict.
Moreover, the mixing of black magic and scientific query (though it was interesting) did not allow the narrative to breath with a lot more impact.
“baida” steps into the unexplored territory of fusing science fiction with supernatural in Indian diaphanous. Although the premise and performances in the film make for a refreshing experience, its execution may not work on most audience. Time travel, dark forces and experimental narration for those looking into experimental storytelling beyond conventional narratives, "Baida" is an anticipated ride. Nevertheless, thriller lovers looking for something slick and cohesive might be disappointed with the pace of the movie.
